05:02 PM EST, 02/26/2026 (MT Newswires) -- RB Global ( RBA ) on Thursday said its Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers unit generated more than US$265 million in gross transaction value during its Feb. 16-20 premier global auction in Orlando, Florida, selling more than 14,500 equipment items, trucks and vehicles.

According to a statement, the five-day auction drew more than 19,500 participants from more than 80 countries across the construction, transportation, agriculture and energy sectors. Approximately 86% of the assets were sold to U.S. buyers, including 39% purchased by Floridians, with the remaining 14% purchased by international buyers as far away as Vietnam, Saudi Arabia and Australia.

"Orlando continues to deliver scale and visibility that no other event in our industry can match," said Jake Lawson, president and head of Ritchie Bros. North America Sales. "With more than 14,500 assets sold and participation from buyers onsite and online, the auction offers an early indicator of equipment demand and pricing trends."

RB Global ( RBA ) shares closed up C$3.71 to C$139.25 on Toronto Stock Exchange.