Neostellar Capital finalizes externalization, lands $20M Magnetar note, and rebrands from SuRo Capital

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Neostellar Capital Corp. (formerly SuRo Capital) completed its externalization, signed a new investment advisory agreement with a Magnetar joint venture, issued a $20M convertible note to a Magnetar affiliate, and appointed a Magnetar partner to its board.

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• External Management Structure Adopted

  Effective July 15, 2026, the company entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with Neostellar Advisors LLC, a joint venture between SuRo executives and Magnetar. The agreement introduces a 1.75% base management fee on gross assets and a two-part incentive fee (income and capital gains) with a 7% annual hurdle rate, replacing the prior internal management structure.

• $20 Million Note Issued to Magnetar Affiliate

  On July 16, 2026, the company issued a $20 million redeemable promissory note to MCP Investing LLC, a Magnetar affiliate. The note bears 6.50% interest, matures in 2029, and mandatorily converts into common stock only upon a Qualified Fundraising of at least $230 million at or above NAV, limiting immediate dilution.

• Board Appointment of Magnetar Partner

  Erik Falk, Partner and Head of Strategy at Magnetar, was appointed to the Board of Directors as an interested director, effective July 15, 2026. His term expires at the 2028 annual meeting.

• Corporate Rebranding and Ticker Change

  The company changed its name from SuRo Capital Corp. to Neostellar Capital Corp. and its Nasdaq ticker from SSSS to NSLR, effective with the externalization.

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Marking a pivotal shift, Neostellar Capital Corp. (formerly SuRo Capital) has completed its transition to an externally managed BDC by entering into an investment advisory agreement with Neostellar Advisors — a joint venture between SuRo executives and Magnetar. The new fee structure, which includes a 1.75% base management fee on gross assets and a two-part incentive fee with a 7% annual hurdle, will raise operating costs but better aligns manager and shareholder interests. At the same time, the company issued a $20 million redeemable note to a Magnetar affiliate, providing immediate capital. The note carries a 6.50% interest rate and converts to equity only upon a Qualified Fundraising of at least $230 million at or above NAV, limiting near-term dilution. Deepening the strategic relationship, Magnetar partner Erik Falk joins the board. The rebranding to Neostellar and ticker change to NSLR signal a new chapter, but the externalization shifts the cost structure and introduces a new layer of fees that shareholders should monitor.