Ritchie Bros. reports second quarter 2022 results

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA), (the "Company", "Ritchie Bros.", "we", "us", or "our") reported the following results for the three months ended June 30, 2022.

(All figures are presented in U.S. dollars)

"As our marketplace vision takes shape, Ritchie Bros. momentum continues with 10% GTV growth in the quarter despite a persistently tight supply environment. We are learning and gaining confidence from our growth initiatives and will continue to prudently invest in local yards, sales coverage and services to accelerate our topline while we advance our marketplace technology," said Ann Fandozzi, CEO of Ritchie Bros.

"We are pleased with our continued strong financial performance in the quarter with service revenue growth significantly outpacing our double digit GTV growth. For example, Ritchie Bros. Financial Services revenue grew 69% as our investments in this area continue to bear fruit," said Eric Jacobs, CFO of Ritchie Bros.

Net income attributable to stockholders decreased 12% to $53.4 million, compared to $60.7 million in the second quarter of 2021. Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") attributable to stockholders decreased 13% to $0.48 per share in the second quarter of 2022 as compared to $0.55 per share in the second quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP diluted adjusted EPS attributable to stockholders increased 10% to $0.74 per share in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $0.67 per share in the second quarter of 2021.

For the second quarter of 2022 as compared to the second quarter of 2021:

• Total revenue increased 22% to $484.5 million
• Service revenue increased 13% to $286.5 million
• Inventory sales revenue increased 38% to $198.0 million
• Operating income increased 3% to $91.9 million
• Non-GAAP adjusted operating income increased 12% to $119.6 million
• Net income decreased 12% to $53.4 million
• Non-GAAP adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA) increased 11% to $136.2 million
• Cash provided by operating activities was $198.0 million for the first six months of 2022
• Cash on hand at the end of second quarter of 2022 was $531.7 million, of which $367.3 million was unrestricted, and restricted cash decreased 84% in the six month period ending June 30, 2022 as a result of the redemption of the Company's 2021 Notes¹ in the quarter for $931.0 million

• GTV² increased 10% to $1.7 billion and increased 13% when excluding the impact of foreign exchange
• A&M total revenue increased 22% to $433.0 million
• Service revenue increased 10% to $235.0 million
• Inventory sales revenue increased 38% to $198.0 million

• Other Services total revenue increased 29% to $51.5 million
• RBFS revenue increased 69% to $19.9 million
• SmartEquip revenue of $5.0 million was recognized in the second quarter of 2022, which was its second full quarter since its acquisition in November 2021

In addition, the total number of organizations activated on the Company's Business Inventory Management System ("IMS"), a gateway into its marketplace, increased by 50% as compared to the first quarter of 2022.

• On June 2, 2022, the Company announced the appointment of Eric Jacobs as its Chief Financial Officer, effective June 6, 2022. Sharon Driscoll, the former Chief Financial Officer, is remaining with the Company in an advisory capacity to assist with the transition prior to her previously announced retirement. 

Financial Overview
(Unaudited)

Total GTV increased 10% to $1.7 billion and increased 13% when excluding the impact of foreign exchange in the second quarter of 2022. GTV increased year-over-year with consistently strong used equipment values, aided by inflation, partially offset by lower lot counts, unfavourable mix and an unfavourable impact of foreign exchange. In Canada, total GTV increased primarily driven by several large inventory packages in Western Canada and strong year-over-year performances at its agricultural events. Canada also benefited from higher GTV generated by RBFS via PurchaseSafe which provides escrow services for private brokered transactions. In the United States, the Company saw very favourable year-over-year performances across a number of its auctions and began to see the results of its strategic growth initiatives, including from its local yards, and investments made in its sales teams in Texas. In International, total GTV grew significantly in Australia, driven by a higher number of inventory packages and strong performances from a large new national auction event attributable primarily to overall improved market conditions and the lifting of border restrictions.

Total revenue increased 22% to $484.5 million in the second quarter of 2022, with total service revenue increasing by 13% and inventory sales revenue increasing by 38%.

Service revenue increased 13%, with fees revenue increasing 22% and commissions revenue increasing 5%. Fee revenue increased 22% with buyer fees growing faster than GTV increase of 10%, reflecting the increase in buyer fee rates implemented in early 2022. Fees revenue also increased due to higher RBFS revenues on higher funded volumes, and the inclusion of fees from SmartEquip since its acquisition on November 2, 2021. 

