Auction Technology Group plc

Established in 1971 and based in London, Auction Technology Group plc (ATG) powers a significant digital ecosystem for online auctions. The company manages a proprietary auction platform and numerous marketplaces, primarily serving the United Kingdom, North America, and Germany. Its operations are organized into four core segments: Arts and Antiques, Industrial and Commercial, Auction Services, and Content. ATG facilitates the sale of an extensive array of items. Its Arts and Antiques division handles luxury goods such as fine art, jewelry, classic cars, collectables, and fashion. The Industrial and Commercial segment deals with used equipment, commercial vehicles, and machinery crucial for diverse sectors, including construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. The company also addresses consumer surplus and returns, offering electronics, apparel, and home furnishings. Among its prominent online portals are liveauctioneers.com, thesaleroom.com, Proxibid.com, BidSpotter.com, and lot-tissimo.com. Beyond these marketplaces, ATG provides a comprehensive suite of digital tools for auctioneers, including Wavebid for management, Auction Mobility for customized software and e-commerce solutions, and the Global Auction Platform for real-time live broadcasts. Additionally, its Content segment publishes the Antiques Trade Gazette, a key industry magazine. Ultimately, ATG functions as a vital intermediary, connecting bidders and auctioneers across the arts and antiques, industrial, and consumer surplus markets.

Auction Technology Group plc trades as ATG.L on LSE. The company is classified in Technology / Software - Application and reports in GBP.

The current profile places the business in Software - Application. This section is intended to summarize the operating segments, products, geographies, and main revenue lines from official filings.

Latest available fiscal data shows £190.15M of revenue and -£110.75M of net income.

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Current signals to investigate include market capitalization of £520.68M, beta of 0.70, and return on equity of -21.0%.

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Company website: https://www.auctiontechnologygroup.com

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