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ITEM INFORMATION:		Results of Operations and Financial Condition
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20200507
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20200507

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			RITCHIE BROS AUCTIONEERS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001046102
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC [7389]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			A6
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		9500 GLENLYON PARKWAY
		CITY:			BURNABY
		STATE:			A1
		ZIP:			V5J 0C6
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7783315500

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		STREET 1:		9500 GLENLYON PARKWAY
		CITY:			BURNABY
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