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ATG Recognised in FTSE4Good Index for Third Consecutive Year

Appointment of new Chief Technology Officer

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Auction Technology Group operates eight world-leading marketplaces and proprietary auction platform technology for curated online auctions

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Our sellers can gain access to new channels and our buyers will discover more extraordinary finds from around the world.”\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinancial considerations\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe acquisition purchase price is $85 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis with no deferred or contingent consideration. The acquisition will be funded from cash on the balance sheet and drawings under the Group's existing Revolving Credit Facility (“RCF”). The Group’s adjusted net leverage2 pro-forma for the acquisition is expected to increase to c.2.3x.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Group also announces that it has agreed a $75 million incremental RCF borrowing capacity, increasing its total committed RCF from $200 million to $275 million and providing the Group with additional liquidity. The incremental facility is provided by ATG’s existing banking syndicate and on the same terms as the existing facility.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eThe Board expects the acquisition to be adjusted EBITDA positive in FY26 and to be accretive to the Group's adjusted earnings per share in FY27. The Board also expects the acquisition to generate a return on invested capital (ROIC) in excess of the Company’s weighted average cost of capital (WACC) by FY28 as revenue synergies are delivered and growth and profitability continue to accelerate.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the year ended 31 December 2024, Chairish unaudited revenue was $51.2 million, with an unaudited adjusted EBITDA of $(0.4) million and unaudited gross assets of $18.4 million.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"15:T505,\u003cp\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, Chief Executive Officer of Auction Technology Group plc, said:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;“ATG delivered a robust first half performance and made good progress on strategic initiatives, despite the challenging macroeconomic backdrop. For auctioneers, we are making it easier to engage with more relevant bidders through atgAMP, whilst also helping them to sell more, with less effort, through atgXL. We are also making it easier for bidders to buy unique curated auction items on our marketplaces through the expansion of atgShip, as well as through investments to improve search and discovery.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The momentum behind these strategic programmes, along with our increasingly diversified revenue base, positions us well to navigate ongoing market uncertainty. What's more, these investments strengthen the virtuous circle and network effects of our platform, further cementing our leading position. The successful refinancing of our debt facilities in February underlines our financial flexibility to pursue both organic and inorganic growth opportunities as they arise.”\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further information please see \u003ca href=\"https://cdn.yano.digital/media/pbaltp1k/atg-hy25-results.pdf\" title=\"HY25 Results Statement\"\u003eHY25 Results Statement\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e16:T172c,"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003eEstateSales.NET has published its \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e2024 Estate Sale Industry Survey\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e, offering a deep dive into the latest trends, practices, and growth opportunities across the industry.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003eFor partners, this report serves as an essential guide, delivering actionable insights to help professionals optimize their business strategies in a dynamic market. For ATG, supporting the secondary market means empowering businesses with tools to stay competitive. This survey is another step in our mission to position ourselves as champions of innovation within this space.\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003eHighlights from the survey include;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW45673526 BCX0\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45673526 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Heading 3 Char\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rise of Auctions:\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45673526 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"\u003e29% of estate sale sellers incorporated auctions into their business models in 2024. Whether running live or online auctions, businesses are using this approach to appeal to new buyer demographics and tap into a broader market.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW45673526 BCX0\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW45673526 BCX0\" aria-level=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45673526 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Heading 3 Char\"\u003eDigital Transformation in Estate Sales: \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45673526 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"\u003eA significant 51% of sellers are now leveraging online sales platforms alongside traditional in-person sales. This hybrid approach, which marries digital and physical sales strategies, is yielding impressive results:\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW45673526 BCX0\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003eA 50% increase in sales volume\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW45673526 BCX0\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003eA 15% boost in revenue per sale \u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003eSellers have found success using marketplaces like EstateSales.NET and LiveAuctioneers not only for curated sales, but to manage unsold items post-even, enhancing overall profitability and clearance rates.\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45673526 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Heading 3 Char\"\u003eHybrid Sales Help Sellers Deliver:\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003eBy combining online tools with traditional methods, sellers can reach a larger audience, achieve better pricing, and provide a seamless shopping experience for buyers.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\"These trends highlight the importance of estate sale companies adapting to digital technologies to enhance their business model, to sustain their vital role in helping local communities to liquidate homes, achieve fair market value, and give a second life to millions of household items across the U.S.,\" said Marika Clemow, General Manager.\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003eTo get a deeper understanding of these findings and unlock even more actionable strategies, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https://www.estatesales.net/surveys/2024-industry-survey\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Hyperlink SCXW45673526 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45673526 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003eexplore the full survey on EstateSales.NET.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"17:T4bf,\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eEstateSales.NET is delighted to publish its 2023 Estate Sale Industry Survey, a valuable resource capturing key insights and trends within this dynamic sector.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince its inception, the survey has aimed to provide estate sale companies with insights to better understand and navigate the industry. It explores the evolving landscape of estate sales and property liquidations, providing a detailed analysis of sale methods, service providers’ business operations, customer needs and industry innovations. The survey also examines how trends have evolved by comparing these results with those from the last survey, conducted in 2021.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights from the survey include the cautious yet growing adaption to digital sales methods in the industry. 37% of respondents are embracing a mixed approach of both in-person and online sale formats, up 10% from just two years ago, when 27% of companies incorporated online estate sales and auctions into their business operations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the full report please see the link\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.estatesales.net/surveys/2023-industry-survey-blog\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"2023 Estate Sale Industry Survey\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e18:T15f4,"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eATG brought members of the UK industrial and insolvency auction industry together last week for its latest BidSpotter Marketplace Mechanics Day, to explore key trends affecting the industrial auction industry, and how auction houses are responding to the opportunities brought by these changes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaking from the event in Birmingham, ATG COO Richard Lewis said, “The entire economy has witnessed change in the last two years, presenting the industrial and commercial auction industry with new opportunities – from increased demand for certain asset classes, to an acceleration in online bidding, to a renewed focus, for all businesses, on being more sustainable. It was fantastic to gather in person with industry colleagues and friends to share ideas after the challenges of the last two years”.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe acceleration to online, and the importance of reputation\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most obvious impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic has been an acceleration in the shift to auctions taking place online – an ongoing structural trend that looks set to stay.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBidSpotter saw a 17% increase in the number of lots sold online in ATG’s 2021 financial year, as well as a 17% increase in online hammer. Bidders are also more engaged online than ever before: the number of sessions on the site was up 8% year on year, auction registrations were up 6%, and there was a 23% increase in the number of items that bidders added to their ‘watch list’.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the importance of online in mind, guest speaker Sean King, CEO of Media King Ltd and expert in online reputation management, drew on his 20 years of insight to provide tips on how auction houses can manage their online reputation, how to encourage good reviews, and the ways in which consumers use such information to make their purchasing decisions. He said, “75% of potential customers for any business will read on average 10 reviews for that business before parting with any money. And they will also read the replies from the business on both positive and negative reviews, to see how it treats its customers”.​\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext was a session with ATG's Product Director, Luke Keast, that covered the importance of SEO, including quick tips on how auctioneers can improve their SEO footprint, as well as an overview of ATG’s SEO project to improve and drive bidder acquisition.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDemand is up again for machinery and business assets\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eATG’s James Nickless-Allen and Michal Sasiadek provided an update on year-on-year performance of key asset types within the machinery and business assets sector.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross nearly all asset classes, the number of lots available on BidSpotter was up last year (9% overall), with a 19% increase in lots selling online, as both auctioneers and bidders continue to embrace online sales, and as global supply chains of newly manufactured items continue to be disrupted.​\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the industrial and commercial category, the number of lots available was up by 10% YOY, leading to a 18% increase in the number of lots sold online. Similarly, the number of metalworking items sold online in 2021 rose by 26%, and there was a 9% increase in the number of plant and machinery items sold online.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, prices have continued to go upwards, too. In ATG’s 2021 financial year, total hammer value (THV) vs opening price was 13 percentage points higher than the previous year (207% in 2021 vs 196% in 2020).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sustainable future\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelegates were also given a detailed look at the recent report commissioned by ATG on the carbon saved by items bought second-hand at auction. The research shows how businesses can reduce their carbon emissions by buying machinery and business assets second-hand instead of new, illustrating the crucial role that the whole auction industry can play in a lower carbon future. For example, by purchasing a used cherry picker instead of a new one, a business would save up to 20 tonnes of carbon emissions, while the purchase of a used excavator would save up to 36 tonnes. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is because new machinery has a very large ‘embodied’ footprint when it is manufactured. So, while the total carbon emissions over the full lifetime of a well-cared-for tractor, excavator, or CNC machine, is significant (because of ‘in-use’ emissions), there is a considerable one-off carbon saving when buying second-hand because nothing new has been made.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATG is investing in the future of auctions\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Lewis concluded proceedings with an update on recent investments in updates and upgrades that ATG has made to its platform and technology. “Our team has been working hard on numerous enhancements in the past 12 months, including a revamp of BidSpotter’s SEO, a renewed bidder email programme, new recommendation engine, upgrades to audio and video, and new features including a timed auction dashboard.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Our acquisition of Auction Mobility has already been having a positive impact for auctioneers, with improvements to white label services, and our recent acquisition of LiveAuctioneers will enable us to offer streamlined online payments in future. There is more to come, including integrated bidding for auction houses listing across multiple ATG marketplaces.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“These investments will help to optimise the performance of auctions on our marketplaces, and ultimately help auctioneers achieve optimum prices and sell-through rates for their assets. We’re looking forward to another exciting 12 months”.\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eATG welcomed over 100 delegates to Glaziers Hall in London earlier this week for its ‘Embracing the Future’ conference for art \u0026amp; antiques auctioneers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBringing the art \u0026amp; antiques auction industry together in person for the first time following a tumultuous and transformative two years, the conference explored the key trends affecting the auction industry today, and how auction houses are seizing the opportunities presented by these recent changes. The event also looked at what ATG has been doing for the past two years, as well as plans for the company’s future.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcoming delegates to the conference, ATG CEO John-Paul Savant gave an overview of the biggest changes affecting the industry in the last two years, including: how the pandemic accelerated the trend of auctioneers becoming online businesses; new buyers and new collecting trends; as well as the growing importance of sustainability, and the role of auctions in the circular economy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaking at the conference, John-Paul Savant said:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This time two years ago we were facing unchartered territory. By the end of March 2020 almost all of our top 30 art \u0026amp; antiques customers in the UK had closed. Today, practices that were unthinkable before the pandemic have now become standard operating practice for many auctioneers – from stopping print catalogues, to virtual viewings, to live auctions with no room bidders, to the rapid rise of timed auctions”.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe shift online\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the biggest changes happening in the industry were discussed in the session ‘Online first: the changing world of the auction house’. Panellists Marc Sands, CMO at Bonhams, Aubrey Dawson, Managing Director at Dawsons Auctioneers, Ben Clark, Co-CEO at Gurr Johns International, and Richard Lewis, COO of ATG, discussed the changes that have taken place as a result of auctioneers trading as online businesses.