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B. Riley Financial Reports Preliminary Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results; Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.50 per share

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B. Riley Financial, Inc. (RILY) released preliminary unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2023. Total revenues for Q4 2023 were $347 million with a net loss of $70 million. For the full year 2023, total revenues increased to $1.65 billion, but a net loss of $86 million was driven by a non-cash impairment charge. Operating adjusted EBITDA for the year was $368 million compared to $394 million in 2022.
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B. Riley Financial's preliminary unaudited financial results for the year ending December 31, 2023, show a complex financial performance with both positive and negative indicators. The increase in total revenues by 52% year-over-year is a strong signal, suggesting that the company's overall business activities have expanded significantly. However, this growth is contrasted by a net loss of $86 million for the full year, driven primarily by a substantial non-cash impairment charge of $71 million. This impairment charge may reflect adjustments to the carrying value of the company's assets, indicating potential overvaluation in previous periods or changes in business circumstances.

Another critical factor is the reduction of the dividend by 50%, which could be perceived negatively by income-focused investors but might also signal a strategic reinvestment into the company's core business. The management's reference to investing in small caps and potentially repurchasing debt at attractive prices indicates a proactive approach to capital allocation that could enhance shareholder value in the long term if executed effectively.

It is also noteworthy that the operating adjusted EBITDA decreased from the previous year, which may raise concerns about the company's operational efficiency and profitability margins. Investors should monitor subsequent financial statements for signs of sustained profitability improvements or further deterioration.

The strategic commentary provided by B. Riley Financial's executives highlights their commitment to the company's core business and the small-cap market segment. The reported growth in financial consulting revenues and operating income, along with segment income increases in the communications portfolio and a return to profitability in wealth management, suggest that B. Riley's diversification strategy is bearing fruit. The success of the company's acquisitions and investments in enhancing the performance of its core financial services businesses is a positive indicator for potential investors and market observers.

The reference to tailwinds in small caps suggests a favorable market environment for B. Riley's specialized services. However, market trends and competitive dynamics in the financial services industry are ever-changing and the company's ability to maintain and grow market share will be crucial. The disclosed strategic focus and past performance may be indicative of the company's future trajectory, but it is essential to consider broader market conditions and sector-specific challenges.

From an economic perspective, B. Riley Financial's decision to reinvest in its business rather than distribute higher dividends is reflective of an opportunity cost consideration. This reallocation of capital towards internal growth opportunities, especially during a period of economic uncertainty, may be a strategic move to strengthen the company's competitive position and financial health. The mention of repurchasing debt at attractive prices could be a prudent financial decision in a rising interest rate environment, which can increase the cost of borrowing and impact leverage ratios.

Moreover, the company's performance should be contextualized within the broader economic landscape, including macroeconomic factors such as inflation, interest rates and market volatility. These factors can influence investment decisions, client behavior and the valuation of financial assets. As B. Riley operates within the financial services sector, its performance is inherently linked to the health of the broader economy and the stability of the financial markets.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY) ("B. Riley" or the "Company"), a diversified financial services platform, today released preliminary unaudited financial results for the three and twelve-month periods ending December 31, 2023. These financial results are subject to completion of the ongoing audit of the Company's annual financial statements.

Financial Highlights – Preliminary Unaudited

Fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023:

  • Total revenues were $347 million compared to $382 million for the fourth quarter of 2022
  • Net loss available to common shareholders was $70 million, or $2.32 diluted loss per share
  • Operating revenues(2) of $395 million compared to $449 million in the prior year quarter
  • Operating adjusted EBITDA(3) of $79 million compared to $110 million in the prior year quarter

Full year ended December 31, 2023:

  • Total revenues increased 52% to $1.65 billion in 2023, up from $1.08 billion in 2022
  • Net loss of $86 million for the full year driven primarily by non-cash impairment charge of $71 million
  • Operating revenues (2) increased 25% to $1.63 billion in 2023, up from $1.31 billion in 2022
  • Operating adjusted EBITDA (3) of $368 million compared to $394 million in the prior year
  • Total adjusted EBITDA(1) increased to $240 million in 2023, up from $32 million in 2022

Bryant Riley, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of B. Riley Financial, commented: "Since our founding as a fundamental stock research firm over 27 years ago, we have invested opportunistically to build our platform and to enable our clients' success. This has been our stated strategy from the beginning – and with tailwinds in small caps, we believe B. Riley is poised to gain market share. This is our core business, and where we will continue to invest. We have reduced our dividend by 50 percent to focus on the many opportunities we have to invest in our own business, including potentially repurchasing our debt at attractive prices. As we look ahead, our focus remains on charting the best path forward for our business, employees, and shareholders."

