RB GLOBAL INC. - Quarter Report: 2018 June (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2018

OR

¨	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ______ to ______

Commission file number: 001-13425

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Canada		N/A
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(R.S. Employer Identification No.)

9500 Glenlyon Parkway
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada		V5J 0C6
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(778) 331-5500

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)

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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date: 108,208,237 common shares, without par value, outstanding as of August 8, 2018

RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS INCORPORATED

FORM 10-Q

For the quarter ended June 30, 2018

INDEX

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1:	Consolidated Financial Statements	1
ITEM 2:	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	29
ITEM 3:	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	70
ITEM 4:	Controls and Procedures	70

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1:	Legal Proceedings	71
ITEM 1A:	Risk Factors	71
ITEM 6:	Exhibits	71

SIGNATURES

Ritchie Bros.

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1:

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Condensed Consolidated Income Statements

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2018			2017			2018			2017
Revenues:
Service revenues	$	214,346		$	172,749		$	390,362		$	296,128
Revenue from inventory sales		94,184			79,864			178,346			155,912
Total revenues		308,530			252,613			568,708			452,040

Operating expenses:
Costs of services		43,033			36,292			79,690			60,632
Cost of inventory sold		81,702			71,726			157,493			135,127
Selling, general and administrative expenses		101,259			74,377			198,729			144,952
Acquisition-related costs		1,399			22,948			3,032			31,575
Depreciation and amortization expenses		16,537			11,872			32,728			22,210
Gain on disposition of property, plant and equipment		(271	)		(308	)		(616	)		(1,029	)
Impairment loss		-			8,911			-			8,911
Foreign exchange loss (gain)		76			(93	)		(16	)		(823	)
Total operating expenses		243,735			225,725			471,040			401,555
Operating income		64,795			26,888			97,668			50,485

Interest expense		(10,937	)		(8,620	)		(22,247	)		(16,753	)
Other income, net		900			3,470			1,813			5,754
Income before income taxes		54,758			21,738			77,234			39,486
Income tax expense		9,031			4,025			14,300			11,340

Net income	$	45,727		$	17,713		$	62,934		$	28,146

Net income attributable to:
Stockholders	$	45,717		$	17,635		$	62,855		$	28,012
Non-controlling interests		10			78			79			134
Net income	$	45,727		$	17,713		$	62,934		$	28,146

Earnings per share attributable to stockholders:
Basic	$	0.42		$	0.16		$	0.58		$	0.26
Diluted	$	0.42		$	0.16		$	0.58		$	0.26

Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic		107,864,030			107,004,902			107,610,679			106,928,672
Diluted		109,019,708			108,238,660			108,832,776			108,014,228

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Ritchie Bros.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)

(Unaudited)

	Three months ended					Six months ended
	June 30,					June 30,
	2018			2017		2018			2017

Net income	$	45,727		$	17,713	$	62,934		$	28,146
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(12,691	)		9,373		(7,784	)		16,813

Total comprehensive income	$	33,036		$	27,086	$	55,150		$	44,959

Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to:
Stockholders	$	33,056		$	26,976	$	55,089		$	44,789
Non-controlling interests		(20	)		110		61			170
	$	33,036		$	27,086	$	55,150		$	44,959

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Ritchie Bros.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share data)

(Unaudited)

	June 30,			December 31,
	2018			2017
Assets

Cash and cash equivalents	$	210,566		$	267,910
Restricted cash		118,714			63,206
Trade and other receivables		188,993			92,105
Inventory		63,636			38,238
Other current assets		28,765			27,610
Income taxes receivable		12,988			19,418
Total current assets		623,662			508,487

Property, plant and equipment		512,527			526,581
Equity-accounted investments		6,674			7,408
Other non-current assets		26,188			24,146
Intangible assets		253,036			261,094
Goodwill		672,909			670,922
Deferred tax assets		22,530			18,674
Total assets	$	2,117,526		$	2,017,312

Liabilities and Equity

Auction proceeds payable	$	324,505		$	199,245
Trade and other payables		150,785			164,553
Income taxes payable		6,874			732
Short-term debt		4,056			7,018
Current portion of long-term debt		9,086			16,907
Total current liabilities		495,306			388,455

Long-term debt		741,278			795,985
Other non-current liabilities		39,130			46,773
Deferred tax liabilities		37,348			32,334
Total liabilities		1,313,062			1,263,547

Contingencies
Contingently redeemable performance share units		12,965			9,014
Stockholders' equity:
Share capital:
Common stock; no par value, unlimited shares authorized, issued and outstanding shares: 108,202,351 (December 31, 2017: 107,269,783)		166,898			138,582
Additional paid-in capital		41,410			41,005
Retained earnings		628,341			602,609
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(50,280	)		(42,514	)
Stockholders' equity		786,369			739,682
Non-controlling interest		5,130			5,069
Total stockholders' equity		791,499			744,751
Total liabilities and equity	$	2,117,526		$	2,017,312

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Ritchie Bros.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

	Attributable to stockholders																			Contingently
					Additional						Accumulated			Non-						redeemable
	Common stock				paid-In						other			controlling						performance
	Number of				capital			Retained			comprehensive			interest			Total			share units
	shares		Amount		("APIC")			earnings			loss			("NCI")			equity			("PSUs")
Balance, December 31, 2017		107,269,783	$	138,582	$	41,005		$	602,609		$	(42,514	)	$	5,069		$	744,751		$	9,014
Net income		-		-		-			62,855			-			79			62,934			-
Other comprehensive loss		-		-		-			-			(7,766	)		(18	)		(7,784	)		-
		-		-		-			62,855			(7,766	)		61			55,150			-
Stock option exercises		772,599		23,155		(5,106	)		-			-			-			18,049			-
Issuance of common stock related to vesting of share units		159,969		5,161		(1,662	)		-			-			-			3,499			(6,856	)
Stock option compensation expense		-		-		4,483			-			-			-			4,483			-
Modification of PSUs		-		-		703			(134	)		-			-			569			6,132
Equity-classified PSU expense		-		-		1,885			-			-			-			1,885			4,376
Equity-classified PSU dividend equivalents		-		-		102			(324	)		-			-			(222	)		222
Change in fair value of contingently redeemable PSUs		-		-		-			(77	)		-			-			(77	)		77
Cash dividends paid		-		-		-			(36,588	)		-			-			(36,588	)		-

Balance, June 30, 2018		108,202,351	$	166,898	$	41,410		$	628,341		$	(50,280	)	$	5,130		$	791,499		$	12,965

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Ritchie Bros.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)

(Unaudited)

Six months ended June 30,	2018			2017
Cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities:
Net income	$	62,934		$	28,146
Adjustments for items not affecting cash:
Depreciation and amortization expenses		32,728			22,210
Impairment loss		-			8,911
Stock option compensation expense		4,483			8,076
Equity-classified PSU expense		6,261			2,045
Deferred income tax expense (recovery)		922			(4,823	)
Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain)		92			(1,487	)
Amortization of debt issuance costs		2,073			1,057
Other, net		(4,879	)		(1,820	)
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities		3,244			53,692
Net cash provided by operating activities		107,858			116,007
Investing activities:
Acquisition of IronPlanet, net of cash acquired		-			(674,080	)
Property, plant and equipment additions		(5,802	)		(4,274	)
Intangible asset additions		(12,273	)		(10,124	)
Proceeds on disposition of property, plant and equipment		1,633			2,451
Other, net		(4,674	)		-
Net cash used in investing activities		(21,116	)		(686,027	)
Financing activities:
Dividends paid to stockholders		(36,588	)		(36,348	)
Dividends paid to NCI		-			(41	)
Issuances of share capital		18,049			6,033
Payment of withholding taxes on issuance of shares		(3,357	)		-
Proceeds from short-term debt		308			6,850
Repayment of short-term debt		(3,372	)		(17,208	)
Proceeds from long-term debt		-			325,000
Repayment of long-term debt		(56,555	)		(100,575	)
Debt issue costs		-			(12,388	)
Repayment of finance lease obligations		(1,774	)		(858	)
Other, net		(1,176	)		(1,350	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(84,465	)		169,115
Effect of changes in foreign currency rates on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash		(4,113	)		10,310
Decrease		(1,836	)		(390,595	)
Beginning of period		331,116			758,089
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	$	329,280		$	367,494

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Ritchie Bros.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

Summary of significant accounting policies

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Company”) provide global asset management and disposition services, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used industrial equipment and other durable assets through its live unreserved auctions and online reserved and unreserved marketplaces, listing services, and private brokerage services. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated is a company incorporated in Canada under the Canada Business Corporations Act, whose shares are publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

(a) Basis of preparation

These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”). They include the accounts of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated and its subsidiaries from their respective dates of formation or acquisition. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Certain information and footnote disclosure required by US GAAP for complete annual financial statements have been omitted and, therefore, these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows and changes in equity for the interim periods presented. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

(b) Revenue recognition

Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) using the full retrospective method, which included restating prior years for comparative amounts. This new accounting policy resulted in a change in the financial statement presentation only on the income statement, as described in Note 1(i) New and amended accounting standards in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Revenues are comprised of:

Service revenues, including the following:

Revenue from auction and marketplace (“A&M”) activities, including commissions earned at our live auctions, online marketplaces, and private brokerage services where we act as an agent for consignors of equipment and other assets, and various auction-related fees, including listing and buyer transaction fees; and

ii.

Other services revenues, including revenues from listing services, refurbishment, logistical services, financing, appraisal fees and other ancillary service fees; and

Revenue from inventory sales as part of A&M activities

The Company recognizes revenue when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, or upon completion of the performance obligation, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. For live event-based auctions or online auctions, revenue is recognized when the auction sale is complete and the Company has determined that the sale proceeds are collectible. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and is shown net of value-added tax and duties.

Ritchie Bros.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

(b) Revenue recognition (continued)

Service revenues

Commissions from sales at the Company’s auctions represent the percentage earned by the Company on the gross proceeds from equipment and other assets sold at auction. The majority of the Company’s commissions are earned as a pre-negotiated fixed rate of the gross selling price. Other commissions from sales at the Company’s auctions are earned from underwritten commission contracts, when the Company guarantees a certain level of proceeds to a consignor.

The Company accepts equipment and other assets on consignment stimulating buyer interest through professional marketing techniques, and matches sellers (also known as consignors) to buyers through the auction or private sale process. Prior to offering an item for sale on its online marketplaces, the Company also performs inspections.

Following the sale of the item, the Company invoices the buyer for the purchase price of the asset, taxes, and, if applicable, the buyer transaction fee, collects payment from the buyer, and remits the proceeds to the seller, net of the seller commissions, applicable taxes, and applicable fees. Commissions are calculated as a percentage of the hammer price of the property sold at auction. Fees are also charged to sellers for listing and inspecting equipment. Other revenues earned in the process of conducting the Company’s auctions include administrative, documentation, and advertising fees.

On the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, the highest bidder becomes legally obligated to pay the full purchase price, which is the hammer price of the property purchased and the seller is legally obligated to relinquish the property in exchange for the hammer price less any seller’s commissions. Commission and fee revenues are recognized on the date of the auction sale upon the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer.

Under the standard terms and conditions of its auction sales, the Company is not obligated to pay a consignor for property that has not been paid for by the buyer, provided the property has not been released to the buyer. If the buyer defaults on its payment obligation, also referred to as a collapsed sale, the sale is cancelled in the period in which the determination is made, and the property is returned to the consignor or placed in a later event-based or online auction. Historically cancelled sales have not been material.

Online marketplace commission revenue is reduced by a provision for disputes, which is an estimate of disputed items that are expected to be settled at a cost to the Company, related to settlements of discrepancies under the Company’s equipment condition certification program. The equipment condition certification refers to a written inspection report provided to potential buyers that reflects the condition of a specific piece of equipment offered for sale, and includes ratings, comments, and photographs of the equipment following inspection by one of the Company’s equipment inspectors. The equipment condition certification provides that a buyer may file a written dispute claim during an eligible dispute period for consideration and resolution at the sole determination of the Company if the purchased equipment is not substantially in the condition represented in the inspection report. Typically disputes under the equipment condition certification program are settled with minor repairs or additional services, such as washing or detailing the item; the estimated costs of such items or services are included in the provision for disputes.

Commission revenues are recorded net of commissions owed to third parties, which are principally the result of situations when the commission is shared with a consignor or with the counterparty in an auction guarantee risk and reward sharing arrangement. Additionally, in certain situations, commissions are shared with third parties who introduce the Company to consignors who sell property at auction.

Ritchie Bros.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

(b) Revenue recognition (continued)

Underwritten commission contracts can take the form of guarantee contracts. Guarantee contracts typically include a pre-negotiated percentage of the guaranteed gross proceeds plus a percentage of proceeds in excess of the guaranteed amount. If actual auction proceeds are less than the guaranteed amount, commission is reduced; if proceeds are sufficiently lower, the Company can incur a loss on the sale. Losses, if any, resulting from guarantee contracts are recorded in the period in which the relevant auction is completed. If a loss relating to a guarantee contract held at the period end to be sold after the period end is known or is probable and estimable at the financial statement reporting date, the loss is accrued in the financial statements for that period. The Company’s exposure from these guarantee contracts fluctuates over time.

Other services revenue also includes fees for refurbishment, logistical services, financing, appraisal fees and other ancillary service fees. Fees are recognized in the period in which the service is provided to the customer.

Revenue on inventory sales

Underwritten commission contracts can take the form of inventory contracts. Revenues related to inventory contracts are recognized in the period in which the sale is completed, title to the property passes to the purchaser and the Company has fulfilled any other obligations that may be relevant to the transaction. In its role as auctioneer, the Company auctions its inventory to equipment buyers through the auction process. Following the sale of the item, the Company invoices the buyer for the purchase price of the asset, taxes, and, if applicable, the buyer transaction fee, and collects payment from the buyer.

On the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, the highest bidder becomes legally obligated to pay the full purchase price, which is the hammer price of the property purchased. Title to the property is transferred in exchange for the hammer price, and if applicable, the buyer transaction fee plus applicable taxes.

(c) Cost of services

Costs of services are comprised of expenses incurred in direct relation to conducting auctions (“direct expenses”), earning online marketplace revenues, and earning other fee revenues. Direct expenses include direct labour, buildings and facilities charges, and travel, advertising and promotion costs.

Costs of services incurred to earn online marketplace revenues in addition to the costs listed above also include inspection costs. Inspections are generally performed at the seller’s physical location. The cost of inspections includes payroll costs and related benefits for the Company’s employees that perform and manage field inspection services, the related inspection report preparation and quality assurance costs, fees paid to contractors who perform field inspections, related travel and incidental costs for the Company’s inspection service organization, and office and occupancy costs for its inspection services personnel. Costs of earning online marketplace revenues also include costs for the Company’s customer support, online marketplace operations, logistics, title and lien investigation functions, and lease and operations costs related to the Company’s third-party data centers at which its websites are hosted.

