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B. Riley Financial Reports First Quarter 2020 Results and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.25 per Common Share

May 11, 2020 4:01 PM

LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY) ("B. Riley" or the "Company") today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020.

Bryant Riley, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer, B. Riley Financial, said: "Our first quarter results consisted of very strong performance from our operating businesses alongside a significant mark-to-market loss from our investment portfolio. Core operations demonstrated collective strength with a record quarter in terms of both growth and overall profitability. While our investment book saw large unrealized losses during the quarter, primarily from the global impact of COVID-19, these losses do not have a material impact on our operations. Since the end of the quarter, our portfolio has had a meaningful rebound and we feel fortunate to have the asset of permanent capital which will allow us to capitalize on market dislocations being presented."

"As we evaluate our operating businesses, we have never been more excited about our earnings power and position in the market. We believe B. Riley is well-positioned to grow market share through the second half of 2020 as capital markets recover and the headwinds in the retail sector accelerate. We are actively pursuing and have been engaged in several new opportunities which leverage our diverse capabilities across restructuring, bankruptcy and litigation advisory, valuation, lending and retail liquidation. We maintain a balance sheet in excess of $775 million of cash and investments, which we intend to use opportunistically to support our clients and partners and create value for our shareholders."

"As we continue to prioritize the health and well-being of our colleagues, we could not be prouder of this team of world-class professionals. Our strength lies in our ability to support our clients and partners as they navigate the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic."

First Quarter 2020 Financial Summary

  • GAAP consolidated revenues of ($0.2 million) and net loss of ($98.7 million)
  • Record quarterly operating revenues (1) of $182.2 million and operating adjusted EBITDA (3) of $70.9 million
  • Investment loss (4) driven by significant markdowns, primarily unrealized losses on marketable securities and on fair value of loans
  • Cash and cash equivalents total $124.2 million at March 31, 2020
  • Repurchased over one million shares of common stock during the quarter
  • Declared quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share

Three Months Ended March 31

(Dollars in thousands)

2020

2019

Revenues:

Operating Revenues (1)

$182,236

$116,261

Investment (Loss) Gains(4)

(182,442)

25,867

Total Revenues

$ (206)

$142,128

Adjusted EBITDA:

Operating Adjusted EBITDA (3)

$ 70,908

$ 18,858

Investment Adjusted EBITDA

(166,972)

15,572

Total Adjusted EBITDA (2)

$ (96,064)

$ 34,430

B. Riley Financial reported revenues of ($0.2 million) and net loss of ($98.7 million), primarily driven by investment losses which eclipsed record quarterly operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

Operating revenue (1) increased to $182.2 million from $116.3 million in the prior year period. Operating adjusted EBITDA (3) increased to $70.9 million from $18.9 million for the prior year period. Strong operating performance was driven by investment banking, record quarterly results from GlassRatner consulting; and solid performance from appraisal and wealth management, in addition to contributions from retail liquidation, principal investments and brands.

Investment loss (4) of ($182.4 million) includes the recognition of significant markdowns related to the Company's proprietary investments, which comprise certain private and public securities and loans. Lower income related to these equity investments, and fair value adjustments on loans, are unrealized mark-to-market losses due to implementation of new accounting standard effective January 1, 2020.

The Company employs a strategy of actively investing in companies which can benefit from B. Riley's operational, financial and industry expertise to create revenue opportunities for its affiliated businesses. While a majority of the investment losses came from four large positions, the Company views these marks as moment in time valuations due to impacts of COVID-19 versus permanent impairment. Leveraging the Company's proprietary network, operating businesses, and balance sheet into long-term investment gains remains a core component of its business strategy to create value for its clients, partners and shareholders.

