Ridgepost Capital Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

The board added $30 million to the buyback program after approximately 1.78 million shares were repurchased during the quarter.

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Ridgepost Capital (NYSE: RPC) reported third-quarter 2026 results, with fee-paying assets under management rising 21% year over year.

Assets generating management and advisory fees exceeded $35 billion. Margins for the first nine months of 2026 were stable year over year. The company raised and deployed $1.3 billion of fee-paying assets in the quarter, bringing the year-to-date total to nearly $4.5 billion. Cross-selling contributed approximately $1.7 billion to fundraising since June 2024.

Quarterly share repurchases totaled approximately $15 million. On November 3, the board increased repurchase authorization by $30 million, leaving approximately $30 million available. A $0.04-per-share dividend on Class A and Class B shares is payable December 18, 2026, to holders of record November 30.

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• Moderate pointFee-paying assets under management increased 21% year over year to more than $35 billion.
• Moderate point$1.3 billion of fee-paying assets raised and deployed in the third quarter brought year-to-date activity to nearly $4.5 billion.
• Minor pointCross-selling contributed approximately $1.7 billion to firmwide fundraising since June 2024.
• Minor pointApproximately 1.78 million shares repurchased at an average $8.36 per share totaled approximately $15 million.
• Minor point$30 million authorization increase approved November 3, 2026, left approximately $30 million available for repurchases.

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Key Figures

Fee-paying AUM: More than $35 billion Fee-paying AUM growth: 21% year over year Fee-paying AUM raised and deployed: $1.3 billion +5 more

Fee-paying AUM

More than $35 billion

Third quarter 2026

Fee-paying AUM growth

21% year over year

Third quarter 2026

Fee-paying AUM raised and deployed

$1.3 billion

Third quarter 2026

Year-to-date fee-paying AUM raised and deployed

Nearly $4.5 billion

Through the third quarter of 2026; described as a new record

Shares repurchased

Approximately 1.78 million shares

Third quarter 2026

Repurchase spending

Approximately $15 million

Third quarter 2026

Available repurchase authorization

Approximately $30 million

After the board approved a $30 million increase on November 3, 2026

Cash dividend

$0.04 per share

Payable December 18, 2026, to holders of record November 30, 2026

Previous Earnings Reports

3 past events · Latest: Aug 05

Same Type 3 events

1. Aug 05

   Second-quarter earnings

   24h Move

   -1.7%

   Fee-paying AUM reached nearly $35 billion; the company completed the Stellus acquisition.

2. May 07

   First-quarter earnings

   24h Move

   +3.0%

   Fee-paying AUM reached approximately $31 billion, up 18% year over year.

3. Feb 12

   Full-year earnings

   24h Move

   -19.7%

   Fee-paying AUM rose 15% to $29.4 billion, with record 2025 fundraising and deployment.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

fee-paying aum, net asset value, capital call lines, uncalled capital commitments

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fee-paying aum financial

"fee-paying AUM increased 21% year-over-year to more than $35 billion"

Fee-paying AUM is the portion of a fund manager’s total assets under management that actually generates management or advisory fees. Think of it like the number of rented apartments in a building that bring in rent: higher fee-paying AUM usually means more predictable revenue and a clearer path to profits for the manager, so investors watch it to judge earnings stability and growth potential.

net asset value financial

"net asset value (“NAV”) of our clients’ and funds’ underlying investments"

Net asset value is the total value of an investment fund's assets minus any liabilities, divided by the number of shares or units outstanding. It represents the per-share worth of the fund, similar to how the value of a house is determined by its total worth after debts are subtracted. Investors use it to gauge the true value of their holdings and to compare different investment options.

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capital call lines financial

"drawn and undrawn debt (excluding capital call lines)"

Capital call lines are short-term loans a fund uses to pay for investments or expenses before it collects committed money from its investors. Think of it like a bridge loan that lets a buyer move quickly while waiting for a promised paycheck; it smooths timing, speeds deal-making, and can reduce the number of immediate requests for cash from investors. For investors, these lines affect a fund’s apparent performance, risk profile, and the timing of when they must provide capital.

uncalled capital commitments financial

"uncalled capital commitments (net of deferred purchase price"

Uncalled capital commitments are the portion of money that investors have legally pledged to a private fund (or similar pooled-investment vehicle) but that the fund has not yet requested from them. When an investor signs a commitment, the fund’s manager will issue capital calls as investments or expenses arise; the uncalled amount is therefore a binding future obligation of the investor that remains available to be drawn subject to the fund’s call schedule, notice requirements, and any contractual penalties for failure to pay.

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DALLAS, Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ridgepost Capital, Inc. (NYSE: RPC) (“Ridgepost Capital”), a leading private markets solutions provider, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

A presentation of the quarterly financials is available at https://ir.ridgepostcapital.com/quarterly-results.