Costs of services incurred in earning other fee revenues include ancillary and logistical service expenses, direct labour (including commissions on sales), software maintenance fees, and materials. Costs of services exclude depreciation and amortization expenses.

(d) Cost of inventory sold

Cost of inventory sold includes the purchase price of assets sold for the Company’s own account and is determined using a specific identification basis.

Ritchie Bros.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

(e) Share-based payments

The Company classifies a share-based payment award as an equity or liability payment based on the substantive terms of the award and any related arrangement.

Equity-classified share-based payments

Share unit plans

The Company has a senior executive performance share unit (“PSU”) plan and an employee PSU plan that provides for the award of PSUs to certain senior executives and employees, respectively, of the Company. The Company has the option to settle certain share unit awards in cash or shares and expects to settle them in shares. The cost of PSUs granted is measured at the fair value of the underlying PSUs at the grant date using a Monte-Carlo simulation model. PSUs vest based on the passage of time and achievement of performance criteria.

The Company also has a senior executive restricted share unit (“RSU”) plan and an employee RSU plan that provides for the award of RSUs to certain senior executives and employees, respectively, of the Company. The Company has the option to settle certain share unit awards in cash or shares and expects to settle all grants on and after 2017 in shares. The cost of RSUs granted is measured using the volume weighted average price of the Company’s common shares for the twenty days prior to the grant date. RSUs vest based on the passage of time and include restrictions related to employment.

This fair value of awards expected to vest under these plans is expensed over the respective remaining service period of the individual awards, on an accelerated recognition basis, with the corresponding increase to APIC recorded in equity. At the end of each reporting period, the Company revises its estimate of the number of equity instruments expected to vest. The impact of the revision of the original estimates, if any, is recognized in earnings, such that the consolidated expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to equity. Dividend equivalents on the equity-classified PSUs and RSUs are recognized as a reduction to retained earnings over the service period.

PSUs awarded under the senior executive and employee PSU plans (described in note 17) are contingently redeemable in cash in the event of death of the participant. The contingently redeemable portion of the senior executive and employee PSU awards, which represents the amount that would be redeemable based on the conditions at the date of grant, to the extent attributable to prior service, is recognized as temporary equity. The balance reported in temporary equity increases on the same basis as the related compensation expense over the service period of the award, with any excess of the temporary equity value over the amount recognized in compensation expense charged against retained earnings. In the event it becomes probable an award is going to become eligible for redemption by the holder, the award would be reclassified to a liability award.

Stock option plans

The Company has three stock option compensation plans that provide for the award of stock options to selected employees, directors and officers of the Company. The cost of options granted is measured at the fair value of the underlying option at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair value of options expected to vest under these plans is expensed over the respective remaining service period of the individual awards, on an accelerated recognition basis, with the corresponding increase to APIC recorded in equity. Upon exercise, any consideration paid on exercise of the stock options and amounts fully amortized in APIC are credited to the common shares.

Ritchie Bros.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

(e) Share-based payments (continued)

Liability-classified share-based payments

The Company maintains other share unit compensation plans that vest over a period of up to three years after grant. Under those plans, the Company is either required or expects to settle vested awards on a cash basis or by providing cash to acquire shares on the open market on the employee’s behalf, where the settlement amount is determined using the volume weighted average price of the Company’s common shares for the twenty days prior to the vesting date or, in the case of deferred share unit (“DSU”) recipients, following cessation of service on the Board of Directors.

These awards are classified as liability awards, measured at fair value at the date of grant and re-measured at fair value at each reporting date up to and including the settlement date. The determination of the fair value of the share units under these plans is described in note 17. The fair value of the awards is expensed over the respective vesting period of the individual awards with recognition of a corresponding liability. Changes in fair value after vesting are recognized through compensation expense. Compensation expense reflects estimates of the number of instruments expected to vest.

The impact of forfeitures and fair value revisions, if any, are recognized in earnings such that the cumulative expense reflects the revisions, with a corresponding adjustment to the settlement liability. Liability-classified share unit liabilities due within 12 months of the reporting date are presented in trade and other payables while settlements due beyond 12 months of the reporting date are presented in non-current liabilities.

(f) Inventories

Inventory consists of equipment and other assets purchased for resale in an upcoming live on site auction or online marketplace event. The Company purchases inventory for resale through a competitive process where the consignor has determined this to be the preferred method of disposition through the auction process. In addition, certain jurisdictions require auctioneers to hold title to assets and facilitate title transfer on sale. Inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value where net realizable value represents the expected sale price upon disposition less make-ready costs and the costs of disposal and transportation. The significant elements of cost include the acquisition price of the inventory and make-ready costs to prepare the inventory for sale that are not selling expenses. Write-downs to the carrying value of inventory are recorded in cost of inventory sold on the consolidated income statement.

(g) Impairment of long-lived and indefinite-lived assets

Long-lived assets, comprised of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets subject to amortization, are assessed for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable. For the purpose of impairment testing, long-lived assets are grouped and tested for recoverability at the lowest level that generates independent cash flows. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying value of the assets or asset groups is greater than the future projected undiscounted cash flows. The impairment loss is calculated as the excess of the carrying value over the fair value of the asset or asset group. Fair value is based on valuation techniques or third-party appraisals. Significant estimates and judgments are applied in determining these cash flows and fair values.

Ritchie Bros.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

(g) Impairment of long-lived and indefinite-lived assets (continued)

Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested annually for impairment as of December 31, and between annual tests if indicators of potential impairment exist. The Company has the option of performing a qualitative assessment to first determine whether the quantitative impairment test is necessary. This involves an assessment of qualitative factors to determine the existence of events or circumstances that would indicate whether it is more likely than not that the carrying amount of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its fair value. If the qualitative assessment indicates it is not more likely than not that the carrying amount is less than its fair value, a quantitative impairment test is not required. Where a quantitative impairment test is required, the procedure is to compare the indefinite-lived intangible asset’s fair value with its carrying amount. An impairment loss is recognized as the difference between the indefinite-lived intangible asset’s carrying amount and its fair value.

(h) Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of an acquired enterprise over the fair value assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination.

Goodwill is not amortized, but it is tested annually for impairment at the reporting unit level as of December 31 and between annual tests if indicators of potential impairment exist. The Company has the option of performing a qualitative assessment of a reporting unit to first determine whether the quantitative impairment test is necessary. This involves an assessment of qualitative factors to determine the existence of events or circumstances that would indicate whether it is more likely than not that the carrying amount of the reporting unit to which goodwill belongs is less than its fair value. If the qualitative assessment indicates it is not more likely than not that the reporting unit’s carrying amount is less than its fair value, a quantitative impairment test is not required.

If a quantitative impairment test is required, the procedure is to identify potential impairment by comparing the reporting unit’s fair value with its carrying amount, including goodwill. The reporting unit’s fair value is determined using various valuation approaches and techniques that involve assumptions based on what the Company believes a hypothetical marketplace participant would use in estimating fair value on the measurement date. An impairment loss is recognized as the difference between the reporting unit’s carrying amount and its fair value. If the difference between the reporting unit’s carrying amount and fair value is greater than the amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit, the impairment loss is restricted by the amount of the goodwill allocated to the reporting unit.

(i) New and amended accounting standards

(i)

Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The Company implemented the new standard using a full retrospective method, in order to provide more useful comparative information to financial statement users.

The primary impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 is the change in the presentation of revenue from inventory, ancillary service, and logistical services contracts on a gross basis as a principal versus net as an agent. This is due to the new standard requiring an entity to determine whether the entity controls the specified good or service before transfer to the customer, with the entity being principal in these transactions. Prior to adopting ASU 2014-09, an entity evaluated indicators to determine if it was a principal or agent. As the Company determined that it controls the inventory and provision of ancillary and logistical services before transfer to its customers, the Company concluded that it was acting as a principal rather than an agent. As a result of adoption of the new accounting standard there was no impact on the timing of recognition of revenue, operating income, net income, or on the consolidated balance sheet or consolidated statement of cash flows.

Ritchie Bros.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

(i) New and amended accounting standards (continued)

Presenting revenue from inventory sales on a gross basis and presenting ancillary and logistical services revenues on a gross basis significantly changes the face of the Company’s consolidated income statement in two primary ways:

Prior to the adoption of ASU 2014-09, all revenue from inventory sales were presented net of costs within service revenues on the income statement. With the adoption of ASU 2014-09, the Company has presented separately revenue from inventory sales and service revenue and accordingly service revenues exclude revenue from inventory sales and cost of inventory sold. Those amounts are now presented gross as separate line items on the face of the consolidated income statement; and

Ancillary and logistical service revenues are presented within service revenues, now on a gross basis, with the related costs of services presented separately within costs of services.

Impact to reported results

The new presentation based on ASU 2014-09 results in an increase the amount of revenue reported but there is no change in the operating income compared to the prior presentation:

Three months ended June 30, 2017
Consolidated income statement line item	As reported			New Revenue Standard Adjustment			Consolidated income statement line item	As Adjusted
Revenues	$	166,186		$	6,563		Service revenues	$	172,749
					79,864		Revenue from inventory sales		79,864
					86,427		Total revenues		252,613
Costs of services		(21,591	)		(14,701	)	Costs of services		(36,292	)
					(71,726	)	Cost of inventory sold		(71,726	)
	$	144,595		$	-			$	144,595

Six months ended June 30, 2017
Consolidated income statement line item	As reported			New Revenue Standard Adjustment			Consolidated income statement line item	As Adjusted
Revenues	$	290,685		$	5,443		Service revenues	$	296,128
					155,912		Revenue from inventory sales		155,912
					161,355		Total revenues		452,040
Costs of services		(34,404	)		(26,228	)	Costs of services		(60,632	)
					(135,127	)	Cost of inventory sold		(135,127	)
	$	256,281		$	-			$	256,281

(ii)

Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. ASU 2016-15 identifies how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The amendments are applied retrospectively on the amendment date. The adoption of ASU 2016-15 resulted in the $1,302,000 Mascus contingent consideration paid in the second quarter of 2017 to be reclassified from operating to financing cash flows.

Ritchie Bros.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)

(j)

Recent accounting standards not yet adopted

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which requires lessees to recognize almost all leases, including operating leases, on the balance sheet through a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability. For short-term leases, defined as those with a term of 12 months or less, the lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election not to recognize the lease assets and liabilities, and instead recognize the lease expense generally on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The accounting treatment under this election is consistent with current operating lease accounting. No extensive amendments were made to lessor accounting, but amendments of note include changes to the definition of initial direct costs and accounting for collectability uncertainties in a lease.

ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. Both lessees and lessors must apply ASU 2016-02 using a “modified retrospective transition”, which reflects the new guidance from the beginning of the earliest period presented in the financial statements. However, lessees and lessors can elect to apply certain practical expedients on transition.

Management continues to perform an analysis of all the Company’s leases, of which there are approximately 570 operating and 135 finance leases for which the Company is a lessee at the reporting date. The most significant operating leases in terms of the amount of rental charges and duration of the contract are for various auction sites and offices located in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. However, in terms of the number of leases, the majority consist of leases for computer, automotive, and yard equipment.

The Company continues to evaluate the new guidance to determine the impact it will have on its consolidated financial statements but has not yet completed its analysis. At June 30, 2018, the Company expects that the majority, if not all, of the operating leases will be brought onto the Company’s balance sheet on adoption of ASU 2016-02. Management has evaluated alternative software solutions together with the functionality within the Company’s financial system to automate the lease accounting process. The Company has determined that implementation of a lease accounting module within its current financial system will facilitate an effective adoption of the standard. The Company has developed a detailed project plan and key implementation milestones as part of this process. The Company expects to complete the majority of its implementation of the new lease accounting module during the second half of 2018.

The adoption of ASU 2016-02 is expected to add complexity to the accounting for leases, as well as require system and process changes to manage the large number of operating leases that the Company anticipates will be brought onto its balance sheet. As a result, management has determined that the Company will not early adopt ASU 2016-02, and will continue to evaluate the elections available to the Company involving the application of practical expedients on transition.

Significant judgments, estimates and assumptions

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

Future differences arising between actual results and the judgments, estimates and assumptions made by the Company at the reporting date, or future changes to estimates and assumptions, could necessitate adjustments to the underlying reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses in future reporting periods.

Ritchie Bros.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

Significant judgments, estimates and assumptions (continued)

Judgments, estimates and underlying assumptions are evaluated on an ongoing basis by management, and are based on historical experience and other factors including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments, however, may change due to market changes or circumstance and such changes are reflected in the assumptions when they occur. Significant items subject to estimates include purchase price allocations, the carrying amounts of goodwill, the useful lives of long-lived assets, share based compensation, deferred income taxes, reserves for tax uncertainties, and other contingencies.

Seasonality

The Company’s operations are both seasonal and event driven. Revenues tend to be the highest during the second and fourth calendar quarters. The Company generally conducts more live, on site auctions during these quarters than during the first and third calendar quarters. Late December through mid-February and mid-July through August are traditionally less active periods. Online volumes are similarly affected as supply of used equipment is lower in the third quarter as it is actively being used and not available for sale.

Segment information

The Company’s principal business activity is the management and disposition of used industrial equipment and other durable assets. The Company’s operations are comprised of one reportable segment and other business activities that are not reportable as follows:

Auctions and Marketplaces – This is the Company’s only reportable segment, which consists of the Company’s live on site auctions, its online auctions and marketplaces, and its brokerage service;

Other includes the results of Ritchie Bros. Financial Services (“RBFS”), Mascus online services, and the results from various value-added services and make-ready activities, including the Company’s equipment refurbishment services, Asset Appraisal Services, and Ritchie Bros. Logistical Services.