First Quarter 2020 Segment Financial Summary

Capital Markets

Auction & Liquidation

Valuation & Appraisal

Principal Investments

Brands

(Dollars in thousands)

Q1 2020

Q1 2019

Q1 2020

Q1 2019

Q1 2020

Q1 2019

Q1 2020

Q1 2019

Q1 2020

Q1 2019

Revenues:

Operating Revenues

$ 126,264

$59,434

$ 20,661

$ 20,709

$ 8,788

$ 8,583

$ 22,722

$ 27,535

$ 3,801

$ -

Investment (Loss) Gains (4)

(182,442)

25,867

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total Segment Revenue

$ (56,178)

$85,301

$ 20,661

$ 20,709

$ 8,788

$ 8,583

$ 22,722

$ 27,535

$ 3,801

-

Segment Income:

Operating Income

$ 46,505

$ (1,711)

$ 4,289

$ 11,504

$ 1,880

$ 1,363

$ 8,504

$ 7,929

$ (1,817)

-

Investment (Loss) Income

(166,972)

15,572

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Segment Income

$(120,467)

$13,861

$ 4,289

$ 11,504

$ 1,880

$ 1,363

$ 8,504

$ 7,929

$ (1,817)

-

  • Capital Markets segment loss reflects markdowns related to investments mentioned above, which eclipsed strong performance from investment banking, record quarterly revenues from GlassRatner, and increased contributions from wealth management.
  • Auction and Liquidation segment results were primarily driven by large retail liquidation projects conducted by Great American Group during the quarter.
  • Valuation and Appraisal segment performance increased slightly during the quarter driven by an increase in appraisal units and lower operating expenses. Historical results for this segment have remained relatively steady from quarter-to-quarter and year-to-year.
  • Principal Investments segment companies, United Online and magicJack, performed at or above expectations, contributing steady cash flow for the Company.

As of March 31, 2020, the Company had total cash and cash equivalents of $124.2 million, with no significant principal payments due on outstanding indebtedness until 2023. Cash and investments totaled $777.7 million, which includes approximately $48.8 million of other equity investments and deposits included in prepaid and other assets.

Supplemental Financial DataAdditional information included in B. Riley Financial's First Quarter 2020 Results related to investments and operating metrics have been presented to provide investors with useful information regarding its performance and overall results of operations, which the Company intends to provide moving forward. Further details related to these metrics can be found in a Financial Supplement on the Company's investor relations website. Shareholders may access this information by visiting ir.brileyfin.com.

Share RepurchasesDuring the first quarter, the Company repurchased over one million shares of its common stock under its existing share repurchase program, including the repurchase of 880,000 shares as part of a privately negotiated transaction completed prior to March 2020.

DividendThe Company's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, which will be paid on or about June 10, 2020 to stockholders of record as of June 1, 2020.

Conference CallManagement will host a conference call today, Monday, May 11, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss the Company's quarterly results. The live broadcast and archived recording will be available on the Company's investor relations website.

Date:

Monday, May 11, 2020

Time:

4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time)

Toll-Free:

1-877-451-6152

International:

1-201-389-0879

Replay Dial-In (expires on Monday, May 18, 2020)

Toll-Free:

1-844-512-2921

International:

1-412-317-6671

Replay Pin:

13703074

For more information, visit ir.brileyfin.com.

About B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY)B. Riley Financial provides collaborative financial services tailored to fit the capital raising and business advisory needs of public and private companies and high-net-worth individuals. The Company operates through several wholly owned subsidiaries which offer complementary end-to-end capabilities spanning investment banking and institutional brokerage, private wealth and investment management, corporate advisory, restructuring, due diligence, forensic accounting and litigation support, appraisal and valuation, and auction and liquidation services. Certain registered affiliates of B. Riley originate and underwrite senior secured loans for asset-rich companies. The Company also makes proprietary investments in companies and assets with attractive return profiles. For more information about B. Riley and its affiliated companies, visit www.brileyfin.com.

Footnotes

(1)

Operating revenue is defined as the sum of revenues from service and fees, interest income - loans and securities lending and sales of goods.

(2)

Adjusted EBITDA includes earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, restructuring costs, share-based payments, impairment of tradenames, and transaction related and other costs. For a definition of adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation to GAAP financial measures, please see the Appendix. See "Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for further discussion of this non-GAAP term.