Commissions revenue increased 5%, slightly less than the 7% increase in Service GTV primarily driven by the non-repeat of several high performing guarantee contracts in Canada, as well as a lower commissions revenue from a higher proportion of GTV contributed by RBFS from facilitating financing arrangements.

Inventory sales revenue increased 38% primarily due to higher activity in Canada. The improved year-over-year performances in Canada were driven primarily by two large inventory contracts in the transportation sector. In International, inventory sales revenue grew in Australia from higher inventory contracts sold at a large new national auction event, as well as a result of the overall improvement in market conditions and the lifting of border restrictions. In the United States, higher volume of inventory contracts contributed to higher inventory sales revenue.

Costs of services increased 9% to $45.0 million, in line with total GTV increase of 10%. This increase was also partly due to higher employee compensation expenses as a result of the acquisition of SmartEquip on November 2, 2021 and in the GovPlanet business to support its growth strategy. In addition, the Company incurred additional fees paid to third parties in connection with profit sharing arrangements on inventory packages. Building, facilities and technology expenses also increased, primarily due to the inclusion of SmartEquip's costs. These increases were partially offset by lower ancillary and logistical service expenses, in line with the decrease in ancillary fees driven by lower fees earned on redeployment of assets in the United States.

Cost of inventory increased 34% to $176.2 million, primarily in line with 38% increase in inventory sales revenue. Cost of inventory sold increased at a lower rate than the increase in inventory sales revenue, indicating an increase in the revenue rates, primarily in Canada.

Selling, general and administrative increased 32% to $144.3 million. Selling, general and administrative includes share-based payments of $13.6 million, non-recurring advisory, legal, and restructuring costs charges of $1.1 million, as well as selling, general and administrative from SmartEquip of $2.9 million. The increases in selling, general and administrative were primarily due to higher short-term incentive expenses and higher share-based payments driven by strong performance. Share-based payments also increased as a result of a higher expense relating to share-based awards issued to senior executives, and higher expense from the premium-priced options and performance share units with market conditions granted in late 2021. Wages, salaries and benefits expenses also increased, driven by a higher headcount, in part due to the acquisition of SmartEquip, as well as to accelerate the Company's growth initiatives and its transformational journey to become a trusted global marketplace. Building, facilities and technology costs also increased mainly due to the amortization of the right-of-use asset of the Bolton property from the sale and lease back arrangement completed in the first quarter of 2022, as well as higher costs as the Company shifts to cloud-based solutions to improve customer experiences. In addition, the Company saw higher travel, advertising and promotion costs from increased activity in global travel, and higher marketing expenses to promote new initiatives. Inflation has also driven higher personnel and travel costs. Professional fees also increased primarily driven by the Company's investment in new modern architecture to support its future marketplace and services strategy. These increases were partially offset by a favourable impact of foreign exchange.

Net income attributable to stockholders decreased 12% to $53.4 million primarily due to higher interest expense which included the loss on redemption of the 2021 Notes and certain related interest expense incurred in the quarter in connection with the discontinued Euro Auctions acquisition. Non-GAAP adjusted net income attributed to stockholders increased 11% to $83.1 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to $74.5 million in the second quarter of 2021.

Primarily for the same reasons noted above, diluted EPS attributable to stockholders decreased 13% to $0.48 per share for the second quarter of 2022 from $0.55 per share in the second quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP diluted adjusted EPS attributable to stockholders increased 10% to $0.74 per share in the second quarter of 2022.

Quarterly dividend
On August 3, 2022, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per common share, payable on September 14, 2022 to shareholders of record on August 24, 2022.

Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call
Ritchie Bros. is hosting a conference call to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 at 8am Pacific time / 11am Eastern time / 4pm BST on August 5, 2022. The replay of the webcast will be available through September 5, 2022.

Conference call and webcast details are available at the following link:
https://investor.ritchiebros.com

Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets. Operating in a number of sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, mining, and forestry, the company's selling channels include: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world's largest industrial auctioneer offering live auction events with online bidding; IronPlanet, an online marketplace with weekly featured auctions and providing the exclusive IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification; Marketplace-E, a controlled marketplace offering multiple price and timing options; Ritchie List, a self-serve listing service for North America; Mascus, a leading European online equipment listing service; Ritchie Bros. Private Treaty, offering privately negotiated sales; and sector-specific solutions GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, and Ritchie Bros. Energy. The Company's suite of solutions also includes Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions and Rouse Services LLC, which together provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers' management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; plus equipment financing and leasing through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. For more information about Ritchie Bros., visit RitchieBros.com.

