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By David French
September 20, 20247:50 PM GMT+2Updated 2 days ago
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NEW YORK, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Embattled investment bank B. Riley Financial
(RILY.O), opens new tab is in talks to sell its wealth management business to
Stifel Financial (SF.N), opens new tab for more than $100 million, a source
familiar with the matter said on Friday.
The talks come as B. Riley tries to raise funds after a second-quarter loss
warning and faces pressure over its role in a management-led buyout of Franchise
Group last year.
Talks are ongoing after Stifel approached B. Riley about acquiring the wealth
management unit, said the source, who cautioned that a deal was not guaranteed
and another suitor could ultimately emerge for the business.
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The source also spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential
deliberations.
Stifel declined comment. B. Riley did not immediately respond to a comment
request.
Last week, B. Riley disclosed it was in exclusive negotiations with a global
asset manager to sell a 53% stake in its Great American Group business.
Bloomberg News reported that Oaktree Capital is in talks to acquire the stake.
The unit, valued at around $380 million in the deal, consists of B. Riley's
appraisal and valuation services arm and its retail, wholesale and industrial
solutions unit.
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B. Riley is also studying a potential take-private offer from co-founder and
co-CEO Bryant Riley. A special committee comprising independent directors is
evaluating that proposal.
The company's wealth management business offers financial advice to individuals,
businesses and organizations, including tax services, retirement plans, and
other financial planning, according to its website.


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