Bluestein Scott 4
4 · Hercules Capital, Inc. · Filed Feb 27, 2026
Research Summary
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Hercules Capital (HTGC) CEO Scott Bluestein Buys 7,000 Shares
What Happened Scott Bluestein, CEO of Hercules Capital, reported an insider purchase of 7,000 shares on February 27, 2026. The transaction was an acquisition (code P) at an average price of $14.35 per share, for a total cost of approximately $100,450. This was a straight purchase rather than an option exercise or award.
Key Details
- Transaction date: 2026-02-27
- Shares purchased: 7,000
- Price: average $14.35 per share (footnote: purchases ranged between $14.30 and $14.36)
- Total reported value: ~$100,450
- Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing
- Filing timeliness: Report filed same day (no late filing indicated)
- Footnote: F1 notes average purchase price and price range ($14.30–$14.36)
Context
- This was a direct share purchase (code P), not an option exercise, gift, or award. Purchases by executives can be interpreted as a positive signal by some investors, but they do not guarantee future performance.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
Bluestein Scott
Chief Executive Officer
Transactions
- Purchase
Common Stock
[F1]2026-02-27$14.35/sh+7,000$100,450→ 2,516,379 total
Footnotes (1)
- [F1]Average purchase price. Shares purchased at prices between $14.30 and $14.36.
Signature
/s /Kiersten Zaza Botelho, Attorney-in-Fact for Scott Bluestein|2026-02-27