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping new younger buyers engaged\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second big change that the industry has seen is in the volume of new buyers and new collecting trends. U35s have been the fastest growing age group buying at auctions in the past two years, with nearly 7 million more visits to thesaleroom coming from under 35s in the past two years. The expectations of these new bidders were explored in the ‘New buyers; New expectations’ session hosted by ATG Account Director James Nickless-Allen, alongside guest speaker Greg Penn, aka interiors influencer @manwithahammer, who looked at what this new generation of bidders expect from their buying experience and how to keep them bidding.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability and the role of auctions in the circular economy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe past two years have seen the importance of sustainability come to the fore, driven both by legislation and consumer demand. ATG COO Richard Lewis led a session titled ‘The time is now: Putting sustainability front and centre’ explored how consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental and human cost of buying new, and how the auction industry can capture the opportunity.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlivia Lidbury, who writes for Vogue, Stella and The Sunday Times, talked about consumer demand for sustainable products, while the session also explored how legislation is driving businesses to become more conscious of their environmental footprint and how auctioneers are rising to this challenge. Emma Pickup, Head of Sustainability at Sworders, gave valuable insight into how Sworders is addressing sustainability and taking tangible steps to lower its carbon footprint.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conference was also an opportunity for auctioneers to hear the findings of ATG’s inaugural \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.auctiontechnologygroup.com/media/ynqk3r0l/atg-carbon-impact-report-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarbon Impact Report\u003c/a\u003e, which shows how the auction industry prevents millions of tonnes of carbon emissions each year.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn-Paul added:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“As we know, our industry is the ultimate re-use industry, giving millions of items multiple lives each year. Together, the industry plays a vital role in accelerating the growth of the circular economy, with online auctions facilitating a growing market for second-hand goods.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We are passionate about spreading the word that auctions - and buying second-hand in general - can massively help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Every business and consumer can make a real change by not buying new. We hope that auctioneers will use this report to demonstrate our industry’s environmental credentials to their customers and prospective customers.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectables on the rise\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a session titled, ‘Categories and collectables on the rise’, hot categories were explored, including modern \u0026amp; post war design, NFTs and Pokémon, with the help of Philip Smith from Lyon \u0026amp; Turnbull, Nima Sagharchi from Bonhams, Aiden Khan from East Bristol Auctions and ATG’s own Matt Ball.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExciting future for ATG\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelegates also heard an update on the progress that ATG has made since its public flotation in February 2021 – a decision that was driven by the growing importance of technology and ATG’s responsibility to the industry to step up and make investment decisions that support the growth of the auction industry.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn-Paul concluded:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“As a listed company, we have the investment to achieve our objectives: to be the number one source of auctioneers’ returning and new bidders; to provide an end-to-end integrated suite of services; to reduce auctioneers’ operating costs by products such as Live Pay; and to provide auctioneers with best-in-class digital marketing products.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Tangible changes we have been able to make in the past 12 months include a redesign of thesaleroom.com website, to make it even easier for new bidders to engage, and a revamp of ATG’s email marketing and SEO, ensuring that auction catalogues and lots are quickly indexed on the major search engines.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“But perhaps most importantly of all, the IPO has had the benefit of raising the profile of the auction industry and the auction method of selling. It has also increased our level of transparency – giving our investors, our employees and our customers clear insight into our strategy – and has increased our focus on service delivery, raising our standards of professionalism higher than ever before.”\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003eCandidate Privacy Policy\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuction Technology Group\u0026nbsp;Candidate Privacy Notice\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eATG understands that your privacy is important to you. ATG may process your personal data in their capacity as recruiters. We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal data, which is any information that is capable of identifying you as an individual person.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Recruitment Privacy Statement describes how we handle and protect your personal data in connection with ATG’s recruiting processes and programs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Privacy Policy only applies to the personal data of job applicants, and potential candidates for employment. Metropress Limited trading as Auction Technology Group is the data controller for these purposes. Our registered office is at 6th Floor Harlequin Building, 65 Southwark Street, London SE1 0HR. Our data protection officer is Will Postins who can be contacted at the above address or by email at\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"mailto:dpo@auctiontechnologygroup.com\"\u003edpo@auctiontechnologygroup.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs used in this Privacy Policy, “personal data” means information that identifies job applicants and potential candidates for employment with us, either submitted as part of the online application and/or through alternative channels (e.g., via professional recruiting).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will process your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy, unless such processing conflicts with the requirements of applicable law, in which case, applicable law will prevail.\u003cbr\u003eBy submitting your personal data to us, you acknowledge that:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the use of your personal data;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou are not required to provide any requested information to us, but failing to do so may result in not being able to continue your application for the job for which you have applied;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eall of the information provided are true and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief, and you have not knowingly omitted any related information of an adverse nature (providing any false or inaccurate information may make you unqualified for employment); and.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethis Privacy Policy does not form part of any contract of employment offered to candidates hired by ATG.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonal data we collect\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will collect personal data from you when you apply for a role with us. This will include your name, address, contact information, work and educational history, achievements and any other information you choose to provide as part of your application. For certain roles it may also include test results. In addition, we may collect personal data about you from third parties, such as professional recruiting firms and job boards and employment background check providers, to the extent this is permitted by applicable law.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse of your personal data - We use your personal data for the following purposes:\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto allow us to enter into and/or perform our contract with you;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto enable us to comply with our legal obligations;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto pursue legitimate interests of our own or those of third parties, provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests; and/or\u003cbr\u003eprotecting your vital interest\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe collect and use your personal data for recruitment purposes and business management reasons including:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eidentifying and evaluating candidates for potential employment, as well as for future roles that may become available;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erecord-keeping in relation to recruiting and hiring;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eensuring compliance with legal requirements, including diversity and inclusion requirements and practices;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econducting criminal history checks as permitted by applicable law;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprotecting our legal rights to the extent authorized or permitted by law; or\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eemergency situations where the health or safety of one or more individuals may be endangered.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe may wish to retain your personal data to consider you for future employment opportunities. In such an event, you will be notified upon application, either prior to or after you formally apply for a job opportunity.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you initially apply for an opportunity at ATG, but subsequently wish to withdraw, please contact us at\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"mailto:globalrecruitment@auctiontechnologygroup.com\"\u003eglobalrecruitment@auctiontechnologygroup.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not make recruiting or hiring decisions based solely on automated decision-making.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData sharing\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe may disclose or transfer your personal data in the event of a re-organization, merger, sale, joint venture, assignment, or other transfer or disposition of all or any portion of our business.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData retention\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you accept an offer of employment by us, any relevant personal data collected during your pre-employment period will become part of your personnel records and will be retained in accordance with specific requirements which is 6 years after the employee leaves.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf we do not employ you, we may nevertheless continue to retain and use your personal data for a period of time (12 months) to consider you for potential future roles.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour rights\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData protection laws provide the following rights:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto request access to your personal information (commonly known as a \"data subject access request\"), this enables you to receive a copy of the personal information we hold about you and to check that we are lawfully processing it;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto request correction of the personal information that we hold about you. This enables you to have any incomplete or inaccurate information we hold about you corrected;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto request erasure of your personal information. This enables you to ask us to delete or re-move personal information where there is no good reason for us continuing to process it. You also have the right to ask us to delete or remove your personal information where you have exercised your right to object to processing;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto request the restriction of processing of your personal information. This enables you to ask us to suspend the processing of personal information about you, for example if you want us to establish its accuracy or the reason for processing it;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto request the transfer of your personal information to another part; and.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto lodge a complaint about the way in which your personal information is being used to a supervisory authority.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have the right to object to our use of your personal data, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the extent the processing is based on our legitimate interests. If we receive an objection, then we will stop processing the personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms or if the processing is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo exercise your rights please get in touch with us using the contact details at the end of this policy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will not have to pay a fee to access your personal information (or to exercise any of the other rights). However, we may charge a reasonable fee if your request for access is clearly unfounded or excessive. Alternatively, we may refuse to comply with the request in such circumstances.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe may need to request specific information from you to help us confirm your identity and ensure your right to access the information (or to exercise any of your other rights). This is another appropriate security measure to ensure that personal information is not disclosed to any person who has no right to receive it.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChanges to this policy\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eATG reserves the right to modify this Recruitment Privacy Policy. We will post any changes to this Recruitment Privacy Policy on this page. Please check this page regularly to keep up-to-date.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContact\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or have any questions about our recruitment process, please contact us on\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"mailto:globalrecruitment@auctiontechnologygroup.com\"\u003eglobalrecruitment@auctiontechnologygroup.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h5\"\u003ePrivacy Policy\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetropress Limited, trading as Auction Technology Group, does not collect personal data via this website. 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self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eOur website has been designed to be as accessible as possible for all visitors.\u0026nbsp;Information regarding accessibility compliance has been provided below along with clarification of cookies used on the site.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuction Technology Group recognises the importance of providing a website that is accessible to everyone and easy to use. On this page, we outline our ongoing commitment to making our online services accessible.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;Accessibility features of this site include:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages which can be viewed on a wide range of screen resolutions.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacility for the user to enlarge the text size. This can be helpful to users with visual impairments.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe use of alternative text to describe the content of a picture. This is useful for text-based browsers and/or for users with visual impairments.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased contrast between background and text for readability purposes.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage structure which is easy to navigate through a clear and user-friendly menu that is visible on each page of the site and uses HTML headings.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe use of ‘cascading style sheets’ with properly structured markup for content. If style sheets are not supported or are turned off, information on the site can still be accessed and read.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimal use of JavaScript. Where it is used then all pages are still accessible should JavaScript be turned off.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacility to navigate fields in online forms with the keyboard 'tab' key. This is particularly helpful to users with mobility disabilities or visual impairments.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sitemap to provide information about the layout of the website.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe that this website meets the requirements of the level 1 and 2 criteria of the World Wide Web Consortium Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) 2.0 guidelines. We strive to meet level 3 whenever possible. We adhere to the accepted standards for accessibility and usability whenever we can, although it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website, especially where guidelines are still evolving.