(3)

Operating adjusted EBITDA is defined as adjusted EBITDA excluding trading income (losses) and fair value adjustments on loans and other investment related expenses. See "Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for further discussion of this non-GAAP term.

(4)

Investment (loss) gains is defined as trading income (losses) and fair value adjustments on loans.

Forward-Looking StatementsStatements in this press release that are not descriptions of historical facts are forward-looking statements that are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, our business, operating results, financial condition and stock price could be materially negatively affected. You should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are based on the information currently available to us and speak only as of the date of this press release. Such forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's anticipated results of operations for 2020, as well as statements regarding our excitement and the expected growth of our business segments. Factors that could cause such actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by such forward-looking statements include (without limitation) the risks associated with the unpredictable and ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and other risks described from time to time in B. Riley Financial, Inc.'s periodic filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, the risks described in B. Riley Financial, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." Additional information will be set forth in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. These factors should be considered carefully, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. All information is current as of the date this press release is issued, and B. Riley Financial, Inc. undertakes no duty to update this information.

Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresCertain of the information set forth herein, including operating revenue and adjusted EBITDA, may be considered non-GAAP financial measures. B. Riley Financial believes this information is useful to investors because it provides a basis for measuring the Company's available capital resources, the operating performance of its business and its revenues and cash flow, excluding in the case of operating revenues, which is the sum of revenues from service and fees, interest income - loans and securities lending and sales of goods, and additionally excluding in the case of adjusted EBITDA net interest expense, provisions for or benefit from income taxes, depreciation, amortization, fair value adjustment, transaction and other expenses, restructuring costs, and stock-based compensation that would normally be included in the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). In addition, the Company's management uses these non-GAAP financial measures along with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in evaluating the Company's operating performance, capital resources and cash flow. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with GAAP, and non-financial measures as reported by the Company may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies.

B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in thousands, except par value)

March 31,

December 31,

2020

2019

(Unaudited)

Assets

Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

124,231

$

104,268

Restricted cash

471

471

Due from clearing brokers

10,879

23,818

Securities and other investments owned, at fair value

287,786

408,213

Securities borrowed

674,163

814,331

Accounts receivable, net

46,450

46,624

Due from related parties

4,391

5,832

Advances against customer contracts

11,121

27,347

Loans receivable, at fair value (includes $216,302from related parties at March 31, 2020)

326,299

43,338

Loans receivable, at cost (includes $157,080 from related parties at December 31, 2019)

225,848

Prepaid expenses and other assets

114,686

81,808

Operating lease right-of-use assets

46,213

47,809

Property and equipment, net

12,223

12,727

Goodwill

223,697

223,697

Other intangible assets, net

212,500

220,525

Deferred income taxes

35,786

31,522

Total assets

$

2,130,896

$

2,318,178

Liabilities and Equity

Liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

6,858

$

4,477

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

103,452

130,714

Deferred revenue

73,709

67,121

Due to related parties and partners

1,061

1,750

Due to clearing brokers

5,126

Securities sold not yet purchased

14,298

41,820

Securities loaned

670,859

810,495

Mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests

4,508

4,616

Operating lease liabilities

59,430

61,511

Notes payable

714

38,167

Loan participations sold

12,405

12,478

Term loan

61,932

66,666

Senior notes payable

853,523

688,112

Total liabilities

1,867,875

1,927,927

B. Riley Financial, Inc. stockholders' equity:

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 2,531 and 2,349 issued and

outstanding as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively; liquidation

preference of $63,273 and $58,723 as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively

Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 25,988,565 and 26,972,332

3

3

issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Additional paid-in capital

308,472

323,109

(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings

(70,232)

39,536

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(3,208)

(1,988)

Total B. Riley Financial, Inc. stockholders' equity

235,035

360,660

Noncontrolling interests

27,986

29,591

Total equity

263,021

390,251

Total liabilities and equity

$

2,130,896

$

2,318,178

B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

Three Months Ended

March 31,

2020

2019

Revenues:

Services and fees

$

159,381

$

103,896

Trading (losses) income and fair value adjustments on loans

(182,442)

