SECOND QUARTER 2020 INVESTOR PRESENTATION
July 30, 2020
Financing the Growth of Tomorrow’s Companies TodayTM
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The information disclosed in this presentation is made as of the date hereof and reflects Hercules’ current assessment of itsfinancial performance for the period reported. Actual financial results filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in thefuture may differ from those contained herein in the event of additional adjustments recorded prior to the filing of its financialstatements.
This presentation may contain “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements include comments with respectto our financial objectives, loan portfolio growth, strategies and results of our operations.
However, by their nature, these forward-looking statements involve numerous assumptions, uncertainties and risks, both generaland specific. The risk exists that these statements may not be fulfilled. We caution readers of this presentation not to place unduereliance on these forward-looking statements as a number of factors could cause future Company results to differ materially fromthese statements.
Forward-looking statements may be influenced in particular by factors such as fluctuations in interest rates and stock indices, theeffects of competition in the areas in which we operate, and changes in economic, political and regulatory conditions. We cautionthat the foregoing list is not exhaustive.
When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions, investors should carefully consider the aforementioned factorsas well as other uncertainties and events. Historical results discussed in this presentation are not indicative of future results. Thispresentation should be read in conjunction with our recent SEC filings.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Structure Internally Managed Business Development Company (BDC)
IPO Date June 9, 2005
Investment Options
HTGC (NYSE) – Common Stock
Institutional Notes PAR $1000.00• 4.625% Notes due 2022• 4.77% Notes due 2024• 4.28% Notes due 2025• 4.31% Notes due 2025
Retail Notes (Baby Bonds) PAR $25.00• HCXY (NYSE) 6.25% Notes due 2033• HCXZ (NYSE) 5.25% Notes due 2025
Convertible Notes• 4.375% Notes due 2022
Securitization Notes• 4.605% Asset-backed Notes due 2027• 4.703% Asset-backed Notes due 2028
Annualized Dividend Yield(1) 12.2% as of June 30, 2020
Distributions Declared $0.32 per share for Q2 2020
Price to NAV 1.08x - July 22, 2020~1.1x to ~1.5x historical range
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HERCULES CAPITAL
(1) Annualized based on the $0.32 distribution declared for Q2 2020 and a closing stock price of $10.47 as of June 30, 2020
SECOND QUARTER 2020 INVESTOR PRESENTATION
Company & Strategic Overview
Financial Highlights
Portfolio Highlights
Venture Capital Market Opportunity
Analyst Coverage
Key Performance Highlights
Supplemental Information
KEY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
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Q2 2020 HIGHLIGHTS
(1) Source: S&P CapIQ as of 6/30/20(2) Based on NII, excludes realized and unrealized gains/losses(3) Regulatory leverage is defined as GAAP leverage excluding SBA debentures(4) As of July 22, 2020
Robust Earnings• Net Investment Income (“NII”) of $35.7M, up 1.2% Y-Y• Total Investment Income of $68.0M, down 1.9% Y-Y• NII per share of $0.32 and 100% distribution coverage
Strong Shareholder Returns• 1YR/3Yr/7YR Total Shareholder Returns(1): -8.3%/7.6%/37.5%• ROAE(1,2,): 12.7%• ROAA(1,2,): 6.0%• Net Interest Margin (“NIM”): 9.5%
High-Yield Portfolio of Earning Assets• Total Debt Investments (at cost): $2.28B• Total Investments (at cost): $2.50B• Effective Yield: 12.2%
Industry-Leading Originations Platform• $10.5B in total debt commitments since inception• Cumulative Total Net Realized (Loss) since inception of ($16.5M)• Total debt & equity commitments: $266.2M• Debt & equity fundings: $132.3M
Strong Liquidity and Balance Sheet • $510.9M available liquidity (subject to existing terms and covenants)
• GAAP and regulatory leverage: 110.0% and 100.5%(3)
Strong Capital Raising Position• Price-to-NAV: 1.08x(4)
• “ATM” Equity Distribution Agreement• Investment Grade Credit Ratings: DBRS: BBB | KBRA: BBB+
-8.3%
7.6% 44.8% 37.5%
-23.8% -17.9%
6.9% 7.4%
-22.4% -17.6%
1.1% 4.3%
-40%
-20%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
1- Year 3-Year 5-Year 7-Year
HTGC Peer Group Wells Fargo BDCS Index
TOTAL SHAREHOLDER RETURN (TSR)vs. BDCs & WELLS FARGO INDEX
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(a) Peer Group: AINV, ARCC, BKCC, OCSL, FSK, GBDC, GSBD, MAIN, NMFC, OXSQ, PNNT, PSEC, SLRC, BBDC, TCPC, FCRD, TSLX(b) TSR is defined as stock appreciation plus distributed dividend distributions
Source: S&P Capital IQ as of June 30, 2020
(a)
(b)
$0.33$1.23
$2.43$3.75
$5.01 $5.81$6.69
$7.64$8.75
$9.99$11.23
$12.47$13.71
$14.95$16.22
$17.18
$0.04 $0.02
$0.06$0.08
$0.00
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0$2$4$6$8
$10$12$14$16$18
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Q3 2020
Cum
ulat
ive
Dist
ribut
ions
Pai
d(p
er S
hare
)
Base Distribution Supplemental Distribution
$17.34 per share or ~$1.03 Billion in Historical Cumulative Distributions Since June 2005 IPO
11.7
%
12.6
%
12.0
% 13.6
% 15.4
%
12.7
%
11.3
%
10.4
%
9.6%
10.2
%
8.5%
8.2%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Q2 2020HTGC Peer Group
6.1%
7.2%
6.3% 6.
