Ritchie Bros.’ February Premier Global Auction Event in Orlando to Feature 16,000+ Heavy Equipment Assets and Vehicles

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Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers has announced its premier global auction event in Orlando, scheduled for February 17-21, featuring over 16,000 heavy equipment assets and vehicles. The auction includes 2,000+ construction equipment lots, 1,100+ transport trucks, 70+ units of aggregate equipment, and 400+ lifting and material handling assets.

Bidders can participate in-person, online via rbauction.com, or through Ritchie Bros.' mobile app. Priority bidding and Timed Auction Lot bidding opened February 8. The 200-acre site offers preview days starting February 13, where customers can inspect equipment and connect with the Ritchie Bros. team to explore additional services including financing options, transportation coordination through VeriTread and uShip, and access to Marketplace-E and Boom & Bucket platforms.

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• Large-scale auction featuring 16,000+ equipment items indicates strong inventory levels
• Multi-channel bidding options (in-person, online, mobile) maximize buyer accessibility
• Diverse equipment offering across multiple categories expands market reach

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ORLANDO, Fla. & WESTCHESTER, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA), the trusted global marketplace for insights, services and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles, today announced that Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers’ Feb. 17-21 premier global auction event in Orlando will feature 16,000+ items listed online, with inventory continuing to be added daily. Bidders can browse listings online with high-resolution photos and videos, or attend preview days onsite starting today, Feb. 13. Priority bidding and Timed Auction Lot bidding opened Feb. 8.

Equipment highlights in the Orlando auction include 2,000+ construction equipment lots, 1,100+ transport trucks, 70+ units of aggregate equipment, 400+ lifting and material handling assets, and so much more. Bids in the auction can be made in-person, online in real time at rbauction.com, or via Ritchie Bros.' mobile app.

Customers who attend the auction in person are encouraged to connect with the Ritchie Bros. team onsite to learn more about the complete offering of services and solutions, including:

• Creating an online profile at rbauction.com to explore listings
• Discussing financing options with a member of the Ritchie Bros. Financial Services team
• Coordinating with VeriTread and uShip on transportation of purchased assets
• Browsing the latest assets in Marketplace-E Buy Now and Make Offer platform
• Previewing the upcoming improvements to the auction platform with the Ritchie Bros. product team
• Getting to know Boom & Bucket®, our newest online marketplace offering a vast selection of ready-to-work equipment – backed by Powerhouse Protection®, extended warranties, flexible financing options and nationwide shipping

"We’re looking forward to welcoming customers once again to our highly anticipated, premier global auction event in Orlando. With 200 acres quickly filling up with heavy industrial equipment and transportation assets ready to be purchased and taken home by new owners, plus online inventory listed through our Virtual Sales Option featuring IronClad Assurance, this year’s auction event offers an unmatched selection for buyers worldwide," said Jeff Jeter, Chief Revenue Officer for RB Global. "At Ritchie Bros., we want our buyers to have all the information they need to bid with confidence. Check out the equipment online or visit our Orlando site in person to inspect and test equipment."

For more information about the February 2025 Orlando auction, including details about how to consign today or how to view and register to bid on the largest selection of available inventory in one place, visit rbauction.com/Orlando25.

About RB Global

RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 14 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture. The company’s marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global’s portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers’ management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; and VeriTread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport.

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Media Inquiries:

Val Alitovska | RB Global, Inc.

Director, Corporate Communications

(312) 505-9900

valitovska@rbglobal.com

Analyst Inquiries:

Sameer Rathod | RB Global, Inc.

VP, Investor Relations/Market Intelligence

(510) 381-7584

srathod@rbglobal.com

Source: RB Global

FAQ

When is Ritchie Bros. (RBA) February 2025 Orlando auction taking place?

The Ritchie Bros. Orlando auction is scheduled for February 17-21, 2025.

How many items are available at RBA's Orlando February 2025 auction?

The auction features over 16,000 heavy equipment assets and vehicles, with inventory being added daily.

What types of equipment are available at RBA's Orlando February auction?

The auction includes 2,000+ construction equipment lots, 1,100+ transport trucks, 70+ aggregate equipment units, and 400+ lifting and material handling assets.

How can buyers participate in RBA's February Orlando auction?

Buyers can participate in-person, bid online in real-time at rbauction.com, or use the Ritchie Bros. mobile app.

When did priority bidding open for RBA's Orlando February auction?

Priority bidding and Timed Auction Lot bidding opened on February 8, 2025.