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Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE: RBA) reported a strong Q1 2021, with net income attributable to stockholders rising 24% to $28.2 million and diluted EPS increasing 19% to $0.25. Total revenue grew 21% to $331.6 million, driven by a 39% surge in inventory sales revenue. Operating income rose 31% to $44.5 million. The company attributed its success to effective digital strategies amid economic uncertainties. Key highlights include a 11% increase in gross transaction value (GTV) to $1.3 billion, reflecting strong demand across all regions.

Ritchie Bros. achieved a record-breaking CA$197+ million (US$162+ million) in sales during its six-day auction in Edmonton from May 3-8, 2021. The auction featured over 13,600 items, drawing more than 28,700 bidders from 70+ countries. Strong demand was particularly noted for earthmoving equipment, with significant sales to Canadian buyers. Notably, the event saw a 64% increase in equipment views compared to May 2020, highlighting Ritchie Bros.' operational strength and online auction capabilities.

Ritchie Bros reported significant price increases in agricultural equipment as detailed in its May 2021 Used Equipment Market Trends Summary. Key findings include a 24% increase in U.S. truck tractor prices year-over-year and a 19% rise in medium earthmoving equipment. The growing demand is illustrated by 71 farm auctions held in 30 days, achieving CA$104+ million in gross transaction value and attracting over 160,000 bidders. A new agricultural index was introduced, indicating price inflation in the high single digits.

Ritchie Bros. announced the successful completion of 71 farm auctions across Western Canada in spring 2021, generating over CA$104 million in gross transaction value. The events attracted more than 160,000 bidders and over 1.6 million online equipment views. Notable sales included a 2020 Claas 8700 combine for CA$500,000 and a John Deere R4045 sprayer for CA$445,000. A Canadian agriculture industry panel is scheduled for May 10, focusing on key issues in farming.

Ritchie Bros will host its largest auction from May 3 to 8, 2021, in Edmonton, AB, featuring approximately 14,000 items from over 1,700 consignors. Highlights include 350+ truck tractors, 230+ excavators, and 140+ dozers. The auction will be conducted online, allowing participation from bidders worldwide. The event showcases the company’s operational expertise with extensive video resources for virtual inspections. Ritchie Bros aims to provide efficient equipment liquidation services, further enhancing its reputation in the asset management industry.

On April 22, 2021, Gordon Brothers and Ritchie Bros formed the Gordon Brothers & Ritchie Bros Alliance, focusing on asset advisory and remarketing for the insolvency and restructuring markets in Australia and South East Asia. The Alliance aims to provide superior services to clients including administrators and financiers, leveraging their combined expertise and global reach. This partnership builds on a successful history of realizing over AU$200 million worth of assets in the U.S., promising cash-backed guaranteed outcomes for distressed businesses, particularly in mining, agriculture, construction, and transport.

Ritchie Bros (NYSE: RBA) will host its first quarter 2021 earnings conference call on May 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. The earnings results will be released on May 10, 2021, after market close. This call will provide insights from company executives and address questions from analysts and investors. Interested participants can join via conference call or listen to the webcast. Presentation slides will accompany the call, available for download on the investor site. A replay will be accessible until June 11, 2021.

Ritchie Bros reported strong price increases in the U.S. equipment market for March 2021, with truck tractor prices up by 20% and medium earthmoving equipment by 15% year-over-year. The company highlighted unprecedented demand and pricing across nearly all equipment categories, with significant upticks noted for excavators, dozers, and articulated dump trucks. The April 2021 Market Trends summary reflects extensive sales activity, including approximately 15,000 equipment items sold across three regional auctions, attracting 11,000 bidders each.

Ritchie Bros has integrated its appraisal services with Rouse Services following its acquisition last year, forming Rouse Appraisals. This new team combines over 100 years of experience and utilizes the industry's richest dataset, offering appraisals for various needs including asset-based lending and M&A support. Managed by Raffi Aharonian, Rouse Appraisals aims to assist clients throughout an asset's lifecycle. The services are accessible through Ritchie Bros' RB Asset Solutions, enhancing customer connection to appraisal and sale processes.