8% 7.3%
6.0%
6.1%
5.8%
5.7%
5.7%
4.3%
4.2%
0%
1%
2%
3%
4%
5%
6%
7%
8%
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Q2 2020HTGC Peer Group
DELIVERING STRONG SHAREHOLDER RETURNSReturn on Average Assets % (ROAA)
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Return on Average Equity % (ROAE)
(a) Peer Group: AINV, ARCC, BKCC, OCSL, FSK, GBDC, GSBD, MAIN, NMFC, OXSQ, PNNT, PSEC, SLRC, BBDC, TCPC, FCRD, TSLX
(a) (a)
Source: S&P Capital IQ as of 6/30/20 for HTGC and Peer Group. Return on Average Assets excluding cash. NII divided by average of beginning of period total assets excluding cash and end of period total assets excluding cash.
Source: S&P Capital IQ as of 6/30/20 for HTGC and Peer Group. Return on Average Equity based on NII. NII divided by average of beginning of period equity and end of period equity.
(1) Q1 09 distribution was paid in 10% cash and 90% stockNote: The Yield Calculation may include a potential tax return of capital. Any portion of a distribution that is ultimately deemed to be a tax return of capital should not be considered. The determination of the tax attributes of the Company's distributions is made annually as of the end of the Company's fiscal year based upon its taxable income for the full year and distributions paid for the full year. Therefore, a determination made on a quarterly basis may not be representative of the actual tax attributes of its distributions for a full year. The tax attributes of its distributions for the years ended December 31, 2008 through June 30, 2020 were paid 100% from earnings and profits; however, there can be no certainty to shareholders that this determination is representative of the tax attributes of the Company’s 2020 full year distributions to stockholders.
(1) Supp
lem
enta
l Dis
trib
utio
ns P
aid
(per
Sha
re)
12.6% 12.0% 13.6% 15.4% 12.7%
84.7%
95.5%102.6%
115.0%110.0%
84.7%
72.9%
87.0%
101.8% 100.5%
60.6% 62.0%
83.4%
96.2% 97.4%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
120%
140%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
2016 2017 2018 2019 Q2 2020
ROAE GAAP Leverage Regulatory Leverage Net Regulatory Leverage
AVAILABLE LEVERAGE FOR POTENTIAL EARNINGS GROWTH
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Leverage to Return on Average Equity % (ROAE)
(1) Source: S&P Capital IQ as of 6/30/20. Return on Average Equity based on NII. NII divided by average of beginning of period equity and end of period equity.(2) Excludes SBA(3) Excludes SBA and cash
(1)
(2) (3)
$9.94 $9.90 $9.96 $9.90 $10.55 $10.19
1.23
1.43
1.32
1.11
1.33
1.02
0.92
0.96
0.86 0.86
0.96
0.78
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Q2 2020 $8
$10
$12
$14
$16
Hercules NAV Hercules Price to NAV Peer Group Price to NAV
(a) Peer Group: AINV, ARCC, BKCC, OCSL, FSK, GBDC, GSBD, MAIN, NMFC, OXSQ, PNNT, PSEC, SLRC, BBDC, TCPC, FCRD, TSLXPrice to NAV Source: S&P CapIQ as of 6/30/20 for HTGC and for Peer Group. Stock price based on closing price on last trading day of each calendar year or relative quarter.
(a)
HERCULES CONSISTENTLY MAINTAINS A PREMIUM TO NAV
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Pric
e to
NAV
Mul
tiple
(x)
CREATES A STRONG CAPITAL RAISING POSITION TO SUPPORT GROWTH
Net
Ass
et V
alue
(N
AV)
$747
.4
$1,1
23.6
$1,2
21.7
$1,2
99.2
$1,3
24.0
$1,4
64.2
$1,6
54.7
$1,9
45.2
$2,4
62.0
$2,4
68.5
$0$200$400$600$800
$1,000$1,200$1,400$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Q22020
$39.
6
$48.
1
$73.
1
$71.
8
$73.
5
$100
.3
$96.
4
$108
.7
$143
.3
$76.
3
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 YTD Q22020
HERCULES KEY PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Net Investment Income “NII” ($ in millions)
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$79.
9
$97.