Tom Kelleher, Co-Chief Executive Officer of B. Riley Financial, added: "2023 saw notable progress across the majority of our subsidiaries. Non-cash investment losses and an impairment charge masked what was otherwise a strong year for our core businesses. During 2023, financial consulting revenues and operating income grew 36% and 86%, respectively; segment income from our communications portfolio increased by 15%; and our wealth management business returned to profitability. Over the last 10 years, we have diversified our company by investing in and acquiring businesses that can benefit from and grow on our platform. On balance, each of our core financial services businesses have performed better than prior to our acquisition and involvement in these businesses. Our team continues to demonstrate complete focus and dedication, and this is truly what has been paramount to both our and our clients' collective success."

Declaration of Common Dividend
The Company's Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per common share which will be payable on or about March 22, 2024 to common shareholders of record as of March 11, 2024.

Notice of Late Filing
The Company will file a Form 12b-25 with the SEC to provide notice of the late filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company notes that it is unable, without unreasonable effort or expense, to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 by February 29, 2024, the required filing date, due to delays experienced in finalizing the Company's financial statements. This delay resulted from the dedication of time and resources expended by the Company related to the review by the Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors, with the assistance of outside counsel, of the Company's transactions with Brian Kahn. The Company is compiling the required information to complete its Annual Report and it does not anticipate any significant changes to the financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023 as disclosed.

Review of Strategic Alternatives 
The Company announced separately today that it has retained Moelis & Company as an independent financial advisor to commence a review of strategic alternatives for the appraisal and asset disposition businesses, collectively formerly known as Great American Group. There is no guarantee any potential transaction will result from this strategic review.

Preliminary Unaudited Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023

















Preliminary (Unaudited)


Three Months Ended 


Twelve Months Ended 




 December 31,

 December 31,

















(Dollars in thousands, except for share data)



2023



2022



2023



2022


















Net loss available to common shareholders


$

(70,042)


$

(59,447)


$

(86,371)


$

(167,837)


















Basic loss per common share


$

(2.32)


$

(2.08)


$

(2.95)


$

(5.95)



Diluted loss per common share


$

(2.32)


$

(2.08)


$

(2.95)


$

(5.95)





























































































Preliminary (Unaudited)


Three Months Ended 


Twelve Months Ended 




 December 31,

 December 31,

















(Dollars in thousands)



2023



2022



2023



2022


















   Operating Revenues (2)


$

395,026


$

448,831


$

1,633,275


$

1,310,425



    Investment (Loss) Gains (4)



(48,521)



(66,739)



13,910



(229,755)



        Total Revenues


$

346,505


$

382,092


$

1,647,185


$

1,080,670


















   Operating Adjusted EBITDA (3)


$

78,855


$

109,876


$

367,604


$

393,585



   Investment Adjusted EBITDA (5)



(101,821)



(123,916)



(127,727)



(361,303)



       Total Adjusted EBITDA (1)


$

(22,966)


$

(14,040)


$

239,877


$

32,282

















Certain of the information set forth herein, including Adjusted EBITDA(1), Operating Revenues(2), and Operating Adjusted EBITDA(3), may be considered non-GAAP financial measures. Information about B. Riley Financial's use of non-GAAP financial measures is provided below under "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023

  • Total revenues were $347 million compared to $382 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Net loss attributable to common shareholders of $70 million, or $2.32 diluted loss per share, was primarily due to non-cash goodwill and tradename impairment charges of $34 million related to Targus, and unrealized investment losses.
  • Operating revenues(2) were $395 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $449 million in the prior year quarter.
  • Operating adjusted EBITDA (3) of $79 million compared to $110 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.

For the full year ended December 31, 2023

  • Total revenues increased 52% to $1.65 billion, up from $1.08 billion in 2022.
  • Net loss of $86 million for 2023 primarily related non-cash goodwill and tradename impairment charges of $71 million related to Targus, and unrealized investment losses.
  • Operating revenues (2) increased 25% to $1.63 billion in 2023, up from $1.31 billion in 2022.
  • Operating adjusted EBITDA (3) decreased to $368 million in 2023 compared to $394 million in 2022.
  • Total adjusted EBITDA(1) increased to $240 million in 2023, up from $32 million in 2022.