Ritchie Bros.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

Segment information (continued)

	Three months ended June 30, 2018							Six months ended June 30, 2018
	A&M		Other		Consolidated			A&M		Other		Consolidated
Service revenues	$	180,067	$	34,279	$	214,346		$	328,472	$	61,890	$	390,362
Revenue from inventory sales		94,184		-		94,184			178,346		-		178,346
Total revenues		274,251		34,279		308,530			506,818		61,890		568,708
Costs of services		21,381		21,652		43,033			42,829		36,861		79,690
Cost of inventory sold		81,702		-		81,702			157,493		-		157,493
Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A")		95,959		5,300		101,259			188,961		9,768		198,729
Segment profit	$	75,209	$	7,327	$	82,536		$	117,535	$	15,261	$	132,796
Acquisition-related costs						1,399							3,032
Depreciation and amortization expenses ("D&A")						16,537							32,728
Gain on disposition of property, plant and equipment ("PPE")						(271	)						(616	)
Foreign exchange loss (gain)						76							(16	)
Operating income					$	64,795						$	97,668
Interest expense						(10,937	)						(22,247	)
Other income, net						900							1,813
Income tax expense						(9,031	)						(14,300	)
Net income					$	45,727						$	62,934

Ritchie Bros.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

Segment information (continued)

	Three months ended June 30, 2017							Six months ended June 30, 2017
	A&M		Other		Consolidated			A&M		Other		Consolidated
Service revenues	$	146,509	$	26,240	$	172,749		$	249,539	$	46,589	$	296,128
Revenue from inventory sales		79,864		-		79,864			155,912		-		155,912
Total revenues		226,373		26,240		252,613			405,451		46,589		452,040
Costs of services		20,978		15,314		36,292			33,565		27,067		60,632
Cost of inventory sold		71,726		-		71,726			135,127		-		135,127
SG&A expenses		70,977		3,400		74,377			138,088		6,864		144,952
Impairment loss		8,911		-		8,911			8,911		-		8,911
Segment profit	$	53,781	$	7,526	$	61,307		$	89,760	$	12,658	$	102,418
Acquisition-related costs						22,948							31,575
D&A expenses						11,872							22,210
Gain on disposition of PPE						(308	)						(1,029	)
Foreign exchange gain						(93	)						(823	)
Operating income					$	26,888						$	50,485
Interest expense						(8,620	)						(16,753	)
Other income, net						3,470							5,754
Income tax expense						(4,025	)						(11,340	)
Net income					$	17,713						$	28,146

The Company‘s geographic breakdown of total revenue is as follows:

	United States		Canada		Europe		Other		Consolidated
Total revenues for the three months ended:
June 30, 2018	$	142,931	$	82,776	$	44,826	$	37,997	$	308,530
June 30, 2017		107,943		78,366		34,598		31,706		252,613
Total revenues for the six months ended:
June 30, 2018		278,499		148,585		79,398		62,226		568,708
June 30, 2017		220,027		119,859		52,865		59,289		452,040

Ritchie Bros.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

Total revenues

	Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,
	2018		2017		2018		2017
Service revenues:
Commissions	$	124,697	$	112,242	$	225,991	$	191,539
Fees		89,649		60,507		164,371		104,589
		214,346		172,749		390,362		296,128
Revenue from inventory sales		94,184		79,864		178,346		155,912
	$	308,530	$	252,613	$	568,708	$	452,040

Operating expenses

Costs of services

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2018		2017		2018		2017
Ancillary and logistical service expenses	$	19,980	$	14,701	$	34,560	$	26,228
Employee compensation expenses		10,931		8,813		19,950		14,289
Buildings, facilities and technology expenses		2,663		2,401		5,290		3,947
Travel, advertising and promotion expenses		7,806		7,426		14,614		12,082
Other costs of services		1,653		2,951		5,276		4,086
	$	43,033	$	36,292	$	79,690	$	60,632

SG&A expenses

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2018		2017		2018		2017
Employee compensation expenses	$	66,699		47,405	$	129,992	$	91,860
Buildings, facilities and technology expenses		15,436		13,319		30,709		25,594
Travel, advertising and promotion expenses		8,800		6,201		18,519		12,781
Professional fees		5,388		3,224		9,655		6,324
Other SG&A expenses		4,936		4,228		9,854		8,393
	$	101,259	$	74,377	$	198,729	$	144,952

Acquisition-related costs

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2018		2017		2018		2017
IronPlanet:
Other acquisition-related costs	$	456	$	22,187	$	1,095	$	29,878
Other acquisitions:
Continuing employment costs		885		727		1,853		1,591
Other acquisition-related costs		58		34		84		106
	$	1,399	$	22,948	$	3,032	$	31,575

Ritchie Bros.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

Operating expenses (continued)

Depreciation and amortization expenses

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30,				June 30,
	2018		2017		2018		2017
Depreciation expense	$	7,292	$	6,793	$	14,208	$	13,585
Amortization expense		9,245		5,079		18,520		8,625
	$	16,537	$	11,872	$	32,728	$	22,210

Impairment loss

During the six months ended June 30, 2018 the Company did not recognize an impairment loss while in the six months ended June 30, 2017 the Company recognized an impairment loss of $8,911,000 on certain technology assets.

Income taxes

At the end of each interim period, the Company estimates the effective tax rate expected to be applicable for the full fiscal year. The estimate reflects, among other items, management’s best estimate of operating results. It does not include the estimated impact of foreign exchange rates or unusual and/or infrequent items, which may cause significant variations in the customary relationship between income tax expense and income before income taxes.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018, income tax expense was $9,031,000, compared to an income tax expense of $4,025,000 for the same period in 2017. Our effective tax rate was 16% in the second quarter of 2018, compared to 19% in the second quarter of 2017. The effective tax rate decreased in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017 primarily because a $2,735,000 income tax recovery was recorded in 2018 relating to a decrease in uncertain tax positions. Additionally, in 2018 less annual non-deductible acquisition costs were estimated which was partially offset by our estimated Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (“BEAT”).

For the six months ended June 30, 2018, income tax expense was $14,300,000, compared to an income tax expense of $11,340,000 for the same period in 2017. Our effective tax rate was 19% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to 29% for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The effective tax rate decreased in the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017 primarily because in 2017 a $2,523,000 year-to-date income tax expense relating to an increase in uncertain tax positions was recognized whereas in 2018 a $2,411,000 year-to-date income tax recovery relating to a decrease in uncertain tax positions was recorded. Additionally, in 2018 there was a greater proportion of income taxed in jurisdictions with lower rates which was partially offset by our estimated BEAT.

Ritchie Bros.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

Income taxes (continued)

Recent Tax Legislation

On December 22, 2017, H.R. 1, originally known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, (the “Tax Act”) was enacted. The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code that impacted our three and six months ended June 30, 2018, including, but not limited to, (1) reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018 and (2) imposing BEAT - a tax on certain deductible payments from our U.S. subsidiary to any of its foreign-related parties.

On December 22, 2017, Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”) was issued to address the application of U.S. GAAP in situations when a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Act. For the three months ended June 30, 2018, we have not made any adjustments to the provisional amounts recorded at December 31, 2017. Additional work is still necessary for a more detailed analysis of our deferred tax assets and liabilities, our historical foreign earnings subject to the one-time transition tax, and potential correlative adjustments. Any subsequent adjustment to these amounts will be recorded to tax expense in the fourth quarter of 2018 when the analysis is complete.

Earnings per share attributable to stockholders

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) attributable to stockholders was calculated by dividing the net income attributable to stockholders by the weighted average (“WA”) number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS attributable to stockholders was calculated by dividing the net income attributable to stockholders by the WA number of shares of common stock outstanding if the potentially dilutive securities had been issued. Potentially dilutive securities include unvested PSUs, RSUs, and outstanding stock options. The dilutive effect of potentially dilutive securities is reflected in diluted earnings per share by application of the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, an increase in the fair market value of the Company’s common stock can result in a greater dilutive effect from potentially dilutive securities.

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2018						June 30, 2018
	Net income		WA				Net income		WA
	attributable to		number		Per share		attributable to		number		Per share
	stockholders		of shares		amount		stockholders		of shares		amount
Basic	$	45,717		107,864,030	$	0.42	$	62,855		107,610,679	$	0.58
Effect of dilutive securities:
Share units		-		314,618				-		336,353		-
Stock options		-		841,060		-		-		885,744		-
Diluted	$	45,717		109,019,708	$	0.42	$	62,855		108,832,776	$	0.58

	Three months ended							Six months ended
	June 30, 2017							June 30, 2017
	Net income			WA				Net income			WA
	attributable to			number		Per share		attributable to			number		Per share
	stockholders			of shares		amount		stockholders			of shares		amount
Basic	$	17,635			107,004,902	$	0.16	$	28,012			106,928,672	$	0.26
Effect of dilutive securities:
Share units		(545	)		534,849		-		(176	)		399,203		-
Stock options		-			698,909		-		-			686,353		-
Diluted	$	17,090			108,238,660	$	0.16	$	27,836			108,014,228	$	0.26

Ritchie Bros.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

Supplemental cash flow information.

Six months ended June 30,	2018			2017
Trade and other receivables	$	(100,339	)	$	(65,529	)
Inventory		(27,801	)		1,429
Advances against auction contracts		261			(1,107	)
Prepaid expenses and deposits		(2,547	)		5,668
Income taxes receivable		6,430			(3,225	)
Auction proceeds payable		129,008			135,432
Trade and other payables		(11,910	)		(10,432	)
Income taxes payable		6,585			(4,118	)
Share unit liabilities		1,216			(6,664	)
Other		2,341			2,238
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities	$	3,244		$	53,692

Six months ended June 30,	2018		2017
Interest paid, net of interest capitalized	$	20,058	$	2,250
Interest received		1,229		1,943
Net income taxes paid		3,547		23,458

Non-cash purchase of property, plant and equipment under capital lease		3,012		3,483

	June 30,		December 31,
	2018		2017
Cash and cash equivalents	$	210,566	$	267,910
Restricted cash		118,714		63,206
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	$	329,280	$	331,116

Ritchie Bros.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

10.

Fair value measurement

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are categorized within the fair value hierarchy, described as follows, based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement or disclosure:

● Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at measurement date;

● Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and

● Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

		June 30, 2018				December 31, 2017
	Category	Carrying amount		Fair value		Carrying amount		Fair value
Fair values disclosed:
Cash and cash equivalents	Level 1	$	210,566	$	210,566	$	267,910	$	267,910
Restricted cash	Level 1		118,714		118,714		63,206		63,206
Short-term debt	Level 2		4,056		4,056		7,018		7,018
Long-term debt
Senior unsecured notes	Level 1		488,230		485,000		487,339		520,000
Term loans	Level 2		262,134		265,330		325,553		329,687

The carrying value of the Company‘s cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, trade and other receivables, advances against auction contracts, auction proceeds payable, trade and other payables, short term debt, and revolving loans approximate their fair values due to their short terms to maturity. The carrying value of the term loans, before deduction of deferred debt issue costs, approximates its fair value as the interest rates on the loans were short-term in nature. The fair value of the senior unsecured notes is determined by reference to a quoted market price.

11.

Other current assets

	June 30,		December 31,
	2018		2017

Advances against auction contracts	$	7,032	$	7,336
Assets held for sale		-		584
Prepaid expenses and deposits		21,733		19,690
	$	28,765	$	27,610

12.

Other non-current assets

Included in other non-current assets is a tax receivable amount of $12,991,000 (December 31, 2017: $12,851,000).

Ritchie Bros.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

13.

Goodwill

Balance, December 31, 2017	$	670,922
Additions		3,671
Foreign exchange movement		(1,684	)
Balance, June 30, 2018	$	672,909

14.

Debt

	Carrying amount
	June 30,			December 31,
	2018			2017
Short-term debt	$	4,056		$	7,018

Long-term debt:

Term Loans (previously referred to as Delayed draw term loans):
Denominated in Canadian dollars, secured, bearing interest at a weighted average rate of 4.004%, due in monthly installments of interest only and quarterly installments of principal, maturing in October 2021		172,640			185,143
Denominated in United States dollars, secured, bearing interest at a weighted average rate of 4.158%, due in weekly installments of interest only and quarterly installments of principal, maturing in October 2021		92,690			144,544
Less: unamortized debt issue costs		(3,196	)		(4,134	)
Senior unsecured notes:
Bearing interest at 5.375% due in semi-annual installments, with the full amount of principal due in January 2025		500,000			500,000
Less: unamortized debt issue costs		(11,770	)		(12,661	)
Total Long-term debt		750,364			812,892

Total debt	$	754,420		$	819,910

Long-term debt:
Current portion	$	9,086		$	16,907
Non-current portion		741,278			795,985
Total long-term debt	$	750,364		$	812,892

Short-term debt at June 30, 2018 is comprised of drawings in different currencies on the Company’s committed revolving credit facilities and have a weighted average interest rate of 2.7% (December 31, 2017: 2.7%).

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company made voluntary prepayments totalling $25,000,000 and $50,000,000, respectively, on the term loan denominated in United States dollars. Prepayments are applied against future scheduled mandatory payments. The amount available pursuant to the term loan facility was only available to finance the acquisition of IronPlanet and will not be available for other corporate purposes upon repayment of amounts borrowed under that facility.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

14.

Debt (continued)

On June 21, 2018, the Company reduced the amount available on the Company’s committed revolving credit facilities by $185,000,000. At June 30, 2018, the Company’s credit agreement with a syndicate of lenders, and Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent provides the Company with:

Revolving facilities of up to $490,000,000

The term loan facility used to finance the acquisition of IronPlanet and

At the Company’s election and subject to certain conditions, including receipt of related commitments, incremental term loan facilities and/or increases to the revolving facilities in an aggregate amount of up to $50,000,000.

As at June 30, 2018, the Company had unused committed revolving credit facilities aggregating $481,700,000 of which $477,600,000 is available until October 27, 2021.

15. Other non-current liabilities

	June 30,		December 31,
	2018		2017
Tax payable	$	22,641	$	25,958
Finance lease obligation		7,821		7,875
Share unit liabilities		-		2,865
Other		8,668		10,075
	$	39,130	$	46,773

16.

Equity and dividends

Share capital

Preferred stock

Unlimited number of senior preferred shares, without par value, issuable in series.

Unlimited number of junior preferred shares, without par value, issuable in series.

All issued shares are fully paid. No preferred shares have been issued.

Dividends

Declared and paid

The Company declared and paid the following dividends during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

Declaration date

Dividend
per share

Record date

Total
dividends

Payment date

Six months ended June 30, 2018:

Fourth quarter 2017

January 26, 2018

0.1700

February 16, 2018

18,246

March 9, 2018

First quarter 2018

May 9, 2018

0.1700

May 30, 2018

18,342

June 20, 2018

Six months ended June 30, 2017:

Fourth quarter 2016

January 23, 2017

0.1700

February 10, 2017

18,160

March 3, 2017

First quarter 2017

May 4, 2017

0.1700

May 23, 2017

18,188

June 13, 2017

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

16.

Equity and dividends (continued)

Declared and undistributed

Subsequent to June 30, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 cents per common share, payable on September 19, 2018 to stockholders of record on August 29, 2018. This dividend payable has not been recognized as a liability in the financial statements. The payment of this dividend will not have any tax consequences for the Company.

Foreign currency translation reserve

Foreign currency translation adjustments include intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term investment nature, which generated net losses of $7,321,000 and $5,184,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 (2017: net gains of $7,817,000 and $11,484,000).

