B. Riley Financial RILY shares rose on Monday after the company announced strategic and financing initiatives. Initiaves included negotiating a sale of a majority stake in its Great American Group at a $380 million enterprise value, alongside a $236 million debt financing plan for its brands portfolio.
What To Know: These moves are expected to yield around $410 million in gross cash proceeds, which the company plans to use to reduce its senior secured debt to approximately $125 million by the end of 2024.
Key Initiatives:
- Sale of Majority Stake: B. Riley is negotiating the sale of a 53% stake in its Great American Group business, valued at approximately $380 million.
- Debt Financing Initiative: The company has entered into a non-binding agreement for $236 million in debt financing for its brands portfolio, using the funds to pay down its senior secured debt.
- Debt Repayment: B. Riley intends to use the proceeds to reduce debt, aiming to lower its Nomura Senior Secured Credit Agreement to $125 million by the end of 2024.
- Balance Sheet Strengthening: The cumulative transactions are expected to enhance the company's financial position, allowing for better investment in its core businesses.
Price Action: As of now, B. Riley shares have surged by 11.1%, with the price rising to $5.97 according to Benzinga pro.
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