Ritchie Bros. reports first quarter 2021 results
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.
- Net income increased 24% to $28.2 million.
- Diluted EPS rose 19% to $0.25.
- Total revenue grew 21% to $331.6 million.
- Inventory sales revenue spiked 39% to $125.5 million.
- Operating income increased 31% to $44.5 million.
- GTV rose 11% to $1.3 billion.
- SG&A expenses increased 18% to $116.1 million.
VANCOUVER, BC, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) (the "Company", "Ritchie Bros.", "we", "us", or "our") reported the following results for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
(All figures are presented in U.S. dollars)
Net income attributable to stockholders increased
"Our
"We continued to lead with innovation; flexing new digital capabilities to improve the buyer and seller experience, ultimately driving exceptional price realization for consignors during this continued period of heightened economic uncertainty," said Ann Fandozzi, CEO of Ritchie Bros.
Consolidated results:
- Total revenue in Q1 2021 increased
21% to$331.6 million as compared to Q1 2020 - Service revenue in Q1 2021 increased
13% to$206.0 million as compared to Q1 2020 - Inventory sales revenue in Q1 2021 increased
39% to$125.5 million as compared to Q1 2020 - Total selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") in Q1 2021 increased
18% to$116.1 million as compared to Q1 2020 - Operating income in Q1 2021 increased
31% to$44.5 million as compared to Q1 2020 - Net income in Q1 2021 increased
23% to$28.1 million as compared to Q1 2020 - Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization* ("EBITDA") (non-GAAP measure) in Q1 2021 increased
18% to$66.3 million as compared to Q1 2020 - Cash provided by operating activities was
$180.7 million for Q1 2021
Auctions & Marketplaces segment results:
- GTV1 in Q1 2021 increased
11% to$1.3 billion and increased8% when excluding the impact of foreign exchange as compared to Q1 2020 - A&M total revenue in Q1 2021 increased
21% to$296.3 million as compared to Q1 2020 - Service revenue in Q1 2021 increased
10% to$170.8 million as compared to Q1 2020 - Inventory sales revenue in Q1 2021 increased
39% to$125.5 million as compared to Q1 2020
Other Services segment results:
- Other Services total revenue in Q1 2021 increased
24% to$35.3 million as compared to Q1 2020 - RBFS revenue in Q1 2021 increased
27% to$9.2 million as compared to Q1 2020 - Rouse revenue of
$5.6 million was recognized in Q1 2021, which was its first full quarter since its acquisition on December 8, 2020
Other Company development:
- On March 11, 2021, the Company announced that it was awarded the support of the U.S. Department of Defense with new surplus term sale contracts as the Company was declared the apparent high bidder for two new East and West contracts, covering the consolidated surplus rolling stock and non- rolling stock assets. These contracts were formally awarded to the Company on April 1, 2021 and commence on June 1, 2021.