Investment gains and losses(4) include realized and unrealized gains and losses on our investments, whether realized from dispositions or unrealized due to changes in mark-to-market prices. These investment gains and losses have caused, and will continue to cause, volatility in our periodic earnings. For this reason, the Company generally discusses its financial performance in the context of operating revenues(2) and operating adjusted EBITDA(3) which may be considered non-GAAP financial measures. During the fourth quarter, the Company recast its operating metrics to include revenues from fixed income trading. This adjustment is reflected in the reconciliation for operating revenues and operating adjusted EBITDA.

Preliminary Unaudited Segment Financial Summary for the Fourth Quarter of 2023:
















Preliminary (Unaudited)

Segment Revenues


Segment Income (Loss)




Three Months Ended December 31,


Three Months Ended December 31,



(Dollars in thousands)

2023


2022


2023


2022



Capital Markets


$        87,558



$         72,304



$        (2,668)



$         (8,007)



Wealth Management


49,350



46,217



683



(7,414)



Auction and Liquidation


9,439



59,778



(1,147)



12,372



Financial Consulting


40,123



25,427



7,816



4,412



Communications


82,021



87,944



6,468



11,205



Consumer Products


54,046



77,821



(35,146)



8,188













































Preliminary (Unaudited)

Segment Revenues


Segment Income (Loss)



(Dollars in thousands)

Three Months Ended December 31,


Three Months Ended December 31,



Capital Markets

2023


2022


2023


2022



Operating 


$      137,363



$       138,346



$        47,137



$         55,520



Investment


(49,805)



(66,042)



(49,805)



(63,527)



Total


$        87,558



$         72,304



$        (2,668)



$         (8,007)
















Preliminary Unaudited Segment Financial Summary for the Full Year 2023:
















Preliminary (Unaudited)

Segment Revenues


Segment Income (Loss)




Twelve Months Ended December 31,


Twelve Months Ended December 31,



(Dollars in thousands)

2023


2022


2023


2022



Capital Markets


$      574,587



$       327,596



$      198,428



$         81,602



Wealth Management


198,245



234,257



3,097



(34,320)



Auction and Liquidation


103,265



74,096



21,371



12,600



Financial Consulting


133,705



98,508



30,420



16,312



Communications


337,689



235,655



34,725



30,320



Consumer Products


233,202



77,821



(75,318)



8,188













































Preliminary (Unaudited)

Segment Revenues


Segment Income (Loss)



(Dollars in thousands)

Twelve Months Ended December 31,


Twelve Months Ended December 31,



Capital Markets

2023


2022


2023


2022



Operating 


$      561,789



$       556,511



$      198,512



$       246,998



Investment


12,798



(228,915)



(84)



(165,396)



Total


$      574,587



$       327,596



$      198,428



$         81,602
















Segment Highlights

  • Capital Markets segment revenues increased 75% to $575 million in 2023, up from $328 million in 2022. Segment income increased 143% to $198 million in 2023, up from $82 million in 2022. Excluding investment gains and losses,(4) segment operating revenues(2) increased to $562 million, up from $557 million in 2022 primarily driven by investment banking and institutional brokerage activities at B. Riley Securities. Despite relatively subdued equity capital markets activity during the quarter, investment banking benefitted from an uptick in M&A and recently gained significant market share in debt capital markets. Sales and trading demonstrated sequential improvement, supported by increased contribution from fixed income trading. Investment banking restructuring has continued to see an uptick in activity.
  • Wealth Management returned to profitability in 2023 following the operational realignment of this business throughout 2021 and 2022. Segment revenues were $198 million in 2023. For the fourth quarter, revenues and fee-based assets increased year-over-year, compared to the fourth quarter of 2022. Assets under management totaled $25.4 billion at December 31, 2023.
  • Auction and Liquidation revenues increased 39% to $103 million in 2023, up from $74 million in 2022 driven by a significant uptick in retail liquidation activity in the U.S. and Canada during 2023, and continued levels of retail liquidation activity in Europe. Segment income increased 70% to $21 million, up from $13 million in the prior year. Results for this segment vary quarter-to-quarter and year-to-year due to the episodic impact of large retail liquidation engagements.
  • Financial Consulting maintained strong steady growth throughout 2023. Segment revenues increased 36% to $134 million in 2023, up from $99 million in 2022 primarily driven by an increase of bankruptcy and litigation consulting assignments and appraisal engagements, and real estate restructuring projects. Segment income increased 86% to $30 million, up from $16 million in the prior year. The fourth quarter saw another record revenue period for our consulting division, along with increased revenues from the appraisal division.
  • Communications segment revenues increased 43% to $338 million in 2023, up from $236 million primarily due to acquisitions completed during late 2022. On a combined basis, segment income from communications businesses increased 15% to $35 million in 2023 from $30 million in the prior year.
  • Consumer Products segment revenues include the sale of goods from Targus, which was impacted by continued softness in the global PC and tablet marketplace throughout 2023. This resulted in non-cash goodwill and tradename impairment charges of approximately $71 million in 2023. As global sales improve, the Company believes Targus is well positioned to gain market share as the worldwide leader in its category.

