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ATG Rejects FitzWalter’s Takeover Proposals as Opportunistic and Undervalued

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  • ATG’s board has rejected eleven unsolicited bids from FitzWalter Capital, calling them opportunistic and fundamentally undervaluing the company.
  • The board demands a fair firm offer or withdrawal as it focuses on standalone growth, tech enhancement and integration of Chairish to drive long-term value.
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ATG Rejects FitzWalter’s Takeover Proposals as Opportunistic and Undervalued

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An announcement from Auction Technology Group PLC ( (GB:ATG) ) is now available.

Auction Technology Group has publicly disclosed that it has received and unanimously rejected eleven unsolicited, highly conditional takeover proposals from its largest shareholder, FitzWalter Capital, the latest at 360 pence per share in cash, arguing the approaches fundamentally undervalue the business and are opportunistic given what it sees as a disconnect between its public market valuation and its fair value. The board, which has not granted FitzWalter access to non-public due diligence, is now pressing the investor either to table a firm offer on terms reflecting what it considers fair value or to walk away, so management can focus fully on executing its growth strategy, including integrating the Chairish acquisition, enhancing its technology and AI-driven platform, and pursuing long-term standalone value creation for shareholders ahead of a strategic update at its AGM trading statement later this month.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:ATG) stock is a Hold with a £297.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auction Technology Group PLC stock, see the GB:ATG Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:ATG Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:ATG is a Neutral.

The overall stock score is primarily influenced by financial performance challenges, including negative net income and declining cash flow. Technical analysis shows mixed signals with limited momentum, and valuation is weakened by negative earnings. The absence of earnings call data and corporate events limits additional insights.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:ATG stock, click here.

More about Auction Technology Group PLC

Auction Technology Group plc (ATG) is a sector-leading operator of online marketplaces for curated second-hand goods, connecting buyers and sellers through proprietary tools and technology. The company focuses on auctions and list-price sales in the art, antiques and broader second-hand goods markets, with value-added services such as atgPay and atgShip, and has strengthened its position in the US through the 2025 acquisition of Chairish, a major brand in the list price art and antiques segment.

Average Trading Volume: 451,606

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £326.9M

For detailed information about ATG stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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