17. Share-based payments

Share-based payments consist of the following compensation costs:

	Three months ended					Six months ended
	June 30,					June 30,
	2018		2017			2018		2017
Stock option compensation expense:
SG&A expenses	$	2,140		2,012		$	4,288	$	3,324
Acquisition-related costs		-		4,752			195		4,752
Share unit expense (recovery):
Equity-classified share units		3,226		1,033			6,261		2,045
Liability-classified share units		346		(165	)		1,945		(572	)
Employee share purchase plan - employer contributions		554		447			1,091		883
	$	6,266	$	8,079		$	13,780	$	10,432

Share unit expense (recovery) and employer contributions to the employee share purchase plan are recognized in SG&A expenses.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

17. Share-based payments (continued)

Stock option plan

Stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2018 is presented below:

						WA
	Common			WA		remaining		Aggregate
	shares under			exercise		contractual		intrinsic
	option			price		life (in years)		value
Outstanding, December 31, 2017		4,459,744		$	24.29		7.5	$	17,649
Granted		901,264			32.17
Exercised		(772,599	)		23.36			$	8,096
Forfeited		(31,383	)		23.56
Outstanding, June 30, 2018		4,557,026		$	26.01		7.6	$	36,960
Exercisable, June 30, 2018		2,183,682		$	23.95		6.5	$	22,213

The fair value of the stock option grants is estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2018 was $7.67.

The significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are presented in the following table on a weighted average basis:

Six months ended June 30,	2018			2017
Risk free interest rate		2.7	%		2.1	%
Expected dividend yield		2.11	%		2.05	%
Expected lives of the stock options		5 years			5 years
Expected volatility		28.1	%		27.9	%

As at June 30, 2018, the unrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to the non-vested stock options was $8,863,000 which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.3 years.

Share unit plans

Share unit activity for the six months ended June 30, 2018 is presented below:

	Equity-classified awards										Liability-classified awards
	PSUs					RSUs					PSUs					RSUs				DSUs
				WA grant					WA grant					WA grant				WA grant				WA grant
				date fair					date fair					date fair				date fair				date fair
	Number			value		Number			value		Number			value		Number		value		Number		value

Outstanding, December 31, 2017		434,248		$	27.83		125,152		$	26.93		259,241		$	26.38		4,666	$	26.42		93,487	$	26.32
Granted		229,802			31.43		89,156			32.01		-			-		48		33.46		12,561		32.76
Transferred to equity awards on modification		257,659			31.30		-			-		(257,659	)		26.38		-		-		-		-
Vested and settled		(184,327	)		31.99		-			-		-			-		-		-		-		-
Forfeited		(17,800	)		31.28		(1,222	)		31.98		(1,582	)		26.45		-		-		-		-
Outstanding, June 30, 2018		719,582		$	30.60		213,086		$	29.03		-		$	-		4,714	$	26.49		106,048	$	27.08

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

17. Share-based payments (continued)

Share unit plans (continued)

At June 30, 2018, the unrecognized share unit expense related to equity-classified PSUs was $12,165,000 which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.0 years. The unrecognized share unit expense related to equity-classified RSUs was $5,180,000 which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.5 years. The unrecognized share unit expense related to liability-classified RSUs was $19,000, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.3 years. There is no unrecognized share unit expense related to liability-classified DSUs, as they vest immediately upon grant.

Senior executive and employee PSU plans

The Company grants PSUs under a senior executive PSU plan and an employee PSU plan (the “PSU Plans”). Under the PSU Plans, the number of PSUs that vest is conditional upon specified market, service, and performance vesting conditions being met. The PSU Plans allow the Company to choose whether to settle the awards in cash or in shares. With respect to settling in shares, the Company has the option to either (i) arrange for the purchase shares on the open market on the employee’s behalf based on the cash value that otherwise would be delivered, or (ii) to issue a number of shares equal to the number of units that vest.

On March 1, 2018, the Company modified the market and performance vesting conditions for the PSUs. Concurrently, the employee PSU plans were reclassified to equity awards, based on the Company’s settlement intentions. The weighted average fair value of the PSU awards outstanding on the modification date was $31.35. The incremental compensation recognized as a result of the vesting condition modification was $1,400,000. The share unit liability related to the employee PSUs, representing the portion of the fair value attributable to past service, was $6,701,000, which was reclassified to equity on that date. No incremental compensation was recognized as a result of the employee PSU settlement modification. Because the employee PSUs are contingently redeemable in cash in the event of death of the participant, on the modification date, the Company reclassified $6,132,000 to temporary equity, representing the portion of the contingent redemption amount of the PSUs as if redeemable on March 1, 2018, to the extent attributable to prior service.

The fair value of the equity-classified PSUs is estimated on modification date and on the date of grant using a Monte-Carlo simulation model. The significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the equity-classified PSUs during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are presented in the following table on a weighted average basis:

Six months ended June 30,	2018			2017
Risk free interest rate		1.9	%		1.4	%
Expected dividend yield		2.09	%		1.92	%
Expected lives of the PSUs		3 years			3 years
Expected volatility		31.1	%		28.2	%
Average expected volatility of comparable companies		34.1	%		37.0	%

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

18. Contingencies

Legal and other claims

The Company is subject to legal and other claims that arise in the ordinary course of its business. Management does not believe that the results of these claims will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet or consolidated income statement.

Guarantee contracts

In the normal course of business, the Company will in certain situations guarantee to a consignor a minimum level of proceeds in connection with the sale at auction of that consignor’s equipment.

At June 30, 2018, there were $57,451,000 of assets guaranteed under contract, of which 79% is expected to be sold prior to the end of September 30, 2018, with the remainder to be sold prior to December 31, 2018 (December 31, 2017: $30,948,000 of which 27% is expected to be sold prior to the end of March 31, 2018 with the remainder to be sold by December 31, 2018).

The outstanding guarantee amounts are undiscounted and before estimated proceeds from sale at auction.

19. Business combinations

IronPlanet acquisition

On May 31, 2017 (the “IronPlanet Acquisition Date”), the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of IronPlanet for a total fair value consideration of $776,474,000. As at the acquisition date, cash consideration of $772,706,000, of which approximately $35,000,000 was placed in escrow, was paid to the former shareholders, vested option holders and warrant holders of IronPlanet. In addition to the cash consideration, non-cash consideration of $2,330,000 was issued attributable to the assumption of outstanding IronPlanet options, $1,771,000 was paid in cash and placed in escrow, related to customary closing adjustments, and $333,000 was related to settlement of intercompany payable transactions. Funds placed in escrow of $36,771,000 were released in March 2018.

A summary of the net cash flows and purchase price are detailed below:

	May 31, 2017
Cash consideration paid to former equity holders	$	723,810
Settlement of IronPlanet's debt		36,313
Settlement of IronPlanet's transaction costs		12,583
Cash consideration paid on closing		772,706
Cash consideration paid related to closing adjustments		1,771
Less: cash and cash equivalents acquired		(95,626	)
Less: restricted cash acquired		(3,000	)
Acquisition of IronPlanet, net of cash acquired	$	675,851

Cash consideration paid on closing	$	772,706
Replacement stock option awards attributable to pre-combination services		4,926
Stock option compensation expense from accelerated vesting of awards attributable to post-combination services		(2,596	)
Cash consideration paid relating to closing adjustments		1,771
Settlement of pre-existing intercompany balances		(333	)
Purchase price	$	776,474

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Tabular amounts expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except where noted)

(Unaudited)

19. Business combinations

IronPlanet acquisition (continued)

IronPlanet is a leading online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets and an innovative participant in the multi–billion dollar used equipment market. The acquisition expands the breadth and depth of equipment disposition and management solutions the Company can offer its customers.

The acquisition was accounted for in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at their estimated fair values at the IronPlanet Acquisition Date. Goodwill of $568,566,000 was calculated as the fair value of consideration over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired.

IronPlanet purchase price allocation

	May 31, 2017
Purchase price	$	776,474

Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	95,626
Restricted cash		3,000
Trade and other receivables		13,021
Inventory		600
Advances against auction contracts		4,623
Prepaid expenses and deposits		1,645
Income taxes receivable		55
Property, plant and equipment		2,381
Other non-current assets		2,551
Deferred tax assets		1,497
Intangible assets ~		188,000

Liabilities assumed:
Auction proceeds payable		63,616
Trade and other payables		15,540
Deferred tax liabilities		25,935
Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired		207,908
Goodwill acquired on acquisition	$	568,566

Intangible assets consist of indefinite-lived trade names and trademarks, customer relationships with estimated useful lives of ranging from six to 13 years, and a technology platform with an estimated useful life of seven years.

Goodwill

The main drivers generating goodwill are the anticipated synergies from (1) the Company's auction expertise and transactional capabilities to IronPlanet's existing customer base, (2) IronPlanet providing existing technology to the Company's current customer base, and (3) future growth from international expansion and new Caterpillar dealers. Other factors generating goodwill include the acquisition of IronPlanet's assembled work force and their associated technical expertise.

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ITEM 2:

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-looking statements may appear throughout this report, including the following section “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by such words as “aim”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “could”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “ongoing”, “plan”, “potential”, “predict”, “will”, “should”, “would”, “could”, “likely”, “generally”, “future”, “long-term”, or the negative of these terms, and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially.

While we have not described all potential risks related to our business and owning our common shares, the important factors discussed in “Part II, Item 1A: Risk Factors” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in “Part I, Item 1A: Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, which is available on our website at www.rbauction.com, on EDGAR at www.sec.gov, or on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, are among those that we consider may affect our performance materially or could cause our actual financial and operational results to differ significantly from our expectations. Except as required by applicable securities law and regulations of relevant securities exchanges, we do not intend to update publicly any forward-looking statements, even if our expectations have been affected by new information, future events or other developments.

We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”). Except for Gross Transaction Value (“GTV”)¹, which is a measure of operational performance and not a measure of financial performance, liquidity, or revenue, the amounts discussed below are based on our consolidated financial statements. Unless indicated otherwise, all tabular dollar amounts, including related footnotes, presented below are expressed in thousands of United States (“U.S.”) dollars.

We make reference to various non-GAAP financial measures throughout this discussion and analysis. These measures do not have a standardized meaning, and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.

Overview

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (“Ritchie Bros.”, the “Company”, “we”, or “us”) (NYSE & TSX: RBA) is a world leader in asset management and disposition of used industrial equipment and other durable assets, selling $1.4 billion of used equipment and other assets during the second quarter of 2018. Our expertise, unprecedented global reach, market insight, and trusted portfolio of brands provide us with a unique position in the used equipment market. We primarily sell used equipment for our customers through live, unreserved auctions worldwide including in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Netherlands, which are simulcast online to reach a global bidding audience.

GTV represents total proceeds from all items sold at our live on site auctions and online marketplaces. GTV is not a measure of financial performance, liquidity, or revenue, and is not presented in our consolidated financial statements.

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On May 31, 2017, we acquired IronPlanet Holdings, Inc. (“IronPlanet”), a leading online marketplace for heavy equipment and other durable assets for $776.5 million (the “Acquisition”). IronPlanet’s complementary used equipment brand solutions, together with Marketplace-E, our online marketplace that supports reserved pricing, provide different value propositions to equipment owners and allow us to meet the needs and preferences of a wide spectrum of equipment sellers and buyers. Upon the consummation of the Acquisition on May 31, 2017, we formed an alliance with Caterpillar Inc. (“Caterpillar”), pursuant to a Strategic Alliance and Remarketing Agreement (the “Alliance”). Under the Alliance, we became Caterpillar's preferred global partner for live on site and online auctions for used Caterpillar equipment.

Through our unreserved live on site auctions, online marketplaces, and private brokerage services, we sell a broad range of used and unused equipment, including earthmoving equipment, truck trailers, government surplus, oil and gas equipment and other industrial assets. Construction and heavy machinery comprise the majority of the equipment sold through our multiple brand solutions. Customers selling equipment through our sales channels include end-users (such as construction companies), equipment dealers, original equipment manufacturers, and other equipment owners (such as rental companies and government bodies). Our customers participate in a variety of sectors, including heavy construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, and mining.

Service Offerings

As part of our Auction and Marketplace (“A&M”) solutions, we offer our equipment seller and buyer customers multiple distinct, complementary, multi-channel brand solutions that address the range of their needs. Our global customer base has a variety of transaction options, breadth of services, and the widest selection of used equipment available to them. The tables below illustrate the various channels and brand solutions available under our A&M segment, as well as our other services.

A&M segment

Channels	Brand Solutions	Description of Offering
Live On Site Auctions		n Live unreserved on site with live simulcast online auctions
		n Event-based sales of used construction and heavy equipment held in the Caterpillar dealer geographies
		n Event-based sales of used energy equipment
Online Auctions and Marketplaces		n Online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment
		n Online marketplace offering multiple price and timing options
		n Online marketplace for the sale of government and military assets
		n Online truck and trailer marketplace
Brokerage Service		n Confidential, negotiated sales

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Contract options

As part of our A&M business, we offer sellers several contract options to meet their individual needs and sale objectives, which include:

Straight commission contracts, where the consignor receives the gross proceeds from the sale less a pre-negotiated commission rate;

Guarantee contracts, where the consignor receives a guaranteed minimum amount plus an additional amount if proceeds exceed a specified level; and

Inventory contracts, where we purchase, take custody, and hold used equipment and other assets before they are resold in the ordinary course of business.

We refer to guarantee and inventory contracts as underwritten contracts.

We also provide a wide array of value-added services to make the process of selling and buying equipment convenient for our customers, including repair and refurbishment services, financial services through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services (“RBFS”), logistical services, and appraisals.

Seasonality

Our operations are both seasonal and event-driven. Total revenues and GTV tend to be the highest during the second and fourth calendar quarters. We generally conduct more live on site auctions during these quarters than during the first and third calendar quarters. Late December through mid-February and mid-July through August are traditionally less active periods. Online volumes are similarly affected as supply of used equipment is lower in the third quarter as it is actively being used and not available for sale.

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Performance Highlights

Net income attributable to stockholders of $45.7 million improved 159% compared to $17.6 million for the same quarter in 2017. Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) attributable to stockholders increased 163% to $0.42 versus $0.16 in the second quarter of 2017, while diluted adjusted EPS attributable to stockholders² (non-GAAP measure) increased 27% to $0.42 from $0.33 in the same respective period. Other key second quarter highlights included:

Consolidated results:

Total revenues of $308.5 million increased 22% over the second quarter of 2017

Total Company agency proceeds³ (non-GAAP measure) of $206.8 million increased 24% from $166.2 million in the second quarter of 2017

Cash provided by operating activities of $107.9 million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2018

Repayment of $27.3 million of long-term debt in the second quarter of 2018, and $56.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018

Increased quarterly cash dividend by 6% to $0.18 per share

A&M segment results:

GTV of $1.4 billion increased 14% from $1.3 billion in the second quarter of 2017

Total revenues of $274.3 million increased 21% from $226.4 million in the second quarter of 2017

A&M agency proceeds⁴ (non-GAAP measure) of $192.5 million increased 25% from $154.6 million in the second quarter of 2017

A&M revenue rate⁵ and A&M agency proceeds rate⁶ (non-GAAP measure) each improved 120 basis points (“bps”) over the second quarter of 2017

Diluted adjusted EPS attributable to stockholders is a non-GAAP financial measure. We believe that comparing diluted adjusted EPS attributable to stockholders for different financial periods provides useful information about the growth or decline of our diluted EPS attributable to stockholders for the relevant financial period, and eliminates the financial impact of adjusting items the pre-tax effects of significant non-recurring items that we do not consider to be part of our normal operating results, such as acquisition-related costs, management reorganization costs, severance, retention, gains/losses on sale of certain property, plant and equipment, impairment losses, and certain other items, which we refer to as ‘adjusting items’. Diluted adjusted EPS attributable to stockholders is calculated by dividing adjusted net income attributable to stockholders (non-GAAP measure), net of the effect of dilutive securities, by the weighted average number of dilutive shares outstanding. Diluted adjusted EPS attributable to stockholders is reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in our consolidated financial statements under “Non-GAAP Measures” below.