Dividend income related to securities owned and our Brand investments increased 33% to $48 million in 2023, up from $36 million in 2022.

Realignment of Segment Reporting
The Company re-aligned its segment reporting during the fourth quarter of 2023. These changes resulted in Targus's operations being reported on a standalone basis in the Consumer Products segment and the operations related to brand licensing that was previously reported in the Consumer segment being reported in the All Other Category that is reported with Corporate and Other. The Company has recast the financial data for the Consumer Products segment and reporting of the All Other Category for all periods presented.

Balance Sheet Summary
At December 31, 2023, cash and investments(6) totaled $1.90 billion, including $232 million of cash and cash equivalents; $1.11 billion in net securities and other investments owned, at fair value; and $532 million of loans receivable. Total debt, net of cash and investments,(6) was $457 million at quarter-end. Total debt was $2.36 billion as of December 31, 2023.

Earnings Call Details
B. Riley Financial will hold an investor call today, February 29, beginning at 4:30 PM ET (1:30 PM PT) to discuss its business and preliminary unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023. Investors may access the live audio webcast and archived recording at https://ir.brileyfin.com/events-and-presentations. A web recording will be made available for replay until March 14.

About B. Riley Financial
B. Riley Financial is a diversified financial services platform that delivers tailored solutions to meet the strategic, operational, and capital needs of its clients and partners. B. Riley leverages cross-platform expertise to provide clients with full service, collaborative solutions at every stage of the business life cycle. Through its affiliated subsidiaries, B. Riley provides end-to-end financial services across investment banking, institutional brokerage, private wealth and investment management, financial consulting, corporate restructuring, operations management, risk and compliance, due diligence, forensic accounting, litigation support, appraisal and valuation, auction, and liquidation services. B. Riley opportunistically invests to benefit its shareholders, and certain affiliates originate and underwrite senior secured loans for asset-rich companies. B. Riley refers to B. Riley Financial, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries or affiliates. For more information, please visit www.brileyfin.com.

Footnotes (See "Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for further discussion of these non-GAAP terms. For a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA, Operating Revenue, Operating Adjusted EBITDA, and Investment Adjusted EBITDA to the comparable GAAP financial measures, please see the Appendix hereto.)

(1) Adjusted EBITDA includes earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, restructuring charge, share-based payments, gain/loss on extinguishment of loans, gain on bargain purchase, impairment of goodwill and tradenames, and transaction related and other costs.
(2) Operating Revenues is defined as the sum of revenues from (i) Service and Fees, (ii) Interest Income - Loans and Securities Lending and (iii) Sales of Goods. During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company recast its operating metrics to include revenues from fixed income trading. Operating Revenues has been adjusted to include fixed income trading revenue for the periods presented.
(3) Operating Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Adjusted EBITDA excluding (i) Trading Income (Loss) and Fair Value Adjustments on Loans, (ii) Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments, and (iii) other investment related expenses. During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company recast its operating metrics to include revenues from fixed income trading. Operating Adjusted EBITDA has been adjusted to include fixed income trading revenue for the periods presented.
(4) Investment Gains (Loss) is defined as Trading Income (Loss) and Fair Value Adjustments on Loans less fixed income trading revenue.
(5) Investment Adjusted EBITDA is defined as the sum of (i) Trading Income (Loss) and Fair Value Adjustments on Loans and (ii) Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments, less fixed income trading revenue and other investment related expenses.
(6) Total cash and investments is defined as the sum of cash and cash equivalents, net of noncontrolling interest, restricted cash, due from clearing brokers net of due to clearing brokers, securities and other investments owned, at fair value net of (i) securities sold not yet purchased and (ii) noncontrolling interest related to investments, advances against customer contracts, loans receivable, at fair value net of loan participations sold, and other investments reported in prepaid and other assets.
(7) Segment Operating Income (Loss) is defined as segment income (loss) including fixed income trading revenues and excluding trading income (loss) and fair value adjustments on loans and other investment related operating expenses.

Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Certain of the information set forth herein, including operating revenues, adjusted EBITDA, operating adjusted EBITDA, and investment adjusted EBITDA, may be considered non-GAAP financial measures. B. Riley Financial believes this information is useful to investors because it provides a basis for measuring the Company's available capital resources, the operating performance of its business and its revenues and cash flow, (i) excluding in the case of operating revenues, trading income (losses) and fair value adjustments on loans, (ii) excluding in the case of adjusted EBITDA, net interest expense, provisions for or benefit from income taxes, depreciation, amortization, fair value adjustment, restructuring charge, gain on extinguishment of loans, gain on bargain purchase, impairment of goodwill and trade names, stock-based compensation and transaction and other expenses, (iii) excluding in the case of operating adjusted EBITDA, the aforementioned adjustments for adjusted EBITDA as well as trading income (losses) and fair value adjustments on loans, and other investment related expenses and including fixed income trading revenue, (iv) including in the case of investment adjusted EBITDA, trading income (losses) and fair value adjustments on loans, net of other investment related expenses, and excluding fixed income trading revenue and (v) including in the case of total cash and investments, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, due from clearing brokers net of due to clearing brokers, securities and other investments owned, at fair value net of (a) securities sold not yet purchased and (b) noncontrolling interest related to investments, advances against customer contracts, loans receivable, at fair value net of loan participations sold, and other investments reported in prepaid and other assets, that would normally be included in the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). In addition, the Company's management uses these non-GAAP financial measures along with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in evaluating the Company's operating performance, management compensation, capital resources, and cash flow. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with GAAP, and non-financial measures as reported by the Company may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not descriptions of historical facts are forward-looking statements that are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, our business, operating results, financial condition, and stock price could be materially negatively affected. You should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based on the information currently available to us and speak only as of the date of this press release. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our excitement and the expected growth of our business segments. Factors that could cause such actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the risks described from time to time in B. Riley Financial, Inc.'s periodic filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, the risks described in B. Riley Financial, Inc.'s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" (as applicable). Additional information will be set forth in B. Riley Financial, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended 2023. These factors should be considered carefully, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. All information is current as of the date this press release is issued, and B. Riley Financial undertakes no duty to update this information.













B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Preliminary Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in thousands)




















December 31,


December 31,








2023


2022













Assets






Assets











Cash and cash equivalents

$

231,964


$

268,618


Restricted cash


1,875



2,308


Due from clearing brokers


51,334



48,737


Securities and other investments owned, at fair value


1,117,430



1,129,268


Securities borrowed


2,870,939



2,343,327


Accounts receivable, net


115,496



149,110


Due from related parties


2,510



1,081


Loans receivable, at fair value (includes $73,502 and $98,729 from related parties as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)


532,419



701,652


Prepaid expenses and other assets


239,572



460,696


Operating lease right-of-use asset, net


87,605



88,593


Property and equipment, net


25,206



27,141


Goodwill




471,866



512,595


Other intangible assets, net


322,014



374,098


Deferred income taxes


25,411



3,978



Total assets

$

6,095,641


$

6,111,202

Liabilities and Equity






Liabilities










Accounts payable

$

44,550


$

81,384


Accrued expenses and other liabilities


272,586



322,974


Deferred revenue


71,504



85,441


Due to related parties and partners


2,731



2,210


Due to clearing brokers




19,307


Securities sold not yet purchased


8,601



5,897


Securities loaned


2,859,306



2,334,031


Operating lease liabilities


98,563



99,124


Deferred income taxes




29,548


Notes payable


19,391



25,263


Revolving credit facility


43,801



127,678


Term loan




625,151



572,079


Senior notes payable, net


1,668,021



1,721,751



Total liabilities


5,714,205



5,426,687













Redeemable noncontrolling interests in equity of subsidiaries




178,622

Total B. Riley Financial, Inc. stockholders' equity


312,713



446,514

Noncontrolling interests


68,723



59,379



Total equity


381,436



505,893




Total liabilities and equity

$

6,095,641


$

6,111,202

 