“Ridgepost Capital delivered strong and consistent third-quarter results, as fee-paying AUM increased 21% year-over-year to more than $35 billion while margins through the first nine months of 2026 were stable year-over-year,” said Luke Sarsfield, Ridgepost Capital Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our results demonstrate the benefits of the One Ridgepost platform. We raised and deployed $1.3 billion of fee-paying AUM in the third quarter, bringing the year-to-date total to a new record of nearly $4.5 billion. Notably, since June 2024, cross-selling has contributed approximately $1.7 billion to firmwide fundraising, reflecting increased collaboration across our strategies. While the operating environment remains fluid, the contractual nature of our model, our complementary platform, and differentiated investment performance continue to drive consistency and strength in our results.”

Stock Repurchase Program

During the third quarter, we repurchased approximately 1.78 million shares of our common stock at an average price of $8.36 per share, totaling approximately $15 million. On November 3, 2026, our Board of Directors approved a $30 million increase of the amount authorized under our share repurchase program, resulting in approximately $30 million of available repurchase authorization.

Declaration of Dividend

Our Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.04 per share of Class A and Class B common stock, payable on December 18, 2026, to stockholders of record as of November 30, 2026.

Conference Call Details

Ridgepost Capital will host a conference call to discuss third quarter 2026 financial results at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. This call will include the disclosure of certain information, including forward-looking information, which may be material to an investor’s understanding of our business. All participants must register prior to joining the event.

• To join and view the live webcast, please register here.
• To join by telephone, please register here.

For those unable to participate in the live event, a replay will be made available on Ridgepost Capital’s investor relations page at www.ir.ridgepostcapital.com.

About Ridgepost Capital

Ridgepost Capital (NYSE: RPC) is a leading private markets solutions provider with over $50 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2026. Ridgepost Capital invests across Private Equity, Private Credit, and Venture Capital in access-constrained strategies, with a focus on the middle and lower-middle market. Ridgepost Capital’s products have a global investor base and aim to deliver compelling risk-adjusted returns. For additional information, please visit www.ridgepostcapital.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements in this release or on our conference call, which will be held at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on November 4, 2026, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan” and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements discuss management’s current expectations and projections relating to our financial position, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance, and business. The inclusion of any forward-looking information in this release should not be regarded as a representation that the future plans, estimates, or expectations contemplated will be achieved. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current plans, estimates, and expectations, and are inherently uncertain. All forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors that may cause actual results to be materially different, including risks related to: global and domestic market and business conditions; successful execution of business and growth strategies; regulatory factors relevant to our business; changes in our tax status; our ability to maintain our fee structure; our ability to attract and retain key employees; our ability to manage our obligations under our debt agreements; our ability to make acquisitions and successfully integrate the businesses we acquire, including Stellus Capital Management, LLC; assumptions relating to our operations, financial results, financial condition, business prospects and growth strategy; the timing and amount of any share repurchases; and our ability to manage the effects of events outside of our control. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. For more information regarding these risks and uncertainties as well as additional risks that we face, you should refer to the “Risk Factors” included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 27, 2026 and in our subsequent reports filed from time to time with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this release or on our conference call are made only as of the date such statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information or future events, except as otherwise required by law.

Key Financial & Operating Metrics

FPAUM reflects the assets from which we earn management and advisory fees. Our vehicles typically earn management and advisory fees based on committed capital, and in certain cases, net invested capital, depending on the fee terms. Management and advisory fees based on committed capital are not affected by market appreciation or depreciation.

AUM reflects the assets that we manage, and is calculated as the sum of: (i) net asset value (“NAV”) of our clients’ and funds’ underlying investments as of the most recently available date; (ii) drawn and undrawn debt (excluding capital call lines); (iii) uncalled capital commitments (net of deferred purchase price and not in excess of total capital commitments, as applicable) as of the NAV record date; (iv) incremental commitments raised since NAV record date. In situations where NAV data is not available, such as with certain advisory relationships, we use FPAUM.

Ridgepost Capital Investor Contact:
Brian McKenna
info@ridgepostcapital.com

Ridgepost Capital Media Contact:
Prosek Partners
pro-ridgepost@prosek.com

FAQ

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How much did Ridgepost Capital's fee-paying assets grow in the third quarter of 2026?

Fee-paying assets under management increased 21% year over year to more than $35 billion. These are assets from which Ridgepost Capital earns management and advisory fees.

When will Ridgepost Capital pay its declared dividend, and how much is it?

Ridgepost Capital will pay $0.04 per share of Class A and Class B common stock on December 18, 2026, to stockholders of record as of November 30, 2026.