Hercules Capital: The Diamond Has Fallen Off A Cliff; Time To Pick It Up

Group 1 - The BDC sector, including Hercules Capital, Inc., has had a poor start this year, indicating potential challenges ahead for these companies [1] - Hercules Capital is perceived as a high-quality BDC that is expected to provide better downside protection compared to its peers [1] Group 2 - Roberts Berzins has over a decade of experience in financial management, focusing on helping top-tier corporates with financial strategies and large-scale financings [1] - Berzins has contributed to institutionalizing the REIT framework in Latvia to enhance the liquidity of pan-Baltic capital markets [1] - His work includes developing national SOE financing guidelines and frameworks to channel private capital into affordable housing [1] - Berzins holds a CFA Charter and an ESG investing certificate, and has interned at the Chicago Board of Trade [1] - He is actively involved in thought-leadership activities to support the development of pan-Baltic capital markets [1]