B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Preliminary Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)


























Three Months Ended 


Twelve Months Ended 








 December 31,


 December 31,








2023


2022


2023


2022

Revenues:














Services and fees

$

260,799


$

243,837


$

1,004,708


$

895,623


Trading (loss) income and fair value adjustments on loans


(40,271)



(58,670)



43,075



(202,628)


Interest income - Loans and securities lending


62,781



62,545



284,896



245,400


Sale of goods


63,196



134,380



314,506



142,275



Total revenues


346,505



382,092



1,647,185



1,080,670

Operating expenses:













Direct cost of services


60,606



68,496



238,794



142,455


Cost of goods sold


45,110



71,313



211,106



78,647


Selling, general and administrative expenses


205,096



208,552



828,296



714,614


Restructuring charge


1,182



995



2,131



9,011


Impairment of goodwill and tradenames


33,560





70,793




Interest expense - Securities lending and loan participations sold


38,863



22,738



145,435



66,495



Total operating expenses


384,417



372,094



1,496,555



1,011,222




Operating (loss) income


(37,912)



9,998



150,630



69,448

Other income (expense):













Interest income


420



1,482



3,875



2,735


Dividend income


12,141



9,595



47,776



35,874


Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments


(53,552)



(64,874)



(138,512)



(201,079)


Change in fair value of financial instruments and other


(750)



460



(4,748)



10,188


Gain on bargain purchase


15,903





15,903




(Loss) income from equity investments


(6)



285



(181)



3,570


Interest expense


(46,891)



(44,399)



(187,013)



(141,186)



Loss before income taxes


(110,647)



(87,453)



(112,270)



(220,450)

Benefit from income taxes


42,853



23,998



28,509



63,856



Net loss


(67,794)



(63,455)



(83,761)



(156,594)

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests












and redeemable noncontrolling interests


233



(6,010)



(5,447)



3,235



Net loss attributable to B. Riley Financial, Inc.


(68,027)



(57,445)



(78,314)



(159,829)

Preferred stock dividends


2,015



2,002



8,057



8,008



Net loss available to common shareholders

$

(70,042)


$

(59,447)


$

(86,371)


$

(167,837)



















Basic loss per common share

$

(2.32)


$

(2.08)


$

(2.95)


$

(5.95)

Diluted loss per common share

$

(2.32)


$

(2.08)


$

(2.95)


$

(5.95)



















Weighted average basic common shares outstanding


30,248,946



28,545,714



29,265,099



28,188,530

Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding


30,248,946



28,545,714



29,265,099



28,188,530

 

B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Preliminary Unaudited Adjusted EBITDA(1) and Operating Adjusted EBITDA(3) Reconciliations

(Dollars in thousands)


























Three Months Ended 


Twelve Months Ended 








 December 31,


 December 31,








2023


2022


2023


2022

Net loss attributable to B. Riley Financial, Inc.

$

(68,027)


$

(57,445)


$

(78,314)


$

(159,829)

Adjustments:















Benefit from income taxes


(42,853)



(23,998)



(28,509)



(63,856)


Interest expense


46,891



44,399



187,013



141,186


Interest income


(420)



(1,482)



(3,875)



(2,735)


Share based payments


9,845



15,312



45,109



61,140


Depreciation and amortization


11,502



13,443



49,604



39,969


Restructuring charge


1,182



995



2,131



9,011


Gain on bargain purchase


(15,903)





(15,903)




Loss (gain) on extinguishment of loans






5,409



(1,102)


Impairment of goodwill and tradenames


33,560





70,793




Transactions related costs and other


1,257



(5,264)



6,419



8,498



Total EBITDA adjustments


45,061



43,405



318,191



192,111




Adjusted EBITDA

$

(22,966)


$

(14,040)


$

239,877


$

32,282



















Operating EBITDA Adjustments:













Trading loss (income) and fair value adjustments on loans


40,271



58,670



(43,075)



202,628


Realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments


53,552



64,874



138,512



201,079


Fixed Income Spread


8,250



8,069



29,165



27,127


Other investment related expenses


(252)



(7,697)



3,125



(69,531)



Total Operating EBITDA Adjustments


101,821



123,916



127,727



361,303

Operating Adjusted EBITDA

$

78,855


$

109,876


$

367,604


$

393,585

 

B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Preliminary Unaudited Revenues Reconciliation

(Dollars in thousands)


























