Ritchie Bros has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Rouse Services for about $275 million.
Rouse Services provides data intelligence and performance benchmarking solutions designed to help customers make better decisions. Its subscription-based revenue is generated by three data-as-a-service (DaaS) solutions: rental analytics, equipment sales support and fleet appraisals.
“Rouse offers a highly complementary suite of data and service products that will continue and accelerate our evolution from an auction company to a global, trusted marketplace and provider of services,” said Ann Fandozzi, chief executive officer of Ritchie Bros.
“Rouse brings a strong reputation within the industrial equipment industry for their data integrity, reliability and strict confidentiality, and we look forward to continuing to build on these core values in the next chapter of their growth.
Through the acquisition, Ritchie Bros. will be able to help customers better understand used equipment trends and how to use them to optimize fleet management decisions.
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“Bringing Rouse into the Ritchie Bros. family of solutions increases connectivity and deepens our already strong relationships with fleet owners and asset-backed lenders,” Fandozzi sad.
Rouse Services has about 60 employees and will continue to operate as-is and maintain its physical presence in Los Angeles, California for the foreseeable future.
“I am personally very excited to join the Ritchie Bros. executive team,” said Gary McArdle, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Rouse Services.
“We have spent decades building our reputation as a trusted partner in the industrial equipment industry. Opportunities to better serve our clients have always directed our growth, and by joining with Ritchie Bros., we see tremendous potential to build on our foundation and deliver even more value to our industry partners.”
Ritchie Bros. will acquire 100 per cent of the equity of Rouse Services for about US$250 million in cash and about $25 million in common stock of Ritchie Bros., subject to adjustment.
“Data and analytics are fundamental building blocks to deliver great customer experiences in today’s world,” Fandozzi said. “Combining our unique perspectives will enable us to build new and innovative ways to serve our customers. We look forward to welcoming all the employees of Rouse Services into the Ritchie Bros. family. Together we are stronger and will accomplish even greater things.” Completion of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions.