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuction Technology Group is committed to making our online services inclusive because accessibility has a positive effect on general usability and we believe that websites that are accessible and usable benefit everyone.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will continue to review, test and modify our website for usability and accessibility issues and aim to ensure maintaining compliance is part of our ongoing commitment.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information about the guidelines issued by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to remove barriers to accessibility, visit Web Accessibility Initiative at the\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://www.w3.org/WAI/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eW3C\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have questions or concerns regarding this website then please\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.auctiontechnologygroup.com/contact/\" title=\"Contact\" data-anchor=\"#\"\u003econtact us\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"1d:T5a1,\u003cdiv class=\"editor editor--profile-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppointed: \u003c/strong\u003e2021\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScott was appointed Chair in August 2024 after serving as a Non-Executive Director, Senior Independent Director and Remuneration Committee Chair since the IPO in February 2021. Scott has over 40 cumulative years of board experience primarily in Chair and Non-Executive Director roles for UK-and US-listed companies. He is currently Chair of Cars Commerce, Inc. He was Chair of Ascential plc until the completion of its sale to Informa in October 2024, the Chair of Rightmove plc to December 2019 and the Chair of Orbitz Worldwide until the completion of its sale to Expedia in October 2015. He has been a member of and chaired nomination, remuneration and audit committees multiple times. Scott has over 25 years’ digital marketplace experience across multiple industry sectors and has substantial experience in strategy, operations, finance, capital markets and M\u0026amp;A. His executive experience includes 15 years as an executive at Cendant Corporation, formerly the largest provider of travel and residential property services worldwide. Scott established Cendant’s international headquarters in London in 1999 and led his division as group managing director until he joined Rightmove plc, where he served as Chair from July 2005 to December 2019.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommittees: \u003c/strong\u003eNomination Committee (Chair), Remuneration Committee\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e1e:T52c,\u003cdiv class=\"editor editor--profile-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeremy is President of ATG’s Industrial and Commercial (I\u0026amp;C) division in North America. He joined ATG in 2022 and is responsible for advancing the I\u0026amp;C business and delivering incremental value to ATG customers while bringing together an exciting pipeline of innovations.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeremy has extensive experience at two-sided digital marketplaces, previously serving as President, Supply \u0026amp; Operations at Care.com, where he oversaw the company’s provider network and operations teams. Prior to that, he served as President of"])

self.__next_f.push([1," Angie’s List (now Angi), overseeing the Angie’s List and HomeStars marketplaces as well as the mHelpDesk field service management product. Before that, Jeremy had various roles at IAC Inc, overseeing the Angie’s List and HomeAdvisor merger and holding roles in Financial Planning \u0026amp; Analysis. He began his career in finance and strategy at Intel Corporation.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeremy is passionate about advancing the online auction eco-system, enabling auctioneers and their consignors to maximise the value of their secondary assets and ensuring ATG equips auctioneers with the digital tools they need.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeremy received both his BA and his MBA from Indiana University. He is now based in New York.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e1f:T56f,\u003cdiv class=\"editor editor--profile-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppointed: \u003c/strong\u003e2010\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarika began her ATG career in 2010 and has held roles across commercial, operational and technical departments. She joined the executive team in 2017 as the Global Director of Product and Operations, responsible for product leadership and development cadence alongside the unification of operational processes globally. Marika has been fundamental to the maturation of ATG’s North American business, leading the integration of Proxibid into the Group in 2020 and \u0026nbsp;playing a key role in the acquisition and integration of Auction Mobility the same year.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith over 15 years' experience in the auction industry, Marika is passionate about making auctions more accessible to consumers and end users through technological innovation. Her role in evolving ATG’s value added services to extend the auction ecosystem aims to enhance the value proposition for all stakeholders.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarika was a finalist for the Everywoman Innovation and Sustainability Award in 2015 for innovations to The Saleroom, and in 2014 won the Antiques Young Guns Award in recognition of her contribution to the art and antiques industry. Marika has a Masters from the University of NSW, in her native Australia. She worked in ATG"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"’s London headquarters for a decade and now resides in the United States.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e20:T4d6,\u003cdiv class=\"editor editor--profile-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilad serves as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development at Auction Technology Group, a role he assumed following the LiveAuctioneers acquisition in 2021. Since joining ATG, Gilad has played a pivotal role in driving the company's growth and spearheading innovative initiatives within the North American market.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore his tenure at ATG, Gilad held the position of Head of Finance, Payments, and HR at LiveAuctioneers. His professional background also includes venture capital experience, where he strategically invested in early-stage companies across Africa. During his time at Google, Gilad led pivotal strategy and operations initiatives for the B2B AdTech solutions, showcasing his versatility in the tech industry. His career began as a management consultant, providing a solid foundation for his subsequent leadership roles.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an in-depth understanding of the auction market, Gilad brings a genuine passion for innovation to his leadership. He is dedicated to assembling a world-class team that prioritizes delivering tangible value to customers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is a graduate of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a former Army Captain.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e21:T773,\u003cdiv class=\"editor editor--profile-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppointed: \u003c/strong\u003e2022\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"06SmallBodytext7875pt375pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eSuzanne has substantial listed company experience and expertise gained in both executive and non-executive roles. She has held a range of commercially focused financial, M\u0026amp;A and operational roles, including serving as CFO of Mitie Group plc, where she supported the business through transformative acquisitive and organic growth. Suzanne is currently an Independent Member of PwC ‘s Public Interest Body, Audit Oversight Body\u003c/span\u003e,\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-s"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"erif; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e Audit Partner Remuneration and Admissions Committee, and Audit Committee\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; color: windowtext; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003e Suzanne served as a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair for Ascential plc until October 2024\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; letter-spacing: -.2pt;\"\u003eand also previously served as a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair of WH Smith plc, and as the sole external Non-Executive and Chair to the Audit and Nomination Committees at Pinset Masons International LLP. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, she trained with PwC and specialised in Corporate Finance at Deloitte. Suzanne also has a wealth of experience in workplace inclusion and was formerly a Commissioner for Equality and Human Rights for Great Britain.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommittees:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eAudit Committee (Chair), Remuneration Committee, Nomination Committee, Sustainability \u0026amp; ESG Committee\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e22:T59c,\u003cdiv class=\"editor editor--profile-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppointed: \u003c/strong\u003e2022\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eTamsin has held product and commercial roles in high-growth, technology-enabled companies including Amazon, Microsoft and Betfair. She was previously interim Chief Operating Officer at dunnhumby UK and from 2017 to 2023, she was CEO of Findmypast, one of the world’s largest genealogy companies, where she oversaw a period of growth and built a product-oriented, mission-led organisation. Prior to this she was Chief Customer Officer at Addison Lee and Managing Director of TUI-owned Crystal Ski Holidays, "])

self.__next_f.push([1,"leading digital transformations with a focus on data, technology platforms and customer experience. Tamsin is also a Non-Executive Director of INTO, a leader in international higher education, and she was formerly a Trustee of the Imperial War Museums and Chair of its Trading Company. She holds an MBA from Imperial College London and an AB from Princeton, where she has served in senior leadership roles in the university’s volunteer community.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommittees: \u003c/strong\u003eRemuneration Committee (Chair),\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c/strong\u003eAudit Committee, and Nomination Committee\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e23:T503,\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 11.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 120%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 120%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppointed: \u003c/strong\u003e2024\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 11.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 120%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 120%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAndrew is currently CEO of Motability Operations Group plc and a Channel 4 Corporation non-executive director where he is also Audit Chair. Previously, Andrew served as non-executive director and Audit Committee Chair for the Automobile Association plc and Ocean Outdoor Media plc. He was both Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Guardian Media Group and Chief Financial Officer of online marketplace business Autotrader. His experience covers business strategy, executive and financial leadership.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 11.0pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 120%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 120%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommittees:\u003c/strong\u003e Nomination Committee and Audit Committee\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e24:T490,\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do you do?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eI work on the Sales team in our Omaha office as Junior Salesforce Administrator. My role is to help to maintain and i"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"mprove the company's Salesforce instance - which is central to our customer relationship management. Along with the Salesforce Architect, I work with business stakeholders to assist with their team's requests and problem solve any issues.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do you enjoy most about your role?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best part of my role is that Salesforce is constantly evolving so there is always something to learn about the platform. I enjoy applying new knowledge to our organization in order to provide better solutions for our customers and ultimately increase end-user adoption.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s your favorite memory at ATG?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy favorite ATG memory is when I participated in the ATG Trivia global event in Q2. It was fun to be paired with folks I don't usually interact with due to our location and job function. I enjoyed the easy conversation and friendly competition with the trivia questions. It's nice to take a little time away from our everyday work to get to know our team members.\u003c/p\u003e25:T1835,"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"26:T505,\u003cp\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, Chief Executive Officer of Auction Technology Group plc, said:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;“ATG delivered a robust first half performance and made good progress on strategic initiatives, despite the challenging macroeconomic backdrop. For auctioneers, we are making it easier to engage with more relevant bidders through atgAMP, whilst also helping them to sell more, with less effort, through atgXL. We are also making it easier for bidders to buy unique curated auction items on our marketplaces through the expansion of atgShip, as well as through investments to improve search and discovery.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The momentum behind these strategic programmes, along with our increasingly diversified revenue base, positions us well to navigate ongoing market uncertainty. What's more, these investments strengthen the virtuous circle and network effects of our platform, further cementing our leading position. The successful refinancing of our debt facilities in February underlines our financial flexibility to pursue both organic and inorganic growth opportunities as they arise.”\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further information please see \u003ca href=\"https://cdn.yano.digital/media/pbaltp1k/atg-hy25-results.pdf\" title=\"HY25 Results Statement\"\u003eHY25 Results Statement\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e27:T172c,"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"28:T4bf,\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eEstateSales.NET is delighted to publish its 2023 Estate Sale Industry Survey, a valuable resource capturing key insights and trends within this dynamic sector.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince its inception, the survey has aimed to provide estate sale companies with insights to better understand and navigate the industry. It explores the evolving landscape of estate sales and property liquidations, providing a detailed analysis of sale methods, service providers’ business operations, customer needs and industry innovations. The survey also examines how trends have evolved by comparing these results with those from the last survey, conducted in 2021.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights from the survey include the cautious yet growing adaption to digital sales methods in the industry. 37% of respondents are embracing a mixed approach of both in-person and online sale formats, up 10% from just two years ago, when 27% of companies incorporated online estate sales and auctions into their business operations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the full report please see the link\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.estatesales.net/surveys/2023-industry-survey-blog\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"2023 Estate Sale Industry Survey\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e29:T15f4,"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"2b:T5bb,\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eATG, operator of world-leading marketplaces for curated online auctions, announces its unaudited financial results for the six months ended 31 March 2024.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, Chief Executive Officer of Auction Technology Group plc, said:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“ATG is executing against the investments we are making and where we’ve invested, we are growing. Our focus in FY22 and FY23 was upgrading the online auction user experience through the rollout and growth of value-added services, and as outlined in December 2023, in FY24 we are now focused on initiatives that drive GMV. We launched atgXL, our new cross-listing offering, that further differentiates our proposition for auctioneers and bidders and enhances our network effect. Since the launch of these new products, we have been very pleased with the auctioneer response, the trends in bidder activity as well as the differentiation this gives ATG’s white label over competing white labels. This differentiation hinges on an auctioneer’s ability to run a white label whilst simultaneously cross-listing onto multiple ATG marketplaces, all from a single work flow, thus lowering operating costs and giving the auctioneer greater exposure to bidders for minimal effort.