Three Months Ended 


Twelve Months Ended 








 December 31,


 December 31,








2023


2022


2023


2022

Revenues:
















Capital Markets

$

87,558



72,304


$

574,587



327,596


Wealth Management


49,350



46,217



198,245



234,257


Auction and Liquidation


9,439



59,778



103,265



74,096


Financial Consulting


40,123



25,427



133,705



98,508


Communications


82,021



87,944



337,689



235,655


Consumer Products


54,046



77,821



233,202



77,821


All Other




23,968



12,601



66,492



32,737



Total  Revenues

$

346,505


$

382,092


$

1,647,185


$

1,080,670























































B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Preliminary Unaudited Operating (Loss) Income Reconciliation

(Dollars in thousands)


























Three Months Ended 


Twelve Months Ended 








 December 31,


 December 31,








2023


2022


2023


2022

Operating (Loss) Income:













Capital Markets

$

(2,668)



(8,007)


$

198,428



81,602


Wealth Management


683



(7,414)



3,097



(34,320)


Auction and Liquidation


(1,147)



12,372



21,371



12,600


Financial Consulting


7,816



4,412



30,420



16,312


Communications


6,468



11,205



34,725



30,320


Consumer Products


(35,146)



8,188



(75,318)



8,188


All Other




(13,918)



(10,758)



(62,093)



(45,254)



Total Operating (Loss) Income

$

(37,912)


$

9,998


$

150,630


$

69,448

 

B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Preliminary Unaudited Operating Revenues(2) Reconciliation

(Dollars in thousands)


























Three Months Ended 


Twelve Months Ended 








 December 31,


 December 31,








2023


2022


2023


2022

Total Revenues


$

346,505


$

382,092


$

1,647,185


$

1,080,670

Operating Revenues Adjustments:













Trading loss (income) and fair value adjustments on loans


40,271



58,670



(43,075)



202,628


Fixed Income Spread


8,250



8,069



29,165



27,127



Total Revenues Adjustments


48,521



66,739



(13,910)



229,755

Operating Revenues

$

395,026


$

448,831


$

1,633,275


$

1,310,425

 

B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Preliminary Unaudited Capital Markets Operating Revenues(2) Reconciliation

(Dollars in thousands)


























Three Months Ended 


Twelve Months Ended 








 December 31,


 December 31,

Capital Markets


2023


2022


2023


2022

Total Revenues


$

87,558


$

72,304


$

574,587


$

327,596

Operating Revenues Adjustments:













Trading loss (income) and fair value adjustments on loans


42,794



59,115



(38,317)



206,150


Fixed Income Spread


7,011



6,927



25,519



22,765



Total Revenues Adjustments


49,805



66,042



(12,798)



228,915

Operating Revenues

$

137,363


$

138,346


$

561,789


$

556,511





































B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Preliminary Unaudited Capital Markets Segment Operating Income(7) Reconciliation

(Dollars in thousands)


























Three Months Ended 


Twelve Months Ended 








 December 31,


 December 31,

Capital Markets


2023


2022


2023


2022

Segment (Loss) Income

$

(2,668)


$

(8,007)


$

198,428


$

81,602

Operating Revenues Adjustments:













Trading loss (income) and fair value adjustments on loans


42,794



59,115



(38,317)



206,150


Fixed Income Spread


7,011



6,927



25,519



22,765


Other investment related expenses




(2,515)



12,882



(63,519)



Total Operating Income Adjustments


49,805



63,527



84



165,396

Segment Operating Income

$

47,137


$

55,520


$

198,512


$

246,998

 

Contacts



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Media 

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ir@brileyfin.com


jmccusker@brileyfin.com

(212) 409-2424


(646) 885-5425

 

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FAQ

What were B. Riley Financial's total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023?

B. Riley Financial's total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $347 million.

What was the net loss available to common shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2023?

The net loss available to common shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $70 million.

How much was the operating adjusted EBITDA for B. Riley Financial in 2023?

The operating adjusted EBITDA for B. Riley Financial in 2023 was $368 million compared to $394 million in 2022.

What was the total revenue for B. Riley Financial in the full year 2023?

B. Riley Financial's total revenue for the full year 2023 increased to $1.65 billion.

What caused the net loss of $86 million for B. Riley Financial in 2023?

The net loss of $86 million for B. Riley Financial in 2023 was primarily driven by a non-cash impairment charge of $71 million.

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