Description

B. Riley Financial, Inc., headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is a diversified financial services company established in 1973. Initially known as Great American Group, Inc., it adopted its current name in November 2014. Through its various subsidiaries, the firm delivers investment banking and comprehensive financial solutions to a wide range of clients, including corporations, institutional investors, and high net worth individuals, operating across North America, Australia, and Europe. Its operations are strategically organized into six distinct segments: The Capital Markets segment encompasses core investment banking activities, offering services such as corporate finance advisory, research, securities lending, sales and trading, as well as M&A and restructuring guidance. It also assists clients with capital raising through initial and secondary public offerings and institutional private placements, alongside providing asset management services. The Wealth Management segment focuses on personalized financial planning and tax advisory services. The Auction and Liquidation segment specializes in the disposition of assets, including retail store liquidations and the sale of wholesale and industrial equipment. Its Financial Consulting segment provides expert advisory across areas like bankruptcy, forensic accounting, litigation support, operational management, real estate consulting, and business valuation and appraisal. The Principal Investments–Communications segment involves direct investments in and operation of communication technologies. This includes consumer internet access providers like United Online (NetZero and Juno), VoIP and related subscription services through magicJack, and mobile phone services via Marconi Wireless. The Brands segment manages and licenses a diverse portfolio of consumer brands, such as Catherine Malandrino, English Laundry, Joan Vass, Kensie Girl, Limited Too, and Nanette Lepore, leveraging their equity for various ventures. Additionally, B. Riley Financial extends specialized financing through senior secured and second lien secured loans to public and private middle-market companies in the U.S., and provides broader advisory and brokerage services.