BRC Group Holdings, Inc. reports developments for a diversified holding company with financial services, communications, retail, and investment activities. Its financial services platform serves small-cap and middle-market companies through capital markets, sales and trading, research, merchant banking, M&A, restructuring, and wealth management services.
Recurring company news includes earnings releases and calls, segment performance across capital markets and operating businesses, capital-structure actions involving debt and preferred securities, governance and shareholder-voting matters, and platform updates such as BRC Specialty Finance. Communications operations include traditional, mobile and cloud phone, internet, data, security, and email services, while retail activities include mobile computing accessories and home furnishings.
B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ:RILY) announced its upcoming conference call to discuss Q2 2020 financial results, scheduled for July 30, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. ET. The call will feature key executives, including Bryant Riley, Tom Kelleher, and Phillip Ahn. A press release detailing the financial results will be issued before the call. Interested parties can access the live broadcast and archived recording on the company's investor relations website.
B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ: RILY) announced a share repurchase agreement for 900,000 shares at $22.00 per share, totaling $19.8 million. This purchase represents approximately 3.5% of the company's outstanding shares as of July 1, 2020. B. Riley's management expresses confidence in the company's performance, indicating this repurchase supports shareholder interests. The transaction will occur in two block purchases of 450,000 shares each, aligning with the existing share repurchase program.
B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ:RILY) announced the election of Randall E. Paulson to its Board of Directors, effective June 18, 2020. Paulson, an independent director and member of the Audit Committee, brings extensive financial services experience, most recently as a Managing Principal at Odyssey Investment Partners. His appointment enhances the board's independence, now comprising seven independent directors. This change follows the non-re-election of Andy Gumaer, co-founder of Great American Group, emphasizing the company's growth strategy post-merger.
B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ:RILY) has successfully acquired Alderney Advisors, a prominent business advisory firm specializing in automotive industry solutions, as of June 22, 2020. This strategic acquisition is aimed at enhancing B. Riley's advisory capabilities and expanding its market presence, particularly in supply risk management and financial restructuring. Alderney Advisors, founded in 2013, has extensive experience aiding major automakers worldwide, notably in handling significant vehicle recall situations. The integration is expected to bolster B. Riley's services amid current economic challenges in the automotive sector.