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Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE: RBA) announced a strategic investment from Starboard Value LP, involving a $485 million convertible preferred equity and $15 million common share purchase. This investment will enhance Ritchie Bros.' financial flexibility amidst its upcoming acquisition of IAA, Inc. Starboard's CEO Jeffrey Smith will join Ritchie Bros.' Board post-approval. The preferred shares feature a 5.5% dividend and an initial conversion price of $73.00 per share. The investment is contingent on customary closing conditions and aims to accelerate growth and value creation for shareholders.

Ritchie Bros (NYSE: RBA) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.27 per common share, payable on March 3, 2023. Shareholders of record as of February 10, 2023 will receive this dividend, which is an eligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes. Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros is a global asset management company specializing in the auction and sale of used heavy equipment across various sectors including construction and agriculture. The company offers diverse selling channels, ensuring a comprehensive approach to asset disposition and management.

Ritchie Bros. announced that its Ritchie List platform significantly expanded in 2022, achieving a 300% growth in customer base and surpassing 75,000 active listings for equipment and vehicles. Launched in 2021, Ritchie List empowers users with tools for private sales, enhancing customer control and efficiency. The company plans to introduce bundled service packages in 2023 to further streamline the selling process. CEO Ann Fandozzi emphasized Ritchie List's role in the broader marketplace strategy, which integrates various services to attract qualified buyers, thus enhancing transaction opportunities for sellers.

Ritchie Bros. Financial Services achieved a significant milestone in 2022, surpassing US$1 billion in annual funded volume for the first time. This success resulted from innovative financing solutions and efficient approval processes, enabling many customers to acquire used equipment. Over 80% of transactions were approved, and 60% of funded volume came from private sales and dealers. Additionally, the company experienced 40% growth in funding private sales. The flexibility in financing options, including $0 down payment, has made RBFS a preferred choice for customers.

Ritchie Bros. has acquired a controlling stake of 75% in VeriTread, increasing its previous stake from 11%. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Ritchie Bros.' marketplace strategy by integrating transportation solutions into its technology platform, thereby improving customer experience and operational efficiency. VeriTread, established in 2013, specializes in heavy haul transportation services and offers a range of solutions, including a marketplace for shipments and an in-house brokerage. CEO Ann Fandozzi noted that this will optimize capacity and create a seamless experience for customers.

Ritchie Bros conducted its largest auction in the Pacific Northwest on December 21, 2022, selling over 3,700 equipment items for more than US$50 million in gross transaction value. The auction attracted over 8,200 bidders from 40+ countries, with 95% of sales to U.S. buyers. Key items included an all-terrain crane sold for US$400,000. The success was attributed to the company's satellite yard program, enhancing buyer convenience. Approximately 88% of items were sold from Chehalis, WA. Ritchie Bros offers a variety of sales solutions, with 30,000+ items listed for future auctions.

On December 20, 2022, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE: RBA) announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, facilitating its proposed acquisition of IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA). The companies have secured the necessary regulatory clearances and anticipate closing the transaction in the first half of 2023. Shareholder approvals from both parties are required to proceed, alongside customary closing conditions. This merger aims to enhance operational synergies and market presence in the asset management sector.

Ritchie Bros. held its largest December auction in Fort Worth, Texas from December 13-15, 2022, generating over US$86 million in sales from 800+ consignors.

With more than 12,600 registered bidders from 65+ countries, this event set a record for December participation. A significant 88% of the sold equipment went to U.S. buyers, with 43% to Texans. Highlights included the sale of various equipment types, such as 400+ truck tractors and 190 excavators, all sold without minimum bids.

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers (RBA) has successfully amended its credit agreement, facilitating its proposed merger with IAA, Inc. The company secured a term loan A facility of $1.825 billion and access to $200 million from a revolving facility. The amendment allows RBA to terminate existing backstop credit commitments and reduce bridge facility commitments. CFO Eric Jacobs expressed gratitude towards their lending partners for their support, highlighting the plan's alignment with the business strategy.