B. Riley Financial Announces Private Bond Exchange to Reduce Debt by Approximately $12 Million

Core Viewpoint - B. Riley Financial, Inc. has entered into a privately negotiated exchange agreement with an institutional investor, which will reduce the company's total outstanding debt by approximately $12 million [1][2]. Debt Exchange Details - The investor will exchange approximately$22 million in outstanding Senior Notes for $10 million in newly issued 8.00$10.00 per share, which are exercisable for a period of seven years from the issuance date [2]. Management Commentary - Bryant Riley, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of B. Riley Financial, stated that this exchange is a step forward in strengthening the company's capital structure and that the company will continue to utilize its Senior Secured Second Lien facility for further transactions to improve its balance sheet [3]. Company Overview - B. Riley Financial is a diversified financial services company that provides tailored solutions across various sectors, including investment banking, institutional brokerage, private wealth management, and corporate restructuring [5]. - The company aims to deliver collaborative solutions at every stage of the business life cycle and opportunistically invests to benefit its shareholders [5].