5
$139
.7
$143
.7
$157
.1
$175
.1
$190
.9
$207
.8
$267
.9
$141
.6
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 YTD Q22020
Total Investment Income($ in millions)
Total Assets ($ in millions)
$587
.4
$914
.3
$906
.3
$1,0
35.3
$1,2
52.3
$1,5
11.5
$1,6
19.8
$1,9
80.5
$2,4
02.0
$2,5
01.4
$0$200$400$600$800
$1,000$1,200$1,400$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Q22020
Total Investments at Cost ($ in millions)
Cumulative Total Aggregate Net Realized Gains/(Losses), Since Inception
$0.5
($1.1)
$1.7 $4.3
($26.5) ($52.9) ($50.1) ($47.0) ($32.1) ($12.0) ($6.9) ($2.3) ($29.0) ($40.1) ($23.6) ($16.5)
-$60
-$50
-$40
-$30
-$20
-$10
$0
$10
$20
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Q2 2020
$ in
mill
ions
$0.2$0.5
$0.9$1.4 $1.5
$2.1$2.7
$3.4$4.0
$4.9$5.7
$6.5$7.3
$8.5
$9.9$10.5
$0.2 $0.4 $0.7 $1.1 $1.2 $1.5 $1.9 $2.4$2.9
$3.5$4.2
$4.9$5.6
$6.5$7.6 $7.9
$0$1$2$3$4$5$6$7$8$9
$10$11$12
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Q2 2020
Cumulative Commitments Cumulative Fundings
$ in
bill
ions
Cumulative Debt Commitment and Fundings, Since Inception
PORTFOLIO GROWTH WITH UNDERWRITING DISCIPLINE
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HTGCIPO
Effective Annualized Loss Rate of 1.0bps or 0.01%
COMPANY & STRATEGIC OVERVIEW
WARRANT HOLDINGS IN103 companies
EQUITY HOLDINGS IN53 companies
TOTAL WARRANT AND EQUITY GAAP COST $222.4 million
TOTAL WARRANT AND EQUITY FAIR VALUE$147.2 million
AVAILABLE LIQUIDITY TO INVEST(2)
$510.9 million
GAAP LEVERAGE110.0% / 100.5% ex. SBA
INVESTMENT GRADE RATINGSDBRS: BBBKBRA: BBB+
SECURITIZATION INVESTMENT GRADE RATINGSKBRA: A(sf)
DEBT INVESTMENT COST BASIS$2.28 billion
DEBT INVESTMENT FAIR VALUE$2.22 billion
EFFECTIVE YIELD12.2%
DEBT INVESTMENTS IN102 companies
SHORT TERM MATURITIES36-42 months
INVESTMENT SIZE$5 to $200 million
FOUNDED DECEMBER 2003IPO: June 2005 “HTGC”
ENTERPRISE VALUE$2.46 billion(1)
MARKET CAPITALIZATION$1.21 billion(1)
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE$10.19 as of 6/30/20
HISTORICAL PRICE/NAV~1.1x to ~1.5x range
CURRENT PRICE/NAV1.08x(1)
HERCULES AT-A-GLANCE
WARRANT & EQUITYPORTFOLIO
103COMPANIES
LIQUIDITY & BALANCE SHEET
$510.9MILLION
DEBT INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
$2.28BILLION
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MARKET CAPITALIZATION
$1.21BILLION
(1) Source for Enterprise Value and Market Capitalization is S&P Capital IQ as of July 22, 2020 (2) Subject to existing terms and covenants
LARGEST BDC FOCUSED ON PROVIDING FINANCING TO HIGH-GROWTH VENTURE CAPITAL-BACKED COMPANIES
What We Don’t Do and What We Are Not
No direct oil and gas exposure
No CLO exposure
No CMBS or RMBS exposure
No metals or minerals exposure
What We Do
We focus primarily on pre-IPO and M&A, innovative high-growth venture capital backed companies at their expansion (venture growth) and established stages in a broadly diversified variety of technology, life sciences and sustainable and renewable technology industries
Highly asset sensitive debt investment portfolio – 97.9% floating rate loans and with interest rate floors(1)
We are generally the only lender and 83.5% are "true" first lien senior secured(1)
The majority of our debt investments include warrants for potential additional total return
Substantially all of our debt investments have short term amortizing maturities (36-42 months)
Focused on strong and sustainable shareholder returns
Disciplined, proven investment philosophy with over 15 years of strong credit performance history
WHY IS HERCULES DIFFERENT THAN OTHER BDCs
(1) As of June 30, 2020
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WE INVEST IN INNOVATIVE VENTURE GROWTH-STAGE COMPANIES
Hercules’ At-the-Market “ATM” Equity Distribution Agreement Equity Distribution Agreement: Up to a total of 16.5 million shares of common stock
The Benefits and Competitive Advantages “Just-in-Time” access provides control on the timing, pricing and amount of capital raised, with full
control over leverage ratios
Ideal for raising growth capital when needed, proceeds expeditiously invested in new investments
Exceptionally low and cost-effective access to capital markets
Equity issuances can be highly accretive to NAV when HTGC trades at a premium to NAV
The Results Equity ATM Program YTD 2020: sold ~ 5.97 million shares for total net proceeds of ~ $73.9 million
Equity ATM Program FY 2019: sold ~ 4.6 million shares for total net proceeds of ~ $62.7 million
STRATEGIC ACCESS TO EQUITY AND DEBT CAPITAL MARKETS
