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RB GLOBAL INC. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from RB GLOBAL INC.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Earnings Releases

RB GLOBAL INC. updated its full-year 2026 guidance (raised).

“The Company has updated its full-year 2026 outlook for select financial data, as shown below:”
Earnings Releases

RB GLOBAL INC. reported the three months ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $1.2 billion, net income $135.6 million, EPS $0.66 per share.

“First Quarter Financial Highlights 1,2,3 : • Total gross transaction value ("GTV") increased 13% year over year to $4.3 billion. • Total revenue increased 11% year over year to $1.2 billion. • Service revenue increased 5% year over year to $897.7 million. • Inventory sales revenue increased 32% year over year to $336.9 million. • Net income increased 20% year over”
Shareholder Votes

RB GLOBAL INC. shareholders approved Special Resolution to Empower the Directors to Determine the Number of Directors at the 2026-04-30 meeting.

“Special Resolution to Empower the Directors to Determine the Number of Directors . The Company’s shareholders approved the special resolution”
Shareholder Votes

RB GLOBAL INC. shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2026-04-30 meeting.

“Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation . The Company’s shareholders approved the non-binding advisory resolution, commonly known as a “Say on Pay” proposal”
Shareholder Votes

RB GLOBAL INC. shareholders approved Appointment and Renumeration of Ernst & Young LLP at the 2026-04-30 meeting.

“Appointment and Renumeration of Ernst & Young LLP . The Company’s shareholders approved the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm”
Shareholder Votes

RB GLOBAL INC. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-04-30 meeting.

“Election of Directors . The Company’s shareholders elected the following ten nominees to the Company’s Board of Director’s”
Shareholder Votes

RB GLOBAL INC. shareholders approved Special Resolution to Determine the Number of Directors at the 2026-04-30 meeting.

“1) Special Resolution to Determine the Number of Directors . The Company’s shareholders approved the special resolution to determine the number of directors on the Company’s Board of Directors and the number of directors to be elected at the Meeting to be ten (10)”
Debt Financings

RB GLOBAL INC. amended credit facility of $1,300,000,000 Revolving Facilities, $950,000,000 USD Term A Loan Facility, CAD$102,542,621.12 Term A Loan Facility with Bank of America, N.A. at base rate plus applicable margin (1.25-2.00% for SOFR; 0.25-1.00% for base/prime maturing April of 2030.

“The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement provides for, among other things, (x) up to $1,300,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of multi-currency senior secured revolving credit facilities”

Jeffrey Smith retired as Director at RB GLOBAL INC..

“On November 6, 2024, Jeffrey Smith notified the Company of his decision to retire from service on the Company’s Board of Directors effective immediately.”

M. Steve Lewis was appointed as Chief Operations Officer at RB GLOBAL INC..

“On August 28, 2024, RB Global, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of M. Steve Lewis, 49, as the Company’s Chief Operations Officer effective September 3, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

RB GLOBAL INC. reported the three months ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $1.1 billion, net income $97.1 million, EPS $0.53 per share. Guidance raised.

“Quarter Financial Highlights 1,2,3 : • GTV increased 115% year-over-year to $4.1 billion, which includes $2.3 billion from IAA. • Total revenue increased 108% year-over-year to $1.1 billion, which includes $588.6 million from IAA. • Service revenue increased 147% year-over-year to $849.1 million, which includes $516.9 million from IAA. • Inventory sales revenue”
Shareholder Votes

RB GLOBAL INC. shareholders approved Continuance to a Corporation Organized under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) at the 2024-05-07 meeting.

“The Company’s shareholders approved the special resolution authorizing the Company’s continuation from a corporation organized under the Canada Business Corporations Act to a corporation organized under the Business Corporation Act (Ontario).”
Shareholder Votes

RB GLOBAL INC. shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2024-05-07 meeting.

“The Company’s shareholders approved the non-binding advisory resolution, commonly known as a “Say on Pay” proposal, regarding the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers.”
Shareholder Votes

RB GLOBAL INC. shareholders approved Appointment and Remuneration of Ernst & Young LLP at the 2024-05-07 meeting.

“The Company’s shareholders approved the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm until the next annual meeting of the Company and authorized the audit committee of the Board to fix their remuneration.”
Shareholder Votes

RB GLOBAL INC. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-05-07 meeting.

“able sets forth the vote of the shareholders at the Meeting with respect to the election of directors: Nominee For Against Broker Non-Votes Robert G. Elton 161,095,442 3,334,253 2,642,643 Jim Kessler 163,883,304 546,393 2,642,643 Brian Bales 161,837,470 2,592,225 2,642,643 Adam DeWitt 163,790,935 638,762 2,642,643 Gregory B.”
Earnings Releases

RB GLOBAL INC. updated its Year ended December 31, 2024 guidance (initiated).

