Company: RILYN
Filing Date: 2025-10-22
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001213900-25-101228
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Company: B. Riley Financial, Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-10-22
Form: DEF 14A
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 _________________ SCHEDULE 14A _________________ Proxy Statement Pursuant To Section 14(A) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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B. RILEY FINANCIAL, INC. October 22, 2025 Dear Fellow Stockholders: We are pleased to invite you to B. Riley’s 2025 Annual Meeting to be held virtually on December 1, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Your vote and representation are important to us. Even if you are unable to attend the meeting, we hope you will exercise your vote. We appreciate your continued support and investment in B. Riley Financial. Over the past 28 years, we built a platform of companies that meet the strategic and financial needs of clients and partners in the small-cap and middle markets. This has been our stated strategy since our founding as a fundamental stock research firm in 1997 — and this is where we will continue to focus. With a steadily improving investment environment for small-cap and middle market companies, we believe B. Riley’s portfolio is well positioned to grow its leadership position in this underserved market by providing clients with trusted financial services and capital solutions. Whether or not you plan to attend the