Director Alfred Fichera filed a Form 4 with the SEC on September 21, 2026, reporting the acquisition of restricted common stock in Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE:HTGC) on September 17, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Security acquired: 3,483 shares of Hercules Capital common stock were acquired by Director Alfred Fichera on September 17, 2026.
  • Transaction price: The shares were recorded at $17.76 per share.
  • Grant basis: The shares were issued as an automatic grant upon election to the board of directors under the 2026 Non-Employee Director Plan, subject to forfeiture restrictions.
  • Vesting schedule: 1,161 shares vest on August 15, 2027; 1,161 shares vest on July 11, 2028; and 1,161 shares vest on June 18, 2029.
  • Post-transaction ownership: Following the transaction, Fichera directly owns 3,483 shares.

Alfred Fichera's Restricted Stock Award Upon Board Election at Hercules Capital

According to the filing, Alfred Fichera, identified as a director of Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE:HTGC), received 3,483 shares of common stock on September 17, 2026. The transaction was coded "A," indicating an acquisition. The filing notes the shares were issued as "an automatic grant upon election to the board of directors pursuant to the 2026 Non-Employee Director Plan and subject to forfeiture restrictions."

The filing discloses that the 3,483 shares are subject to a three-tranche vesting schedule: 1,161 shares vest on August 15, 2027, 1,161 shares vest on July 11, 2028, and 1,161 shares vest on June 18, 2029. The per-share price listed in the filing is $17.76. Following the reported transaction, Fichera's total direct beneficial ownership stands at 3,483 shares. No derivative securities transactions were reported in Table II of the filing.

The Form 4 was signed by Kiersten Zaza Botelho as Attorney-in-Fact for Alfred Fichera and filed on September 21, 2026. Fichera's relationship to the issuer is listed solely as Director in the filing. No indirect ownership or joint filing was indicated.

What Was Disclosed

The filing reports a restricted stock acquisition of 3,483 shares of Hercules Capital common stock by Director Alfred Fichera at $17.76 per share on September 17, 2026, granted automatically under the 2026 Non-Employee Director Plan, with shares vesting in equal portions across three dates through 2029.