The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (RILY) on Behalf of Investors

By: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz via Business Wire

November 14, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces an investigation of B. Riley Financial, Inc. (“B. Riley” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: RILY) on behalf of investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

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On November 2, 2023, Bloomberg reported that Brian Kahn, the CEO of Franchise Group Inc. (“FRG”) had been identified by a “persons familiar with the matter” as a co-conspirator of John Hughes, who recently pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud.

On November 8, 2023, B. Riley executives stated during the Company’s third quarter earnings call that “[d]uring the quarter, we announced our role leading the financing of FRG’s $2 billion take-private transaction” and that “B. Riley’s business is much more than just FRG and to the extent to which we have ever needed to work to protect the firm’s interest and that of our investment partners, we have and always will.”

On this news, B. Riley’s share price fell, thereby injuring investors.

If you purchased B Riley securities, have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 800, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.

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