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The strong momentum that we are seeing from our strategic programmes, as well as the improved trajectory in Proxibid, gives us confidence in revenue acceleration in the second half of FY24.”\u003c/p\u003e2c:Te87,"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnboarding of\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.elstobandelstob.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElstob \u0026amp; Elstob\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;follows string of white label wins for ATG\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuction houses benefit from a combination of the best technology solutions alongside access to unrivalled bidder numbers on ATG’s marketplaces\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.auctiontechnologygroup.com/\"\u003eAuction Technology Group\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;(ATG), the operator of the world’s leading marketplaces for curated online auctions, has signed its 100th white label customer,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.elstobandelstob.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElstob \u0026amp; Elstob\u003c/a\u003e. The Yorkshire-based auction house already lists its auctions on ATG’s art \u0026amp; antiques marketplaces\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethesaleroom.com\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.lot-tissimo.com/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elot-tissimo.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe partnership will enable Elstob \u0026amp; Elstob to offer bidding for timed and live auctions on its own website whilst simultaneously benefitting from access to the global audience of bidders on thesaleroom.com and lot-tissimo.com, maximising the value of the assets they sell for consignors.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Elstob, Director, Elstob \u0026amp; Elstob, said, “We are excited to be increasing the number of timed and live sales in the knowledge that we will benefit from the high volume of bidders brought to us by thesaleroom.com and lot-tissimo.com. Managing over 20 sales this year will be a big ask of our still small team, therefore I felt we needed to simplify our back-end processes. ATG has worked brilliantly with Webreality to ensure a seamless integration into our website.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eATG’s partnership with Elstob \u0026amp; Elstob follows the onboarding of a number of other major auction houses onto its white label in the past three months. These include\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eSworders\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003eand\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eAnglia Classic \u0026amp; Modern Car Auctions\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003eon thesaleroom.com,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eIn 2 Corporate\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;on industrial \u0026amp; commercial marketplaces i-bidder.com and BidSpotter.co.uk, and\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eKarl \u0026amp; Faber\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;on the German art \u0026amp; antiques marketplace lot-tissimo.com.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Lewis, COO, ATG, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Elstob \u0026amp; Elstob to our White Label product – the 100\u003csup\u003eth\u003c/sup\u003e\u0026nbsp;auction house to date. Empowering auctioneers is our core focus at ATG, and we are thrilled to see so many businesses reaping the rewards from our ‘best of both worlds’ White Label product. Our team works tirelessly to deliver impact for our partners, helping auctioneers flourish by bringing them a combination of the best technology solutions along with visibility and reach through our marketplaces. We look forward to continuing our mission of serving one of the best loved industries in the world.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eATG’s best in class Global Auction Platform (GAP) White Label product provides auctioneers with a host of benefits, including simplified sign-in for bidders and multi-language support capabilities – a feature that was introduced in the second half of 2020. The onboarding process is seamless and redirects all online traffic from auctioneers’ existing sites to their new White Label. This allows businesses to retain their SEO capabilities and ensures that visibility remains strong amongst their online audience. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;When combined with ATG’s digital marketplace thesaleroom.com, which attracts over 35 million visits and generates over 14 million bids per year, it provides auctioneers with a true “best of both worlds” online solution.\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"2d:T4d0,\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eToday, London Stock Exchange welcomed Auction Technology Group to trading on the Main Market by way of a premium listing, marking a significant milestone in the 50-year history of the company.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, CEO of ATG, said: “We are delighted to be joining the Main Market of London Stock Exchange. Going public is a hugely exciting milestone for the company. It will allow us to continue to lead the evolution of the auction industry by investing in the tools and services that help auctioneers achieve maximum visibility and price realisation for the assets they sell while delivering the best curated online auction experience for bidders. \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e“The future is exciting for ATG. The auction market is still in the relatively early stages of its structural shift from offline to online. Moreover, against a backdrop of heightened focus on the circular economy, the role that we play as a clearing mechanism in the buying and selling of millions of unique and specialised second-use items is of increasing importance. We have multiple levers for growth, and I am confident that as a trusted partner to both auctioneers and bidders ATG has many years of growth ahead of us.”\u003c/p\u003e2e:Tffe,"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eLeading with the theme of ‘\u003cem\u003eIntegrating vision and value – a new era for valuation\u003c/em\u003e’, this year’s\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.rics.org/uk/events/conferences-seminars/global-valuation-conference/online/20210419/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"RICS Global Valuation Conference\"\u003eRICS Global Valuation Conference\u003c/a\u003e, will assess the changes that have been accelerated in the industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what’s still to come for valuers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eATG COO, Richard Lewis, and Account Director, James Nickless-Allen, will be speaking on the second day of the conference, providing an update on how business and machinery asset sales have performed on auction marketplace\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.bidspotter.co.uk/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"BidSpotter\"\u003eBidSpotter\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;in the last 12 months.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommenting ahead of the event, Richard Lewis said, \"There’s no question that the events of the past year have presented extraordinary challenges for auctioneers selling machine and business assets. However, on\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.bidspotter.co.uk/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"BidSpotter\"\u003eBidSpotter\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;we have seen material increases in the value of machine and business assets with average lot values across categories increasing by as much as 14 per cent year-on-year. We have also seen material volumes of new bidders enter the market.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We look forward to sharing more insights on these shifts, and how asset values have fared pre and post lockdown, at the conference. We will also be discussing with auctioneers what the future might hold and the changing profile of bidders.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eATG is also pleased to announce that BidSpotter is sponsoring the event – which will be held virtually from 19-20 April – for the fourth year running.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames, Richard and the BidSpotter team will also be on hand at the BidSpotter virtual booth where they will be talking all things insolvency and asset disposal.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHear James and Richard’s talk at 12pm on Tuesday 20 April. For more information on how you can be there, please click\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.rics.org/uk/events/conferences-seminars/global-valuation-conference/online/20210419/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"RICS Global Valuation Conference\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout RICS\u0026nbsp; Global Valuation Conference\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn estimated 70% of global wealth is held in land and property assets (RICS, 2021), meaning valuations are arguably more important for investment in real estate than any other major asset class.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the COVID-19 pandemic incited extraordinary uncertainty across global markets, regeneration is on the horizon. With 2021 Global GDP growth forecast to be the fastest in 40 years (Oxford Economics, 2021) and real estate funds targeting almost $300 billion of investments, the valuation profession can emerge with new momentum.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what change has been accelerated and what’s still to come for valuers?\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the first issue of RICS guidance on the valuation of assets in 1976, things look very different. The way value is determined and reported, the advancement of technology, new client expectations, the rise of sustainability and ESG demands, changing market and social behaviours, changes to global standards and legislation have all reshaped the profession.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the changing role of the valuer continues, the profession must stay aligned with what’s to come. The Independent Review of Real Estate Investment Valuations will look to lead this alignment.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAimed at over 30,000 valuation professionals, including 17,000 registered valuers across over 100 countries, the global conference analyses and envisages the new era of valuation. With world-leading content and speakers across the UK, Europe, Middle East \u0026amp; Africa, Americas and Asia Pacific, presenting key global and local content, valuers can collaborate like never before as the profession drives through change and prepares for a new future.\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eAuction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG), the operator of the world’s leading marketplaces for curated online auctions, has today announced the proposed acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.liveauctioneers.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLiveAuctioneers\u003c/a\u003e, one of North America’s favourite destinations for fine and decorative arts, antiques and luxury goods.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eATG has a long history of partnering with auctioneers to provide a suite of online products and services to maximise the value of the assets auctioneers sell for their consignors, while giving bidders access to a wide range of inventory in a trusted, convenient environment. The acquisition of LiveAuctioneers will allow the Group to extend its offering into the North American arts and antiques market, further enhancing the value it can bring.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe auction industry is going through a structural shift from offline to online and in so doing faces competition from large ecommerce companies selling secondary goods. A key part of ATG’s strategy is to help the auction industry evolve and compete. ATG’s acquisition of LiveAuctioneers enhances the Group’s ability to invest in key elements of the end-to-end buying and selling experience, thereby enhancing value for auctioneers, their consigners and bidders alike. It also demonstrates ATG’s commitment to supporting the auction industry by increasing its geographic reach to new bidders – as well as driving the appeal of second-hand items and the circular economy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, CEO of ATG, commented:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We are excited to announce the proposed acquisition of LiveAuctioneers. It enables ATG to enter the large and fast-growing North American art and antiques segment, further diversifying our business and bringing complementary auctioneers and bidders to our Group. It will strengthen our ability to invest in improving the buying experience, thereby making online auctions more attractive to bidders around the world and helping auctioneers realise higher asset values for their consignors. Our mission is to keep this important industry competitive in an increasingly digital world and, in turn, accelerate the pace of sustainable commerce by making it easier and more attractive to buy and sell through auctions. We are delighted to welcome the strong LiveAuctioneers team, which has a similar culture to ATG, and look forward to working closely together in the future.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhil Michaelson, CEO of LiveAuctioneers, commented\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“LiveAuctioneers is proud of the relationship it has developed as a trusted partner to auction houses and the value it has delivered to those businesses over the last 19 years. As part of ATG, LiveAuctioneers’ partners will extend their online marketing to reach ATG’s network of bidders from 150 countries around the world. This, plus deeper investment in the end-to-end buyer experience will enable auctioneers to foster enhanced competition for, and the value of, the arts and antiques items being auctioned and expand the appeal of live online auctions as the best path by which to buy and sell secondary goods. We are excited by what the future holds for treasure hunters and the broader auction community.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the proposed acquisition, thousands of auction houses that run their auctions on LiveAuctioneers will benefit from the option to list their auctions on ATG’s existing marketplaces and reach a wider audience of bidders. Likewise, ATG’s existing auctioneer clients will have the option to list on LiveAuctioneers, reaching bidders in North America who annually win over one million items on LiveAuctioneers.com. Further, payment, back-office and marketing solutions can more efficiently be made mutually available to ATG’s and LiveAuctioneers’ partner auction houses.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eATG’s existing arts and antiques marketplaces are\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethesaleroom.com\u003c/a\u003e, which was founded by ATG in 2006, and German fine art and antiques marketplace\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.lot-tissimo.com/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLot-tissimo\u003c/a\u003e, which was acquired by ATG in 2018. The Group also operates four marketplaces in the industrial and commercial sector.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiveAuctioneers.com will continue to operate with its headquarters in New York City and be led by CEO Phil Michaelson. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eAuction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG), the operator of the world’s leading marketplaces for curated online auctions, is pleased to be welcoming\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.liveauctioneers.com/en-gb/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"LiveAuctioneers\"\u003eLiveAuctioneers\u003c/a\u003e, one of North America’s favourite destinations for fine and decorative arts, antiques and luxury goods, to its Group.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing receipt of final required approvals to proceed with the acquisition, ATG expects to complete the acquisition shortly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eATG’s mission is to be a trusted partner to the auction industry as it continues its structural shift to online, driving the appeal of second-hand items and accelerating the growth of the circular economy. The acquisition of LiveAuctioneers demonstrates ATG’s commitment to helping auctioneers build their businesses and compete with the global e-commerce giants, by enabling them to reach a global pool of bidders, as well as providing bidders with access to millions of unique and specialised items.