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HERCULES’ SUCCESSFUL ATM DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
WE ARE AT CENTER STAGE OF THE INNOVATION ECONOMY
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Technology Life Sciences
Sustainable and Renewable
Technology
Special Situations
We Invest at the Expansion “Venture Growth” and Established Stage
HERCULES HAS DOMAIN EXPERTISE IN FIVE SPECIALIZED LENDING GROUPS“WE ARE NOT GENERALISTS”
$10.5 billion in total debt commitments to over 500 companies since inception
Offices in key venture capital markets: CA | MA | NY | DC | IL | CT
Over 1000 different VC & PE firms, financial investors
Over 170 portfolio companies completed/announced an IPO or M&A event since inception
SaaSFinancing
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
INCOME STATEMENT: Q2 2020 VS. Q2 2019 SUMMARY RESULTS
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2020 2019 Year/Year
($ in 000's, except per share amounts) (unaudited) (unaudited) Change
Interest Income $ 63,555 $ 61,710 3%
Fee Income 4,413 7,554 -42%
Total Investment Income 67,968 69,264 -2%
Interest and Loan Fees 16,726 15,161 10%
General and Administrative 5,863 5,795 1%
Employee Compensation 9,695 13,041 -26%
Total Operating Expenses 32,284 33,997 -5%
Other Income
Pre-Tax Net Investment Income-NII 35,684 35,267 1%
Total Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/Loss 26,081 12,864
Net Increase(Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations 61,765 48,131 28%
NII - Net Investment Income per Share (Basic) $ 0.32 $ 0.36 -11%
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic 111,558 98,223 14%
Three Months Ended June 30,
CURRENT & HISTORICAL INCOME STATEMENTS
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Six Months Twelve Months Ended June 30, Ended December 31,
($ in 000's, except per share amounts) 2020 2019
Interest Income $ 129,759 $ 247,513
Fee Income 11,828 20,361
Total Investment Income 141,587 267,874
Interest and Loan Fees 33,052 61,674
General and Administrative 11,922 19,183
Employee Compensation 20,349 41,519
Total Operating Expenses 65,323 124,602
Other Income - -
Pre-Tax Net Investment Income - NII 76,264 143,272
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain / (Loss) (43,222) 30,326
Net Increase(Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations $ 33,042 $ 173,598
NII - Net Investment Income per Share (Basic) $ 0.69 $ 1.41
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic 110,256 101,132
CURRENT & HISTORICAL BALANCE SHEET
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June 30, December 31,
($ in 000's, except per share amounts) 2020 2019
ASSETS
Total Investments $ 2,363,521 $ 2,314,526
Cash and cash equivalents 35,884 64,393
Restricted cash 33,599 50,603
Interest receivable 19,458 20,207
Other assets 16,039 12,239
Total Assets $ 2,468,501 $ 2,461,968
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilites 39,340 41,844
Credit Facilities - 103,919
2022 Convertible Notes 227,395 226,614
2027 Asset-Backed Notes 197,448 197,312
2028 Asset-Backed Notes 247,511 247,395
2033 Notes 38,555 38,501
February 2025 Notes 49,465 -
June 2025 Notes 69,217 -
Long-term SBA Debentures 109,808 148,165
2025 Notes 73,161 72,970
July 2024 Notes 103,795 103,685
2022 Notes 148,776 148,514
Total Liabilites $ 1,304,471 $ 1,328,919
Net Assets $ 1,164,030 $ 1,133,049
Shares Outstanding 114,230 107,364
Net Assets per Share $ 10.19 $ 10.55
13.4%
14.9%
14.1% 14.2% 14.3%
13.5% 13.5% 13.5%13.0%
14.3%
13.4%13.0%
13.6%
12.2%
12.2% 12.1%12.6% 12.5%
11.9%
12.7% 12.7% 12.9% 12.7% 12.7% 12.4% 12.3%11.8% 11.5%
8.9%9.3% 9.6% 9.8% 9.5%
10.1% 10.4% 10.4% 10.3% 10.3% 10.2% 10.1%9.5% 9.3%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
Q1-17 Q2-17 Q3-17 Q4-17 Q1-18 Q2-18 Q3-18 Q4-18 Q1 -19 Q2-19 Q3-19 Q4-19 Q1-20 Q2-20
Effe
ctiv
e Yi
eld
GAAP Effective Yield Core Yield Loan Coupon Rate
EFFECTIVE YIELD VS. CORE YIELD – LEADS TO STRONG EARNINGS
(1) Effective Yield is inclusive of all fees, including all realized unamortized fees and all realized transaction fees including but not limited to amendment fees and prepayment fees, and is calculated based on the weighted average principal balance of loans outstanding on a daily basis
(2) Core Yield excludes Early Repayments and One-Time Fees, and includes income and fees from expired commitments
(2)
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MEDIAN CORE YIELD FROM Q1 2017 TO Q2 2020: 12.5%
(1)
$1,3
11.9
$1,2
87.6
$1,3
