ICANN: New gTLD Auction Proceeds December 2014

Auctions are the mechanism of last resort to resolve string contention within the New gTLD Program. ICANN expects that most string contention will be resolved through other means before reaching an Auction conducted by ICANN’s authorized Auction service provider, Power Auctions LLC.

 

However, there is a possibility that significant funding will accrue as a result of several Auctions. Auction proceeds will be reserved and earmarked until the Board determines a plan for the appropriate use of the funds through consultation with the community. Auction proceeds are net of any Auction costs. Auction costs may include initial set-up costs, auction management fees, and escrow fees.

Information about the Auction process or Auction Results can be found on the Auctions page or Auction Results page, respectively.

Below is a breakdown of Auction proceeds as of 17 December 2014.

Description Proceeds Costs Net Proceeds
Auction Development Costs      
Direct Contention   $ 230,000  
Indirect Contention   $ 120,000  
Wilmington Trust Annual Fee   $ 1,750  
Subtotal: Auction Development Costs $ – $ 351,750 $ (351,750)
4 June 2014 Auction      
Completed Auctions $ 600,000 $ 24,000  
Escrow Fees   $ 500  
Subtotal: 4 June 2014 Auction $ 600,000 $ 24,500 $ 575,500
9 July 2014 Auction      
Scheduled and Cancelled   $ 10,000  
Escrow Fees   $ 500  
Subtotal: 9 July 2014 Auction $ – $ 10,500 $ (10,500)
6 August 2014 Auction      
Scheduled and Cancelled   $ 20,000  
Escrow Fees   $ 500  
Subtotal: 6 August 2014 Auction $ – $ 20,500 $ (20,500)
17 September 2014 Auction      
Completed Auctions $ 14,349,776 $ 573,991  
Scheduled and Cancelled   $ 60,000  
Escrow Fees   $ 3,750  
Subtotal: 17 September 2014 Auction $ 14,349,776 $ 637,741 $ 13,712,035
22 October 2014 Auction      
Completed Auctions $ 12,889,463 $ 515,579  
Scheduled and Cancelled   $100,000  
Escrow Fees   $5,750  
Subtotal: 22 October 2014 Auction $ 12,889,463 $ 621,329 $ 12,268,134
19 November 2014 Auction      
Completed Auctions $ 700,000 $ 28,000  
Scheduled and Cancelled   $150,000  
Escrow Fees   $4,250  
Subtotal: 19 November 2014 Auction $ 700,000 $ 182,250 $ 517,750
17 December 2014 Auction      
Completed Auctions $ 6,447,888 $ 257,916  
Scheduled and Cancelled   $ 90,000  
Escrow Fees   $ 3,500  
Subtotal: 17 December 2014 Auction $6,447,888 $351,416 $6,096,472
Current Total $ 34,987,127 $ 2,199,985 $ 32,787,142

 

This ICANN announcement was sourced from:
http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/auctions/proceeds