Our income statement scorecard includes the non-GAAP measure performance metric, agency proceeds. Agency proceeds is also an element of the performance criteria for certain annual short-term incentive awards we grant to our employees and officers. We calculate agency proceeds by subtracting the cost of inventory sold and ancillary and logistical service expenses from total revenues.

A&M agency proceeds is a non-GAAP financial measure that provides useful information about the performance of our A&M contracts for different financial periods. A&M agency proceeds is calculated as A&M total revenues less cost of inventory sold and is reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in our consolidated financial statements under “Non-GAAP Measures” below.

We believe A&M segment total revenues are best understood by considering their relationship to GTV. The metric we use to measure that performance is A&M revenue rate, which is calculated as A&M total revenues divided by GTV.

A&M agency proceeds rate is a non-GAAP financial measure that provides useful information about the performance of our operations by comparing the margins we earn on our contracts for different financial periods. A&M agency proceeds rate is calculated by dividing A&M agency proceeds (non-GAAP measure) by GTV. A&M agency proceeds rate is reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in our consolidated financial statements under “Non-GAAP Measures” below.

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Results of Operations

Financial overview	Three months ended June 30,									Six months ended June 30,
							% Change									% Change
							2018 over									2018 over
(in U.S. $000's, except EPS)	2018			2017			2017			2018			2017			2017
Service revenues	$	214,346		$	172,749			24	%	$	390,362		$	296,128			32	%
Revenue from inventory sales		94,184			79,864			18	%		178,346			155,912			14	%
Total revenues		308,530			252,613			22	%		568,708			452,040			26	%
Costs of services		43,033			36,292			19	%		79,690			60,632			31	%
Cost of inventory sold		81,702			71,726			14	%		157,493			135,127			17	%
Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A")		101,259			74,377			36	%		198,729			144,952			37	%
Acquisition-related costs		1,399			22,948			(94	)%		3,032			31,575			(90	)%
Depreciation and amortization expenses		16,537			11,872			39	%		32,728			22,210			47	%
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment		(271	)		(308	)		(12	)%		(616	)		(1,029	)		(40	)%
Impairment loss		-			8,911			(100	)%		-			8,911			(100	)%
Foreign exchange loss (gain)		76			(93	)		(182	)%		(16	)		(823	)		(98	)%
Operating income		64,795			26,888			141	%		97,668			50,485			93	%
Operating income margin		21.0	%		10.6	%		1040	bps		17.2	%		11.2	%		600	bps
Interest expense		(10,937	)		(8,620	)		27	%		(22,247	)		(16,753	)		33	%
Other income, net		900			3,470			(74	)%		1,813			5,754			(68	)%
Income tax expense		9,031			4,025			124	%		14,300			11,340			26	%
Net income attributable to stockholders		45,717			17,635			159	%		62,855			28,012			124	%
Diluted earnings per share attributable to stockholders	$	0.42		$	0.16			163	%	$	0.58		$	0.26			123	%
Effective tax rate		16	%		19	%		-300	bps		19	%		29	%		-1000	bps
GTV	$	1,426,412		$	1,254,318			14	%	$	2,587,124		$	2,153,728			20	%
Agency proceeds (non-GAAP measure)		206,848			166,186			24	%		376,655			290,685			30	%

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Consolidated Results

Total revenues

Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

Total revenues increased $55.9 million, or 22%, primarily due to incremental volume from the Acquisition for which the second quarter of 2018 included three full months of Acquisition volume versus one month of post-Acquisition activity in the second quarter of 2017. The increase was also due to positive performance of our live on site and online auctions driven by continued price realization, an increase in revenue from inventory sales, the partial fee harmonization, and ancillary and logistical services. Foreign exchange had a positive impact on total revenue in the second quarter of 2018.

These increases were partially offset by decreases in live on site auction service revenues primarily resulting from changes to our auction calendar combined with the closure of five auction sites. Those changes reduced the number of live on site auctions from 157 in the second quarter of 2017 to 152 in the second quarter of 2018, as well as the number of sale days over the comparative period. In the current quarter, we had 50 industrial auctions, down 20 compared to the same period in 2017, while our agricultural auctions increased by 15 to 102 over the same comparative period.

Our calendar optimization efforts resulted in some auctions that occurred in June 2017 being shifted to July 2018. Overall, we believe the positive comparable performance of our live on site auctions despite a reduction in the number of sale days demonstrates the effectiveness of our site optimization strategy inclusive of the closure of five auction sites at the end of 2017.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

Total revenues increased $116.7 million, or 26%, which was mainly due to incremental volume from the Acquisition. The first half of 2018 included six full months of Acquisition volume versus one month of post-Acquisition activity in the first half of 2017. The increase was also due to positive performance of our live on site and online auctions driven by continued price realization, an increase in revenues from inventory sales, the partial fee harmonization, and ancillary and logistical services. Foreign exchange had a positive impact on total revenues in the first half of 2018. These increases were partially offset by decreases in live on site auction service revenues primarily due to calendar changes.

As part of our calendar optimization efforts and site closures, we reduced the number of live on site auctions from 218 in the first half of 2017 to 204 in the first half of 2018, as well as the number of sale days over the comparative period in our auction calendar. We held 26 less industrial auctions in the first half of 2018 compared to the first half of 2017, offset by an increase of 12 agricultural auctions over the same comparative period.

Geographic analysis

The distribution of our revenues is determined by the location in which the sale occurred, or in the case of online sales, where the legal entity earning the revenues is incorporated. The following table presents our total revenues on a geographic basis.

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Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

(in U.S. $000's)	United States			Canada			Europe			Other			Consolidated
Total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2018	$	142,931		$	82,776		$	44,826		$	37,997		$	308,530
Proportion of consolidated amount		46	%		27	%		15	%		12	%		100	%
Total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2017	$	107,943		$	78,366		$	34,598		$	31,706		$	252,613
Proportion of consolidated amount		42	%		31	%		14	%		13	%		100	%
Change 2018 over 2017:
$ change	$	34,988		$	4,410		$	10,228		$	6,291		$	55,917
% change		32	%		6	%		30	%		20	%		22	%

The 32% or $35.0 million increase in total revenues to $142.9 million in the United States was primarily due to the Acquisition, increases in revenue from inventory sales, and the partial fee harmonization. We also experienced growth in our Asset Appraisal Services. The increase in revenue from inventory sales was bolstered by strong price performance of construction assets as equipment supply remained constrained in the second quarter of 2018.

In Canada, total revenues increased 6% or $4.4 million to $82.8 million primarily due to higher service revenues from our live on site auctions, growth of RBFS, partial fee harmonization, and the Acquisition. Service revenue increases in this region were driven by strong price performance of vocational assets and the inclusion of complete dispersal and large oilfield packages in our April 2018 Edmonton auction, which attracted higher than average participation from American bidders. The increases in Canada were partially offset by a decrease in revenue from inventory sales.

The increase in total revenues in Europe by 30% or $10.2 million to $44.8 million was primarily due to the Acquisition, higher revenues from inventory sales, growth of our RB Logistics’ services, partial fee harmonization, and growth of Mascus. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in service revenues from our live on site auctions primarily due to auction calendar changes. The increase in revenues in other regions was primarily due to higher revenues from inventory sales in Australia.

These increases were partially offset by decreases in the number of live on site auctions and sale days over the comparative period as part of our site and auction calendar optimization efforts for all the geographical regions.

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Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

(in U.S. $000's)	United States			Canada			Europe			Other			Consolidated
Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2018	$	278,499		$	148,585		$	79,398		$	62,226		$	568,708
Proportion of consolidated amount		49	%		26	%		14	%		11	%		100	%
Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2017	$	220,027		$	119,859		$	52,865		$	59,289		$	452,040
Proportion of consolidated amount		48	%		27	%		12	%		13	%		100	%
Change 2018 over 2017:
$ change	$	58,472		$	28,726		$	26,533		$	2,937		$	116,668
% change		27	%		24	%		50	%		5	%		26	%

Our revenues in the United States increased $58.5 million or 27% to $278.5 million primarily due to the Acquisition, the partial fee harmonization, and growth of our Asset Appraisal Services. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in revenue from inventory sales, as well as a reduction in service revenues from our live on site auctions primarily due to auction calendar changes.

In Canada, total revenues increased $28.7 million or 24% to $148.6 million primarily due to higher revenue from inventory sales, increased service revenues from our live on site auctions, partial fee harmonization, growth of RBFS, and the Acquisition.

The $26.5 million or 50% increase in total revenues to $79.4 million in Europe was primarily due to higher revenue from inventory sales, the Acquisition, growth of our RB Logistics’ services, the partial fee harmonization, and growth of Mascus. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in service revenues from our live on site auctions primarily due to auction calendar changes.

Total revenues in our international region increased primarily due to the partial fee harmonization and higher revenue from inventory sales, partially offset by a decrease in service revenues from our live on site auctions.

Costs of services

Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

Costs of services increased $6.7 million, or 19%, primarily due to the Acquisition, which included three months of costs associated with inspection and appraisal activities in the second quarter of 2018 versus one month of costs in the second quarter of 2017. Increases were also driven by incremental costs required to support the growth of our service revenues, which increased 24% and, in particular, our ancillary and logistical services, which increased 31% over the comparative period.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

Costs of services increased $19.1 million, or 31%, primarily due to the Acquisition and the incremental costs required to support the growth of our service revenues, which increased 32% and, in particular, our ancillary and logistical services revenue, which also increased 32% over the comparative period.

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Cost of inventory sold

Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

Cost of inventory sold increased $10.0 million, or 14%, primarily due to higher revenue from inventory sales in Europe, Australia, and the United States, which were driven principally by net price appreciation across most asset classes. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in revenue from inventory sales in Canada.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

Cost of inventory sold increased $22.4 million, or 17%, primarily due to higher revenue from inventory sales in Europe and Canada, which were driven principally by net price appreciation across most asset classes. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in revenue from inventory sales in the United States.

SG&A expenses

Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

SG&A expenses increased $26.9 million, or 36%, primarily due to the Acquisition, continued investments in talent to support growth of our businesses and initiatives, higher incentive compensation driven by year-over-year performance and enhanced sales compensation plans, as well as an increase in professional fees. The increase was also due to the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange during the comparative period.

The Acquisition drove increases in our employee compensation, technology support costs, and additional advertising to promote our online marketplace sales.

The new enhanced sales compensation plans implemented in 2018 are designed to align sales efforts with our multi-channel strategy. We believe these enhanced incentive plans are getting traction as evidenced by the increase in volume of GTV in our online marketplaces.

In the comparative period, there was a decrease in share prices that resulted in a positive impact on share unit expenses through the mark-to-market fair value decrease of certain share units. On March 1, 2018, we modified certain of our share units from liability-classified to equity-classified, which no longer requires us to mark them to market at each reporting date.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

SG&A expenses increased $53.8 million, or 37%, primarily due to the Acquisition and investments in talent to support growth of our businesses and initiatives, an increase in professional fees, and a negative impact of foreign exchange, as discussed above.

Acquisition-related costs

Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

There was a significant decrease in acquisition-related costs of $21.5 million, or 94%, primarily due to the timing of the Acquisition that closed on May 31, 2017. Costs incurred in the second quarter of 2017 related to the Acquisition included: acquisition and finance structure advisory fees, stock option compensation expenses resulting from accelerated vesting of options assumed as part of the Acquisition, legal fees related to the regulatory approval process and closing of the transaction, severance and retention costs that followed the Acquisition in the resulting corporate organization, and various integration costs.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

There was a significant decrease in acquisition-related costs of $28.5 million, or 90%, primarily due to the timing of the Acquisition which closed on May 31, 2017.

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Impairment loss

There were no impairment losses in the first half of 2018, compared to the first half of 2017 where we recognized an $8.9 million impairment loss on certain technology assets.

Operating income

Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

The operating income increase of $37.9 million, or 141%, was driven by higher total revenues combined with lower acquisition-related costs and impairment losses. The increase was partially offset by higher SG&A expenses, cost of inventory sold, costs of services, and depreciation and amortization expenses. Foreign exchange had a positive impact on operating income in the second quarter of 2018. Adjusted operating income⁷ (non-GAAP measure) increased 27% during the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017, which excluded the impact of non-recurring acquisition-related costs and an impairment loss recognized on various technology assets in the second quarter of 2017. There were no adjusting items in the second quarter of 2018.

Operating income margin, which is our operating income divided by revenues, increased 1040 bps to 21.0% in the second quarter of 2018 compared to 10.6% in the second quarter of 2017. This increase is primarily due to the percentage increase in operating income exceeding the percentage increase in total revenues. Agency proceeds adjusted operating income rate⁸ (non-GAAP measure) was 31.3% in the second quarter of 2018 compared to 30.7% in the second quarter of 2017.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

The operating income increase of $47.2 million, or 93%, was driven by higher total revenues combined with lower acquisition-related costs and impairment losses. The increase was partially offset by higher SG&A expenses, cost of inventory sold, costs of services, and depreciation and amortization expenses. Excluding the impact of non-recurring acquisition related costs as well as an impairment loss recognized on various technology assets in the first half of 2017, adjusted operating income (non-GAAP measure) increased 31% during the first half of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017. There were no adjusting items in the first half of 2018.

Operating income margin increased 600 bps to 17.2% in the first half of 2018 compared to 11.2% in the first half of 2017. This increase is primarily due to the percentage increase in operating income exceeding the percentage increase in total revenues. Agency proceeds adjusted operating income rate (non-GAAP measure) was 25.9% in the first half of 2018 compared to 25.7% in the first half of 2017.

Adjusted operating income is a non-GAAP measure. We use income statement and balance sheet performance scorecards to align our operations with our strategic priorities. We concentrate on a limited number of metrics to ensure focus and to facilitate quarterly performance discussions. Our income statement scorecard includes the performance metric, adjusted operating income. We believe that comparing adjusted operating income for different financial periods provides useful information about the growth or decline of operating income for the relevant financial period. We calculate adjusted operating income by eliminating adjusting items from operating income. Adjusted operating income is reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in our consolidated financial statements under “Non-GAAP Measures” below.

