Hercules Capital, Inc. - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Current Report (Form 8-K) was filed by Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. on April 3, 2006. The filing pertains to a corporate action taken by the Board of Directors regarding shareholder distributions for the first quarter of 2006.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The primary financial metric disclosed is the declaration of a quarterly dividend.
- Dividend Declaration: $0.30 per share on common stock.
- Record Date: April 10, 2006.
- Payment Date: May 5, 2006.
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes in financial condition or operations compared to prior periods. It solely announces the Board's vote to declare the dividend.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies. It references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for further details but does not include the text of that release within this document.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the record date of April 10, 2006, to confirm eligibility for the $0.30 dividend.
- Confirm the payment date of May 5, 2006, for cash flow planning.
- Review the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for any additional context regarding the dividend policy or company performance not included in this 8-K.