Stellus Capital Management, a U.S. direct lender with $3.8 billion in assets under management, has reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by P10, Inc., a private markets solutions provider with over $40 billion in assets. Under the agreement, Stellus will maintain its current investment processes, strategy, and operations, with its existing partners retaining control of day-to-day management and investment decisions. The combination is expected to provide Stellus with expanded resources and access to P10’s sponsor network, while preserving its core investment philosophy. The transaction is anticipated to close in mid-2026, pending customary approvals and conditions.

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