Our income statement scorecard includes the performance metric, agency proceeds adjusted operating income rate, which is a non-GAAP measure. We believe that comparing agency proceeds adjusted operating income rate for different financial periods provides useful information about the growth or decline of our operating income for the relevant financial period. We calculate agency proceeds adjusted operating income rate by dividing adjusted operating income (non-GAAP measure) by agency proceeds (non-GAAP measure). Agency proceeds adjusted operating income rate is reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in our consolidated financial statements under “Non-GAAP Measures” below.

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Interest expense

Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

Interest expense increased $2.3 million, or 27%, primarily due to the additional indebtedness to finance the Acquisition and an increase in short-term interest over the comparative period. This increase was partially offset by a reduction in interest expense resulting from our $25.0 million voluntary prepayment of the term loan in the first quarter of 2018, and an additional $25.0 million voluntary prepayment in the second quarter of 2018. As of June 30, 2018, our long-term debt was $750.4 million compared to $814.3 million as of June 30, 2017.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

Interest expense increased $5.5 million, or 33%, for the reasons discussed above and was also partially offset by the reduction in interest expense resulting from our $50.0 million voluntary prepayment of the term loan in the first half of 2018.

Income tax expense and effective tax rate

Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

For the three months ended June 30, 2018, income tax expense was $9.0 million, compared to an income tax expense of $4.0 million for the same period in 2017. Our effective tax rate was 16% in the second quarter of 2018, compared to 19% in the second quarter of 2017. The effective tax rate decreased in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017 primarily because of a $2.7 million income tax recovery relating to a decrease in uncertain tax positions. Additionally, in 2018 less annual non-deductible acquisition costs were estimated which was partially offset by our estimated Base Erosion Anti-Abuse Tax (“BEAT”).

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

For the six months ended June 30, 2018, income tax expense was $14.3 million compared to an income tax expense of $11.3 million for the same period in 2017. Our effective tax rate was 19% for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to 29% for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The effective tax rate decreased in the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017 primarily because in 2017 a $2.6 million year-to-date income tax expense relating to an increase in uncertain tax positions was recognized whereas in 2018 a $2.4 million year-to-date income tax recovery relating to a decrease in uncertain tax positions was recorded. Additionally, in 2018 there was a greater proportion of income taxed in jurisdictions with lower rates which was partially offset by our estimated BEAT.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. enacted H.R. 1, originally known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, (the “Tax Act”). We have not completed our analysis of the effects of the enactment of the Tax Act and therefore have not recorded any adjustments to the provisional amounts recorded at December 31, 2017. For more details, refer to the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in “Part 1, Item 1: Consolidated Financial Statements” in this Form 10-Q.

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Net income

Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

Net income attributable to stockholders increased $28.1 million, or 159%, primarily due to the increase in our operating income partially offset by higher income tax expense and interest expense. Adjusted net income attributable to stockholders⁹ (non-GAAP measure) increased $9.3 million, or 25%, to $45.7 million in the second quarter of 2018 from $36.4 million in the second quarter of 2017.

Similarly, net income increased $28.0 million, or 158% to $45.7 million in the second quarter of 2018 from $17.7 million in the second quarter of 2017. Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”)¹⁰ (non-GAAP measure) increased $16.0 million, or 24%, to $81.4 million in the second quarter of 2018 from $65.4 million in the second quarter of 2017.

Net income margin increased 780 bps to 14.8% in the second quarter of 2018 from 7.0% in the second quarter of 2017. Agency proceeds adjusted EBITDA rate¹¹ (non-GAAP measure) remained consistent at 39.4% over the comparative period.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

Net income attributable to stockholders increased $34.8 million, or 124%, in the first half of 2018 compared to the first half of 2017. This increase was primarily due to the increase in our operating income partially offset by higher interest expense and income tax expense. Adjusted net income attributable to stockholders (non-GAAP measure) increased $13.8 million, or 28%, to $62.9 million in the first half of 2018 from $49.1 million in the first half of 2017.

Similarly, net income increased $34.8 million, or 124% to $62.9 million in the first half of 2018 from $28.1 million in the first half of 2017. Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measure) increased $30.3 million, or 30%, to $131.0 million in the first half of 2018 from $100.7 million in the first half of 2017.

Net income margin increased 490 bps to 11.1% in the first half of 2018 from 6.2% in the first half of 2017. Agency proceeds adjusted EBITDA rate (non-GAAP measure) increased 20 bps to 34.8% in the first half of 2018 compared to 34.6% in the first half of 2017.

Adjusted net income attributable to stockholders is a non-GAAP financial measure. We believe that comparing adjusted net income attributable to stockholders for different financial periods provides useful information about the growth or decline of our net income attributable to stockholders for the relevant financial period, and eliminates the financial impact of adjusting items we do not consider to be part of our normal operating results. Adjusted net income attributable to stockholders represents net income attributable to stockholders excluding the effects of adjusting items and is reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in our consolidated financial statements under “Non-GAAP Measures” below.

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that we believe provides useful information about the growth or decline of our net income when compared between different financial periods. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adding back depreciation and amortization expenses, interest expense, and current income tax expense, and subtracting interest income and deferred income tax recovery from net income excluding the pre-tax effects of adjusting items. Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in our consolidated financial statements under “Non-GAAP Measures” below.

Agency proceeds adjusted EBITDA rate is a non-GAAP financial measure that we believe provides useful information about the growth or decline of our net income when compared between different financial periods. Agency proceeds adjusted EBITDA rate presents adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measure) as a multiple of agency proceeds (non-GAAP measure). Agency proceeds adjusted EBITDA rate is reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in our consolidated financial statements under “Non-GAAP Measures” below.

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Twelve months ended June 30, 2018 compared with twelve months ended June 30, 2017

Debt at June 30, 2018, represented 6.9 times net income as at and for the 12 months ended June 30, 2018. This compares to debt at June 30, 2017, which represented 16.2 times net income as at and for the 12 months ended June 30, 2017. The decrease in this debt/net income multiplier was primarily due to lower debt balances at June 30, 2018 versus June 30, 2017, and a higher net income over the comparative period. The decrease in debt was primarily due to repayments of debt related to the funding for the Acquisition. Adjusted net debt/adjusted EBITDA¹² (non-GAAP measure) was 2.5 times as at and for the 12 months ended June 30, 2018 compared to 2.9 times as at and for the 12 months ended June 30, 2017.

Diluted EPS

Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

Diluted EPS attributable to stockholders increased 163% to $0.42 per share in the second quarter of 2018 from $0.16 per share in the second quarter of 2017. This increase is primarily due to the increase in net income attributable to stockholders. Diluted adjusted EPS attributable to stockholders (non-GAAP measure) increased 27% to $0.42 in the second quarter of 2018 from $0.33 in the second quarter of 2017.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

Diluted EPS attributable to stockholders increased 123% to $0.58 per share in the first half of 2018 from $0.26 per share in the first half of 2017. This increase is primarily due to the increase in net income attributable stockholders. Diluted adjusted EPS attributable to stockholders (non-GAAP measure) increased 29% to $0.58 in the first half of 2018 from $0.45 in the first half of 2017.

Adjusted net debt/adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. We believe that comparing adjusted net debt/adjusted EBITDA on a trailing 12-month basis for different financial periods provides useful information about the performance of our operations as an indicator of the amount of time it would take us to settle both our short and long-term debt. We do not consider this to be a measure of our liquidity, which is our ability to settle only short-term obligations, but rather a measure of how well we fund liquidity. Measures of liquidity are discussed further below under “Liquidity and Capital Resources”. We calculate adjusted net debt/adjusted EBITDA by dividing adjusted net debt (non-GAAP measure) by adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measure). Adjusted net debt (non-GAAP measure) is calculated by subtracting cash and cash equivalents. Adjusted net debt/adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in our consolidated financial statements under “Non-GAAP Measures” below.

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Segment Performance

Auctions and Marketplaces segment

(in U.S. $000's)	Three months ended June 30,							Six months ended June 30,
					% Change							% Change
	2018		2017		2018 over 2017			2018		2017		2018 over 2017
Service revenues	$	180,067	$	146,509		23	%	$	328,472	$	249,539		32	%
Revenue from inventory sales		94,184		79,864		18	%		178,346		155,912		14	%
Total revenues		274,251		226,373		21	%		506,818		405,451		25	%
Costs of services		21,381		20,978		2	%		42,829		33,565		28	%
Cost of inventory sold		81,702		71,726		14	%		157,493		135,127		17	%
SG&A expenses		95,959		70,977		35	%		188,961		138,088		37	%
Impairment loss		-		8,911		(100	)%		-		8,911		(100	)%
A&M profit	$	75,209	$	53,781		40	%	$	117,535	$	89,760		31	%

Gross Transaction Value

We believe that revenues are best understood by considering their relationship with GTV. We present below GTV by channel for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 period.

Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

(in U.S. $000's)	Three months ended June 30,
	2018					2017					% Change
	GTV		% of total			GTV		% of total			2018 over 2017
Live on site auctions	$	1,201,472		84	%	$	1,135,772		91	%		6	%
Online marketplaces including featured ⁽¹⁾and other ⁽²⁾		224,940		16	%		118,546		9	%		90	%
GTV	$	1,426,412		100	%	$	1,254,318		100	%		14	%

(1)

This represents GTV from IronPlanet’s Weekly Featured Auction, which operates under an unreserved auction model.

(2)

This includes GTV from Marketplace-E and, before that, EquipmentOne

Overall, GTV increased $172.1 million, or 14%, primarily due to the Acquisition and, improved live on site and online auction performance driven by, strong price performance and a higher-value equipment mix. The increase in GTV was partially offset by continuing equipment supply constraints, as well as the reduction in the number of live industrial on site auctions and sale days over the comparative period. GTV from online marketplaces almost doubled compared to second quarter of 2017. This is partially due to the Acquisition as there was only one month of post-Acquisition activity in the second quarter of 2017 compared to three months in the second quarter of 2018, as well as due to our strategic focus to leverage our multi-channel approach.

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The total number of industrial and agricultural lots sold at our live on site auctions decreased 4% to 121,300 lots in the second quarter of 2018 compared to 125,800 lots in second quarter of 2017. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in number of live on site auctions from 157 in the second quarter of 2017 to 152 in the second quarter of 2018, as well as fewer sales days over the same comparative period. The fewer number of live on site auctions and sale days resulted from deliberate auction calendar optimization efforts, which impact timing of certain events on a comparable basis but had driven overall higher comparable live on site auction performance overall.

GTV generated at our live on site auctions increased 9% on a per-lot basis to $9,700 in the second quarter of 2018 compared to $8,900 in the second quarter of 2017. This increase was primarily due to a change in the mix of equipment at our auctions toward higher value items such as hydraulic excavators, crawler tractors, and articulated dump trucks.

We offer our customers the opportunity to use underwritten commission contracts to serve their disposition strategy needs, entering into such contracts where the risk/reward profile of the terms are agreeable. The volume of underwritten commission contracts increased to 19% of our GTV in the second quarter of 2018 from 17% in the second quarter of 2017.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

(in U.S. $000's)	Six months ended June 30,
	2018					2017					% Change
	GTV		% of total			GTV		% of total			2018 over 2017
Live on site auctions	$	2,175,498		84	%	$	1,996,577		93	%		9	%
Online marketplaces including featured ⁽¹⁾and other ⁽²⁾		411,626		16	%		157,151		7	%		162	%
GTV	$	2,587,124		100	%	$	2,153,728		100	%		20	%

(1)

This represents GTV from IronPlanet’s Weekly Featured Auction, which operates under an unreserved auction model.

(2)

This includes GTV from Marketplace-E and, before that, EquipmentOne

Overall, GTV increased $433.4 million, or 20%, primarily due to the Acquisition and, improved live on site and online auction performance driven by, strong price performance and a higher-value equipment mix. We significantly increased our GTV generated from our online marketplaces by 162% due to the Acquisition and our new compensation strategies implemented to focus on the expansion of online marketplaces. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in the number of live on site auctions and sale days over the comparative period, as well as the ongoing equipment supply constraints.

The total number of industrial and agricultural lots sold at our live on site auctions decreased 5% to 204,600 lots in the first half of 2018 compared to 214,900 lots in first half of 2017 for the same reasons discussed above.

GTV generated at our live on site auctions increased 13% on a per-lot basis to $10,400 in the first half of 2018 compared to $9,200 in the first half of 2017. This increase was primarily due to a change in the mix of equipment at our auctions, as described above.

The volume of underwritten commission contracts remained constant at 16% of our GTV in the first half of 2018 compared to the same period in 2017.

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Total revenues

A&M total revenues by geographical region are presented below:

(in U.S. $000's)	Three months ended June 30,							Six months ended June 30,
					% Change							% Change
	2018		2017		2018 over 2017			2018		2017		2018 over 2017
United States	$	130,150	$	97,517		33	%	$	252,856	$	199,516		27	%
Canada		72,137		70,429		2	%		131,024		107,319		22	%
International		71,964		58,427		23	%		122,938		98,616		25	%
A&M total revenues	$	274,251	$	226,373		21	%	$	506,818	$	405,451		25	%

Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

The increase in A&M total revenues of $47.9 million, or 21%, was primarily due to the Acquisition, an increase in equipment pricing, the partial harmonization of our transaction fees, as well as the following regional differences:

United States: +33% increase that, in addition to the factors noted above, was also due to growth in revenue from inventory sales and service revenues from live on site auctions. In particular, strategic accounts performed well in the second quarter of 2018. In addition, total revenues increased despite fewer live on site auction sales days.

Canada: +2% increase that, in addition to the factors noted above, was offset by an auction calendar change to move the Grand Prairie auction to July in 2018 as compared to June of 2017. The increase in Canada was further offset by a decrease in revenue from inventory sales.

International: +23% increase that, in addition to the factors noted above, was also due to an increase in revenue from inventory sales primarily in Europe and Australia. The increase in the International region was partially offset by a decrease in service revenues from live on site auctions, which were negatively impacted by auction calendar change.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

The increase in A&M total revenues of $101.4 million, or 25%, was primarily due to the Acquisition, an increase in equipment pricing, the partial harmonization of our transaction fees, as well as the following regional differences:

United States: +27% increase that was partially offset by a decrease in revenue from inventory sales. The increase in the United States occurred despite there being less live on site auction sales days.

Canada: +22% increase that, in addition to the factors noted above, was also due to an increase in revenue from inventory sales and growth of service revenues from live on site auctions. There were more live on site auction sales days in Canada in the first half of 2018 compared to the first half of 2017.

International: +25% increase that, in addition to the factors noted above, was also due to an increase in revenue from inventory sales primarily in Europe.

Revenue rate

As A&M total revenues are generated from transactional asset disposition services, we believe that these revenues are best understood by considering their relationship to GTV. The metric we use to measure that performance is A&M revenue rate, which is calculated as A&M total revenues divided by GTV.