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis transaction will enhance the enlarged Group's offering to auctioneers and bidders across the world. It will enable the thousands of auctioneers that run their auctions on LiveAuctioneers to benefit from the ability to list their auctions on ATG’s existing marketplaces and reach a wider audience of buyers of fine art and antiques in the UK and EU. ATG’s existing auctioneer clients will have the option to list on LiveAuctioneers, reaching bidders in North America who annually win over one million items on LiveAuctioneers.com. The acquisition will also enable ATG to integrate LiveAuctioneers’ compelling payments solution across its global business, significantly simplifying this process for auctioneers and enhancing the buying experience for bidders.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiveAuctioneers has seen significant growth in recent years, receiving over 56 million bidder sessions in 2020. The acquisition will bring an estimated 1,600 auctioneers and 120,000 bidders to ATG's network, as well as an additional 27,000 auctions per year and 1.3 million lots sold. It will also give the company access to the US Arts \u0026amp; Antiques market – a segment that is twice the size of that of the UK. ATG already has a growing presence in the North American auction industry, selling high value construction and farm equipment on its online marketplace,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.proxibid.com/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Proxibid\"\u003eProxibid\u003c/a\u003e, and food \u0026amp; beverage plus heavy industrial, metal, and woodworking equipment through its\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.bidspotter.co.uk/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"BidSpotter\"\u003eBidSpotter\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;marketplace, as well as providing best in class white label services through its subsidiary Auction Mobility.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiveAuctioneers will continue to operate with its headquarters in New York City and be led by its CEO, Phil Michaelson.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eATG’s existing arts and antiques marketplaces are\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethesaleroom.com\u003c/a\u003e, which was founded by ATG in 2006, and German fine art and antiques marketplace\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.lot-tissimo.com/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elot-tissimo.com\u003c/a\u003e, which was acquired by ATG in 2018. The Group also operates four marketplaces in the industrial and commercial sector.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, CEO of ATG, commented:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We are incredibly excited to welcome LiveAuctioneers to ATG. This is a significant milestone that will enhance our ability to support the transformation of the auction industry in its structural shift to online, and brings exciting new opportunities to further enable auctions to play their part in accelerating the growth of the circular economy. We look forward to working with a well-respected and experienced team, allowing us to widen our existing expertise and deliver further value to auctioneers, those who consign to auctioneers, and bidders.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This combination will enable more auction houses to thrive in an increasingly digital world, extending their reach to bidders globally, and bring bidders access to millions of items. We will have a combined and growing network of c. 3,800 auction houses, c. 800,000 bidders, and host c.70,000 auctions per year. Through further building our presence in the large and rapidly growing US arts and antiques market, and adding technology capability and scale, we look forward to continuing to strengthen our partnership with auctioneers in the years ahead.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhil Michaelson, CEO of LiveAuctioneers, commented:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Auctioneers and their consignors should be delighted. As part of Auction Technology Group, LiveAuctioneers’ partners will extend their reach to ATG’s formidable network of bidders from 150 countries around the world. Also, LiveAuctioneers will be investing more deeply into making the end-to-end bidder experience at auctions more seamless. This will help small business owners realise the full value of the art and antique items being auctioned and broaden the appeal of live-streamed online auctions as the best path to buy and sell previously owned goods. Together, LiveAuctioneers and ATG team members will help auctioneers to give new life to millions of one-of-a-kind items annually in the categories of art, furniture, home decor, jewellery, and more.”\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"31:T614,\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eAuction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG), is pleased to announce that it has won both ‘IPO of the Year’ and ‘Fundraising Transaction of the Year’ at the 2021\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.sharesmagazine.co.uk/awards/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shares Awards\"\u003eShares Awards\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;in London.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eATG was recognised for its consistent and clear communication with the investment community and all its stakeholders, both during its IPO and when acquiring LiveAuctioneers, the leading Arts and Antiques marketplace in North America.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shares Awards are determined by votes cast by Shares’ users and readers of the magazine, demonstrating a growing understanding among investors of ATG’s compelling proposition and strong performance to date, as well as the progress it has made in leading the evolution of the auction industry from offline to online.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, CEO of ATG, commented:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We are thrilled to win our first Shares Awards. This is the culmination of an extremely exciting year for ATG – following our successful IPO in February this year, we have continued to help the auction industry to thrive by empowering auctioneers around the world. And our recent acquisition of LiveAuctioneers demonstrates the progress we have made against our growth strategy, as well as our strong commitment to being a trusted partner to the industry. We look forward to building on this momentum in the years ahead, while delivering further value to all our stakeholders.”\u003c/p\u003e32:T890,"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eAuction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG) is pleased to announce that it has won the title of Tech Business of the Year at the 2022\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.plc-awards.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eplc awards\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eATG was recognised for its commercial and financial success, as well as its outstanding long-term potential as a technology business.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plc awards celebrate the UK’s best-performing firms listed on the London Stock Exchange, recognising companies listed on the Main Market for their success and achievements. The Tech Business of the Year award acknowledges the emergence of tech companies that are driving economic growth and reshaping the way people communicate, consume information, shop, socialise, and work.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, CEO of ATG, commented:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We are delighted to be named Tech Business of the Year. Winning this award is testament to the hard work that the whole ATG team has put in to harness the opportunity for our digital marketplace technology to lead the shift of the auction industry from offline to online. I am extremely proud to work alongside such a talented and dedicated group of people.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We are looking forward to building on the milestones of the last year in the years ahead, as we continue to transform the way people buy at auction, and unlock the value in the circular economy. The future is bright for ATG – we are well placed to capture the growth opportunities ahead while delivering value to auctioneers and bidders around the world.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cdn.yano.digital/media/rcoigjtf/atg-wins-tech-business-of-the-year-at-the-plc-awards.jpg?rmode=max\u0026amp;width=1440\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1007\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture shows, L to R: Louise Minchin (awards presenter), Tom Hinton, Head of Digital Platforms and Issuer Services, London Stock Exchange plc; Julie Wilford, Managing Director, Design Portfolio;\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, Chief Executive Officer, Auction Technology Group plc (winner);\u003c/strong\u003e Jo Gilbey, Head of Public Markets, BDO LLP; Becci McKinley-Rowe, Managing Director, Global Co-Head of Fundamental Equities, BlackRock.\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eAuction Technology Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Pratyush Rai as Chief Technology Officer, Rob Cummings as Chief Product Officer, and Darren Ali as Chief People Officer.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese appointments reflect the company’s rapid growth trajectory and the strong progress it has made against its strategy, and further strengthen the company’s ability to pursue future opportunities as it continues to play a critical role in enabling the auction industry to transition online.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePratyush Rai has over 20 years of technology experience and joins ATG from Kaplan North America, a global educational and training services provider, where he was Chief Technology Officer. He has an MBA from New York University and has also held leadership positions at Macmillan New Ventures, NBCUniversal and Amazon. A key focus of his work will be to develop the tools to accelerate the shift towards online-only auctions and to rapidly enable cross-listing across ATG’s marketplaces. Pratyush is based in New York.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRob Cummings has been promoted to the newly created role of Chief Product Officer, bringing extensive experience from his role as Chief Technology Officer/Chief Product Officer at ATG’s North American marketplace LiveAuctioneers for the past seven years. He specialises in product and technology strategy, evaluation, high transaction volume, and technology M\u0026amp;A, and has previously held senior roles at Seamless and Mountain America. Based out of ATG’s development offices in Provo, Utah, Rob will play a key role in developing ATG’s value-add services as well as enhancing the bidding experience on the company’s marketplaces as they attract and retain an even larger pool of global bidders.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDarren Ali brings a wide range of international experience to the role of Chief People Officer, having worked in Singapore, New York, Budapest and the UK. He has previously held roles at firms including Calypso Technology and BlackRock, and has a strong track record of fostering high-quality employee experience and culture across privately-owned and public companies. His role will be critical as ATG grows organically and through ongoing strategic acquisitions. Darren is based in London.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, CEO of ATG, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Pratyush, Rob and Darren to the team, and we are excited to continue executing against our growth strategy as a strengthened executive team.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“ATG has grown rapidly in recent years while leading the auction industry's shift online. Our newly expanded team will allow us to continue seizing the opportunities to grow both ATG and the online auction ecosystem as a whole, supporting our goal to accelerate the growth of the circular economy, and delivering value for shareholders, auctioneers and bidders”.\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eAuction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG), operator of the world’s leading marketplaces for curated online auctions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Stewart as President of Industrial and Commercial (I\u0026amp;C) in North America.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the newly formed role, Jeremy will be responsible for continuing to advance the I\u0026amp;C business and deliver incremental value to ATG customers, while bringing together an exciting pipeline of innovations that are being rolled out across the I\u0026amp;C business in North America following a period of strong growth.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the first new services to roll out will be ATG Pay, an integrated payment offering that will make it easier for bidders to transact on ATG’s marketplaces and allow its auctioneer partners to quickly and seamlessly collect payment, all while automatically complying with state tax law.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eATG’s I\u0026amp;C business in North America has evolved significantly in recent years, with the addition of new services and marketplaces to the Group, notably the integration of Proxibid into the ATG family in 2020. Auctioneers now benefit from an enhanced network effect through Proxibid’s connection to BidSpotter, a wider array of digital marketing solutions, and back-office software through Wavebid. This brings more bidders to each auction and helps auctioneers achieve optimal prices for their assets. Jeremy and the North American team have a strong foundation upon which to enhance ATG’s offering to the auction industry.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his previous roles, Jeremy successfully built and led two-sided digital marketplaces. He joins ATG from Care.com, where he was President, Supply \u0026amp; Operations. Prior to that, he served as President of Angie's List (now Angi), overseeing the Angie's List and HomeStars marketplaces and mHelpDesk field service management product. This experience will be highly complementary to the deep auction experience of ATG’s North American I\u0026amp;C and global executive teams.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, CEO of ATG, said:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Our Industrial \u0026amp; Commercial business has seen excellent progress in recent years, and we are excited by the opportunity to continue to serve the auction industry with a stronger set of products that attract more bidders and drive higher asset prices, while also streamlining auction house operations. The President of Industrial \u0026amp; Commercial for ATG North America is a new role and shows our commitment and focus on serving this sector.\u0026nbsp; We will increase our investment in technology, product, services, and people, as we partner with auction houses in the evolution of the auction industry from offline to online, ultimately enabling us to better serve both auctioneers and bidders. In Jeremy we have found a proven leader with an excellent track record, and I am pleased to welcome him to ATG.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeremy Stewart, President of Industrial \u0026amp; Commercial North America, said:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is an exciting time to join ATG. The team here has already made great strides to augment the auctioneer and bidder experience and I am eager to build upon that work. Our goal is to perfect and advance the online auction eco-system, enabling our auctioneers and their consignors to maximise the value of their secondary assets as well as helping buyers find industrial and commercial equipment. I look forward to continuing the momentum of recent years and ensuring ATG equips auctioneers with the digital tools they need to be successful online.”\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eAuction Technology Group (“ATG”), operator of world- leading marketplaces for curated online auctions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Vintage Software LLC (the “Acquisition”), trading as EstateSales.NET, a leading US estate sales listing site.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in Jackson, Missouri, EstateSales.NET provides a platform to facilitate estate sales across the US. Both corporate estate sale companies as well as private customers use the site to advertise online the sale of millions of unique second-hand items sourced from a range of events including private home estate sales and business liquidations. \u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 58% of revenue is derived from EstateSales.NET’s over four thousand monthly listing subscribers with the remaining 42% from other fees, which predominantly includes traditional pay per listing fees.\u0026nbsp; The website attracts over three million monthly site visitors, as well as over one million email subscribers, who are primarily buyers looking to discover unique items for sale at local estate sale events. \u0026nbsp;Three quarters of all listings relate to in-person sales, with the remaining predominantly sold through third-party online auction sites.\u0026nbsp; The site also has a nascent marketplace capability with over 125,000 items sold in 2022 directly through the site. \u0026nbsp;EstateSales.NET was founded by the McQuade family and launched under its current name in 2002.\u0026nbsp; Today, the company is run by Micky McQuade, and prior to the Acquisition was wholly owned by the McQuade family.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eRationale for the Acquisition\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Acquisition expands ATG’s immediately addressable market into the growing and fragmented US estate sales market, which had an estimated gross merchandise value of $5bn\u003csup\u003e1\u003c/sup\u003e\u0026nbsp;in 2022.