This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that held Broadmark common stock as of the record date of the May 30, 2023 (the "Merger Date") between Broadmark and Ready Capital, were entitled to vote on the merger of Broadmark and Ready Capital, and thus were damaged by defendants' violations of Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act. Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/BRMK.