Ridgepost Capital Announces Substantial Stellus Acquisition, Strong FPAUM Growth, and Significant Share Repurchase Program

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Ridgepost Capital's annual report reveals a strategic acquisition of Stellus Capital for $250M, robust 15% FPAUM growth, and a significant share repurchase program, alongside a recent company rebrand.

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• Substantial Acquisition Announced

  Ridgepost Capital, LLC, a subsidiary, entered into an agreement on February 4, 2026, to acquire Stellus Capital Management, LLC, a U.S. direct lender, for an initial purchase price of $250 million. The consideration includes $125 million in cash and 11,770,245 units of Ridgepost Capital, LLC (exchangeable into common stock), with a potential earnout of up to $60 million.

• Strong FPAUM Growth

  Fee-Paying Assets Under Management (FPAUM) increased by $3.7 billion, or 15%, to $29.4 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, driven by organic growth and the Qualitas acquisition.

• Significant Share Repurchase Program

  The Board authorized a $157 million share repurchase program, of which $136 million has been spent as of December 31, 2025, with $21 million remaining for authorized repurchases.

• Company Rebrands to Ridgepost Capital

  Effective February 11, 2026, the company changed its name from P10, Inc. to Ridgepost Capital, Inc., and its stock symbol to NYSE: RPC, reflecting its strategic evolution and market position.

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Ridgepost Capital's annual report highlights a period of aggressive strategic expansion and solid financial performance. The most impactful news is the planned acquisition of Stellus Capital Management for $250 million, a substantial move that significantly expands the company's direct lending capabilities and is expected to close in mid-2026. This acquisition, partially funded by equity, signals a clear growth trajectory. The company also reported strong 15% growth in Fee-Paying Assets Under Management (FPAUM) to $29.4 billion, demonstrating successful organic and inorganic expansion. Furthermore, Ridgepost Capital has been actively returning capital to shareholders through a significant share repurchase program, having spent $136 million with $21 million remaining, which could be a positive signal, especially with the stock trading near its 52-week lows. While cash balances decreased and debt increased, these shifts appear to be in support of strategic growth initiatives and capital management. The recent rebranding to Ridgepost Capital, Inc. and the appointment of a new Head of Strategy and M&A further underscore the company's focus on its evolving market position.