Form 4: Hercules Capital CEO Scott Bluestein Reports Tax-Related Stock Disposal

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Scott Bluestein, CEO of Hercules Capital, reports the disposal of shares to cover tax obligations related to vesting restricted stock.

Summary

  • On April 11, 2025, Scott Bluestein, the CEO of Hercules Capital, Inc., disposed of 13,307 shares of common stock to cover tax obligations.
  • The shares were withheld at a price of $16.83 per share.
  • Following the transaction, Bluestein directly owns 2,292,204 shares of Hercules Capital's common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral sentiment as the filing relates to a routine tax-related stock disposal, not indicative of a change in the company's prospects or management's confidence.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are a routine part of insider trading regulations, providing transparency into the transactions of company executives and directors. This transaction is related to tax obligations, which is a common occurrence when restricted stock vests.

Key Dates

DateDescription
04/11/2025Date of stock disposal for tax obligations.
04/15/2025Date of signature on the Form 4 filing.

Keywords

Form 4, Hercules Capital, Scott Bluestein, Stock Disposal, Tax Obligations, HTGC, CEO, Restricted Stock

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