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable U.S. and Canadian securities legislation (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), including, in particular, statements regarding future financial and operational results, including future auctions and estimated GTV thereof, and growth and value prospects and payment of dividends. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, although not always, identified by words such as "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "project", "target", "potential", "schedule", "forecast", "budget", "estimate", "intend", or "believe" and similar expressions or their negative connotations, or statements that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could", "should", or "might" occur. All such forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made. Forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company's control, including the duration and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's operations, the operations of customers, and general economic conditions, including inflation and rising interest rates; the numerous factors that influence the supply of and demand for used equipment; economic and other conditions in local, regional and global sectors; the Company's ability to successfully integrate acquired companies, and to receive the anticipated benefits of such acquisitions; and the risks and uncertainties set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, which are available on the SEC, SEDAR, and Company websites. The foregoing list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect the Company's forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update the information contained herein unless required by applicable securities legislation. For the reasons set forth above, you should not place undue reliance on forward looking statements.

GTV and Condensed Consolidated Income Statements – Second Quarter
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share, per share amounts and percentages)
(Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars, except share data)
(Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in thousands of United States dollars)
(Unaudited)

Selected Data
(Unaudited)

Total auction metrics

This news release references non-GAAP measures. Non-GAAP 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 GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures referred to in this report are labeled as "non-GAAP measure".

Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income Reconciliation
The Company believes that non-GAAP adjusted operating income provides useful information about the growth or decline of its operating income for the relevant financial period and eliminates the financial impact of adjusting items the Company do not consider to be part of its normal operating results.

Non-GAAP adjusting operating income eliminates the financial impact of adjusting items from operating income, which are significant recurring and non-recurring items that the Company do not consider to be part of its normal operating results, such as share-based payments expense, acquisition-related costs, amortization of acquired intangible assets, management reorganization costs, and certain other items, which the Company refers to as "adjusting items".

In 2021, the Company updated the calculation of non-GAAP adjusted operating income to add-back share-based payments expense, all acquisition-related costs (including any share-based continuing employment costs recognized in acquisition-related costs), amortization of acquired intangible assets, and gain or loss on disposition of property, plant and equipment. The Company has also adjusted for certain non-recurring advisory, legal and restructuring costs. These adjustments in 2021 have been applied retrospectively to all periods presented, as applicable.

The following table reconciles non-GAAP adjusted operating income to operating income, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure in the consolidated financial statements.

Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income Attributable to Stockholders and Non-GAAP Diluted Adjusted EPS Attributable to Stockholders Reconciliation
The Company believes that non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to stockholders provides useful information about the growth or decline of the net income attributable to stockholders for the relevant financial period and eliminates the financial impact of adjusting items the Company does not consider to be part of the normal operating results. Non-GAAP diluted adjusted EPS attributable to stockholders eliminates the financial impact of adjusting items which are after-tax effects of significant recurring and non-recurring items that the Company does not consider to be part of the normal operating results, such as share-based payments expense, acquisition-related costs, amortization of acquired intangible assets, management reorganization costs, and certain other items, which the Company refers to as "adjusting items".

In 2021, the Company updated the calculation of non-GAAP diluted adjusted EPS attributable to stockholders to add-back certain adjustments that have been applied retrospectively to all periods presented, as applicable (refer to non-GAAP adjusted operating income reconciliation above).

The following table reconciles non-GAAP adjusted net income attributable to stockholders and non-GAAP diluted adjusted EPS attributable to stockholders to net income attributable to stockholders and diluted EPS attributable to stockholders, which are the most directly comparable GAAP measures in the consolidated financial statements.

Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA
The Company believes non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA provides useful information about the growth or decline of its net income when compared between different financial periods. The Company uses non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA as a key performance measure because the Company believes it facilitates operating performance comparisons from period to period.

In 2021, the Company updated the calculation of non-GAAP diluted adjusted EPS attributable to stockholders to add-back certain adjustments that have been applied retrospectively to all periods presented, as applicable (refer to non-GAAP adjusted operating income reconciliation above).

The following table reconciles non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA to net income, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure in, or calculated from, the consolidated financial statements: