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RB Global, Inc. reports developments tied to its omnichannel marketplace for commercial assets and vehicles, including auctions, digital transactions, value-added services and operating results. The company connects buyers and sellers through a global network of auction sites and platforms serving asset classes such as automotive, construction, commercial transportation, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture.
Recurring news for RBA includes Ritchie Bros. auction activity, IAA-related vehicle marketplace updates, gross transaction value and revenue commentary, shareholder meeting results, board and governance matters, dividends and share repurchase actions. Company updates also reference marketplace solutions such as Ritchie Bros., IAA, Rouse Services, SmartEquip and VeriTread.
Ritchie Bros. will participate in the CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show in Las Vegas on March 17, 2023, presenting over 2,100 items in an unreserved auction, including 140+ excavators. The auction will be simulcast live from their Las Vegas site to their booth at the event, allowing participants to bid online. Ritchie Bros. aims to showcase its comprehensive asset management services and innovative tools for fleet owners. The firm will also host a seminar on the Future of Asset Management and Liquidation on March 14, highlighting its commitment to data-driven solutions and global buyer engagement.
Luxor Capital Group urges shareholders of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE: RBA) to vote against the proposed merger with IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) by March 9, 2023. Representing about 4.2% of RBA's shares, Luxor highlights significant risks associated with the merger, particularly detrimental impacts on shareholder value and concerns raised by leading proxy advisory firms, ISS and Glass Lewis. Both firms emphasize that RBA's standalone potential outweighs the merger's perceived benefits, citing unexpected costs and integration challenges. The letter criticizes the management's credibility and decision-making regarding the merger, asserting that it could be value destructive.
Ritchie Bros. (NYSE: RBA) is urging shareholders to vote in favor of the proposed acquisition of IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) at the upcoming Special Meeting on March 14, 2023. The board, along with proxy advisory firm Egan-Jones, endorses the transaction, highlighting potential EBITDA increases of $350 million to $900 million, translating to an estimated $76 per share in additional value. This acquisition will more than double Ritchie Bros.' gross transaction value, enabling enhanced customer offerings and deeper market penetration. Additionally, an anticipated cumulative free cash flow of $2.5 billion from 2023 to 2026 is projected, providing financial flexibility for future growth.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers has declared a special cash dividend of US$1.08 per share, with a record date of March 17, 2023. The payment is contingent upon the successful completion of its merger with IAA, Inc., expected around March 20, 2023. If the merger closes as anticipated, shareholders will receive the dividend on March 28, 2023. Notably, those who sell their shares before the merger's closing will forfeit the right to the dividend. The shares will trade with 'due bills' starting March 16, 2023.
Ritchie Bros held a successful three-day auction from March 1-3, 2023, in Edmonton, AB, attracting over 15,300 bidders from more than 40 countries. The event saw the sale of over 5,500 items, generating a gross transaction value exceeding CA$72 million (over US$52 million). Approximately 93% of the sales were to Canadian buyers, with 62% coming from Albertans. The auction included significant equipment like a 2013 ELRUS CH550 cone crushing plant, which sold for CA$770,000. The company plans to return to Edmonton for its largest Canadian auction on April 24-28, 2023.
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Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE: RBA) received strong support from its shareholders, including Vontobel Asset Management, which holds 2.15% of RBA shares, for its acquisition of IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA). This backing aligns with positive sentiment from industry analysts regarding the potential synergies and benefits of the merger. The stock price of Ritchie Bros. has risen since the acquisition announcement, showcasing market optimism. A Special Meeting is scheduled for March 14, 2023, where shareholders will vote on proposals related to the acquisition. Ritchie Bros. emphasizes a commitment to delivering shareholder value through effective integration and growth strategies.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE: RBA) urges shareholders to vote 'FOR' the acquisition of IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) at the upcoming Special Meeting on March 14, 2023. The company asserts that the merger could generate potential EBITDA of $350 million to $900 million, along with $14.3 billion in gross transaction value, effectively doubling its size. Significant cost savings and growth opportunities could yield up to $76 per share in additional value. Ritchie Bros. has garnered strong backing from major shareholders and industry analysts amidst opposition from Luxor Capital Group, which Ritchie claims misrepresents the acquisition's benefits.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE: RBA) announced the pricing of a $550 million offering of 6.750% senior secured notes due March 15, 2028, and $800 million of 7.750% senior notes due March 15, 2031. The funds will support the cash consideration for the upcoming merger with IAA, Inc., refinance IAA's existing debt, and provide a special cash dividend of $1.08 per share to Ritchie Bros. shareholders. The offering's gross proceeds will be held in escrow until the merger closes on March 15, 2023, subject to customary conditions.
Luxor Capital Group, managing 4.7 million shares (4.2% of RBA), criticized Ritchie Bros. for its $485 million financing deal with Starboard Value LP, suggesting it benefits Starboard at shareholders' expense. Following a recent debt raise, RBA attracted over $9 billion in demand, pricing an $800 million unsecured bond at 375 basis points, far lower than the terms of the Starboard deal which would need to offer over 1,500 basis points to match par value. Luxor argues that this highlights the questionable rationale behind the financing, calling for RBA shareholders to vote NO on the proposed IAA merger.