25,867

Interest income - Loans and securities lending

21,851

11,420

Sale of goods

1,004

945

Total revenues

(206)

142,128

Operating expenses:

Direct cost of services

19,952

14,116

Cost of goods sold

769

1,119

Selling, general and administrative expenses

87,744

94,964

Restructuring charge

147

Impairment of tradenames

4,000

Interest expense - Securities lending and loan participations sold

8,473

6,804

Total operating expenses

120,938

117,150

Operating (loss) income

(121,144)

24,978

Other income (expense):

Interest income

246

637

Loss from equity investments

(236)

(3,762)

Interest expense

(15,654)

(10,770)

(Loss) income before income taxes

(136,788)

11,083

Beneft (provision) for income taxes

37,539

(3,104)

Net (loss) income

(99,249)

7,979

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

(584)

(44)

Net (loss) income attributable to B. Riley Financial, Inc.

$

(98,665)

$

8,023

Preferred stock dividends

1,055

Net (loss) income available to common shareholders

$

(99,720)

$

8,023

Basic (loss) income per common share

$

(3.83)

$

0.31

Diluted (loss) income per common share

$

(3.83)

$

0.30

Weighted average basic common shares outstanding

26,028,613

26,217,215

Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding

26,028,613

26,687,531

B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31,

2020

2019

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net (loss) income

$

(99,249)

$

7,979

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

4,956

4,913

Provision for doubtful accounts

724

233

Share-based compensation

5,322

2,614

Fair value adjustments, non-cash

17,926

49

Non-cash interest and other

(2,827)

736

Effect of foreign currency on operations

179

130

Loss from equity investments

236

3,762

Deferred income taxes

(4,254)

(390)

Impairment of intangibles and loss on disposal of fixed assets

4,046

88

Gain on extinguishment of debt

(1,556)

Income allocated for mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests

175

169

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

Due from clearing brokers

12,939

15,320

Securities and other investments owned

125,061

(15,274)

Securities borrowed

140,168

104,104

Accounts receivable and advances against customer contracts

15,674

(2,845)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

(37,151)

(3,706)

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

(22,097)

(1,251)

Amounts due to/from related parties and partners

752

(1,236)

Securities sold, not yet purchased

(27,522)

(1,675)

Deferred revenue

6,589

893

Securities loaned

(139,636)

(105,689)

Net cash provided by operating activities

455

8,924

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of loans receivable

(115,328)

(20,154)

Repayments of loans receivable

42,128

5,500

Sale of loan receivable to related party

1,800

Repayment of loan participations sold

(244)

Purchases of property, equipment and other

(438)

(1,746)

Proceeds from sale of property, equipment and intangible assets

1

12

Purchase of equity investments

(10,558)

Dividends and distributions from equity investments

589

433

Net cash used in investing activities

(71,492)

(26,513)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Repayment of asset based credit facility

(37,096)

Repayment of notes payable

(357)

(357)

Proceeds from term loan

10,000

Repayment of term loan

(4,810)

Proceeds from issuance of senior notes

171,078

4,987

Redemption of senior notes

(1,829)

Payment of debt issuance costs

(2,724)

(145)

Payment of employment taxes on vesting of restricted stock

(505)

(714)

Common dividends paid

(9,609)

(2,606)

Preferred dividends paid

(1,055)

Repurchase of common stock

(24,068)

(2,650)

Distribution to noncontrolling interests

(1,323)

(274)

Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock

4,630

Net cash provided by financing activities

92,332

8,241

Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

21,295

(9,348)

Effect of foreign currency on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(1,332)

23

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

19,963

(9,325)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

104,739

180,278

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$

124,702

$

170,953

Supplemental disclosures:

Interest paid

$

21,785

$

17,435

Taxes paid

$

574

$

192

B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC.