00.1
$1,4
16.0
$1,3
36.3
$1,5
46.0
$1,6
03.3
$1,7
33.5
$1,8
97.1
$2,0
61.6
$2,0
79.9
$2,1
48.6
$2,1
95.6
$2,2
16.4
13.4%
14.9%14.1% 14.2% 14.3%
13.5% 13.5% 13.5% 13.0%
14.3%
13.4%13.0%
13.6%12.2%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
Q1-17 Q2-17 Q3-17 Q4-17 Q1-18 Q2-18 Q3-18 Q4-18 Q1-19 Q2-19 Q3-19 Q4-19 Q1-20 Q2-20
Effe
ctiv
e Yi
eld
(%)
Tota
l Deb
t Inv
estm
ents
, at v
alue
(m
illio
ns)
Total Debt Investments at Fair Value Effective Yield(1)
HIGH-YIELD PORTFOLIO OF EARNING ASSETS
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MEDIAN EFFECTIVE YIELD FROM Q1 2017 TO Q2 2020 OF 13.5%
(1) Effective Yield is inclusive of all fees, including all realized unamortized fees and all realized transaction fees including but not limited to amendment fees and prepayment fees, and is calculated based on the weighted average principal balance of loans outstanding on a daily basis
13.5%
$33,
920
$37,
850
$35,
366
$37,
159
$38,
140
$36,
322
$41,
650
$44,
946
$43,
321
$54,
103
$54,
243
$54,
623
$57,
293
$51,
243
10.1%
11.1%
10.3% 10.4% 10.5%
9.5%
10.8% 11.0%10.3%
11.8% 11.6%11.0% 11.1%
9.5%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
$0
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
$70,000
Q1-17 Q2-17 Q3-17 Q4-17 Q1-18 Q2-18 Q3-18 Q4-18 Q1-19 Q2-19 Q3-19 Q4-19 Q1-20 Q2-20
Net I
nter
est M
argi
n (%
)
Net I
nter
est M
argi
n (i
n th
ousa
nds)
Net Interest Margin (in thousands) Net Interest Margin %(1)
STRONG, CONSISTENT NET INTEREST MARGIN - NIM
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MEDIAN NIM FROM Q1 2017 TO Q2 2020 OF 10.6%
(1) Net Interest Margin = Net Interest Income/Average Yielding Assets excluding Equity Investments
10.6%
EFFECTIVE YIELDS
Early Payoffs Lead to Higher Effective Yields and Earnings
IMPACT OF EARLY PAYOFFS ON EFFECTIVE YIELDS
UNSCHEDULED EARLY PAYOFFS ($ in millions)
1
25
13.4%14.9%
14.1% 14.2% 14.3%13.5% 13.5% 13.5% 13.0%
14.3%13.4% 13.0% 13.6%
12.2%12.2% 12.1% 12.6% 12.5% 11.9%
12.7% 12.7% 12.9% 12.7% 12.7% 12.4% 12.3% 11.8% 11.5%
8.9% 9.3% 9.6% 9.8% 9.5% 10.1% 10.4% 10.4% 10.3% 10.3% 10.2% 10.1% 9.5% 9.3%
5%
10%
15%
20%
Q1-17 Q2-17 Q3-17 Q4-17 Q1-18 Q2-18 Q3-18 Q4-18 Q1-19 Q2-19 Q3-19 Q4-19 Q1-20 Q2-20
GAAP Effective Yield Core Yield Loan Coupon Rate
$100.3 $166.4 $114.7 $124.2 $243.5 $114.3 $64.9 $63.9 $47.5 $178.3 $140.1 $160.8 $150.5 $85.4
7.2%
12.7%
8.7% 8.7%
17.8%
7.4%
4.0% 3.6%9.4%
8.6%6.7% 7.4% 6.7%
3.7%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
Q1-17 Q2-17 Q3-17 Q4-17 Q1-18 Q2-18 Q3-18 Q4-18 Q1-19 Q2-19 Q3-19 Q4-19 Q1-20 Q2-20
Early Payoffs Early Payoffs as % of Ending Total Debt Investment Balance at Cost
(2)
$505.6
(1)
(1) Effective Yield is inclusive of all fees, including all realized unamortized fees and all realized transaction fees including but not limited to amendment fees and prepayment fees, and is calculated based on the weighted average principal balance of loans outstanding on a daily basis
(2) Core Yield excludes Early Repayments and One-Time Fees, and includes income and fees from expired commitments
$486.6 $526.7 $235.9
$9,4
10
$10,
667
$9,5
62
$11,
023
$9,7
69
$10,
692
$10,
389
$12,
414
$12,
025
$16,
248
$12,
465
$13,
430
$15,
078
$13,
882
2.6%
2.9%
2.5%
2.8%
2.4%2.5%
2.4%
2.8%
2.6%
3.2%
2.4% 2.4%
2.7%
2.3%
0%
1%
2%
3%
4%
$0
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
$14,000
$16,000
$18,000
Q1-17 Q2-17 Q3-17 Q4-17 Q1-18 Q2-18 Q3-18 Q4-18 Q1-19 Q2-19 Q3-19 Q4-19 Q1-20 Q2-20
OPE
X as
a %
of T
otal
Ass
ets (
%)
OPE
X (i
n th
ousa
nds)
OPEX (exc. Interest, fees, RSU, PSU and option expense) OPEX as a % of Average Total Assets
NON-INTEREST AND FEE EXPENSE TO AVERAGE TOTAL ASSETS
26
MEDIAN ADJ. OPEX TO AVERAGE TOTAL ASSETS FROM Q1 2017 TO Q2 2020 OF 2.6%
2.6%
$75.
9
$57.
6
$46.
3
$73.
6
$51.
9
$129
.7
$171
.9
$139
.0
$154
.2
$177
.2
$167
.5
$133
.7
$134
.7
$165
.1
4.8%
3.6%
2.9%
4.4%3.2%
7.2%
9.4%
7.1%7.2%
7.7%7.2%
5.4% 5.6%6.7%
$0
$30
$60
$90
$120
$150
$180
$210
Q1-17 Q2-17 Q3-17 Q4-17 Q1-18 Q2-18 Q3-18 Q4-18 Q1-19 Q2-19 Q3-19 Q4-19 Q1-20 Q2-200%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
Avai
labl
e Un
fund
ed C
omm
itmen
ts (
in m
illio
ns)
Avai
labl
e Un
fund
ed C
omm
itmen
ts a
s % T
otal
Ass
ets
Available Unfunded Commitments (in millions) Unfunded Commitments as % of Total Assets
UNFUNDED COMMITMENTS AS A PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL ASSETS
(1) Amount represents available unfunded commitments, including undrawn revolving facilities, which are available at the request by the portfolio company.
