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SCHEDULE: B. Riley Financial Boosts DoubleDown Stake to 7.8%

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Beneficial Ownership Report

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B. Riley Financial, BRF Investments, and Bryant Riley collectively report a 7.8% beneficial ownership in DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. as of June 30, 2025.

Summary

  • B. Riley Financial, Inc., BRF Investments, LLC, and Bryant Riley filed an Amendment No. 6 to Schedule 13G regarding their beneficial ownership in DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd.
  • As of June 30, 2025, Bryant Riley beneficially owns an aggregate of 193,053.40 common shares of DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd., which represents 7.8% of the class.
  • B. Riley Financial, Inc. and BRF Investments, LLC each beneficially own 180,328.40 common shares, representing 7.3% of the class.
  • The reported percentages are based on 2,477,672 common shares outstanding, as stated in DoubleDown Interactive's prospectus supplement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 12, 2025.
  • Bryant Riley's beneficial ownership includes 12,725.00 common shares with sole voting and dispositive power, and 180,328.40 common shares with shared voting and dispositive power.
  • The shared ownership portion for Bryant Riley includes shares held jointly with his spouse (4,629.3 common shares), as sole custodian for Abigail Riley (1,666.9 common shares), Charlie Riley (1,731.9 common shares), Eloise Riley (1,666.9 common shares), and Susan Riley (3,030 common shares), as well as shares held directly by BRF Investments, LLC (180,328.4 common shares).

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The filing is a routine beneficial ownership report (Schedule 13G Amendment), indicating a significant, but not control-oriented, stake by B. Riley Financial and its affiliates. While not directly impacting financial performance, a substantial investment by a prominent financial entity can be viewed as a positive signal of confidence in the issuer.

Positives

  • A significant beneficial ownership stake by B. Riley Financial, Inc. and its affiliates, including Bryant Riley, indicates a notable investment and potential confidence in DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd.

Risks

  • No specific operational or financial risks related to DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. are disclosed in this beneficial ownership filing.

Future Outlook

No forward-looking statements or guidance regarding DoubleDown Interactive's future performance or strategy are provided in this beneficial ownership filing.

Management Comments

  • The securities referred to were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under Rule 14a-11.

Industry Context

This filing indicates a significant financial investment by a diversified financial services company (B. Riley Financial) and its principals in a mobile gaming company (DoubleDown Interactive). It reflects an investment decision rather than a direct strategic move within the gaming industry.

Related Party Transactions

  • B. Riley Financial, Inc. is the parent company of BRF Investments, LLC, and Bryant Riley is a principal of B. Riley Financial, Inc. Their beneficial ownership is reported collectively, reflecting their interconnected holdings in DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional and individual investor's stake in the company, which may influence market perception.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2025-06-12Date of DoubleDown Interactive's prospectus supplement used for common shares outstanding calculation.
2025-06-30Date of event which requires filing of this statement (ownership snapshot date).
2025-08-14Date of filing of this Schedule 13G Amendment No. 6.

Recommendation

hold

This Schedule 13G Amendment primarily reports beneficial ownership and does not contain financial performance data, strategic updates, or forward-looking guidance from the issuer. While the significant stake by B. Riley Financial and Bryant Riley could be interpreted as a vote of confidence, the filing itself does not provide sufficient new information to warrant a change in investment thesis. Investors should continue to monitor DoubleDown Interactive's operational performance and broader market trends.

Keywords

DoubleDown Interactive, DDI, B. Riley Financial, BRF, Bryant Riley, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Gaming, Mobile Gaming, SEC Filing, Investment, Stake

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