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B. Riley discloses chairman's unauthorized share pledges, prior filings understated
BRC Group Holdings, Inc.
- Bryant R. Riley pledged total 5,804,124 shares to Axos Bank, not 4,389,553 as reported.
- Additional pledges made without required approval under company's insider trading policy.
- Proxy statements (2020, 2023, 2024) and Form 10-K amendments understated pledged shares.
- Board authorized Audit Committee investigation; Winston & Strawn LLP hired as independent counsel.
- Board approved Audit Committee's remedial and personnel actions; Riley and Kelleher recused.