Segment Financial Information

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

Three Months Ended

March 31,

2020

2019

Capital Markets segment:

Revenues - Services and fees

$

104,413

$

48,014

Trading (losses) income and fair value adjustments on loans

(182,442)

25,867

Interest income - Loans and securities lending

21,851

11,420

Total revenues

(56,178)

85,301

Selling, general and administrative expenses

(54,711)

(63,389)

Restructuring recovery

29

Interest expense - Securities lending and loan participations sold

(8,473)

(6,804)

Depreciation and amortization

(1,105)

(1,276)

Segment (loss) income

(120,467)

13,861

Auction and Liquidation segment:

Revenues - Services and fees

20,661

20,709

Direct cost of services

(14,816)

(6,274)

Cost of goods sold

(29)

(14)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

(1,526)

(2,915)

Depreciation and amortization

(1)

(2)

Segment income

4,289

11,504

Valuation and Appraisal segment:

Revenues - Services and fees

8,788

8,583

Selling, general and administrative expenses

(6,867)

(7,187)

Depreciation and amortization

(41)

(33)

Segment income

1,880

1,363

Principal Investments - United Online and magicJack segment:

Revenues - Services and fees

21,718

26,590

Revenues - Sale of goods

1,004

945

Total revenues

22,722

27,535

Direct cost of services

(5,136)

(7,842)

Cost of goods sold

(740)

(1,105)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

(5,463)

(7,020)

Depreciation and amortization

(2,879)

(3,463)

Restructuring charge

(176)

Segment income

8,504

7,929

Brands segment:

Revenues - Services and fees

3,801

Selling, general and administrative expenses

(904)

Depreciation and amortization

(714)

Impairment of tradenames

(4,000)

Segment loss

(1,817)

Consolidated operating (loss) income from reportable segments

(107,611)

34,657

Corporate and other expenses

(13,533)

(9,679)

Interest income

246

637

Loss on equity investments

(236)

(3,762)

Interest expense

(15,654)

(10,770)

(Loss) income before income taxes

(136,788)

11,083

Benefit (provision) for income taxes

37,539

(3,104)

Net (loss) income

(99,249)

7,979

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

(584)

(44)

Net (loss) income attributable to B. Riley Financial, Inc.

(98,665)

8,023

Preferred stock dividends

1,055

Net (loss) income available to common shareholders

$

(99,720)

$

8,023

B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC.

Adjusted EBITDA and Operating Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

Three Months EndedMarch 31,

2020

2019

Net (loss) income attributable to B. Riley Financial, Inc.

$

(98,665)

$

8,023

EBITDA Adjustments:

(Benefit) Provision for income taxes

(37,539)

3,104

Interest expense

15,654

10,770

Interest income

(246)

(637)

Share based payments

5,322

2,614

Depreciation and amortization

4,956

4,913

Restructuring costs

147

Impairment of tradenames

4,000

Transactions related costs and other

10,454

5,496

Total EBITDA adjustments

2,601

26,407

Adjusted EBITDA

$

(96,064)

$

34,430

Operating EBITDA Adjustments:

Trading losses (income) and fair value adjustments on loans

182,442

(25,867)

Other investment related expenses

(15,470)

10,295

Total Operating EBITDA Adjustments

166,972

(15,572)

Operating Adjusted EBITDA

$

70,908

$

18,858

B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC.

Adjusted Net Income Reconciliation

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

Three Months Ended

March 31,

2020

2019

Net (loss) income attributable to B. Riley Financial, Inc.

$

(98,665)

$

8,023

Adjustments:

Share based payments

5,322

2,614

Amortization of intangible assets

4,024

3,377

Restructuring costs

147

Impairment of tradenames

4,000

Transactions related costs and other

10,454

5,496

Income tax effect of adjusting entries

(6,559)

(3,245)

Adjusted net (loss) income attributable to B. Riley Financial, Inc.

$

(81,424)

$

16,412

Adjusted income per common share:

Adjusted basic income per share

$

(3.13)

$

0.63

Adjusted diluted income per share

$

(3.13)

$

0.61

Shares used to calculate adjusted basic net income per share

26,028,613

26,217,215

Shares used to calculate adjusted diluted net income per share

26,028,613

26,687,531

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