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent with ATG’s strategy, this represents a strong entry point into an attractive adjacent channel for the resale of second-hand items and is consistent with ATG’s purpose to accelerate the growth of the circular economy.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstateSales.NET is a market leader in an industry vertical at the start of its digital transformation.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstateSales.NET’s seller and buyer bases are highly complementary and synergistic to ATG, providing the opportunity to drive more buyer traffic to ATG’s marketplaces, convert browsers of the site to online auctions and enable sellers to cross-list across multiple ATG marketplaces. \u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe acquisition also provides the potential to leverage ATG’s existing marketplace technology, experience and value-added services to customers of EstateSales.NET and grow the online estate sales marketplace offering.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003e1\u003c/sup\u003e Management estimates January 2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, Chief Executive Officer of Auction Technology Group plc, said:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“As a leading US estate sale listing site, EstateSales.NET is a natural fit for ATG as we unlock further areas of value within the secondary goods market and facilitate another part of the circular economy. We are excited by the multiple growth opportunities ahead, including enabling more sellers of unique and specialised secondary items to cross-list across multiple marketplaces and gain access to a larger pool of bidders and buyers, as well as the opportunity to develop EstateSales.NET into the leading online estate sales platform in the US. We look forward to welcoming Micky and the EstateSales.NET team into ATG.”\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"36:T4fb,\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eTwo years following the agreement by ATG to acquire LiveAuctioneers, Phil Michaelson, CEO of LiveAuctioneers, has decided to step down from his role in order to spend more time with his young family and before pursuing other opportunities.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, ATG is merging the commercial leadership of our North American A\u0026amp;A and I\u0026amp;C divisions, with both commercial teams now reporting to Jeremy Stewart, formerly President of ATG I\u0026amp;C.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis organisational change aligns with our platform strategy, which already has our technology, product, marketing, finance, and people functions reporting into a single executive. This reorganisation is also a key part of our drive to expand operational leverage by centralising costs and improving scalability. Phil will be with ATG until the end of June to ensure a smooth transition.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, CEO of ATG said:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Phil has led LiveAuctioneers through a period of growth and development that has helped to build the leading marketplace for curated online auctions in art, antiques, and collectibles in North America. We would like to thank Phil for his leadership of LiveAuctioneers and we wish him and his family all the best in the future.”\u003c/p\u003e37:T2224,"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, Chief Executive Officer of Auction Technology Group plc, said:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;“We have continued to deliver a robust financial performance and to execute well against each of our six strategic growth drivers. We have streamlined our operating model to accelerate the speed with which we make decisions. As ATG continues to lead the transformation of the auction industry, we are focused on what our auctioneer partners and our bidders care about most: raising the experience of buying at auction to eCommerce standards by investing in the user experience, including payments, shipping and timed auction formats. The goal is to expand the pool of online bidders by removing friction points and, in so doing, to drive higher asset values for auctioneers and their consignors. We continue to make good progress both organically and via acquisition, with our successful integration of ESN highlighting yet again our unique opportunity for accretive inorganic growth within the fragmented secondary goods market.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Whilst the macroeconomic environment has become more challenging and impacted our rate of growth in the second half, we are strengthening our core proposition with the introduction of revenue streams that are less correlated with sector trends. The strength of our marketplace business leadership and traction in our value-added services such as atgPay and atgShip, provide long runways for growth.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease find the full results statement\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://cdn.yano.digital/media/wzkfeopw/atg-plc-fy23-results-statement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Atg Plc Fy23 Results Statement\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eFinancial results\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.033%; height: 178px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.259%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4024%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFY23\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.6351%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFY22\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.9785%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.741%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic\u003csup\u003e2\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.259%; height: 18px;\"\u003eRevenue\u003csup\u003e1\u0026amp;2\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4024%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£135.2m\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.6351%; height: 18px;\"\u003e£119.8m\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.9785%; height: 18px;\"\u003e+13%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.741%; height: 18px;\"\u003e+5%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.259%; height: 18px;\"\u003eAdjusted EBITDA\u003csup\u003e1\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4024%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£64.0m\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.6351%; height: 18px;\"\u003e£54.0m\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.9785%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;+19%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.741%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.259%; height: 16px;\"\u003eAdjusted EBITDA margin %\u003csup\u003e1\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4024%; height: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e47%\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.6351%; height: 16px;\"\u003e45%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.9785%; height: 16px;\"\u003e+2ppt\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.741%; height: 16px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.259%; height: 18px;\"\u003eOperating profit\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4024%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£22.5m\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.6351%; height: 18px;\"\u003e£16.8m\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.9785%; height: 18px;\"\u003e+34%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.741%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.259%; height: 18px;\"\u003eOperating margin %\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4024%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17%\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.6351%; height: 18px;\"\u003e14%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.9785%; height: 18px;\"\u003e+3ppt\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.741%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.259%; height: 18px;\"\u003eAdjusted diluted earnings per share\u003csup\u003e1\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4024%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e32.6p\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.6351%; height: 18px;\"\u003e29.5p\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.9785%; height: 18px;\"\u003e+11%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.741%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.259%; height: 18px;\"\u003eBasic earnings/(loss) per share\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4024%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13.9p\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.6351%; height: 18px;\"\u003e(5.1)p\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.9785%; height: 18px;\"\u003e+373%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.741%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.259%; height: 18px;\"\u003eAdjusted net debt\u003csup\u003e1\u003c/sup\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4024%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£115.7m\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.6351%; height: 18px;\"\u003e£131.4m\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.9785%; height: 18px;\"\u003e+£15.7m\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.741%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.259%; height: 18px;\"\u003eCash generated by operations\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4024%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£57.7m\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.6351%; height: 18px;\"\u003e£49.4m\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.9785%; height: 18px;\"\u003e+17%\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.741%; height: 18px;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFinancial highlights\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevenue of £135.2m, up 13%, driven by strong growth in value-added services and further diversification of revenues, contribution from EstateSales.NET (“ESN”) and a favourable movement in foreign exchange. Revenue up 5% and marketplace revenue up 6% on an organic basis.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusted EBITDA of £64.0m, up 19% year-on-year; adjusted EBITDA margin of 47%, up 2ppt with high operational leverage driven by growth in high-margin digital marketing and recurring event fee revenue.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating profit of £22.5m, up 34% year-on-year and includes the impact of exceptional items related to the ESN acquisition, share-based payments, and intangible asset amortisation.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusted diluted earnings per share of 32.6p, up 11% as the growth in adjusted EBITDA was partially offset by higher net finance costs and an increase in the effective tax rate; basic earnings per share of 13.9p compared to a loss of 5.1p, driven by higher adjusted EBITDA and a deferred tax credit offsetting the impact of higher net finance costs.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusted net debt/adjusted EBITDA ratio significantly improved to 1.8x from 2.4x 12 months ago as strong cash generation more than offset financing for the acquisition of ESN. Closing adjusted net debt reduced to £115.7m from £131.4m.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOperational highlights\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValue-added services revenue up 27% at constant currency, with multiple services contributing – strong adoption of paid-for auctioneer digital marketing solutions, continued penetration of atgPay across LiveAuctioneers and Proxibid, and successful launch of atgShip, our new integrated shipping service, on LiveAuctioneers. Value-added services now account for 18% of total revenue.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong growth of event fees and value-added services drove an increase in the take rate\u003csup\u003e3\u003c/sup\u003e, up 0.3ppt to 3.6%.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Hammer Value\u003csup\u003e3\u0026nbsp;\u003c/sup\u003e(“THV”) up 3% at constant currency to £10.8bn for the full year, with a small decline in THV in the second half year-on-year impacted by the normalisation of Industrial \u0026amp; Commercial (“I\u0026amp;C”) asset prices and exceptional activity in the prior year, and by a softening in Art \u0026amp; Antiques (“A\u0026amp;A”) auction markets.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGross Merchandise Value\u003csup\u003e3\u003c/sup\u003e\u0026nbsp;(“GMV”) declined 3% at constant currency, impacted by slowdown in THV and the commercial decision to rotate volume with high service requirements and minimal revenue contribution. Excluding this impact, GMV would be flat and conversion rate would be down 1ppt year-on-year reflecting the physical auction reopening impact post the Covid-19 pandemic.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgress on single technology platform programme including value-added services modules in addition to the launch and roll out of integrated bidding, which enables timed auctions to be concurrently held across ATG marketplaces and on an ATG white label.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsolidation of North American operations to streamline decision making and to drive operational leverage and efficiency.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuccessful acquisition of ESN, a leading US estate sales platform, expanding our addressable market and adding a new pool of bidders; integration on track and business performing ahead of initial business case.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgress against ESG programmes including pledge to achieve Net zero emissions by 2040.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSale of just 15 item types on ATG auction platforms saved over one million tonnes of carbon emissions in 2021\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne million tonnes of carbon is equivalent to 50 million mature trees growing for one year\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsumers could offset 4% of their annual emissions by purchasing a sofa second-hand, or 6% by choosing a second-hand mechanical wristwatch instead of a new one. \u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew research from \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.auctiontechnologygroup.com/\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003eAuction Technology Group plc\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (LON:ATG), the operator of the world’s leading marketplaces for curated online auctions, has found that one million tonnes of carbon emissions were saved in 2021 by the sale of just 15 item types at auctions run on its marketplaces globally. This is the equivalent of 50 million mature trees growing for one year and only accounts for 6% of the 9.5 million items sold across ATG’s platforms in the period.¹\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eATG’s 2022 \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://cdn.yano.digital/media/bh0myqwn/atg-carbon-impact-report-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Atg Carbon Impact Report 2022\"\u003eCarbon Impact Report\u003c/a\u003e highlights the key role that the auction industry has to play in reducing the world’s carbon emissions by facilitating the market for second-hand goods. By purchasing the following goods second-hand on ATG’s global marketplaces for Arts \u0026amp; Antiques, Industrial \u0026amp; Commercial goods and surplus consumer stock, customers avoided:\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge excavators – 231,768 tonnes of carbon emissions\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstone rings –143,628 tonnes of carbon emissions\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick-up trucks – 119,760 tonnes of carbon emissions\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanical wristwatches – 59,463 tonnes of carbon emissions\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuctions allow individuals to reduce their personal emissions by purchasing used items rather than buying new. They could save over half a tonne (560kg) of carbon emissions by buying one second-hand sofa, 460kg by buying a second-hand dining table, or 800kg by purchasing a mechanical wristwatch second-hand rather than new. The impact of these savings is particularly striking when compared with individuals’ annual carbon footprint, with the average person in the UK emitting 13 tonnes per year, and 16 tonnes per year in the US.²\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBusinesses, too, can reduce their carbon emissions by buying second-hand. For example, by purchasing a used cherry picker instead of a new one, a business would save up to 20 tonnes of carbon emissions, while the purchase of a used excavator would save up to 36 tonnes.\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, CEO of ATG, commented:\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Today’s report has shown just the tip of the iceberg of the incredible impact of the auction industry on avoiding carbon emissions. We are extremely proud to play such a critical role in accelerating the growth of the circular economy, restoring the health of our planet in order to protect future generations. We are passionate about spreading the word about the sustainable impact of auctions and we are excited to show how every business and consumer can make a real change by not buying new. It is up to all of us to do what we can to tackle the urgent climate change crisis – reducing our environmental impact as much as we can.”