Hercules Capital, Inc.

. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Notes Offering On February 10, 2026, in connection with a previously announced public offering, Hercules Capital,

. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation Under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant The information set forth under Item 1.01 of

Other Events On February 5, 2026, the Company entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) by and among the Company and Goldman Sachs &

. Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits. Number Exhibit 1.1* Underwriting Agreement, dated February 5, 2026, by and among Hercules Capital, Inc. and Go