DALLAS, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ridgepost Capital, Inc. (NYSE: RPC) (“Ridgepost” or “Ridgepost Capital”) today announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Stellus Capital Management, LLC (“Stellus”), a leading U.S. direct lender focused on the lower-middle market with approximately $4 billion in assets under management. Stellus will continue to be managed by its current partners who will lead day-to-day operations, including investment decisions and investment committee processes.