Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Publishes Monthly Auction Metrics

VANCOUVER, June 5, 2015 /CNW/ - Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (NYSE andTSX: RBA), the world's largest industrial auctioneer, has published its May 2015 auction metrics on the company's website.  This information can be accessed at the following link:

http://www.rbauction.com/investors/historical-auction-metrics

Monthly auction metrics should not be considered indicative of quarterly, annual or future performance.  Auction metrics and corporate performance vary considerably month-to-month, due to the number of auctions held each month and seasonal factors.  Ritchie Bros.' actual results could differ materially from those implied by this monthly auction disclosure.  Investors are encouraged to review Ritchie Bros.' performance on a 12-month rolling or annual basis before making investing decisions.

About Ritchie Bros.
Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. (NYSE andTSX: RBA) is the world's largest seller of used equipment for the construction, transportation, agriculture, material handling, energy, mining, forestry, marine and other industries. Ritchie Bros. TM solutions make it easy for the world's builders to buy and sell equipment with confidence, including live unreserved public auctions with on-site and online bidding (rbauction.com), the EquipmentOne^TM secure online marketplace (EquipmentOne.com), a professional corporate asset management program, and a range of value-added services, including equipment financing for customers through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services (rbauctionfinance.com). Ritchie Bros. has operations in more than 19 countries, including 44 auction sites worldwide. Learn more at RitchieBros.com.

SOURCE Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers

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