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RB Global Inc. Q3 2025 Filing Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025. RB Global Inc. operates as a leading omnichannel marketplace for commercial assets and vehicles, with auction sites in 14 countries and a digital platform serving over 170 countries. The company operates as a single reportable segment.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: Debt figures represent trailing twelve months ended Sept 30, 2025. Cash figures are as of Sept 30, 2025.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total revenue increased 11% in Q3 2025, driven by an 8% increase in service revenue and a 23% increase in inventory sales revenue. Gross Transaction Value (GTV) rose 7% to $3.9 billion.
• Profitability: Net income increased 25% year-over-year. The effective tax rate decreased significantly to 14.8% in Q3 2025 from 25.6% in Q3 2024 due to discrete items and jurisdictional mix.
• Acquisitions: The company completed the acquisition of J.M. Wood Auction Co., Inc. on July 14, 2025, for a total consideration of $239.0 million. This contributed to growth in the Commercial Construction & Transportation (CC&T) sector.
• Deconsolidation: In Q2 2025, the company deconsolidated LKQ SYNETIQ (a joint venture with LKQ Europe), recording a $15.5 million loss on deconsolidation in the nine-month period.
• Expense Trends: Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses rose 22% in Q3, attributed to higher compensation, professional fees, and restructuring costs. Acquisition-related costs decreased 33% compared to the prior year.

Outlook, Risks, and Contingencies

• Guidance: The filing does not provide specific numerical guidance for the full year 2025. Management notes that macroeconomic conditions, including inflation and interest rates, continue to impact customer asset disposition decisions.
• Tax Contingency: The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) issued a Notice of Assessment for approximately $56.8 million (C$79.1 million) regarding tax years 2010–2015, asserting a Luxembourg subsidiary was a Canadian resident. The company has filed an objection and appeal, paid a $28.4 million deposit, and does not expect to record a liability as it believes its position will be sustained. A potential additional assessment for 2016–2020 is under review.
• Legal Proceedings: An arbitration is ongoing regarding the resignation and compensation of former CEO Ann Fandozzi. The company recorded $1.9 million in expenses related to this matter in the first nine months of 2025.
• Subsequent Event: On October 28, 2025, the company agreed to acquire Smith Broughton Pty Ltd in Australia for approximately $38.0 million (A$57.5 million), expected to close in Q4 2025.
• Dividends: A quarterly dividend of $0.31 per common share was declared for Q3 2025, payable December 17, 2025.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Tax Dispute Resolution: Monitor the status of the CRA appeal and the potential impact of the $56.8 million assessment plus potential 2016–2020 liabilities on future earnings.
• Acquisition Integration: Verify the financial contribution of the J.M. Wood acquisition and the integration progress of the IAA acquisition.
• Debt Covenants: Review compliance with the amended Credit Agreement covenants, specifically the consolidated leverage and interest coverage ratios, given the $2.6 billion debt load.
• Non-GAAP Reconciliations: Scrutinize the adjustments made to reach Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS, particularly the $72.7 million amortization of acquired intangibles and $10.2 million in restructuring costs.
• CC&T Sector Trends: Assess the sustainability of the 9% GTV growth in the CC&T sector amidst reported lower equipment utilization and delayed asset replacement by customers.