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1 Gross Transaction Value ("GTV") represents total proceeds from all items sold at the Company's live on site auctions and online marketplaces. GTV is not a measure of financial performance, liquidity, or revenue, and is not presented in the Company's consolidated financial statements. | |
The Company presents both GAAP and non-GAAP measures to provide investors with additional information. Providing these non-GAAP measures along with GAAP measures allows for increased comparability of our ongoing performance from period to period. Non-GAAP financial measures referred to in this news release are labeled as "non-GAAP measure" or designated as such with an asterisk (*). Please see page 9-10 for explanations of why the Company uses these non-GAAP measures and the reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP financial measures. |
Financial Overview
(Unaudited)
(in U.S. | Three months ended March 31, | |||||||
% Change | ||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 over | ||||||
Service revenue: | ||||||||
Commissions | $ | 103,975 | $ | 93,484 | 11 | % | ||
Fees | 102,055 | 89,639 | 14 | % | ||||
Total service revenue | 206,030 | 183,123 | 13 | % | ||||
Inventory sales revenue | 125,525 | 90,132 | 39 | % | ||||
Total revenue | 331,555 | 273,255 | 21 | % | ||||
Costs of services | 36,027 | 39,355 | (8) | % | ||||
Cost of inventory sold | 110,747 | 81,585 | 36 | % | ||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 116,078 | 98,385 | 18 | % | ||||
Operating expenses | 287,053 | 239,173 | 20 | % | ||||
Operating income | 44,502 | 34,082 | 31 | % | ||||
Operating income as a % of total revenue | 13.4 | % | 12.5 | % | 90 | bps | ||
Net income attributable to stockholders | 28,188 | 22,809 | 24 | % | ||||
Diluted EPS attributable to stockholders | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.21 | 19 | % | ||
Effective tax rate | 23.0 | % | 19.8 | % | 320 | bps | ||
Total GTV | 1,274,539 | 1,147,025 | 11 | % | ||||
Service GTV | 1,149,014 | 1,056,893 | 9 | % | ||||
Service revenue as a % of total GTV - Rate | 16.2 | % | 16.0 | % | 20 | bps | ||
Inventory GTV | 125,525 | 90,132 | 39 | % | ||||
Service revenue as a % of total revenue | 62.1 | % | 67.0 | % | (490) | bps | ||
Inventory sales revenue as a % of total revenue | 37.9 | % | 33.0 | % | 490 | bps | ||
Cost of inventory sold as a % of operating expenses | 38.6 | % | 34.1 | % | 450 | bps | ||
Service GTV as a % of total GTV - Mix | 90.2 | % | 92.1 | % | (190) | bps | ||
Inventory sales revenue as a % of total GTV - Mix | 9.8 | % | 7.9 | % | 190 | bps |
Segment Overview
(in U.S | Three months ended March 31, 2021 | ||||||
A&M | Other | Consolidated | |||||
Service revenue | $ | 170,755 | 35,275 | $ | 206,030 | ||
Inventory sales revenue | 125,525 | — | 125,525 | ||||
Total revenue | 296,280 | 35,275 | 331,555 | ||||
Ancillary and logistical service expenses | — | 12,269 | 12,269 | ||||
Other costs of services | 21,590 | 2,168 | 23,758 | ||||
Cost of inventory sold | 110,747 | — | 110,747 | ||||
SG&A expenses | 104,345 | 11,733 | 116,078 | ||||
Segment profit | $ | 59,598 | 9,105 | $ | 68,703 | ||
Total GTV | 1,274,539 | N/A | N/A | ||||
A&M service revenue as a % of total GTV- Rate | 13.4 | % | N/A | N/A | |||
(in U.S | Three months ended March 31, 2020 | ||||||
A&M | Other | Consolidated | |||||
Service revenue | $ | 154,743 | $ | 28,380 | $ | 183,123 | |
Inventory sales revenue | 90,132 | — | 90,132 | ||||
Total revenue | 244,875 | 28,380 | 273,255 | ||||
Ancillary and logistical service expenses | — | 12,758 | 12,758 | ||||
Other costs of services | 25,095 | 1,502 | 26,597 | ||||
Cost of inventory sold | 81,585 | — | 81,585 | ||||
SG&A expenses | 91,585 | 6,800 | 98,385 | ||||
Segment profit | $ | 46,610 | $ | 7,320 | $ | 53,930 | |
Total GTV | 1,147,025 | N/A | N/A | ||||
A&M service revenue as a % of total GTV- Rate | 13.5 | % | N/A | N/A |
Q1 2021 Consolidated Performance Overview
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in March 2020, we transitioned all our traditional live on site auctions to online bidding utilizing our existing online bidding technology and simultaneously ceased all public attendance at our live auction theaters. Our core online auction channels (IronPlanet.com, GovPlanet.com, Marketplace-E) continued to operate as usual.
Total GTV increased
Total revenue increased
Service revenue increased
Inventory sales revenue increased
Costs of services decreased
Cost of inventory increased
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses increased
Foreign exchange had a favourable impact on total revenue and an unfavourable impact on expenses. These impacts were primarily due to the fluctuations in the Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, and the Euro exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar.