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Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

A&M revenue rate was 19.2% and 18.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. This increase was primarily due to the growth in A&M total revenues outpacing the growth in GTV over the comparative period. Our A&M agency proceeds (non-GAAP measure) were $192.5 million and $154.6 million, while A&M agency proceeds rate (non-GAAP measure) was 13.5% and 12.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

A&M revenue rate was 19.6% and 18.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Our A&M agency proceeds (non-GAAP measure) were $349.3 million and $270.3 million, for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, while A&M agency proceeds rate (non-GAAP measure) was 13.5% and 12.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Costs of services

The A&M segment’s costs of services by nature are presented below:

(in U.S. $000's)	Three months ended June 30,							Six months ended June 30,
					% Change							% Change
	2018		2017		2018 over 2017			2018		2017		2018 over 2017
Employee compensation	$	10,381		8,496		22	%	$	19,321		13,909		39	%
Buildings, facilities and technology		2,484		2,173		14	%		4,919		3,556		38	%
Travel, advertising and promotion		7,465		7,370		1	%		13,970		12,026		16	%
Other costs of services		1,051		2,939		(64	)%		4,619		4,074		13	%
A&M costs of services	$	21,381	$	20,978		2	%	$	42,829		33,565		28	%

Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

The increase of $0.4 million, or 2%, was only a slight increase compared to the second quarter of 2017, primarily due to an increase in employee compensation to support our business growth.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

A&M costs of services increased $9.3 million, or 28%, primarily due to the Acquisition and the costs associated with the inspection activities that support our online marketplaces, which more customers used as our business continued to expand especially in North America. The 28% increase in cost of services, is in line with the 32% increase in A&M service revenues during the first half of 2018.

Cost of inventory sold

Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

A&M cost of inventory sold increased $10.0 million, or 14% primarily due to higher inventory contracts sales that occurred in the three months-ended June 30, 2018 and the Acquisition.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

A&M cost of inventory sold increased $22.4 million, or 17% primarily due to an increase in the volume of inventory contracts, the shortages of some higher-end used equipment driving up the cost of inventory, as well as the Acquisition.

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SG&A expenses

A&M segment’s SG&A expenses, which include our corporate head office support costs, are presented by nature below:

(in U.S. $000's)	Three months ended June 30,							Six months ended June 30,
					% Change							% Change
	2018		2017		2018 over 2017			2018		2017		2018 over 2017
Employee compensation	$	62,867	$	45,026		40	%	$	123,100	$	87,175		41	%
Buildings, facilities and technology		14,990		12,907		16	%		29,749		24,808		20	%
Travel, advertising and promotion		8,296		5,945		40	%		17,534		12,070		45	%
Professional fees		5,023		2,959		70	%		8,987		5,821		54	%
Other SG&A expenses		4,783		4,140		16	%		9,591		8,214		17	%
A&M SG&A expenses	$	95,959	$	70,977		35	%	$	188,961	$	138,088		37	%

Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

The increase in A&M SG&A expense of $25.0 million, or 35% was primarily due to the Acquisition, continued investments in talent to support growth of our businesses and initiatives, which included enhanced incentive compensations plans, as well as an increase in professional fees. The Acquisition drove increases in employee compensation, technology support costs, and additional advertising to promote our online marketplace sales. Also, as discussed above, in the comparative period, there was a decrease in share prices that resulted in a positive impact on share unit expenses through the mark-to-market fair value decrease of certain share units. Foreign exchange had a negative impact on A&M SG&A expenses in the second quarter of 2018.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

A&M SG&A expenses increased $50.9 million, or 37%. As discussed above, the increase was primarily due to the Acquisition, continued investments in talent to support growth of our businesses and initiatives, higher incentive compensation driven by year-over-year performance and enhanced sales compensation plans, and an increase in professional fees.

Impairment loss

Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

No impairment losses were incurred for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to the $8.9 million impairment loss incurred in the A&M segment in the second quarter of 2017, which related to a write-down of certain technology assets after the intended use of these assets changed subsequent to the Acquisition.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

No impairment losses were incurred for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the $8.9 million impairment loss on technology assets in the prior period mentioned above.

Productivity

The majority of our business continues to be generated by our A&M segment operations. Sales Force Productivity within this segment is an operational statistic that we believe provides a gauge of the effectiveness of our Revenue Producers in increasing our GTV. Revenue Producers is a term used to describe our revenue-producing sales personnel. This definition is comprised of Regional Sales Managers and Territorial Managers.

Historically, we measured Sales Force Productivity as trailing 12-months GTV divided by the number of Revenue Producers at the reporting date. As a result of the timing and impact of the Acquisition on both GTV and the number of Revenue Producers, we updated our Sales Force Productivity measure calculations as at and for the 12-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2017.

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Our updated Sales Force Productivity measure calculation as at and for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2017 is the sum of the following two amounts:

GTV for the 11 months, pre-Acquisition, ended May 31, 2017, divided by the average number of Revenue Producers over the same 11-month period; and

GTV for the month following the Acquisition (June 2017) divided by the average number of Revenue Producers over that month.

Under the revised calculation, our Sales Force Productivity as at and for the trailing 12-month period ended June 30, 2018 was $11.1 million per Revenue Producer compared to $11.7 million per Revenue Producer for the trailing 12-month period ended June 30, 2017. The decrease of $0.6 million per Revenue Producer over the comparative period is due to a combination of factors, including:

·	The acquisition of IronPlanet Revenue Producers that had a lower Sales Force Productivity than Ritchie Bros. sales personnel, pre-Acquisition. IronPlanet’s Sales Force Productivity was $7.6 million per Revenue Producer for the trailing 12-month period ended May 31, 2017.

·	The continued constrained supply of used equipment and a decrease in the number of lots sold at our auctions.

Partially offsetting the decrease in Sales Force Productivity over the comparative period is an increase in average price per lot, as well as strong price performance in construction assets in the United States and vocational trucks in Canada. Despite the decline in Sales Force Productivity calculated on a trailing 12-month basis, when monthly post-Acquisition productivity is compared between June 2018 and June 2017, we are seeing a modest positive improvement in productivity. We are encouraged by this improvement and believe it is evidence that our sales teams are experiencing less impact having passed the most complex stages of our integration.

Industrial live on site auction metrics

Our key industrial live on site auction metrics¹³ are shown below:

	Three months ended June 30,							Six months ended June 30,
					% Change							% Change
	2018		2017		2018 over 2017			2018		2017		2018 over 2017
Bidder registrations		141,500		163,500		(13	)%		260,500		278,000		(6	)%
Consignment		14,700		16,700		(12	)%		25,450		28,050		(9	)%
Buyers		36,350		40,400		(10	)%		65,350		69,550		(6	)%
Lots		103,500		108,000		(4	)%		184,500		192,000		(4	)%

For a breakdown of these key industrial auction metrics by month, please refer to our website at www.rbauction.com. None of the information in our website is incorporated by reference into this document by this or any other reference.

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Although our auctions vary in size, our average industrial live on site auction results on a trailing 12-month basis are described in the following table:

	12 months ended June 30,
					Change
	2018		2017		2018 over 2017
GTV	$	17.3 million	$	15.8 million	$	1.5 million
Bidder registrations		2,491		2,345		6	%
Consignors		242		235		3	%
Lots		1,674		1,648		2	%

Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

During the second quarter of 2018, we conducted 50 unreserved industrial live on site auctions at locations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia, compared to 70 during the second quarter of 2017.

All key industrial live on site auction metrics decreased in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017. The decreases were also mainly a result of fewer auctions and sale days in the second quarter of June 2018 compared to the same period in 2017.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

For the first half of 2018, we conducted 85 unreserved industrial live on site auctions at locations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia, compared to 111 during the first half of 2017.

There also were decreases in all key industrial live on site auction metrics in the first half of 2018 compared to the first half of 2017. The decreases were also mainly a result of fewer auctions and sale days throughout the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the similar period in 2017.

Twelve months trailing for June 30, 2018 compared with twelve months trailing for June 30, 2017

We saw an increase in the average GTV per industrial auction for the 12 months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the 12 months ended June 30, 2017. We believe the increase was primarily driven by increased demand for higher priced used equipment and our site optimization strategy, which was partially offset by a constrained supply of used equipment that continued in the first half of 2018, and lower sales productivity in the first few months after the Acquisition.

Online bidding

Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

Internet bidders comprised 72% of the total bidder registrations at our live on site auctions in the second quarter of 2018 compared to 70% in the second quarter 2017. Across all channels, 57% of total GTV was purchased by online bidders in the second quarter of 2018 compared to 60% in the second quarter of 2017.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

Internet bidders comprised 71% of the total bidder registrations at our live on site auctions in the first half of 2018 compared to 67% in the first half of 2017. Across all channels, 57% of total GTV was purchased by online bidders in the first half of 2018 compared to 55% in the first half of 2017. This increase in the level of internet bidders shows that we continued to promote multi-channel participation at our auction through the first six months of 2018.

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Website metrics¹⁴

Our website at www.rbauction.com provides customers with the ability to bid electronically at our live on site auctions IronPlanet websites www.ironplanet.com, www.govplanet.com, and www.truckplanet.com, provide access to our online marketplaces.

Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

Traffic across all our websites increased 34% in the second quarter of 2018 compared to the second quarter of 2017 due to the Acquisition. Including the addition of IronPlanet, the number of average monthly users in the second quarter of 2018 increased 15% on a comparative basis.

Other services

(in U.S. $000's)	Three months ended June 30,							Six months ended June 30,
					% Change							% Change
	2018		2017		2018 over 2017			2018		2017		2018 over 2017
Service revenues	$	34,279	$	26,240		31	%	$	61,890	$	46,589		33	%
Costs of services		21,652		15,314		41	%		36,861		27,067		36	%
SG&A expenses		5,300		3,400		56	%		9,768		6,864		42	%
Other services profit	$	7,327	$	7,526		(3	)%	$	15,261	$	12,658		21	%

Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

Service revenues from other services grew $8.0 million, or 31%, primarily due to the increase in ancillary and logistical services, RBFS, Mascus and Asset Appraisal Services.

Funded volume, which represents the amount of lending brokered by RBFS, increased 46% from $88.6 million in the second quarter of 2017 to $129.0 million in the second quarter of 2018. RBFS operating profit increased $1.1 million or 36% over the same comparative period to $4.0 million from $2.9 million.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

Service revenue from other services grew $15.3 million, or 33%, primarily due to an increase in ancillary and logistical services revenues, RBFS, Mascus and Asset Appraisal Services.

Funded volume increased 49% from $150.8 million in the first half of 2017 to $224.0 million in the first half of 2018. RBFS operating profit increased $1.8 million or 41% over the same comparative period to $6.2 million from $4.4 million.

None of the information in our websites is incorporated by reference into this document by this or any other reference.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Working capital

(in U.S. $000's)	June 30,		December 31,
	2018		2017		% Change
Cash and cash equivalents	$	210,566	$	267,910		(21	)%
Current restricted cash	$	118,714	$	63,206		88	%

Current assets	$	623,662	$	508,487		23	%
Current liabilities		495,306		388,455		28	%
Working capital	$	128,356	$	120,032		7	%

We believe that working capital is a more meaningful measure of our liquidity than cash alone. Our working capital increased during the six months ended June 30, 2018, primarily due to the increase in operating income.

Cash flows

(in U.S. $000's)	6 months ended June 30,									12 months ended June 30,
							% Change									% Change
	2018			2017			2018 over 2017			2018			2017			2018 over 2017
Cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	107,858		$	116,007			(7	)%	$	139,419		$	145,453			(4	)%
Investing activities		(21,116	)		(686,027	)		(97	)%		(46,043	)		(764,278	)		(94	)%
Financing activities		(84,465	)		169,115			(150	)%		(134,317	)		621,926			(122	)%
Effect of changes in foreign currency rates		(4,113	)		10,310			(140	)%		2,727			1,721			58	%
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	$	(1,836	)	$	(390,595	)		(100	)%	$	(38,214	)	$	4,822			892	%

Operating activities

Cash provided by operating activities can fluctuate significantly from period to period due to factors such as differences in the timing, size, and number of auctions during the period, the volume of our underwritten contracts, the timing of the receipt of auction proceeds from buyers and payment of amounts due to consignors, as well as the location of the auction with respect to restrictions on the use of cash generated therein.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

Cash provided by operating activities in the first half of 2018 of $107.9 million was comprised of $62.9 million of net income, a net positive adjustment of $41.7 million for items not affecting cash, and $3.2 million of cash generated by changes in operating assets and liabilities. Cash provided by operating activities in the first half of 2017 of $116.0 million was comprised of $28.1 million in net income, a net positive adjustment of $34.2 million for items not affecting cash, and $53.7 million of cash generated by changes in operating assets and liabilities.

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The $50.4 million decrease in cash generated by changes in operating assets and liabilities over the comparative period was primarily due to the timing and amount of trade receivable collections and auction proceeds payable settlements, which are both dependent on the size, number, and timing of auctions, as well as the increase in the volume of our inventory contracts. This decrease was partially offset by decreased tax installments in the first half of 2018 compared to 2017 due to tax losses from the acquisition of IronPlanet and overpayments of 2017 taxes applied to 2018.

Twelve months ended June 30, 2018 compared with twelve months ended June 30, 2017

Cash provided by operating activities for the 12 months ended June 30, 2018 was $139.4 million comprised of $110.1 million of net income, a net positive adjustment of $69.5 million for items not affecting cash, and $40.2 million of cash used by changes in operating assets and liabilities. Cash provided by operating activities for the 12 months ended June 30, 2017 of $145.5 million was comprised of $51.1 million in net income, a net positive adjustment of $87.6 million for items not affecting cash, and $6.7 million of cash generated by changes in operating assets and liabilities.

Investing activities

Net cash used in investing activities decreased $664.9 million, or 97% during the first half of 2018 compared to the first half of 2017. This decrease was primarily due to the Acquisition for $674.1 million, net of cash acquired in the second quarter of 2017.

CAPEX intensity presents net capital spending, which excludes acquisition investments, as a percentage of total revenues. We believe that comparing CAPEX intensity on a trailing 12-month basis for different financial periods provides useful information as to the amount of capital expenditure that we require to generate revenues.

CAPEX intensity for the 12 months ended June 30, 2018 increased 60 bps compared to CAPEX intensity for the 12 months of 2017, primarily due to the net capital spending increase of 23% exceeding the total revenues increase of 4% over the comparative period. The net capital spending increase was primarily due to an increase in the capitalization of costs of intangible assets under development. Significant software development projects over the 12-month period ended June 30, 2018 included systems integration following the Acquisition and other acquisitions, as well as enhanced functionality for our online marketplace sales channel.