“The table below outlines the Company's outlook for select full-year 2024 financial data: Year ended December 31, 2024 (in U.S. dollars in millions, except percentages) Low-End High-End GTV growth 4 1% 4% Adjusted EBITDA $1,170 $1,230 Full year 2024 tax rate (GAAP and Adjusted) 25% 28% Capital Expenditures 5 $275 $325”
Earnings Releases

RB GLOBAL INC. reported three months ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $1.0 billion, net income $84.2 million, EPS $0.41 per share.

“160% year-over-year to $4.0 billion, which includes $2.2 billion from the impact of the acquisition of IAA, Inc. (“IAA”). • Total revenue increased 134% year-over-year to $1.0 billion, which includes $559.2 million from the impact of the acquisition of IAA. • Service revenue increased 197% year-over-year to $809.1 million, which includes $488.0 million from”

Ann Fandozzi resigned as Member of the Board of Directors at RB GLOBAL INC..

“On February 21, 2024, the Company received an email from Ann Fandozzi tendering her resignation as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company, effective immediately.”

Megan Cash changed role as Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer at RB GLOBAL INC..

“Ms. Cash will relinquish these roles to Mr. Guerin and continue in her role as Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance, effective as of January 30, 2024.”

Eric J. Guerin was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at RB GLOBAL INC..

“the Company announced the appointment of Eric J. Guerin as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer effective January 15, 2024.”

Baron Concors departed as Chief Product and Technology Officer at RB GLOBAL INC..

“it was determined that Baron Concors, RB Global, Inc.’s Chief Product and Technology Officer, will be leaving the Company effective on or about June 1, 2024.”

Bob Elton was elected as Vice-Chair at RB GLOBAL INC..

“the Company’s Board of Directors also elected Bob Elton as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.”

Erik Olsson departed as Director at RB GLOBAL INC..

“Erik Olsson notified RB Global, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to retire from service on the Company’s Board of Directors following the completion of his current term.”

Eric J. Guerin was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at RB GLOBAL INC..

“On December 12, 2023, RB Global, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Eric J. Guerin, 52, as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer effective January 15, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

RB GLOBAL INC. reported third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: EPS 0.72.

“Net income increased 47 % year-over-year to $63.2 million.”

Megan Cash was appointed as Principal Finance and Accounting Officer at RB GLOBAL INC..

“On August 1, 2023, the Board appointed Megan Cash, 52, as the Company’s Principal Finance and Accounting Officer, effective immediately.”

Eric Jacobs was terminated as Chief Financial Officer at RB GLOBAL INC..

“On August 1, 2023, Eric Jacobs was terminated from his position as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.”

Jim Kessler was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at RB GLOBAL INC..

“On August 1, 2023, the Board appointed Jim Kessler, 51, as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Company’s Board, effective immediately.”

Ann Fandozzi resigned as Chief Executive Officer at RB GLOBAL INC..

“On July 31, 2023, Ann Fandozzi informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of her intention to resign from her position as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer”
Earnings Releases

RB GLOBAL INC. reported second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $1.1 billion, net income $86.8 million, EPS $0.42 per share.

“of IAA. The Company expects GTV growth in the third quarter to be low- to mid-single digits year-over-year on a combined basis. ● Total revenue increased 128% year-over-year to $1.1 billion, which includes $560.4 million from the impact of the acquisition of IAA. 1 For information regarding RB Global use and definition of this measure, see “Key Operating Metrics””

Lisa Hook retired as Director at RB GLOBAL INC..

“On July 12, 2023, Lisa Hook notified RB Global, Inc. (the “Company”) of her decision to retire from service on the Company’s Board of Directors effective immediately for personal reasons.”
Governance Changes

RB GLOBAL INC.: Company changed its corporate name from Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated to RB Global, Inc (effective 2023-05-23).

“the Company filed an amendment to its Articles of Amalgamation (the “Articles of Amendment”) to change the Company’s name from “Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated” to “RB Global, Inc.” effective May 23, 2023 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time”
Earnings Releases

RB GLOBAL INC. reported the three months ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $512.4 million, net income a loss of $28.2 million, EPS ($0.28) per share.