\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figures used in the report were prepared for ATG by leading carbon research consultants \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.sw-consulting.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003eSmall World Consulting\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, based on data from process-based life cycle analysis (PBLCA) and environmental input-output analysis. A full methodology can be viewed in \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://cdn.yano.digital/media/bh0myqwn/atg-carbon-impact-report-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Atg Carbon Impact Report 2022\"\u003ethe report\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe top 15 item types which collectively saved one million tonnes of carbon through their sale on ATG’s platforms include:\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge excavators – 231,768\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge cars – 195,272\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstone rings – 143,628\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup trucks – 119,760\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBucket trucks – 105,480\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCNC machines – 85,365\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanical wristwatches – 59,463\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTractors – 58,334\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall cars – 42,289\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSofas – 7,213\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDining tables – 6,336\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChests of drawers – 2,994\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWardrobes – 2,968\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmchairs – 2,695\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMobile phones – 906\u003c/span\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[1]\u003c/span\u003e Climate Neutral Group, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.climateneutralgroup.com/en/news/what-exactly-is-1-tonne-of-co2/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps://www.climateneutralgroup.com/en/news/what-exactly-is-1-tonne-of-co2/\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[2]\u003c/span\u003e Small World Consulting\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp class=\"intro\"\u003eAuction Technology Group (“ATG”), owner of several of the world’s leading digital auction marketplaces, including\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBidSpotter\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.proxibid.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProxibid\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.lot-tissimo.com/en/t/kontakt0/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLot-tissimo\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethesaleroom.com\u003c/a\u003e, has announced its acquisition of\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.auctionmobility.com%2F\u0026amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7C192a9caef0ad4a22648808d8742036f4%7C743cc921f3c8485cb60a91096db75891%7C1%7C0%7C637387028988560242%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000\u0026amp;sdata=b3YmXLpm2n11MkRygbWuWRBnh%2Fgwr%2BtjrjbnbU%2BQk%2FY%3D\u0026amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.auctionmobility.com%2F\u0026amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7C192a9caef0ad4a22648808d8742036f4%7C743cc921f3c8485cb60a91096db75891%7C1%7C0%7C637387028988560242%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000\u0026amp;sdata=b3YmXLpm2n11MkRygbWuWRBnh%2Fgwr%2BtjrjbnbU%2BQk%2FY%3D\u0026amp;reserved=0\"\u003eAuction\u0026nbsp;Mobility\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;(“AM”),\u0026nbsp;the US-based provider\u0026nbsp;of customised auction software, website design and e-commerce solutions\u0026nbsp;for auctioneers.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe move\u0026nbsp;builds on\u0026nbsp;ATG’s\u0026nbsp;presence in North America\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;affirms\u0026nbsp;its commitment to\u0026nbsp;steadily improving the value it\u0026nbsp;brings\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;both auctioneers and bidders.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, CEO of ATG, said, “ATG has a long history of partnering with auctioneers to provide the best suite of online products and services available to help them maximise the value they deliver with their auctions. With Auction Mobility as part of ATG, we are able to offer auctioneers a premium online bidding solution that is fully customisable. This means that auction houses can continue to build their own customer data and brands online while simultaneously gaining access to the more than 104 million visitors that come to ATG’s digital auction marketplaces every year”.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAuction Mobility serves over 600 auction houses, the vast majority of which are in the United States, providing digital auction technology for auctioneers that have bespoke requirements for running their businesses. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eJeremy Paradise, founder and CEO of Auction Mobility said, “Auction Mobility is pleased to join forces with ATG to help provide a best in class bidding experience across all platforms to the North American auction industry and to continue to provide market leading white label services across all auction verticals”.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAuction Mobility will join Proxibid, BidSpotter, and Wavebid as ATG’s brands in North America and will enable ATG to serve the auction market in new and innovative ways. \u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp class=\"p1 intro\"\u003eIn a year that has seen\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethesaleroom.com\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;host more charitable fundraising auctions on its site than ever before, we are proud to announce our support of a major timed auction that brings together the\u0026nbsp;worlds of music, film, sport,\u0026nbsp;hospitality,\u0026nbsp;and art\u0026nbsp;to raise\u0026nbsp;funds\u0026nbsp;and create a lasting legacy for children and young adults\u0026nbsp;with disabilities and life limiting illness\u0026nbsp;in Suffolk.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.edsheeranmadeinsuffolklegacyauction.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEd Sheeran: Made in Suffolk Legacy Auction\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;has been organised by\u0026nbsp;Suffolk charity\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://geewizzcharity.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeeWizz\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and will be hosted online by\u0026nbsp;ATG’s art, antiques and collectables marketplace\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethesaleroom.com\u003c/a\u003e, in partnership with auction house Lacy Scott \u0026amp; Knight. Both thesaleroom.com and Lacy Scott \u0026amp; Knight have waived their usual fees for the auction.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBidding is open from\u0026nbsp;22 October until 8 November 2020.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOver 220 highly collectable items of memorabilia and unique experiences will feature in the Legacy Auction, donated by a host of international names including Ed Sheeran, Pink Floyd, Bill Wyman, Kylie Minogue, Brian Eno, Richard Curtis, Peter Jackson, Shane Warne, David Beckham, Usain Bolt, Frankie Dettori and David Walliams.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSeveral items have been donated by Ed and his family: they include possibly the most romantic gift ever – Ed’s handwritten lyrics to the global hit Perfect; a signed ticket and handbill from his first ever gig at the Royal British Legion in Framlingham (entry £3!); Ed’s homemade CD of the You Need Me EP 2009 and a collection of his childhood Lego® bricks.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“We are so pleased that the auction will create important, lasting legacies.” Ed’s father, John Sheeran said.  “Proceeds will help to improve the quality of care and wellbeing for children and young adults across the county of Suffolk and beyond. Imogen and I send our thanks to everyone who has organised, supported and donated to the auction.  We cannot think of a better legacy for the exhibition to leave.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“The incredible generosity of Ed, the Sheeran family, our sponsors and auction lot donors around the world is truly overwhelming; especially during these challenging times,” said Gina Long MBE, founder of children’s\u0026nbsp;charity\u0026nbsp;GeeWizz\u0026nbsp;and organiser of the Legacy Auction.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, CEO of Auction Technology Group, which owns thesaleroom.com, said, “It’s a privilege to support the Legacy Auction. The variety of lots is astounding – there really is something for everyone – and we look forward to helping the organisers raise important funds for this valuable cause.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor more information please visit:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http://www.edsheeranmadeinsuffolklegacyauction.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.edsheeranmadeinsuffolklegacyauction.com\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and follow the auction on social media #SuffolkLegacy.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the auction and the charities\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJohn and Imogen Sheeran, Ed’s parents, wanted to create a lasting legacy from\u0026nbsp;the\u0026nbsp;Ed Sheeran: Made\u0026nbsp;in Suffolk\u0026nbsp;exhibition, currently open at Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich, to support children and young adults across the county. Having met Gina Long, founder of the children’s charity\u0026nbsp;GeeWizz, the idea of a Legacy Auction was created and, over the last year\u0026nbsp;and throughout COVID-19 lockdown, Gina has worked closely with them to turn it into reality beyond all their expectations. \u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe\u0026nbsp;auction will leave a\u0026nbsp;lasting legacy for children and young people across the East of England. Proceeds raised from the Auction, under GeeWizz’s auspices, will support the redevelopment of a playground at Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy in Ipswich, for children with special educational needs and disabilities.  Zest, part of St Elizabeth Hospice, will also benefit.  Funds raised will help to enable teenagers and young adults with progressive and life limiting illnesses, to live their lives to the full, supported by specialist nurses and an outreach programme.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLots for music fans\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMusic fans can look forward to bidding on signed Pink Floyd memorabilia from Nick Mason, guitars from John Mayer, Snow Patrol and Steve Harley, a Rolling Stones gold disc and very rare Beggers Banquet photographic print both donated by Bill Wyman, Anne-Marie’s handwritten, illustrated lyricis to 2002, Brian McFadden’s last award with Westlife, and tickets with meet \u0026amp; greets for Keane and Duran Duran concerts. Brian Eno has donated a one-off signed photographic print, captured at Benacre Beach in Suffolk, whilst out walking during lockdown. There is also the opportunity to bid on VIP tickets to the BRIT Awards 2021 and the 2022 GRAMMYs, including the prestigious After Show Parties alongside unique access all areas experiences at festivals including Latitude and Sundown and an ultimate music experience at Defected Croatia.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOriginal artworks\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOriginal artworks include a large portrait drawing of Ed Sheeran by Colin Davidson: one of the artist’s original drawings relating to a series of portraits that are the centrepiece of the Ed Sheeran: Made in Suffolk exhibition.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Stunning artworks have been donated by contemporary artists, including photographers Mark Surridge and Ralph Larmann whose print is uniquely signed by Sir Elton John and Ed Sheeran. The auction features works by many Suffolk–based artists, including Jelly Green and sculptors Laurence Edwards and Roger Hardy. From the world of literature, there will be signed books from Anthony Horowitz and David Walliams.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor film fans\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrom the world of film, there is the chance to bid for a very rare Lord of The Rings wall plaque signed and donated by Peter Jackson, along with a deluxe edition of The Hobbit and a poster signed by the main members of the cast including Elijah Wood, Cate Blanchett and Orlando Bloom. Also featured is a film cell from Love Actually donated and signed by Richard Curtis and Emma Freud, along with a framed, annotated page from the original script (containing one of the most famous scenes in the movie between Keira Knightley and Andrew Lincoln).\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor sports enthusiasts\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor sports enthusiasts, there are signed personal items from David Beckham, Usain Bolt, Ben Stokes and Shane Warne (including his iconic floppy white hat and an hour in the nets at Lord’s with Shane). Further items have been given by the England 2020 Rugby Squad and Dame Jessica Ennis Hill who has contributed a signed Team GB Rio 2016 Olympics running vest. Champion jockey Frankie Dettori has donated the riding boots worn to historic victory in King George VI Stakes 2020.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Also on offer is VIP Hospitality at a wide variety of sporting events including a Manchester United home match, England International Rugby match, Newmarket and Ascot Races, The Royal Windsor Horse Show and behind the scenes with Classic Team Lotus; plus exclusive use of Portman Road Stadium for two teams to play with Ipwich Town Football Club Legends with Terry Butcher and George Burley as team managers.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne-off experiences\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe\u0026nbsp;auction will also feature the chance to\u0026nbsp;bid on\u0026nbsp;hospitality\u0026nbsp;experiences\u0026nbsp;donated by award winning chefs,\u0026nbsp;including dinner at home with\u0026nbsp;José Pizarro, a gastronomic host of fine dining establishments across East Anglia,\u0026nbsp;and a family day including lunch and personal tour of his Suffolk farm with\u0026nbsp;Jimmy Doherty.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor further information,\u0026nbsp;including a full list of auction lots,\u0026nbsp;to register\u0026nbsp;to bid\u0026nbsp;until 8\u0026nbsp;November or\u0026nbsp;to donate an auction lot (up until 1 November), visit\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http://www.edsheeranmadeinsuffolklegacyauction.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.edsheeranmadeinsuffolklegacyauction.com\u003c/a\u003e and follow on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for regular updates. #SuffolkLegacy  \u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp class=\"p1 intro\"\u003eIn response to\u0026nbsp;a\u0026nbsp;growing demand for timed auctions\u0026nbsp;across its marketplaces, Auction Technology Group\u0026nbsp;(ATG)\u0026nbsp;has launched a new\u0026nbsp;timed\u0026nbsp;auction\u0026nbsp;dashboard*\u0026nbsp;to support\u0026nbsp;auctioneers\u0026nbsp;using the timed format.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe new feature ensures that auctioneers have a similar level of control over a timed auction as they do in a live auction.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTimed auctions have represented\u0026nbsp;the vast majority of\u0026nbsp;sales on industrial and commercial marketplaces for some time. But they have become increasingly popular in the art \u0026amp; antiques sector in recent months, too, with 16 auctioneers\u0026nbsp;running\u0026nbsp;timed sales for the first time on\u0026nbsp;thesaleroom.com since May.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, CEO of ATG, said,\u0026nbsp;“We are\u0026nbsp;investing significantly in timed auctions\u0026nbsp;across all our marketplaces\u0026nbsp;to ensure that they become as efficient as possible for both\u0026nbsp;auction houses\u0026nbsp;and bidders. To this end, we are delighted to announce the launch of the\u0026nbsp;timed\u0026nbsp;auction\u0026nbsp;dashboard – a brand new feature giving\u0026nbsp;auctioneers\u0026nbsp;even more control over\u0026nbsp;their\u0026nbsp;timed auctions”.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe new timed auction dashboard allows auctioneers to closely monitor each of their timed auctions, in real time, throughout its duration. This includes the ability to change a lot’s increment, reserve or opening price directly from the dashboard. It also gives the auctioneer increased levels of visibility during the end-phase of the sale.