Ridgepost Capital Completes Stellus Acquisition, Issues $94M in Equity, Draws $139M Debt

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Ridgepost Capital completed its acquisition of Stellus Capital Management, a strategic move to expand its private credit business, funded by a mix of cash, equity, and increased debt.

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• Acquisition Completion

  Ridgepost Capital completed its previously announced acquisition of Stellus Capital Management, a leading U.S. direct lender with approximately $4 billion in assets under management.

• Consideration Details

  The upfront consideration included $125 million in cash and 11,770,245 shares equivalent (Class A membership units and Class A Common Stock), valued at approximately $94.5 million at current prices. An additional earnout of up to $60 million is possible based on future performance.

• Financing and Debt

  Ridgepost Capital increased its revolving credit facility by $20 million to $195 million and drew down $139 million to fund the cash portion of the acquisition and other corporate needs.

• Equity Dilution

  The issuance of 11,770,245 shares equivalent at closing represents over 10% dilution to existing shareholders, with further potential dilution from earnout payments.

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Ridgepost Capital has finalized its previously announced acquisition of Stellus Capital Management, a direct lender with $4 billion in assets under management. The deal involved $125 million in cash and approximately $94.5 million in equity (11.77 million shares equivalent) at closing, with a potential earnout of up to $60 million. To fund the cash portion, the company increased its revolving credit facility by $20 million to $195 million and drew down $139 million. This acquisition significantly expands Ridgepost's private credit capabilities and is a major strategic growth initiative, though it introduces notable equity dilution and increased debt.