
Shares of investment bank B. Riley Financial RILY.O up 5.6% at $5.70 in extended trade
RILY announces prelim Q4 results, expects net profit from discontinued operations to be between $48 million and $68 million
Bank finalized the sale of a majority stake in its liquidation business, Great American, to investment firm Oaktree during Q4
RILY has been in a turmoil since August when it warned of huge losses over its investment in management-led buyout of Vitamin Shoppe-owner Franchise Group
"While we recognize we have work to do, we do believe the worst is behind us and remain confident in the future based on the underlying strength of our core businesses," co-CEO Bryant Riley says
RILY's 2024 annual report is due on March 17
As of last close, RILY stock up 17.7% YTD