Net income attributable to stockholders increased
Primarily for the same reasons noted above, diluted EPS attributable to stockholders increased
Dividend Information
Quarterly dividend
On May 7, 2021, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of
Q1 2021 Earnings Conference Call
Ritchie Bros. is hosting a conference call to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 at 8am Pacific time / 11 am Eastern time / 4pm GMT on May 11, 2021. The replay of the webcast will be available through June 11, 2021.
Conference call and webcast details are available at the following link:
https://investor.ritchiebros.com
About Ritchie Bros.
Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. (NYSE and TSX: RBA) is a world leader in asset management technologies and disposition of commercial assets. We offer customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks, and other assets. Operating in a number of sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, oil and gas, mining, and forestry, the company's selling channels include: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world's largest industrial auctioneer offers live auction events with online bidding; IronPlanet, an online marketplace with featured weekly auctions and providing the exclusive IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification; Marketplace-E, a controlled marketplace offering multiple price and timing options; Mascus, a leading European online equipment listing service; Rouse, a leader in market intelligence on sales and rental equipment data; and Ritchie Bros. Private Treaty, offering privately negotiated sales. Our suite of multichannel sales solutions also includes RB Asset Solutions, a complete end-to-end asset management and disposition system. We also offer sector-specific solutions including GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, and Kruse Energy Auctioneers, plus equipment financing and leasing through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. For more information about Ritchie Bros., visit RitchieBros.com.
Forward-looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable U.S. and Canadian securities legislation (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), including, in particular, statements regarding future financial and operational results, including future auctions and estimated GTV thereof, growth and value prospects and payment of dividends, and the expected benefits of the Rouse acquisition. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, although not always, identified by words such as "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "project", "target", "potential", "schedule", "forecast", "budget", "estimate", "intend", or "believe" and similar expressions or their negative connotations, or statements that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could", "should", or "might" occur. All such forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made. Forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company's control, including the duration and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's operations, the operations of customers, and general economic conditions; the numerous factors that influence the supply of and demand for used equipment; economic and other conditions in local, regional and global sectors; the Company's ability to successfully integrate acquired companies, and to receive the anticipated benefits of such acquisitions; and the risks and uncertainties set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, which are available on the SEC, SEDAR, and Company websites. The foregoing list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect the Company's forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update the information contained herein unless required by applicable securities legislation. For the reasons set forth above, you should not place undue reliance on forward looking statements.
GTV and Selected Condensed Consolidated Financial Information
GTV and Condensed Consolidated Income Statements – First Quarter
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share amounts and percentages)
(Unaudited)
(in U.S. | Three months ended March 31, | |||||
% Change | ||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 over 2020 | ||||
GTV | $ | 1,274,539 | $ | 1,147,025 | 11 | % |
Revenues: | ||||||
Service revenues | $ | 206,030 | $ | 183,123 | 13 | % |
Inventory sales revenue | 125,525 | 90,132 | 39 | % | ||
Total revenues | 331,555 | 273,255 | 21 | % | ||
Operating expenses: | ||||||
Costs of services | 36,027 | 39,355 | (8) | % | ||