The following table presents CAPEX intensity and agency proceeds CAPEX rate¹⁵ (non-GAAP measure) results for the trailing 12-month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, as well as reconciles those metrics to property, plant and equipment additions, intangible asset additions, proceeds on disposition of property, plant and equipment, and total revenues, which are the most directly comparable GAAP measures in, or calculated from, our consolidated financial statements.

Agency proceeds CAPEX rate is a non-GAAP financial measure that we believe, when compared on a trailing 12-month basis to different financial periods provides useful information as to the amount of capital expenditure that we require to generate revenues. It is not a measure of liquidity. We calculate agency proceeds CAPEX rate by dividing net capital spending by agency proceeds (non-GAAP measure).

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(in U.S. $ millions)	12 months ended June 30,
							% Change
	2018			2017			2018 over 2017
Property, plant and equipment additions	$	12.3		$	18.2			(32	)%
Intangible asset additions		30.7			21.0			46	%
Proceeds on disposition of property plant and equipment		(4.2	)		(7.7	)		(45	)%
Net capital spending	$	38.8		$	31.5			23	%
Total revenues		1,087.9			1,047.8			4	%
Less: cost of inventory sold		(328.9	)		(432.0	)		(24	)%
Less: ancillary and logistical service expenses		(62.5	)		(49.6	)		26	%
Agency proceeds (non-GAAP measure)	$	696.5		$	566.2			23	%
CAPEX intensity		3.6	%		3.0	%		60	bps
Agency proceeds CAPEX rate (non-GAAP measure)		5.6	%		5.6	%		0	bps

The decrease in cash provided by operating activities combined with the increase in net capital spending resulted in a decrease in operating free cash flow (“OFCF”)¹⁶ (non-GAAP measure) of $13.4 million, or 12%, to $100.6 million in the 12 months ended June 30, 2018 from $114.0 million in the 12 months ended June 30, 2017, as this now includes three full quarters post-Acquisition.

Financing activities

Net cash used by financing activities increased $253.6 million in the first half of 2018 compared to the first half of 2017. This increase was primarily due to the financing of the Acquisition and subsequent debt repayments after it occurred in May 2017. For the first six months ended June 30, 2018, repayment of long-term debt totalled $56.6 million, of which $50.0 million was a voluntary repayment. In addition, there was an increase of $12.0 million in net proceeds from the issuance of share capital for the first half of 2018 compared to the first half of 2017.

Dividend information

We declared and paid a regular cash dividend of $0.17 per common share for each of the four quarters in 2017, and March 31, 2018, and June 30, 2018. Subsequent to June 30, 2018, we declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per common share, payable on September 19, 2018 to stockholders on record on August 29, 2018, which has not been recorded as a liability at June 30, 2018.

Total dividend payments paid to stockholders during the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 were $36.6 million, and $36.3 million, respectively. All dividends that we pay are “eligible dividends” for Canadian income tax purposes unless indicated otherwise.

OFCF is a non-GAAP financial measure that we believe, when compared on a trailing 12-month basis to different financial periods provides an effective measure of the cash generated by our business and provides useful information regarding cash flows remaining for discretionary return to stockholders, mergers and acquisitions, or debt reduction. Our balance sheet scorecard includes the performance metric, OFCF. OFCF is also an element of the performance criteria for certain annual short-term incentive awards we grant to our employees and officers. We calculate OFCF by subtracting net capital spending from cash provided by operating activities. OFCF is reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in our consolidated financial statements under “Non-GAAP Measures” below.

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Our dividend payout ratio, which we calculate as dividends paid to stockholders divided by net income attributable to stockholders, decreased to 66.4% for the 12 months ended June 30, 2018 from 143.2% for the 12 months ended June 30, 2017. This decrease is primarily due to the increase in net income attributable to stockholders over the comparative period. Our adjusted dividend payout ratio¹⁷ (non-GAAP measure) increased to 72% for the 12 months ended June 30, 2018 from 70.3% for the 12 months ended June 30, 2017.

Return on average invested capital

Our return on average invested capital is calculated as net income attributable to stockholders divided by our average invested capital. We calculate average invested capital over a trailing 12-month period by adding the average long-term debt over that period to the average stockholders’ equity over that period.

Return on average invested capital increased 290 bps to 7.2% for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2018 from 4.3% for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2017. This increase is primarily due to a $362.6 million, or 31%, increase in average invested capital over the comparative period, which was driven by the Acquisition and the associated debt, and partially offset by an increase in net income attributable to stockholders. Return on invested capital (“ROIC”)¹⁸ (non-GAAP measure) decreased 220 bps to 6.6% during the 12 months ended June 30, 2018 compared to 8.8% for the 12 months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to the timing of the funding for the Acquisition.

Debt and credit facilities

At June 30, 2018, our short-term debt of $4.1 million consisted of borrowings under our committed revolving credit facilities and had a weighted average annual interest rate of 2.7%. This compares to current borrowings of $7.0 million at December 31, 2017 with a weighted average annual interest rate of 2.7%.

As at June 30, 2018, we had a total of $750.4 million long-term debt with a weighted average annual interest rate of 4.9%. This compares to long-term debt of $812.9 million as at December 31, 2017 with a weighted average annual interest rate of 4.8%.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, we made voluntary prepayments totalling $25.0 million and $50.0 million, respectively, on the term loan. Prepayments are applied against future scheduled mandatory payments. The amount available pursuant to the term loan facility was only available to finance the acquisition of IronPlanet and will not be available for other corporate purposes upon repayment of amounts borrowed under that facility.

Adjusted dividend payout ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure. We believe that comparing the adjusted dividend payout ratio for different financial periods provides useful information about how well our net income supports our dividend payments. Adjusted dividend payout ratio is calculated by dividing dividends paid to stockholders by adjusted net income attributable to stockholders (non-GAAP measure). Adjusted dividend payout ratio is reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in our consolidated financial statements under “Non-GAAP Measures” below.

ROIC is a non-GAAP financial measure that we believe, by comparing on a trailing 12-month basis for different financial periods provides useful information about the after-tax return generated by our investments. We calculate ROIC as adjusted net income attributable to stockholders (non-GAAP measure) divided by average invested capital. We calculate average invested capital as the average long-term debt and average stockholders’ equity over a trailing 12-month period. ROIC is reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in our consolidated financial statements under “Non-GAAP Measures” below.

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On June 21, 2018, we reduced the amount available on our committed revolving credit facilities by $185.0 million. At June 30, 2018, our credit agreement with a syndicate of lenders, and Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent provides us with:

Revolving facilities of up to $490.0 million

The term loan facility used to finance the acquisition of IronPlanet and

At our election and subject to certain conditions, including receipt of related commitments, incremental term loan facilities and/or increases to the revolving facilities in an aggregate amount of up to $50.0 million

As at June 30, 2018, we had unused committed revolving credit facilities aggregating $481.7 million of which $477.6 million is available until October 27, 2021.

Future scheduled principal and interest payments (assuming no changes in short-term rates from current levels) over the next five years relating to our long-term debt outstanding at June 30, 2018 are as follows:

(in U.S. $000's)	Scheduled payments by due period
	In 2018		In 2019		In 2020		In 2021		In 2022		Thereafter
On long-term debt:
Principal	$	4,543	$	13,629	$	18,173	$	228,985	$	-	$	500,000
Interest		18,737		37,187		36,546		34,288		26,875		67,188

Other credit facilities

As at June 30, 2018, we also had $10.0 million in credit facilities in certain foreign jurisdictions. It included $5.0 million of a committed, revolving credit facility that was renewed on May 2, 2018 and now expires on October 27, 2021. The remaining $5.0 million was a demand facility that has no maturity date.

Debt covenants

We were in compliance with all financial and other covenants applicable to our credit facilities at June 30, 2018.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, financial performance, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Critical Accounting Policies, Judgements, Estimates and Assumptions

Aside from the adoption of Topic 606, discussed below, there were no material changes in our critical accounting policies, judgements, estimates and assumptions from those disclosed in the following our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, or in the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in “Part I, Item 1: Consolidated Financial Statements” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Effective January 1, 2018, we adopted Topic 606 using the full retrospective method. The primary impact of the adoption of Topic 606 is the change in the presentation of revenue earned from inventory sales and ancillary and logistical services. These revenues are presented gross of the related expenses rather than net. There was no impact on the timing of revenues recognized, amount of operating income or net income, or on the consolidated balance sheet or consolidated statements of cash flows due to the adoption of Topic 606. Prior periods presented have been restated to conform with this new revenue standard.

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The following table reconciles revenues as previously reported to total revenues under Topic 606:

	Prior to January 1, 2018		New Revenue Standard Adjustments				On and after January 1, 2018
(in U.S. $000's)	Revenues as previously reported (a)		Cost of inventory sold¹ (b)		Ancillary and logistical service expenses² (c)		Total revenues under the new standard (a)+(b)+(c)=(d)
Quarter ended:
December 31, 2017	$	178,785	$	98,895	$	14,070	$	291,750
September 30, 2017		141,047		72,476		13,878		227,401
June 30, 2017		166,186		71,726		14,701		252,613
March 31, 2017		124,499		63,401		11,527		199,427
Full year 2017	$	610,517	$	306,498	$	54,176	$	971,191

The following table reconciles cost of services as previously reported to cost of services under Topic 606:

	Prior to January 1, 2018		New Revenue Standard Adjustments		On and after January 1, 2018
(in U.S. $000's)	Costs of services (a)		Ancillary and logistical service expenses²(b)		Costs of services under the new standard (a) + (b) = (c)
Quarter ended:
December 31, 2017	$	25,026	$	14,070	$	39,096
September 30, 2017		19,583		13,878		33,461
June 30, 2017		21,591		14,701		36,292
March 31, 2017		12,813		11,527		24,340
Full year 2017	$	79,013	$	54,176	$	133,189

(1)

These amounts were historically disclosed under the Consolidated Financial Statement note entitled "Revenue" and are now presented on the face of our consolidated income statements effective January 1, 2018. Second and third quarter 2017 amounts were restated in the fourth quarter of 2017 to conform with current presentation of certain government contracts.

(2)

Effective January 1, 2018, ancillary and logistical service expenses are now reported within costs of services under the Consolidated Financial Statement note entitled "Operating Expenses".

For further details on Topic 606, refer to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2018.

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Non-GAAP Measures

We reference various non-GAAP measures throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These measures do not have a standardized meaning and are, therefore, unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The presentation of this financial information, which is not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles, is not intended to be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

The following table presents our agency proceeds (non-GAAP measure) and agency proceeds adjusted operating income rate (non-GAAP measure) results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, as well as reconciles those metrics to total revenues and operating income margin, which are the most directly comparable GAAP measures in, or calculated from, our consolidated income statements:

(in U.S. $000's)	Three months ended June 30,									Six months ended June 30,
							% Change									% Change
	2018			2017			2018 over 2017			2018			2017			2018 over 2017
Operating income	$	64,795		$	26,888			141	%	$	97,668			50,485			93	%
Pre-tax adjusting items:
Accelerated vesting of assumed options		-			4,752			(100	)%		-			4,752			(100	)%
Acquisition and finance structure advisory		-			9,063			(100	)%		-			9,063			(100	)%
Severance and retention		-			1,447			(100	)%		-			1,447			(100	)%
Impairment loss		-			8,911			(100	)%		-			8,911			(100	)%
Adjusted operating income (non-GAAP measure)		64,795			51,061			27	%		97,668			74,658			31	%

Total revenues		308,530			252,613			22	%		568,708			452,040			26	%
Less: cost of inventory sold		(81,702	)		(71,726	)		14	%		(157,493	)		(135,127	)		17	%
Less: ancillary and logistical service expenses		(19,980	)		(14,701	)		36	%		(34,560	)		(26,228	)		32	%
Agency proceeds (non-GAAP measure)	$	206,848		$	166,186			24	%	$	376,655			290,685			30	%

Operating income margin		21.0	%		10.6	%		1040	bps		17.2	%		11.2	%		600	bps
Agency proceeds adjusted operating income rate (non-GAAP measure)		31.3	%		30.7	%		60	bps		25.9	%		25.7	%		20	bps

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Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared with three months ended June 30, 2017

There were no adjusting items for the three months ended June 30, 2018.

The adjusting items for the three months ended June 30, 2017 were:

$4.8 million ($4.8 million after tax, or $0.04 per diluted share) of stock option compensation expense related to the accelerated vesting of certain IronPlanet stock options assumed as part of the Acquisition

$9.1 million ($6.6 million after tax, or $0.06 per diluted share) of acquisition and finance structure advisory costs

$1.4 million ($0.9 million after tax, or $0.01 per diluted share) of severance and retention costs in a corporate reorganization that followed the Acquisition

$8.9 million ($6.6 million after tax, or $0.06 per diluted share) impairment loss recognized on various technology assets

Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared with six months ended June 30, 2017

There were no adjusting items for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

The adjusting items for the six months ended June 30, 2017 were all recognized in the second quarter of 2017 and are detailed above.

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The following table presents our adjusted net income attributable to stockholders (non-GAAP measure) and diluted adjusted EPS attributable to stockholders (non-GAAP measure) results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, and 2017, as well as reconciles those metrics to net income attributable to stockholders and diluted EPS attributable to stockholders, which are the most directly comparable GAAP measures in our consolidated income statements:

(in U.S. $000's, except share and	Three months ended June 30,								Six months ended June 30,
per share data)						% Change								% Change
	2018		2017			2018 over 2017			2018		2017			2018 over 2017
Net income attributable to stockholders	$	45,717	$	17,635			159	%	$	62,855		28,012			124	%
Pre-tax adjusting items:
Accelerated vesting of assumed options		-		4,752			(100	)%		-		4,752			(100	)%
Acquisition and finance structure advisory		-		9,063			(100	)%		-		9,063			(100	)%
Severance and retention		-		1,447			(100	)%		-		1,447			(100	)%
Impairment loss		-		8,911			(100	)%		-		8,911			(100	)%
Current income tax effect of adjusting items:
Acquisition and finance structure advisory		-		(2,447	)		(100	)%		-		(2,447	)		(100	)%
Severance and retention		-		(564	)		(100	)%		-		(564	)		(100	)%
Impairment loss		-		(2,361	)		(100	)%		-		(2,361	)		(100	)%
Current income tax adjusting item:
Change in uncertain tax provision		-		-			n/a			-		2,290			(100	)%
Adjusted net income attributable to stockholders (non-GAAP measure)	$	45,717	$	36,436			25	%	$	62,855		49,103			28	%
Effect of dilutive securities	$	-	$	(545	)		(100	)%	$	-		(176	)		(100	)%
Weighted average number of dilutive shares outstanding		109,019,708		108,238,660			1	%		108,832,776		108,014,228			1	%

Diluted earnings per share attributable to stockholders	$	0.42	$	0.16			163	%		0.58		0.26			123	%
Diluted adjusted EPS attributable to stockholders (non-GAAP measure)	$	0.42	$	0.33			27	%		0.58		0.45			29	%