The Company Today
In 2012 Ritchie Bros. sold US$3.9 billion of equipment at 328 unreserved auctions worldwide, including more than US$1.3 billion sold to online bidders.
| Year ended December 31, 2012 |
Year ended December 31, 2011 |
|
| Number of industrial auctions |
221 |
228 |
| Bidder registrations |
389,500 |
385,000 |
| Buyers |
99,250 |
95,550 |
| Consignments |
42,100 |
41,300 |
| Lots |
287,000 |
286,500 |
| Year ended December 31, 2012 |
Year ended December 31, 2011 |
|
| Gross auction proceeds |
$16.5 million |
$15.5 million |
| Registered bidders |
1,760 |
1,690 |
| Consignors |
190 |
181 |
| Lots |
1,300 |
1,180 |
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