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B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY) is a publicly traded, diversified financial services company that takes a collaborative approach to the capital raising and financial advisory needs of public and private companies, as well as high net worth individuals. The company operates through several wholly-owned subsidiaries, including B. Riley FBR, Inc., Wunderlich Securities, Inc., Great American Group, LLC, B. Riley Capital Management, LLC, which encompasses B. Riley Asset Management, B. Riley Wealth Management, and Great American Capital Partners, LLC. Additionally, B. Riley Principal Investments focuses on proprietary investments in other businesses, such as the acquisition of United Online, Inc.
The company's core segments include Capital Markets, Wealth Management, Financial Consulting, Auction and Liquidation, Communications, and Consumer products. B. Riley Financial offers a broad range of services including investment banking, financial consulting, asset disposition, valuation, and appraisal, catering to corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Recent highlights include:
- Financial Performance: Preliminary unaudited financial results for the year ending December 31, 2023, indicate a strategic focus on core business growth and reducing dividend payouts to invest in business opportunities. The company reported a 36% increase in financial consulting revenues and an 86% rise in operating income for 2023.
- Strategic Initiatives: B. Riley has retained Moelis & Company as an independent financial advisor to review strategic alternatives for its appraisal and asset disposition businesses.
- Leadership: The recent addition of Virginia Schnippel as Managing Director to B. Riley Advisory Services highlights the company's commitment to expanding its advisory capabilities.
- Partnerships and Investments: The firm continues to make significant investments, such as funding the redevelopment of a recycling processing facility in New Jersey, and partnering with strategic investors to support environmental sustainability initiatives.
- Dividend Declaration: The Board of Directors announced a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per common share, emphasizing the company's commitment to shareholder value.
With an extensive portfolio of services and a proactive investment strategy, B. Riley Financial is positioned to provide comprehensive financial solutions tailored to the unique needs of its diverse client base. Visit www.brileyfin.com to learn more about their services.
B. Riley Securities announced its 22nd Annual Institutional Investor Conference scheduled for May 25-26, 2022, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The event will connect over 1,000 attendees with executives from more than 200 companies, featuring presentations, fireside chats, and panel discussions. CEO Andy Moore highlighted the firm's growth despite pandemic challenges, increasing its equity market activities significantly. The conference will also include the Annual Big Fighters, Big Cause Charity Boxing Night, supporting the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation.
B. Riley Financial (RILY) reported robust fourth quarter and full year 2021 results, highlighting a net income of $62.2 million ($2.08 diluted EPS) for Q4 and $437.6 million ($15.09 diluted EPS) for the year. Total revenues surged 3% in Q4 to $422.1 million and 93% for the year to $1.7 billion. Wealth management revenues soared to $382 million, driven by the acquisition of National Holdings. The company declared a $1.00 quarterly dividend, totaling $10.00 for FY 2021, and approved a $50 million share repurchase program, reflecting strong cash flow and a solid balance sheet.
B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ: RILY) has announced an investor call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2021 results on February 23, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern. The earnings release will be issued shortly after market close on the same day. Co-CEOs Bryant Riley and Tom Kelleher, along with CFO Phillip Ahn, will lead the call, which includes a Q&A session. Investors can access the live broadcast and a recording via the provided IR website link.
B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ: RILY) announced the acquisition of FocalPoint Securities for up to $175 million. This strategic move is expected to significantly enhance B. Riley's M&A advisory capabilities, projecting to quadruple its pro forma business in this sector. FocalPoint has successfully closed $17 billion in transactions over 20 years, specializing in various high-growth sectors. The acquisition aligns with B. Riley's goals to expand its market presence and offer a comprehensive suite of financial services to clients.
B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ: RILY) announced the expansion of its Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support practice by adding four senior professionals: Wayne Wilson, Mike De Laval, Paul Brooks, and Meredith Alfred. This team, based in Houston, Texas, brings over 80 years of combined experience in energy litigation support and international arbitration. Their expertise encompasses commodities trading and financial consulting, enhancing B. Riley's capabilities in handling high-profile disputes with major law firms.
B. Riley Financial has declared cash dividends for its preferred stock series. The 6.875% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (RILYP) will pay $0.42968750 per depositary share, while the 7.375% Series B Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (RILYL) will pay $0.4609375 per depositary share. Both dividends are payable on January 31, 2022, to holders of record as of January 21, 2022. This reflects the company's ongoing commitment to providing returns to its investors.
B. Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp. (NASDAQ: BRPMU, BRPM, BRPMW) has filed a registration statement with the SEC for a proposed business combination with FaZe Clan Inc., a digital content platform. This merger is expected to close in early Q2 2022, pending shareholder approval and regulatory conditions. Post-combination, BRPM will rebrand as 'FaZe Holdings Inc.' and its common stock will trade under the new ticker symbol 'FAZE'. The merger includes a $118 million private placement led by B. Riley Securities.
B. Riley Financial has announced the appointment of Tammy Brandt to its Board of Directors, expanding the board to 10 members. Brandt brings nearly two decades of legal expertise in strategic matters such as M&A, corporate governance, and data security. Currently, she is the Chief Legal Officer at FaZe Clan, which plans to merge with B. Riley Principal 150 Merger Corp. (BRPM). This appointment is seen as a move to enhance the company’s advisory capabilities and strengthen its leadership.
B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ: RILY) announced the acquisition of a performing credit receivables portfolio from W.S. Badcock Corporation, valued at approximately $400 million. The portfolio includes receivables totaling $535 million as of December 15, 2021. This purchase is expected to enhance EBITDA and provide additional cash flow throughout its lifecycle. B. Riley Financial has established a new receivables business aimed at debt monetization solutions, leveraging its strong asset base of over $5 billion as of September 30, 2021.
B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ: RILY) announced the sale of approximately $22.7 million in additional aggregate principal amount of its 5.00% Senior Notes due 2026, following the partial exercise of underwriters' options related to a prior public offering of $300 million in Notes. Total net proceeds from the offering reached $312.5 million. The proceeds will be utilized for general corporate purposes, including funding acquisitions, refinancing existing debt, and working capital needs. Trading of the Notes commenced on December 6, 2021 under the ticker symbol RILYG.
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