(1)
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Credit Grading at Fair Value, Q2 2020 - Q2 2019 ($ in millions)
Q2 2020 Q1 2020 Q4 2019 Q3 2019 Q2 2019
Grade 1 - High 443.6$ 20.1% 390.4$ 17.7% 387.3$ 18.0% 237.9$ 11.4% 256.2$ 12.4%
Grade 2 877.9$ 39.6% 818.1$ 37.3% 1,180.5$ 55.0% 1,331.2$ 64.0% 1,317.7$ 63.9%
Grade 3 849.7$ 38.3% 917.2$ 41.8% 509.9$ 23.7% 479.0$ 23.1% 413.0$ 20.1%
Grade 4 25.0$ 1.1% 54.3$ 2.5% 69.0$ 3.2% 29.7$ 1.4% 67.8$ 3.3%
Grade 5 - Low 20.1$ 0.9% 15.5$ 0.7% 1.8$ 0.1% 2.1$ 0.1% 6.9$ 0.3%
Weighted Avg. 2.30 2.34 2.15 2.17 2.18
Disciplined credit underwriting standards deliver consistent long-term results
(1) Debt only; based on fair value
$1,3
11.9
$1,2
87.6
$1,3
00.1
$1,4
16.0
$1,3
36.3
$1,5
46.0
$1,6
03.3
$1,7
33.5
$1,8
97.1
$1,2
24.1
$2,0
79.9
$2,1
48.6
$2,1
95.6
$2,2
16.4
2.43 2.27 2.24 2.172.43
2.21 2.23 2.18 2.19 2.18 2.17 2.15 2.34 2.30
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
Q1-17 Q2-17 Q3-17 Q4-17 Q1-18 Q2-18 Q3-18 Q4-18 Q1-19 Q2-19 Q3-19 Q4-19 Q1-20 Q2-20
Cred
it Ra
ting
Debt
Por
tfol
io V
alue
($ in
mill
ions
)
Debt Portfolio Value Weighted Investment Credit Rating(1)
High Quality
Low Quality
CONSISTENT AND DISCIPLINED UNDERWRITING STANDARDS
28
DIVERSIFIED SOURCES OF FUNDING: Q2 2020
29
Entity Capitalization Capital Sources as of 6/30/20 $ in Millions % of TotalEquity $1,164.0 47.6%SBA Debentures $110.3 4.5%2027 Asset-Backed Notes $200.0 8.2%2028 Asset-Backed Notes $250.0 10.2%2022 Convertible Notes $230.0 9.4%2022 Notes (Institutional) $150.0 6.2%2024 Notes (Institutional) $105.0 4.3%2025 Notes (Baby Bonds) $75.0 3.1%2033 Notes (Baby Bonds) $40.0 1.6%2025 Notes (Institutional) $120.0 4.9%Credit Facilities $0.0 0.0%Total Capital $2,444.3 100.0%
Debt Capital Stack Total Corporate Capitalization
SBA Debentures4.5%
Equity47.6%
2027 Asset-Backed Notes8.2%
Credit Facilities0.0%
2022 Convertible Notes9.4%
2028 Asset-Backed Notes10.2%
2025 Notes (Baby Bonds)3.1%
2033 Notes (Baby Bonds)1.6%
2024 Notes (Institutional)4.3%
2025 Notes (Institutional)4.9% 2022 Notes (Institutional)
6.1%
$75.0
2024 Institutional Notes6.0%
Wells Fargo4.3%
Union Bank22.8%
2022 Convertible Notes13.1%
2027 Asset Backed Notes11.3%
2028 Asset Backed Notes14.3%
2033 Notes2.3%
SBA License 2 - HTIII6.3%
2025 Notes4.3%
2025 Institutional Notes6.8%
2022 Institutional Notes8.5%
$75.0
$400.0
$230.0
$110.3
$200.0
($ in millions)
$150.0
$40.0
$250.0
$105.0
$75.0
$120.0
(1) Interest rate range for the SBA debentures does not include annual fees
DIVERSIFIED SOURCES OF FUNDING (AS OF 6/30/20)
30
Wells FargoCredit Facility
Union Bank Credit Facility
Notes SBA Debentures
SecuritizationsJanuary 2022Conv. Notes
October 2022Inst. Notes
April 2025 Notes
October 2033 Notes
July 2024Inst. Notes
February 2025 Inst. Notes
June 2025Inst. Notes
License 2HTIII
DATEENTERED Aug. 2008 Feb. 2020 Jan. 2017 Oct. 2017 April 2018 Oct. 2018 July 2019 Feb. 2025 June 2025 May 2010 Nov. 2018 Jan. 2019
FACILITY SIZE($ in millions) $75.0 $400.0 $230.0 $150.0 $75.0 $40.0 $105.0 $50.0 $70.0 $110.3 $200.0 $250.0
INTERESTRATE
LIBOR +300bps
LIBOR +250bps
4.375% unsecured
4.625%unsecured
5.25% unsecured
6.25%unsecured
4.77%unsecured
4.28%Unsecured
4.31%Unsecured
Range(1) from2.2% to 5.5% 4.605% 4.703%
MATURITY January 2022
February 2023
February 2022
October 2022
April 2025
October 2033
July 2024
February 2025
June 2025
Mature 10 years after borrowing
November 2027
February 2028
ADDITIONALINFO
(Expandable up to $125.0)
(Expandable up to $600.0)
DBRS: BBBKBRA: BBB+
DBRS: BBBKBRA: BBB+
NYSE: HCXZDBRS: BBB
KBRA: BBB+
NYSE: HCXYDBRS: BBB
KBRA: BBB+KBRA: BBB+ KBRA: BBB+ KBRA: BBB+
Set in March & Sept.
(range: 2.2% to 5.5%)
KBRA: A(sf) KBRA: A(sf)
OUTSTANDING($ in millions) $0.0 $0.0 $230.0 $150.0 $75.0 $40.0 $105.0 $50.0 $70.0 $110.3 $200.0 $250.0
Well Managed Debt Maturity Schedule
($ in
mill
ions
)
(2)$200.0
$250.0$230.0
$0.0 $25.3
$60.5
$24.8 $40.0
$150.0
$105.0 $75.0
$50.0
$70.0
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2027 2028 2033
Securitization Convertible Notes SBA Bonds October 2033 Notes October 2022 Notes July 2024 Notes April 2025 Notes February 2025 Notes June 2025 Notes
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00$0.01
$0.02$0.04
$0.06
$0.15
$0.00
$0.04
$0.08
$0.12
$0.16
-$5,000
$0
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
-75 -50 -25 25 50 75 100 200
Earn
ing
per S
hare
(1)
Net I
ncom
e ($
in th
ousa
nds)
Basis Point Movement in Prime Rate
Net IncomeEPS
INTEREST RATES & ASSET SENSITIVITY
(1) EPS calculated on basic weighted shares outstanding of 111.6 million and a static debt investment portfolio as of June 30, 2020. Estimates are also subject to change due to impact from potential participation in the Company’s equity ATM program and future equity offerings.
