
AcquisitionsApr 23, 2026, 04:51 PM
RB Global Gets Early HSR Clearance for BigIron Acquisition
AI Summary
RB Global, Inc. announced that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 for its pending acquisition of BigIron Auction Company. This regulatory clearance, received on April 21, 2026, fulfills a key condition for the closing of the acquisition. The company anticipates completing the acquisition in the second quarter of 2026, subject to other customary closing conditions.
Key Highlights
- U.S. Federal Trade Commission granted early termination of HSR waiting period on April 21, 2026.
- The termination satisfies one of the conditions for the acquisition of BigIron Auction Company.
- Acquisition is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026.