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RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA, TSX: RBA) is a globally renowned asset management and disposition company established in 1958 and headquartered in Westchester, Illinois. Specializing in the buying and selling of used heavy equipment, trucks, and other assets, RB Global offers comprehensive end-to-end solutions across various sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, oil and gas, mining, and forestry.
RB Global operates through multiple selling channels:
- Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers: The world's largest industrial auctioneer providing live auction events with online bidding.
- IronPlanet: An online marketplace featuring weekly auctions and offering IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification.
- Marketplace-E: An online marketplace providing multiple price and timing options.
- Mascus: A leading European online equipment listing service.
- Ritchie Bros. Private Treaty: Offering privately negotiated sales.
Additionally, RB Global caters to specific sectors through GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, and Kruse Energy Auctioneers.
The company has expanded its reach by merging with IAA, a major global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. Through this collaboration, RB Global continues to enhance its omnichannel marketplace, providing value-added insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries through auction sites in 14 countries and a robust digital platform.
RB Global is known for its massive auction events, including the record-setting 2024 global auction in Orlando with over 16,500 items and generating over $258 million in gross transaction value (GTV). Another notable event was the Edmonton auction, which set a new Canadian record with nearly CAD $250 million in GTV.
Recent achievements include strategic market alliances such as the one with Lion Trans in Georgia and Baltic Auto Shipping in Lithuania, aimed at increasing market share and improving global customer experience. RB Global's portfolio also includes Rouse Services, SmartEquip, Xcira, and VeriTread, which provide asset management, data-driven intelligence, and live auction technology solutions.
As part of its financial performance, RB Global consistently delivers solid growth, with a notable reduction in leverage and strong quarterly earnings. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per common share, reflecting its commitment to shareholders.
RB Global's dedication to innovation, strategic growth, and operational excellence makes it a significant player in the global marketplace for commercial assets and vehicles.
Ritchie Bros held a successful online auction in Houston, generating over US$57 million from the sale of more than 5,300 equipment items and trucks. This auction, conducted on August 25-26, 2020, set new site records for total gross transactional value and registered bidders, attracting 11,100+ participants from over 60 countries. U.S. buyers made up about 90% of purchases, with Texas buyers accounting for 40%. The auction featured a diverse array of equipment, including truck tractors and excavators, all sold without minimum bids or reserve prices.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE: RBA) has received TSX approval for a Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB), enabling the repurchase of up to 5,441,249 common shares or an aggregate of $100 million to mitigate share dilution from options. The program will run from August 24, 2020, to August 23, 2021. Previous buybacks under a similar program saw 2,748,986 shares repurchased at an average price of $34.62. The company considers this strategy a beneficial use of funds, aiming to enhance shareholder value.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE: RBA) has successfully amended and extended its credit facilities, totaling US$630 million. This includes US$530 million in revolving credit to enhance operational liquidity and a US$100 million delayed-draw term loan, primarily used to fund the IronPlanet acquisition in May 2017. The maturity date has been pushed to October 27, 2023. The credit facilities, secured by the company's assets, aim to strengthen financial flexibility amid current market uncertainties. The support from a syndicate of 13 banks highlights confidence in RBA's business.
In July, Ritchie Bros. achieved a record with 8,700 items sold through IronPlanet, generating over US$58 million. The company has surpassed US$1 billion in sales via online marketplaces from August 2019 to July 2020. Ritchie Bros. attracted 73 million visits to its platforms in H1 2020, leading to the sale of 308,000 items and over 6.1 million bids globally. CEO Ann Fandozzi emphasized the shift to online sales, stating that safety and buyer confidence are key, with services like IronClad Assurance enhancing the buying experience.
Ritchie Bros reported selling over 2,300 excavators in the US during the first half of 2020, generating more than $134 million. The company acknowledged that used equipment values remain lower compared to last year, but the rate of decline is moderating. The August Market Trends report, outlining pricing trends by industry, shows a year-over-year decline in used heavy equipment prices by approximately 2% in the US and 1% in Canada. Ritchie Bros provides valuable insights through its Market Trends module, a part of its Asset Solutions suite, enhancing understanding of asset classes for customers and investors.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE: RBA, TSX: RBA) announced the appointment of Kevin Geisner as the new Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). He will focus on steering the company's corporate strategy, corporate development activities, and enhancing data analytics and market insights. Geisner, with 30 years of experience including leadership roles at Amazon and Microsoft, aims to drive sustainable growth and digital innovation at Ritchie Bros. Under CEO Ann Fandozzi, the company is poised to leverage its scale to improve customer experience and value creation.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE: RBA) reported Q2 2020 results with a 2% dip in net income to $53.0 million, and flat diluted EPS at $0.49. Total revenue decreased 1% to $389.1 million, with service revenue remaining largely unchanged at $234.1 million. Operating income rose 14% to $88.8 million, while adjusted diluted EPS increased 10% to $0.54, excluding a $6.2 million tax expense. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share and authorized a $100 million share repurchase program. Cash on hand was $538 million at the end of Q2.
Ritchie Bros. held a successful summer auction in Fort Worth, TX from July 28-29, 2020, attracting over 10,800 bidders from 60 countries, a 108% increase from the previous year. The auction saw sales exceeding US$58 million with over 4,400 equipment items sold. Approximately 91% of the equipment was purchased by U.S. buyers, with notable sales including three Caterpillar D8T dozers for US$665,000. Ritchie Bros. plans to continue online-only auctions to ensure safety amidst COVID-19.
Ritchie Bros (NYSE: RBA) will hold its second quarter 2020 earnings conference call on August 7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. ET. The earnings results will be released on August 6, 2020, after market close. This call will provide analysts and institutional investors an opportunity to discuss financial results and ask questions. Interested parties can listen via a conference call or webcast. A replay will be available until September 7, 2020. For more details, visit the Ritchie Bros. investor relations page.
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