---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-25-022405"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RBA"
cik: "0001046102"
company_name: "RB GLOBAL INC."
filed_at: "2025-03-11T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-24T23:10:17.184703+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# RB Global to acquire J.M. Wood Auction Co. for $235M cash, expected Q2 2025

## Summary
- Purchase price $235M cash, 67% paid at closing, balance in three annual installments.
- Target's gross transaction value for 12 months ending Oct 31, 2024: ~$320M.
- J.M. Wood focuses on commercial construction & transportation assets, including municipal customers.
- Acquisition expected to close Q2 2025, subject to HSR antitrust clearance.
- J.M. Wood will continue as-is, maintain its Montgomery, AL headquarters.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-25-022405
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RBA
- cik: 0001046102
- company_name: RB GLOBAL INC.
- filed_at: 2025-03-11T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1046102/000110465925022405/0001104659-25-022405-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1046102/000110465925022405/tm258733d1_8k.htm

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