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PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS
HERCULES’ INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO: Q2 2020
33
0.4%0.0%
1.9%
31.1%3.3%
4.6%
2.3%
22.1%
0.9%
1.8%
1.1%
28.2%
0.0%
0.2%0.1%0.0% 2.0%
Communications & NetworkingConsumer & Business ProductsDrug DeliveryDrug Discovery & DevelopmentSustainable & Renewable TechnologiesHealthcare Services, OtherInformation ServicesInternet Consumer & Business ServicesMedia/Content/InfoMedical Devices & EquipmentSemiconductorsSoftwareSpecialty PharmaceuticalsSurgical DevicesElectronics & Computer HardwareBiotechnology ToolsDiversified Financial Services
97.9%
2.1%
Floating
Fixed
93.8%
5.3%
0.9%
Debt Investments
Equity Investments
Warrant Positions
Floating vs. Fixed Rate Investment Type Breakout
Industry Breakout Hercules’ Investments by Geography
43% 5%
1%
41%
5%
International: 5%
(Portfolio Companies as of December 31, 2019)
6 Portfolio Companies completed IPOs or in Registration – YTD Q2 2020 Metuchen Pharmaceuticals (reverse merger)
Oak Street Health and 4 confidential JOBS Act filers
8 Portfolio Company M&A Liquidity Events – YTD Q2 2020 Quid, CareCloud, Elenion Technologies, TAS Energy, Metuchen Pharma, Machine Zone, Lastline,
Postmates
Current Warrant and Equity Portfolio – Q2 2020
HERCULES' WARRANT & EQUITY PORTFOLIO:POTENTIAL FUTURE UPSIDE FOR SHAREHOLDER'S TOTAL RETURN
103 warrant holdings• GAAP fair value ~$21.5 million
• GAAP cost ~$30.8 million
• ~$70.3 million in nominal Exercise Value (as of 6/30/20)
53 equity holdings• GAAP fair value ~$125.7 million
• GAAP cost ~$191.6 million
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Illustrative models of potential warrant gains (as of 6/30/20)• Assumption: 50% of warrants will not monetize
• GAAP cost ~$15.4 million
• Based on ~111.5 million weighted average shares
$35.2M x 2X multiple:$70.4M - $15.4M cost =
$55.0M unrealized gain = $0.49/share
$35.2M x 3X multiple:$105.6M - $15.4M cost =
$90.2M unrealized gain = $0.81/share
$35.2M x 4X multiple:$140.8M - $15.4M cost =
$125.4 unrealized gain = $1.12/share
Life Sciences
SELECT LIST OF WARRANT AND EQUITY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
35
Technology
35
26.2% 23.7%29.7%
23.9%28.7% 32.2% 31.1%
5.1%4.3%
2.7%
2.4%
13.5%
7.5%
7.6%
6.1%6.5% 3.2%
1.8%
2.6%
2.6% 2.6%2.3%
8.7%
13.7% 7.7%
5.9% 2.2% 2.0%1.9%
6.8%
7.4%6.8%
10.0%17.5%
21.4%22.1%
8.0%
9.9%1.2%
0.9%0.9%
12.3%12.3% 15.4%
23.4% 29.2%25.2% 28.2%
6.7% 13.3% 10.9% 7.7%5.9% 3.3% 3.3%
2.0%2.1%
1.3% 2.1%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Q2 2020
% T
otal
Inve
stm
ent P
ortf
olio
at F
air V
alue
Diversified Financial Services
Electronics & Computer Hardware
Consumer & Business Products
Surgical Devices
Healthcare Services, Other
Sustainable & Renewable
Software
Semiconductors
Media/Content/Info
Internet Consumer & Business Services
Drug Delivery
Information Services
Communications & Networking
Medical Devices & Equipment
Specialty Pharmaceuticals
Drug Discovery & Development
Biotechnology Tools
$1,020.7 $1,200.6($M) $1,423.9
A BROADLY DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO RE-BALANCED ACCORDING TO OUR ASSESSMENT OF ONGOING MARKET CONDITIONS MITIGATES RISK
36
9.7%
6.2%
$1,542.2
3.2%
$1,880.4
4.5%3.4%
$2,314.52.0%
6.0%
$2,363.5
2.9%
1.5%
3.0%4.7% 4.6%
2.2%
2.2%
1.6%1.6%
1.3%
SaaS FinancingLife Sciences Sustainable & Renewable Technology
Special Situations
SELECT LIST OF DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO COMPANIES
37
Technology
37
DIVERSIFIED INVESTMENT APPROACH MITIGATES RISK
More than1000 VentureCapital Firms
&Investors
TechnologySaaS Financing
Life SciencesSustainable &
RenewableSpecial
Situations
Expansion or“Venture Growth”
& Established
Key VC Investment
CentersPalo AltoBoston
New YorkWashington DC
ChicagoHartford
FINANCIALSPONSORS
INDUSTRYSECTORS
STAGES OFDEVELOPMENT
GEOGRAPHICLOCATION
Four Key Diversification Strategies
38
VENTURE CAPITAL MARKET OPPORTUNITY
Venture Capital Investment Activity 1997 – Q2 2020
OVER $1.0 TRILLION IN VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS
40
$26.9
$54.6
$85.5
$42.5
$12.5 $10.4$18.9
$29.0 $31.9$39.3
$29.8
$14.9$17.9 $21.0 $22.4
$21.7
$37.3$39.6
$46.1$39.7
$56.5 $58.7
$42.7
$0$10$20$30$40$50$60$70$80$90
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2016 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 YTD Q22020
Fund
s Rai
sed
(bill
ions
)
Venture Capital Fundraising Activity 1997 – Q2 2020
$13.
1
$17.
9
$49.
5
$94.
1
$36.
8
$22.
6
$20.
3
$23.
6
$25.
1
$31.
2
$34.
5
$33.
3
$25.
2
$28.
9
$36.
7
$34.
8
$36.
4
$58.
5
$84.
7
$60.
2
$80.
2
$108
.5
$103
.3
$69.
