LOS ANGELES--()--B. Riley & Co., LLC, (B. Riley) www.brileyco.com, a leading independent investment bank which provides a full array of corporate finance, research, sales and trading services announced today that its 13th Annual Investor Conference will be held May 21-23, 2012 and has been expanded to feature 200 public companies in a three day format.
“Big Fighters, Big Cause Charity Fight Night”
Set for the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, presenting companies will represent a broad range of sectors, including: Technology, Telecom, Software & Services, Financials, Internet, Media & Entertainment, Consumer, Semiconductors, Automotive & Power Sports, Special Situations, and Aerospace & Defense.
Though the majority of the companies are covered by B. Riley’s top ranked research analysts, new to the conference is a “Discovery Day” which will be dedicated to prospecting for emerging opportunities. Scheduled for May 21, Discovery Day includes small and micro-cap companies currently not covered by B. Riley research.
“Attendance is expected to be at capacity,” said Ian Corydon, Director of Research.
“Institutional investors are focused on returns and are drawn to conferences which provide actionable ideas. Our analysts have delivered.”
“B. Riley’s analysts have been recognized by the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Zacks, Investars and Integrity Research. Most recently, B. Riley Research earned #1 ranking from Integrity Research Associates for our Buy and Sell recommendations over the three years ending December 31, 2011, generating a 238% return to investors,” he added.
Conference attendees will be treated to the 3rd Annual “Big Fighters, Big Cause Charity Fight Night” with legendary boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard. In addition to boxing under the stars, B. Riley will be honoring veterans through The Wounded Warrior Project. Scheduled for the evening of May 22nd on the famed Santa Monica Pier, the event also will be open to special guests and foundation donors.
The partial list of conference sponsors includes: Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company; RR Donnelly; Loeb & Loeb LLP; the Toronto Stock Exchange & TSX Venture Exchange, and association sponsor The Los Angeles Venture Association.
For more information on the conference, the most current list of presenting companies, or registration information, contact your B. Riley & Co. representative or visit www.brileyco.com.
For sponsorship information, please contact conference@brileyco.com.
Information contained herein should not be considered an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
About B. RILEY & CO.
B. Riley & Co. is a leading independent investment bank which provides a full array of corporate finance, research, sales, trading and otcqx dad services to corporate, institutional and high net worth individual clients. Investment banking services include merger and acquisitions advisory to public and private middle market companies, initial and secondary public offerings and institutional private placements. Its Corporate Governance Advisory Services Group is engaged by both companies and investors to help maximize value for shareholders. The firm is recognized for its distinguished Equity Research. Founded in 1997, B. Riley is headquartered in Los Angeles and maintains offices in Newport Beach, San Francisco, Philadelphia and New York. It is a member of FINRA and SIPC. For more information, please visit www.brileyco.com
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Confirmed Presenting Companies as of Feb. 14, 2012 |
| 8x8 Inc. (EGHT) |
| A.T. Cross Company (ATX) |
| Acacia Research Corp. (ACTG) |
| Accelrys Inc. (ACCL) |
| Accuride Corp. (ACW) |
| Actuate Corporation (BIRT) |
| Advanced Photonix Inc. (API) |
| Alliance Fiber Optic Products Inc. (AFOP) |
| Altigen Communications (ATGN) |
| American Apparel (APP) |
| American Software, Inc. (AMSWA) |
| Amerigon (ARGN) |
| Anaren Inc. (ANEN) |
| Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (ANH) |
| API Technologies Corp. (ATNY) |
| Augme Technologies, Inc. (AUGT) |
| Autobytel Inc. (ABTL) |
| AXT Inc. (AXTI) |
| Bank of Hawaii Corporation (BOH) |
| BBCN Bancorp, Inc. (BBCN) |
| BofI Holding Inc. (BOFI) |
| Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. (BBRG) |
| Brunswick Corporation (BC) |
| BSQUARE Corp. (BSQR) |
| CalAmp Corp. (CAMP) |
| Callidus Software Inc. (CALD) |
| Carmike Cinemas Inc. (CKEC) |
| Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) |
| Ceragon Networks Ltd. (CRNT) |
| Cherokee Inc. (CHKE) |
| Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (CIDM) |
| ClearOne Communications Inc. (CLRO) |
| Coherent Inc. (COHR) |
| Coinstar, Inc. (CSTR) |
| Colony Financial, Inc. (CLNY) |
| Computer Task Group Inc. (CTGX) |
| CoStar Group Inc. (CSGP) |
| CPI Aerostructures Inc. (CVU) |
| Cryoport Inc. (CYRX) |
| Cumulus Media (CMLS) |
| DDI Corp. (DDIC) |
| Delta Apparel Inc. (DLA) |
| Denny's Corporation (DENN) |
| Doral Financial Corp. (DRL) |
| Dot Hill Systems Corporation (HILL) |
| Dynamics Research Corp. (DRCO) |
| EarthLink Inc. (ELNK) |
| Edgewater Technology Inc. (EDGW) |
| Electro Scientific Industries Inc. (ESIO) |
| Ellie Mae, Inc. (ELLI) |
| EMCORE Corporation (EMKR) |
| Evolving Systems Inc. (EVOL) |
| Exar Corp. (EXAR) |
| Exponent Inc. (EXPO) |
| Famous Dave's of America Inc. (DAVE) |
| First California Financial Group, Inc. (FCAL) |
| First Pactrust Bancorp Inc. (BANC) |
| FirstBank (FBP) |
| General Finance Corporation (GFN) |
| GlobalSCAPE, Inc. (GSB) |
| Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. (GSM) |
| Glu Mobile, Inc. (GLUU) |
| GP Strategies Corp. (GPX) |
| Green Dot Corporation (GDOT) |
| GSI Group Inc. (GSIG) |
| GSI Technology Inc. (GSIT) |
| Guidance Software, Inc. (GUID) |
| Hanmi Financial Corporation (HAFC) |
| Healthstream Inc. (HSTM) |
| Heska Corporation (HSKA) |
| Hot Topic Inc. (HOTT) |
| II-VI Inc. (IIVI) |
| Integrated Silicon Solution Inc. (ISSI) |
| International Rectifier Corp. (IRF) |
| inTEST Corp. (INTT) |
| Inventure Foods, Inc. (SNAK) |
| iPass Inc. (IPAS) |
| Iteris, Inc. (ITI) |
| j2 Global, Inc. (JCOM) |
| Jamba, Inc. (JMBA) |
| Joe's Jeans Inc. (JOEZ) |
| Kenneth Cole Productions Inc. (KCP) |
| Keynote Systems Inc. (KEYN) |
| Kofax plc (KFX) |
| Kona Grill Inc. (KONA) |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) |
| Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (KKD) |
| K-Swiss Inc. (KSWS) |
| Learning Tree International Inc. (LTRE) |
| Lionbridge Technologies Inc. (LIOX) |
| LRAD Corporation (LRAD) |
| Lucas Energy, Inc. (LEI) |
| MAM Software Group, Inc. (MAMS) |
| Market Leader, Inc. (LEDR) |
| Methode Electronics Inc. (MEI) |
| Mindspeed Technologies Inc. (MSPD) |
| MIPS Technologies Inc. (MIPS) |
| Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc. (TYPE) |
| Motorcar Parts of America Inc. (MPAA) |
| NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. (NSSC) |
| National Technical Systems Inc. (NTSC) |
| NeoPhotonics Corporation (NPTN) |
| NetScout Systems, Inc. (NTCT) |
| Newport Corp. (NEWP) |
| Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (OMPI) |
| Oclaro, Inc. (OCLR) |
| Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc. (OMEX) |
| Oplink Communications Inc. (OPLK) |
| OPNET Technologies Inc. (OPNT) |
| Opnext, Inc. (OPXT) |
| Orbit International Corp. (ORBT) |
| Park City Group Inc. (PCYG) |
| PCTEL, Inc. (PCTI) |
| Perion Network Ltd (PERI) |
| Pervasive Software Inc. (PVSW) |
| Planar Systems Inc. (PLNR) |
| PNI Digital Media Inc. (PNDMF) |
| Points International Ltd. (PCOM) |
| Popular Inc. (BPOP) |
| Preferred Bank (PFBC) |
| PRGX Global, Inc. (PRGX) |
| Progress Software Corp. (PRGS) |
| Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (PVCT) |
| QuinStreet, Inc. (QNST) |
| Reis, Inc. (REIS) |
| Remy International Inc. (RMYI) |
| Rovi Corporation (ROVI) |
| Saba Software, Inc. (SABA) |
| Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (SFE) |
| Selectica, Inc. (SLCT) |
| Signature Group Holdings Inc (SGGH) |
| Silicon Image, Inc. (SIMG) |
| Silicon Motion Technology Corp. (SIMO) |
| Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (SIX) |
| SoundBite Communications, Inc. (SDBT) |
| Sparton Corp. (SPA) |
| STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) |
| Stamps.com Inc. (STMP) |
| Steven Madden, Ltd. (SHOO) |
| Stoneridge Inc. (SRI) |
| Support.com, Inc. (SPRT) |
| Symmetricom Inc. (SYMM) |
| Techprecision Corporation (TPCS) |
| Telular Corp. (WRLS) |
| The KEYW Holding Corporation (KEYW) |
| United Online, Inc. (UNTD) |
| Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) |
| ValueClick, Inc. (VCLK) |
| Vanguard Energy Corp. (VNGE) |
| Vermillion, Inc. (VRML) |
| Vertro, Inc. (VTRO) |
| ViaSat Inc. (VSAT) |
| Vitesse Semiconductor Corp. (VTSS) |
| VOXX International Corporation (VOXX) |
| Wilshire Bancorp Inc. (WIBC) |
| XO Group Inc. (XOXO) |
| Zoo Entertainment, Inc. (ZOOG) |
| Zygo Corporation (ZIGO) |
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