Hercules Capital, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Hercules Capital, Inc. (HTGC) filed an 8‑K announcing its earnings for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 (press release dated February 12, 2026) and separately announced that its Board declared a fourth‑quarter 2025 total cash distribution of $0.47 per share. The distribution announcement was made on February 10, 2026; the press releases are attached as exhibits to the 8‑K.

Key Details

• Earnings announcement: Press release reporting results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 (Exhibit 99.1). The 8‑K Item 2.02 discloses the press release but does not include detailed financials in the filing text — see the exhibit for full figures.
• Dividend declared: Board declared a Q4 2025 total cash distribution of $0.47 per share (announced Feb 10, 2026).
• Supplemental distribution: The $0.47 includes the first of four equal distributions of a $0.28 per‑share supplemental distribution — i.e., this payment implies a supplemental installment of $0.07 per share (0.28 ÷ 4) included in the $0.47 total.
• Dates: Ex‑dividend date and record date are February 25, 2026; payment date is March 4, 2026. Exhibits include press releases dated Feb 10 and Feb 12, 2026.

Why It Matters
For income‑oriented investors, the declared $0.47 per‑share cash distribution is the immediate, concrete item of interest — it sets the payout and timing (payment March 4, 2026). The inclusion of a multi‑part supplemental distribution indicates the Board authorized an additional, phased cash return (totaling $0.28 per share split across four payments). The earnings press release (see Exhibit 99.1) is the primary source for the company’s reported financial performance for Q4 and full‑year 2025; investors should review that exhibit for revenue, earnings, and other results before making decisions.