Cost of inventory sold | 110,747 | 81,585 | 36 | % | ||
Selling, general and administration expenses | 116,078 | 98,385 | 18 | % | ||
Acquisition-related costs | 2,922 | — | 100 | % | ||
Depreciation and amortization expenses | 21,070 | 19,293 | 9 | % | ||
Gain on disposition of property, plant and equipment | (68) | (47) | 45 | % | ||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss | 277 | 602 | (54) | % | ||
Total operating expenses | 287,053 | 239,173 | 20 | % | ||
Operating income | 44,502 | 34,082 | 31 | % | ||
Interest expense | (8,946) | (9,182) | (3) | % | ||
Other income, net | 1,002 | 3,577 | (72) | % | ||
Income before income taxes | 36,558 | 28,477 | 28 | % | ||
Income tax expense | 8,419 | 5,648 | 49 | % | ||
Net income | $ | 28,139 | $ | 22,829 | 23 | % |
Net income attributable to: | ||||||
Stockholders | $ | 28,188 | $ | 22,809 | 24 | % |
Non-controlling interests | (49) | 20 | (345) | % | ||
$ | 28,139 | $ | 22,829 | 23 | % | |
Earnings per share attributable to stockholders: | ||||||
Basic | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.21 | 24 | % |
Diluted | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.21 | 19 | % |
Weighted average number of share outstanding: | ||||||
Basic | 109,972,997 | 109,248,880 | 1 | % | ||
Diluted | 111,267,392 | 110,482,837 | 1 | % |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share data)
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |||
Assets | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 294,380 | $ | 278,766 |
Restricted cash | 147,240 | 28,129 | ||
Trade and other receivables | 294,291 | 135,001 | ||
Less: allowance for credit losses | (5,576) | (5,467) | ||
Inventory | 72,314 | 86,278 | ||
Other current assets | 32,802 | 27,274 | ||
Income taxes receivable | 8,224 | 6,797 | ||
Total current assets | 843,675 | 556,778 | ||
Property, plant and equipment | 483,981 | 492,127 | ||
Other non-current assets | 148,882 | 147,608 | ||
Intangible assets | 296,480 | 300,948 | ||
Goodwill | 840,632 | 840,610 | ||
Deferred tax assets | 13,044 | 13,458 | ||
Total assets | $ | 2,626,694 | $ | 2,351,529 |
Liabilities and Equity | ||||
Auction proceeds payable | $ | 517,521 | $ | 214,254 |
Trade and other payables | 227,679 | 243,786 | ||
Income taxes payable | 3,215 | 17,032 | ||
Short-term debt | 25,933 | 29,145 | ||
Current portion of long-term debt | 10,517 | 10,360 | ||
Total current liabilities | 784,865 | 514,577 | ||
Long-term debt | 626,202 | 626,288 | ||
Other non-current liabilities | 159,266 | 153,000 | ||
Deferred tax liabilities | 45,753 | 45,265 | ||
Total liabilities | 1,616,086 | 1,339,130 | ||
Commitments and Contingencies | ||||
Stockholders' equity: | ||||
Share capital: | ||||
Common stock; no par value, unlimited shares | ||||
authorized, issued and outstanding shares: | ||||
110,253,056 (December 31, 2020: 109,876,428) | 210,765 | 200,451 | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 43,612 | 49,171 | ||
Retained earnings | 795,781 | 791,918 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (44,639) | (34,295) | ||
Stockholders' equity | 1,005,519 | 1,007,245 | ||
Non-controlling interest | 5,089 | 5,154 | ||
Total stockholders' equity | 1,010,608 | 1,012,399 | ||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 2,626,694 | $ | 2,351,529 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended March 31, | 2021 | 2020 | ||
Cash provided by (used in): | ||||
Operating activities: | ||||
Net income | $ | 28,139 | $ | 22,829 |
Adjustments for items not affecting cash: | ||||
Depreciation and amortization expenses | 21,070 | 19,293 | ||
Stock-based compensation expense | 7,193 | 2,973 | ||
Deferred income tax expense | 963 | 1,331 | ||
Unrealized foreign exchange loss | 459 | 782 | ||
Gain on disposition of property, plant and equipment | (68) | (47) | ||
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 720 | 756 | ||
Amortization of right-of-use assets | 3,172 | 3,343 | ||
Gain on contingent consideration from equity investment | — | (1,700) | ||
Other, net | 1,184 | 1,282 | ||
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities | 117,855 | (46,710) | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 180,687 | 4,132 | ||
Investing activities: | ||||
Property, plant and equipment additions | (1,556) | (3,495) | ||
Proceeds on disposition of property, plant and equipment | 66 | 333 | ||
Intangible asset additions | (8,769) | (7,220) | ||
Issuance of loans receivable | — | (2,984) | ||
Repayment of loans receivable | 224 | 180 | ||
Distribution from equity investment | — | 4,212 | ||
Proceeds on contingent consideration from equity investment | — | 1,700 | ||
