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Hercules Technology Growth Capital Visits the NYSE
Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO Manuel A. Henriquez to Ring The Opening BellSM
For Release: 12 Sep 12
Who/What:  
On Friday, September 14, executives and guests of Palo Alto, Calif.-based Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. will visit the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).  Hercules is celebrating the transfer of its stock listing to the NYSE from NASDAQ.  Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. began trading on the NYSE on April 30, 2012 under the ticker symbol “HTGC”.
 
In honor of the occasion, Manuel A. Henriquez, Hercules’ co-founder, chairman and chief executive officer, will ring the NYSE Opening Bell.
 
Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. (NYSE: HTGC)
Hercules Technology Growth Capital (NYSE: HTGC), is a leading specialty finance firm providing loans to public and private technology-related companies at all stages of development including technology, life science, and clean-tech industries. Since inception, Hercules has committed more than $2.9 billion to over 211 companies and is the lender of choice for entrepreneurs and venture capital firms seeking growth capital financing, Hercules common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the ticker symbol "HTGC." 
 
In addition, the Company’s 7.00% Senior Notes due 2012 trade on the NYSE under the symbol “HTGZ’
(Source: Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc.)
 
When/Where:
Friday, September 14, 2012
NYSE Security Checkpoint/Tent at corner of Exchange Place and Broad Street
9:00 a.m.  Media escorted into the building for bell ringing
9:30 a.m.  The Opening Bell rings                                                                         
 
Contact:
Media interested in covering the bell ringing MUST contact Annmarie Gioia at 212.656.5437 or agioia@nyx.com
 
Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc.
Main, 650-289-3060 HT-HN
info@htgc.com
Sally Borg, 650-289-3066
 
Photo/Video:
Photos available via Associated Press/New York (212.621.1902), Reuters America (646.223.6285), Getty Images (646.613.4141), Bloomberg Photo (212.617.3420) and European Press Agency (917.670.1323). The Opening Bell (starting at 9:25 a.m.) feed is available via Encompass loop #4009. Media seeking footage via The Switch should contact NYSE Broadcast at 212.656.5483.
 
Facebook/Twitter/YouTube:
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