1
2,211
2,547
4,590
6,350
3,341
2,484
2,294
2,462
2,633
2,892 3,155 3,123
2,799
3,2043,729 3,906 4,048 4,278 4,379 4,295 4,649
4,9954,341 5,058
-500
500
1,500
2,500
3,500
4,500
5,500
6,500
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 YTD Q22020
# of
Dea
ls
Dolla
rs In
vest
ed (b
illio
ns)
$ in billions # of dealsNote: Represents VC investments only
Source: Dow Jones VentureSource Q4 2019 PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor Q2 2020
Source: Dow Jones VentureSource Q4 2019 PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor Q2 2020
EXITS OF VENTURE CAPITAL-BACKED COMPANIES
41
Mergers & Acquisitions
Initial Public Offerings
$26.5 $22.8 $55.6 $56.7 $69.3 $67.8 $133.0 $84.7 $120.5 $89.0 $129.5 $123.4 $24.4
456 440
667 663 632 645742
675703 730
759 708
291
0100200300400500600700800900
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 YTD Q22020
# of
Dea
ls
Amou
nt P
aid
(bill
ions
)
$ in billions # M&A Deals
$0.6 $0.9 $3.9 $7.1 $12.1 $9.6 $12.0 $8.0 $2.8 $9.9 $11.2 $25.0 $18.19 8
53 5258
87
126
79
4160
82 79
26
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 YTD Q22020
# of
IPO
s
Amou
nt R
aise
d (b
illio
ns)
$ in billions # of IPOs
Source: Dow Jones VentureSource Q4 2019 PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor Q2 2020
Source: Dow Jones VentureSource Q4 2019 PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor Q2 2020
Commitments as % of VC
Dollars Invested
0.9% 0.8% 1.4% 1.2% 0.8% 1.8% 1.7% 1.8% 1.9% 1.6% 1.0% 1.6% 1.1% 1.1% 1.4%
HERCULES’ TOTAL COMMITMENTS VS. VC DOLLARS INVESTED
VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT ACTIVITY 2005 – 2019
Source: Dow Jones VentureSource Q4 2019
Hercules’ uncompromising yield and credit underwriting standards drives commitments
Market conditions determine commitment activity more than pure VC investment activity
Hercules’ 15-year historical average: 1.3%
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Note: Represents VC investments only
$25.
1
$31.
2
$34.
5
$33.
3
$25.
2
$28.
9
$36.
7
$34.
8
$36.
4
$58.
5
$84.
7
$60.
2
$80.
2
$108
.5
$103
.3
$215$243
$494$413
$186
$523$630 $637
$705
$905
$745$807
$882
$1,213$1,475
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
VC D
olla
rs In
vest
ed (b
illio
ns)
Her
cule
s Deb
t and
Equ
ity C
omm
itmen
ts
(mill
ions
)
VC Dollars Invested
Hercules Debt & Equity Commitments
INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
43
Large MarketOpportunity
Attractive Yields andUpside from Equity and
Warrant Portfolio
Focused on Strong and Sustainable
Shareholder Returns
ExperiencedManagement Team
Platform in Place to Grow Portfolio
Strong BalanceSheet and DiverseFunding Sources
Strong Venture Capital and Private
Equity Relationships
Strict Focus on Credit Underwriting
Process
ANALYST COVERAGE
BROAD INDUSTRY ANALYST COVERAGE – 10 FIRMS
45
Finian O’Shea(Transferred Coverage 7/13/2018)
Ryan Lynch (Re-initiated Coverage 2/19/2013)
Crispin Love (Re-initiated Coverage 7/20/2020)
John Hecht (Initiated Coverage 6/30/2015)
Casey Alexander (Initiated Coverage 6/23/15)
Mitchel Penn (Initiated Coverage 1/14/2015)
Chris York (Initiated Coverage 10/24/2012)
Tim Hayes(Re-initiated Coverage 10/2/2017)
Henry Coffey(Initiated Coverage 10/24/17) Christopher Nolan
(Initiated Coverage 11/20/2017)
Hercules Capital is followed by the analysts listed above. Please note that any opinions, estimates or forecasts regarding Hercules Capital’s performance made by these analysts are theirs alone and do not represent opinions, forecasts or predictions of Hercules Capital or its management. Hercules Capital does not by its reference above or distribution imply its endorsement of or concurrence with such information, conclusions or recommendations.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Business Development Company (BDC) Regulated by the SEC under the Investment Company Act of 1940
Leverage limited to approximately 2:1 debt/equity, unless an SEC exemptive order exists to exclude SBA debt
Investments are required to be carried at fair value
Majority of Board of Directors must be independent
Offer managerial assistance to portfolio companies
Regulated Investment Company (RIC) Distribute taxable income as dividend distributions to shareholders
Mandates asset diversification
Eliminates corporate taxation
Allows for the retention of capital gains and/or spillover of taxable income
Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) One Small Business Investment Company (“SBIC”) license granted through the U.S. Small Business
Administration (“SBA”)
Currently, $110.3 million exemption from SEC leverage restrictions for BDCs, excludes all SBIC debt from BDC 2:1 leverage test
Hercules is an Internally Managed BDC under the 1940 Act and a RIC for Tax Purposes
REGULATION AND STRUCTURE
47
PRIMARILY INVEST AT STAGES OF HIGH GROWTH
48
Expansion Stage Established
Type of CompanyFollow-on Roundsof Growth Capital
(Series B-Liquidity Event)
Private Late Stage/Select Public Companies
Equity Capital Provider
Venture Capital/Private Equity
Public Markets/Private Equity
Expectation for Additional Sponsor Support
1–3Additional Rounds
0–2 Additional Rounds
Targeted Warrant Gain Potential
3–7 x 2–4 x
Potential Time to Liquidity
4–6 years 2–4 years