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B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY) provides integrated financial solutions across investment banking, wealth management, and corporate advisory services. This dedicated news hub aggregates all essential updates about the company's operations, strategic initiatives, and market position.
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B. Riley Financial has announced a definitive agreement to acquire National Holdings Corporation in a cash tender offer priced at $3.25 per share. B. Riley currently holds approximately 45% of National's shares. This merger aims to enhance both companies' investment banking and wealth management services and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021, pending regulatory approvals. National's assets under management amount to $18.9 billion, while B. Riley's total is over $10 billion. The deal is unanimously approved by both companies' boards.
B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ: RILY) has declared cash dividends for its preferred stock. The 6.875% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (RILYP) will receive a dividend of $0.42968750 per depositary share, while the 7.375% Series B (RILYL) will receive $0.4609375 per depositary share. These dividends are payable on or about January 31, 2021, to shareholders on record as of January 21, 2021. Each depositary share has a liquidation preference of $25.00.
B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY) released its financial guidance for Q4 and full-year 2020, projecting net income of $109-$112 million for Q4 and $143-$146 million for the full year, indicating over 75% growth from 2019. Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 is forecasted at $175-$180 million while full-year EBITDA is expected to be $321-$326 million, up 55% from the prior year. Recent strategic investments in Lingo Communications and Justice clothing brand are anticipated to drive future cash flow. Investment gains are estimated at $80 million for Q4 and $44 million for FY2020.
B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ: RILY) has acquired a significant interest in the clothing brand Justice through Bluestar Alliance's acquisition of the brand's assets from ascena retail group. Justice, which generated over $1 billion in annual revenue in 2019, is expected to enhance B. Riley's brand licensing investments. The investment aims to leverage Justice's opportunities for global expansion, e-commerce growth, and additional product categories. This acquisition aligns with B. Riley's strategy to generate recurring revenues and expand its portfolio in consumer brands.
B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ: RILY) has launched a new Financial Sponsors Group, aiming to enhance relationships with alternative capital managers such as private equity firms and hedge funds. Dan Kraft and Tim Bottrell have been appointed as Co-Directors, bringing extensive investment banking experience from J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs, respectively. Their expertise is expected to drive value for middle-market sponsors, with a strong focus on delivering comprehensive service offerings. This initiative is seen as a significant milestone in the company's growth strategy.
On November 5, 2020, B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ: RILY) announced the launch of B. Riley Operations Management Services, following the acquisition of assets from Anchor Resource Management Consulting. This new division aims to assist middle-market manufacturing firms in improving operational efficiency and generating financial savings. Led by ARM founders Dan Ruskin and Don Weathers, the service enhances B. Riley's restructuring capabilities and aims to identify potential investment opportunities within the manufacturing sector.
B. Riley Advisory Services, a subsidiary of B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ: RILY), has opened a new office in Mexico, led by seasoned executive Gaston Mauvezin. This expansion aims to enhance advisory services for U.S. companies operating in Mexico, focusing on areas such as restructuring, M&A, and corporate finance. The move is fueled by the growing demand for advisory services in Mexico, one of the U.S.'s largest trading partners. The partnership with BTG Global Advisory and TCP Partners underlines the firm's commitment to providing comprehensive solutions across multiple industries.
B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:RILY) reported strong Q3 2020 results, achieving consolidated revenues of $226.3 million, net income of $47.3 million or $1.75 per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA of $94.1 million. This marked significant improvements from Q3 2019, with net income increasing from $34.3 million and adjusted EBITDA rising from $70.3 million. The company's capital markets segment drove growth, supported by an increase in advisory fees and retail liquidations. A regular dividend of $0.375 per share was announced, reflecting confidence in future performance.
B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:RILY) announced a conference call scheduled for October 29, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss its third-quarter earnings for the period ended September 30, 2020. The financial results will be disclosed in a press release before the call. The event will feature insights from key executives including Bryant Riley, Tom Kelleher, and Phillip Ahn. Interested parties can listen live or access the archived recording on the Company's investor relations website.
B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42968750 for its 6.875% Series A Preferred Stock and an initial dividend of $0.29193 for its 7.375% Series B Preferred Stock. Both dividends will be payable on October 31, 2020, to record holders as of October 21, 2020. The Series A shares trade under the symbol RILYP and Series B shares under RILYL. These actions reflect the company’s commitment to returning value to shareholders.
