Hercules Capital Shareholders Approve All Proposals at 2026 Annual Meeting

Hercules Capital, Inc. announced the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 18, 2026. Shareholders approved all six proposals, including the election of a director, advisory votes on executive compensation, and the ratification of the company's independent auditor.

Key Details

• Director Election: Robert P. Badavas was elected to serve as a Class I independent director until the 2029 annual meeting.
• Executive Compensation: Stockholders approved the company's named executive officer compensation on an advisory basis and selected a frequency of one year for future advisory votes on the matter.
• Plan Amendments: Shareholders approved the amendment and restatement of both the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan and the 2018 Non-Employee Director Plan.
• Auditor Ratification: The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, was ratified.