Strong Q1 Originations and Fundings
Hercules Capital achieved nearly $270 million of net debt portfolio growth in Q1, with gross debt and equity commitments over $1 billion and gross fundings over $539 million, the second highest in its history.
Increased Asset Management
Hercules Capital is now managing over $5 billion of assets, reflecting an 11% year-over-year increase.
Strong Liquidity Position
Ended Q1 with over $1 billion of liquidity across the platform and no material near-term debt maturities.
Investment Grade Credit Rating Upgrades
Received an investment grade credit rating upgrade from Morningstar DBRS from BBB to BBB high, and Fitch upgraded the secured debt rating from BBB- to BBB.
Robust Q1 Capital Raising
In Q1, 25 portfolio companies raised approximately $2.5 billion in new capital, up from $961 million in the prior quarter.
Sustainable Shareholder Distributions
Maintained a quarterly base distribution of $0.40 and a supplemental distribution of $0.07 per share, extending the streak of providing supplemental distributions for five consecutive years.