RB Global (RB Global) Intangible Assets

: $7,451 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. RB Global's intangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $7,451 Mil.

RB Global Intangible Assets Historical Data

The historical data trend for RB Global's Intangible Assets can be seen below:

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RB Global Annual Data

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Intangible Assets

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905.69

1,141.56

1,298.23

1,271.50

7,451.10

RB Global Quarterly Data
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Intangible Assets	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1,271.50	7,439.70	7,439.80	7,461.00	7,451.10

RB Global Intangible Assets Calculation

Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. Examples of intangible assets include trade secrets, copyrights, patents, trademarks. If a company acquires assets at the prices above the book value, it may carry goodwill on its balance sheet. Goodwill reflects the difference between the price the company paid and the book value of the assets.

RB Global (NYSE:RBA) Intangible Assets Explanation

If a company (company A) received a patent through their own work, though it has value, it does not show up on its balance sheet as an intangible asset. However, if company A sells this patent to company B, it will show up on company B's balance sheet as an intangible asset.

The same applies to brand names, trade secrets etc. For instance, Coca-Cola's brand is extremely valuable, but the brand does not appear on its balance sheet, because the brand was never acquired.

Some intangibles are amortized. Amortization is the depreciation of intangible assets.

Many intangibles are not amortized. They may still be written down when the company decides the asset is impaired.

Whenever you see an increase in goodwill over a number of years, you can assume it's because the company is out buying other businesses above book value. GOOD if buying businesses with durable competitive advantage.

If goodwill stays the same, the company when acquiring other companies is either paying less than book value or not acquiring. Businesses with moats never sell for less than book value.

Intangibles acquired are on balance sheet at fair value.

Internally developed brand names (Coke, Wrigleys, Band-Aid) however are not reflected on the balance sheet.

One of the reasons competitive advantage power can remain hidden for so long.

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Companies may change the way intangible assets are amortized, and this will affect their reported earnings.

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RB Global (RB Global) Business Description

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Address

Two Westbrook Corporate Center, Suite 500, Westchester, IL, USA, 60154

Website

https://www.rbglobal.com

RB Global operates the world's largest auction for heavy equipment. The company started as a live auctioneer of industrial equipment, since then it has greatly expanded its operations to include the sale of construction, agricultural, oilfield, and transportation equipment. RB Global operates over 40 live auction sites in more than 12 countries, along with online marketplaces, including IronPlanet, Marketplace-E, and GovPlanet. Its agricultural auctions are frequently much smaller venues and can include liquidations of single farms. The company holds over 300 auctions yearly and sells $6 billion worth of equipment.

Executives

Darren Jeffrey Watt	officer: Gen. Counsel & Corp. Secretary	C/O RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS INC., 9500 GLENLYON PARKWAY, BURNABY A1 V5J 0C6
James J Jeter	officer: President, Sales U.S.	C/O RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS INC., 9500 GLENLYON PARKWAY, BURNABY A1 V5J 0C6
Ann Fandozzi	director, officer: CEO	C/O RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS INC, 9500 GLENLYON PARKWAY, BURNABY A1 V5J 0C6
James Francis Kessler	officer: Chief Operating Officer	C/O RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS INC., 9500 GLENLYON PARKWAY, BURNABY A1 V5J 0C6
Timothy J. O'day	director	TWO WESTBROOK CORPORATE CENTER, SUITE 50, WESTCHESTER IL 60154
Baron Concors	officer: Chief Information Officer	C/O 9500 GLENLYON PARKWAY, BURNABY A0 V5J 0C6
Andrew John Fesler	officer: Chief People Officer	C/O RB GLOBAL, INC., 2 WESTBROOK CORPORATE CENTER, WESTCHESTER IL 60154
Megan Anne Cash	officer: Principal Fin. & Acctg Officer	C/O RB GLOBAL, INC., 2 WESTBROOK CORPORATE CENTER, WESTCHESTER IL 60154
Erik Olsson	director	C/O RSC HOLDINGS INC., 6929 E. GREENWAY PARKWAY, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85254
Michael D Sieger	director	C/O THE PROGRESSIVE CORPORATION, 6300 WILSON MILLS ROAD, MAYFIELD VILLAGE OH 44143
Adam Dewitt	director	39 SOUTH LASALLE STREET, SUITE 220, CHICAGO IL 60603
Sarah E. Raiss	director	6565 N. MACARTHUR BLVD., SUITE 800, IRVING TX 75039
Carol Stephenson	director	300 RENAISSANCE CENTER, M/C:482-C24-A68, DETROIT MI 48265-3000
Robert George Elton	director	C/O RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS INC., 9500 GLENLYON PARKWAY, BURNABY A1 V5J 0C6
Lisa Hook	director	NEUSTAR, INC. - C/O DENIS CURRAN, 46000 CENTER OAK PLAZA, STERLING VA 20166