Mar 31, 2020

B. Riley Q1 2020 Earnings Report

B. Riley reported a net loss driven by investment losses, offset by record quarterly operating results.

Key Takeaways

B. Riley Financial reported revenues of negative $0.2 million and a net loss of $98.7 million for the first quarter of 2020, primarily due to investment losses. However, the company experienced strong operating performance, with operating revenue increasing to $182.2 million and operating adjusted EBITDA increasing to $70.9 million.

Revenues were negative $0.2 million due to investment losses.

Net loss of $98.7 million was reported, primarily driven by investment losses.

Operating revenue increased to $182.2 million from $116.3 million in the prior year period.

Operating adjusted EBITDA increased to $70.9 million from $18.9 million for the prior year period.

Total Revenue
$182M
Previous year: $142M
+28.2%
EPS
-$3.13
Previous year: $0.61
-613.1%
Gross Profit
-$29.4M
Previous year: $116M
-125.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$124M
Previous year: $163M
-24.0%
Total Assets
$2.13B
Previous year: $1.92B
+11.1%

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