Net cash used in investing activities | (10,035) | (7,274) | ||
Financing activities: | ||||
Share repurchase | — | (53,170) | ||
Dividends paid to stockholders | (24,181) | (21,905) | ||
Proceeds from exercise of options and share option plans | 6,719 | 7,054 | ||
Payment of withholding taxes on issuance of shares | (7,542) | (2,984) | ||
Net increase (decrease) in short-term debt | (2,886) | 29,069 | ||
Repayment of long-term debt | (2,626) | (4,236) | ||
Repayment of finance lease obligations | (2,629) | (2,189) | ||
Net cash used in financing activities | (33,145) | (48,361) | ||
Effect of changes in foreign currency rates on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (2,782) | (12,828) | ||
Increase | 134,725 | (64,331) | ||
Beginning of period | 306,895 | 420,256 | ||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period | $ | 441,620 | $ | 355,925 |
Selected Data
(Unaudited)
Total auction metrics
Three months ended March 31, | ||||
% Change | ||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 over 2020 | ||
Number of auction sales days | 93 | 87 | 7 | % |
Bids per lot sold | 27 | 19 | 42 | % |
Total lots sold | 116,259 | 100,805 | 15 | % |
Non-GAAP Measures
This news release references to non-GAAP measures. Non-GAAP measures do not have a standardized meaning and are, therefore, unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The presentation of this financial information, which is not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles, is not intended to be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Non-GAAP financial measures referred to in this report are labeled as "non-GAAP measure" or designated as such with an asterisk (*).
Adjusted EBITDA*
The Company believes that adjusted EBITDA* provides useful information about the growth or decline of our net income when compared between different financial periods.
The following table reconciles adjusted EBITDA* to net income, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measures in, or calculated from, our consolidated income statements:
(in U.S. | Three months ended March 31, | |||||
% Change | ||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 over 2020 | ||||
Net income | $ | 28,139 | $ | 22,829 | 23 | % |
Add: depreciation and amortization expenses | 21,070 | 19,293 | 9 | % | ||
Add: interest expense | 8,946 | 9,182 | (3) | % | ||
Less: interest income | (303) | (873) | (65) | % | ||
Add: income tax expense | 8,419 | 5,648 | 49 | % | ||
Adjusted EBITDA* | $ | 66,271 | $ | 56,079 | 18 | % |
(1) | Please refer to page 10 for a summary of adjusting items for the three months and year ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020. |
(2) | Adjusted EBITDA* is calculated by adding back depreciation and amortization expenses, interest expense, and income tax expense, and subtracting interest income from net income excluding the pre-tax effects of adjusting items. |
Adjusting items during the trailing 12-months ended March 31, 2021 were:
Recognized in the first quarter of 2021
- There were no adjustment items recognized in the first quarter of 2021.
Recognized in the fourth quarter of 2020
$5.2 million ($3.9 million after tax, or$0.04 per diluted share) of acquisition-related costs related to the acquisition of Rouse.$1.5 million ($0.01 per diluted share) of current income tax expense recognized related to an unfavourable adjustment to reflect final regulations published in Q2 2020 regarding hybrid financing arrangements.
Recognized in the third quarter of 2020
$4.3 million ($3.2 million after tax, or$0.03 per diluted share) of severance costs related to the realignment of leadership to support the new global operations organization, in line with strategic growth priorities led by the new CEO.
Recognized in the second quarter of 2020
$6.2 million ($0.06 per diluted share) in current and deferred income tax expense related to an unfavourable adjustment to reflect final regulations published regarding hybrid financing arrangements.
Adjusting items during the trailing 12-months ended March 31, 2020 were:
Recognized in the first quarter of 2020
- There were no adjustment items recognized in the first quarter of 2020.
Recognized in the fourth quarter of 2019
$4.1 million ($3.4 million after tax, or$0.03 per diluted share) in share-based payment expense recovery related to the departure of our former CEO.
Recognized in the third quarter of 2019
- There were no adjustment items recognized in the third quarter of 2019.
Recognized in the second quarter of 2019
- There were no adjustment items recognized in the second quarter of 2019.
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