“million from the impact of the acquisition of IAA, Inc. (“IAA”), and increased 34% when excluding the impact of foreign exchange. ● Total revenue increased 30% year-over-year to $512.4 million, which includes $80.0 million from the impact of the acquisition of IAA. ● Service revenue increased 40% year-over-year to $343.6 million, which includes $67.1 million from the”
Shareholder Votes

RB GLOBAL INC. shareholders approved Approval of the Amendment of the Company's Articles to Effect Name Change at the 2023-05-08 meeting.

“The Company's shareholders approved a special resolution authorizing the Company to amend its articles to change its corporate name from "Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated" to "RB Global, Inc." or such other name as is acceptable to the Company and applicable regulatory authorities.”
Shareholder Votes

RB GLOBAL INC. shareholders approved Approval of the Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated 2023 Employee Stock Purchase Plan at the 2023-05-08 meeting.

“The Company's shareholders approved the ESPP.”
Shareholder Votes

RB GLOBAL INC. shareholders approved Approval of the Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated 2023 Share Incentive Plan at the 2023-05-08 meeting.

“The Company's shareholders approved the 2023 Plan.”
Shareholder Votes

RB GLOBAL INC. shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2023-05-08 meeting.

“The Company's shareholders approved the non-binding advisory resolution, commonly known as a "Say on Pay" proposal, regarding the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.”
Shareholder Votes

RB GLOBAL INC. shareholders approved Appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm at the 2023-05-08 meeting.

“The Company's shareholders approved the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP (United States) as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm until the next annual meeting of the Company and authorized the audit committee of the Board to fix their remuneration.”
Shareholder Votes

RB GLOBAL INC. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-05-08 meeting.

“The Company's shareholders elected the following 12 nominees to the Board.”
Auditor Changes

RB GLOBAL INC. engaged Ernst & Young LLP (United States) as its auditor.

“On April 5, 2023, Ernst & Young LLP (Canada) (“E&Y Canada”) resigned as the independent registered public accounting firm of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (the “Company”), and the audit committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Audit Committee”) approved the resignation of E&Y Canada and appointed Ernst & Young LLP (United States) (“E&Y United States”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. The change in the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm was due solely to the relocation of the Company’s principal executive offices from 9500 Glenlyon Parkway, Burnaby, British Columbia V5J 0C6, Canada to Two Westbrook Corporate Center, Suite 500, Westchester, Illinois 60154, United States. The reports of E&Y Canada on the consolidated financial statements for the Company’s two most recent fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and 202”
Auditor Changes

Ernst & Young LLP (Canada) resigned as auditor of RB GLOBAL INC..

“On April 5, 2023, Ernst & Young LLP (Canada) (“E&Y Canada”) resigned as the independent registered public accounting firm of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (the “Company”), and the audit committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Audit Committee”) approved the resignation of E&Y Canada and appointed Ernst & Young LLP (United States) (“E&Y United States”) as the Company’s”
M&A Transactions

RB GLOBAL INC. completed an acquisition involving IAA, Inc. for 0.5252 of a common share of RBA and $12.80 in cash per IAA share (closed 2023-03-20).

“ub 2”), and IAA, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“IAA”). (“Merger Sub 1”), Impala Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of US Holdings (“Merger”
Debt Financings

RB GLOBAL INC. incurred senior notes of $800.0 million aggregate principal amount with US Bank, as trustee at 7.750% maturing due 2031.

“US Holdings issued $800.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.750% Senior Notes due 2031”
Debt Financings

RB GLOBAL INC. incurred senior notes of $550.0 million aggregate principal amount with US Bank, as trustee at 6.750% maturing due 2028.

“US Holdings issued $550.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2028”

Michael Sieger was appointed as Director at RB GLOBAL INC..

“the Board appointed each of Brian Bales, William Breslin, Timothy O’Day and Michael Sieger to the Board”

Timothy O'Day was appointed as Director at RB GLOBAL INC..

“the Board appointed each of Brian Bales, William Breslin, Timothy O’Day and Michael Sieger to the Board”

William Breslin was appointed as Director at RB GLOBAL INC..

“the Board appointed each of Brian Bales, William Breslin, Timothy O’Day and Michael Sieger to the Board”

Brian Bales was appointed as Director at RB GLOBAL INC..

“the Board appointed each of Brian Bales, William Breslin, Timothy O’Day and Michael Sieger to the Board”

Christopher Zimmerman resigned as Director at RB GLOBAL INC..

“the Board received letters of resignation from each of Mahesh Shah and Christopher Zimmerman, resigning from the Board of Directors of the Company”

Mahesh Shah resigned as Director at RB GLOBAL INC..

“the Board received letters of resignation from each of Mahesh Shah and Christopher Zimmerman, resigning from the Board of Directors of the Company”

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