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSavant continued, “Bidder behaviour has shifted in recent months, and while we firmly believe that rostrum sales will continue to represent the vast majority of auctions in the art \u0026amp; antiques sector, timed auctions are increasingly popular across all categories. This is partly because they are well suited to social distancing in the current climate, but also because timed auctions are a familiar format for the growing number of casual bidders that we have seen coming to auction for the first time recently”.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://cdn.yano.digital/media/vhyehpnm/timed-auction-dashboard.gif?rmode=max\u0026amp;width=1190\u0026amp;height=960\" alt=\"\" width=\"1190\" height=\"960\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAuctioneers wishing to activate their timed auction dashboard should contact their account manager.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe timed auction dashboard is currently available across five of ATG’s six auction marketplaces. For further information visit:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://support.the-saleroom.com/hc/en-gb/articles/115000058754-What-s-the-difference-between-live-and-timed-auctions-\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethesaleroom.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.i-bidder.com/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ei-bidder.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.bidspotter.com/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBidSpotter.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.bidspotter.co.uk/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBidSpotter.co.uk\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://beta.lot-tissimo.com/de-de\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLot-tissimo.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"macro macro-image-caption\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-caption\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-caption__media\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003csource media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"/media/gzdjxoeg/tad.gif?anchor=center\u0026amp;mode=crop\u0026amp;width=480\u0026amp;rnd=132512238140630000\"\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-caption__media\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e*not yet available on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.proxibid.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProxibid\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethesaleroom.com\u003c/a\u003e, Europe’s leading marketplace for art and antiques auctions, has seen bidders flocking to classic car auctions on the site in May and June.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix auction houses have listed over 1,000\u003ca id=\"_ftnref1\" href=\"https://www.auctiontechnologygroup.com/news-media/press-releases/collectors-flock-to-classic-car-auctions-in-may-and-june/#_ftn1\" data-anchor=\"#_ftn1\"\u003e[1]\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;classic cars and motorcycles on thesaleroom.com in the past two months, with those auctions receiving as many as three times the number of bidder registrations as other categories on the site.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sales have also achieved high sell-through rates, even though in most cases bidders have been unable to see the lots in person. This has resulted in over £2.5 million\u003ca id=\"_ftnref2\" href=\"https://www.auctiontechnologygroup.com/news-media/press-releases/collectors-flock-to-classic-car-auctions-in-may-and-june/#_ftn2\" data-anchor=\"#_ftn2\"\u003e[2]\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;of classic cars and motorcycles being sold through thesaleroom.com and its sister sites\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.i-bidder.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ei-bidder.com\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.bidspotter.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBidSpotter.co.uk\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures reflect a recent boom in the classic car market, which has thrived during COVID-19 lockdown as many collectors have found themselves with time on their hands and money to spend in lieu of luxuries like holidays. Auction houses have responded to the demand by moving their planned auctions entirely online for the first time, with great success.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Lewis, COO of Auction Technology Group (ATG), which owns thesaleroom.com, said, “At the start of the COVID-19 crisis, several auction houses came to us to help them move their classic car auctions entirely online. There was a sense that rather than stifling demand, the lockdown was actually lifting it. That forecast turned out to be spot on, and auction houses that have held classic car auctions entirely online in the last few month have seen some bullish bidding activity”.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo auctions are of particular note.\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://mathewsons.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMathewsons\u003c/a\u003e’ ‘Classic Vehicles Auction’, held on 6 June, attracted an astounding total of 1,245 bidders through thesaleroom.com and its sister sites – three times the average for auctions on the sites in May and June – and saw twice as many bidders per lot compared with the average for thesaleroom.com. And\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.charterhouse-auction.com/next-car-auction-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCharterhouse Auctioneers and Valuers\u003c/a\u003e’ ‘Classic, Vintage \u0026amp; Supercars’ sale on 30 May, which also attracted twice the number of bidders per lot than usual.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.silverstoneauctions.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSilverstone Auctions\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClassic Car Auctions\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.bonhams.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBonhams\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.charterhouse-auction.com/next-car-auction-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCharterhouse Auctioneers \u0026amp; Valuers\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://mathewsons.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMathewsons Auctioneers\u003c/a\u003e, and\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnglia Car Auctions\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;have all held classic car and motorcycle auctions on thesaleroom.com and its sister sites i-bidder.com and BidSpotter.co.uk in May and June. The auctions have featured a wide range of automotive favourites, from historic competition cars and grand tourers, to modern classics and affordable convertibles.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis continued, “The timeless classic models, as ever, have done well throughout the last two months. Porsche, BMW, Chevrolet, and – in the bike category – Royal Enfield have been among the most watched names on thesaleroom.com”.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the lots that have piqued the most interest\u003ca id=\"_ftnref3\" href=\"https://www.auctiontechnologygroup.com/news-media/press-releases/collectors-flock-to-classic-car-auctions-in-may-and-june/#_ftn3\" data-anchor=\"#_ftn3\"\u003e[3]\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;with bidders on thesaleroom.com are a\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/charterhouse-auctions/catalogue-id-cav10269/lot-58745ab0-293d-447c-a46e-abbf00d3ba93\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1993 Porsche 911 (933) Carrera Coupe\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;in Charterhouse Auctioneers’ ‘Classic, Vintage \u0026amp; Supercars’ sale on 30 May; a\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/anglia-car-auctions/catalogue-id-anglia1-10000/lot-56c46926-9c54-41a0-9474-abcf00d71f83\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1988 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;in Anglia Car Auctions’ ‘2 Day Classic Car Auction’ on 20 June; and a\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/mathewsons/catalogue-id-matthe10001/lot-20b0a5a1-acca-45f5-981e-abbb01241330\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1967 Sunbeam Alpine\u003c/a\u003e in Mathewsons Auctions’ ‘Classic Vehicles Auction’ on 6 June.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive more classic car auctions are scheduled on thesaleroom.com in July and August. For the latest catalogues of upcoming classic car auctions visit:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/mathewsons/catalogue-id-matthe10004\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMathewsons, July 2020 Classic Vehicles Auction\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;– 18 July\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonhams, The July MPH Auction – 25 July (catalogue coming soon)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.charterhouse-auction.com/next-car-auction-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCharterhouse, Auctioneers \u0026amp; Valuers Online Classic \u0026amp; Vintage Cars\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;– 29 July\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/silverstone-auctions/catalogue-id-ibsil10038\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSilverstone, Classic Live Online Auction\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;– 31 July – 1 August\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnglia Car Auctions, Classic Car Auction – 22 August (catalogue coming soon)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuctions during COVID-19\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince lockdown was imposed in March, many auction houses have changed their sales to ‘live online only’, with live bidding conducted online via thesaleroom.com (as well as the usual commission bidding and phone bidding), or to ‘timed online sales’ rather than live sales – a familiar format that has been growing steadily in popularity over the past year.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring COVID-19 restrictions, auction houses are going the extra mile to give buyers confidence in what they are purchasing and making the process easy for them when bidding online. For example, providing extra photos of each lot/item, remote viewing via video calls, online payment and ‘no contact’ delivery solutions, as well as generous terms for storage.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"footnote\"\u003e[1]\u0026nbsp;Total 1,049 lots\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"footnote\"\u003e[2]\u0026nbsp;Total £2,647,020 classic cars sold in May and June through thesaleroom.com, i-bidder.com and BidSpotter.co.uk\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"footnote\"\u003e[3]\u0026nbsp;Based on the ‘most watched’ lots on the site.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"footnote\"\u003eFeatured Image:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/anglia-car-auctions/catalogue-id-anglia1-10000/lot-56c46926-9c54-41a0-9474-abcf00d71f83\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1988 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo\u003c/a\u003e in Anglia Car Auctions’ ‘2 Day Classic Car Auction’ on 20 June (sold to a bidder on thesaleroom.com\u0026nbsp;for £63,000)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp class=\"p1 intro\"\u003eHot on the heels of welcoming the 70th\u0026nbsp;auction house onto its white label platform, Auction Technology Group (ATG) has onboarded\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonlineonly.grisebach.com%2Fauctions%2F9999%2Fvg10089\u0026amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C1682e484ee59412e935e08d81cdb4688%7C743cc921f3c8485cb60a91096db75891%7C1%7C0%7C637291075391414012\u0026amp;sdata=0%2F7Pvz0Uao%2B1W%2B58pYbOVYs42Xl3ZYbsouD2jYwdM%2Bw%3D\u0026amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonlineonly.grisebach.com%2Fauctions%2F9999%2Fvg10089\u0026amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C1682e484ee59412e935e08d81cdb4688%7C743cc921f3c8485cb60a91096db75891%7C1%7C0%7C637291075391414012\u0026amp;sdata=0%2F7Pvz0Uao%2B1W%2B58pYbOVYs42Xl3ZYbsouD2jYwdM%2Bw%3D\u0026amp;reserved=0\"\u003eGrisebach\u003c/a\u003e, the one of top auction houses for Modern Art in Germany, onto its Global Auction Platform (GAP) White Label.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGrisebach is the first German auction house to go live with ATG’s GAP White Label on its timed auctions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGrisebach is holding its Summer ‘Third Floor’ auction in a timed online-only format for the first time, paving a new way for bidders to purchase unique works of art by top names. Billed as ‘a carefully selected assortment for beginners and connoisseurs’, the timed online-only sale is listed simultaneously on\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonlineonly.grisebach.com%2Fauctions%2F9999%2Fvg10089\u0026amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C1682e484ee59412e935e08d81cdb4688%7C743cc921f3c8485cb60a91096db75891%7C1%7C0%7C637291075391414012\u0026amp;sdata=0%2F7Pvz0Uao%2B1W%2B58pYbOVYs42Xl3ZYbsouD2jYwdM%2Bw%3D\u0026amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonlineonly.grisebach.com%2Fauctions%2F9999%2Fvg10089\u0026amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C1682e484ee59412e935e08d81cdb4688%7C743cc921f3c8485cb60a91096db75891%7C1%7C0%7C637291075391414012\u0026amp;sdata=0%2F7Pvz0Uao%2B1W%2B58pYbOVYs42Xl3ZYbsouD2jYwdM%2Bw%3D\u0026amp;reserved=0\"\u003eGrisebach\u003c/a\u003e’s website,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/timed/grisebach/catalogue-id-vg10089\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethesaleroom.com\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://beta.lot-tissimo.com/de-de/auction-catalogues/timed/grisebach/catalogue-id-vg10089\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLot-tissimo\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;until Sunday 5th\u0026nbsp;July.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRigmor Stüssel, Director of Grisebach, said, “This will be the first time our Third Floor auction has been held entirely online and in a timed format, and we are excited about its new digital makeover. For a timed auction the technology has to be of the highest quality, which is what ATG’s white label provides, along with the ability to reach as many bidders as possible by running the sale on both our longterm partner\u0026nbsp;platforms, on thesaleroom.com and Lot-tissimo.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRichard Lewis, COO of ATG, said, “Grisebach has listed its live auctions on our art \u0026amp; antiques marketplaces thesaleroom.com and Lot-tissimo for many years, choosing ATG for its live bidding suite and extensive bidder reach. The last few months have opened up opportunities for auction houses to reach bidders in new ways, and it’s been a pleasure to support Grisebach as they moved their biannual Third Floor sale to a timed format for the first time.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo visit Grisebach’s Summer ‘Third Floor’ sale, go to:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonlineonly.grisebach.com%2Fauctions%2F9999%2Fvg10089\u0026amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C1682e484ee59412e935e08d81cdb4688%7C743cc921f3c8485cb60a91096db75891%7C1%7C0%7C637291075391414012\u0026amp;sdata=0%2F7Pvz0Uao%2B1W%2B58pYbOVYs42Xl3ZYbsouD2jYwdM%2Bw%3D\u0026amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonlineonly.grisebach.com%2Fauctions%2F9999%2Fvg10089\u0026amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C1682e484ee59412e935e08d81cdb4688%7C743cc921f3c8485cb60a91096db75891%7C1%7C0%7C637291075391414012\u0026amp;sdata=0%2F7Pvz0Uao%2B1W%2B58pYbOVYs42Xl3ZYbsouD2jYwdM%2Bw%3D\u0026amp;reserved=0\"\u003eGrisebach\u003c/a\u003e;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://beta.lot-tissimo.com/de-de/auction-catalogues/timed/grisebach/catalogue-id-vg10089\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLot-tissimo\u003c/a\u003e; or\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/timed/grisebach/catalogue-id-vg10089\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecom\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eATG’s GAP White Label was launched in December 2018 to give auctioneers bidding functionality on their website in parallel to listing on ATG’s unrivalled international marketplaces. Over 70 auction houses have now gone live with ATG’s white label.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eImage courtesy of Grisebach: Dietmar Lemcke. Stillleben mit Blumenvase. 2012. Oil on canvas. 40.5 × 30.2 cm. Estimate EUR 600–800\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp class=\"wow fadeIn intro\" data-wow-delay=\"0s\" data-wow-offset=\"80\" data-wow-duration=\"2s\"\u003eWith ever more auctions taking place in an online-only format, a four-day sale held by\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.adampartridge.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAdam Partridge Auctioneers \u0026amp; Valuers\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;in Macclesfield has achieved a new online record for registrations on the saleroom.com.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wow fadeIn\" data-wow-delay=\"0s\" data-wow-offset=\"80\" data-wow-duration=\"2s\"\u003eThe auction – Boutique Sale followed by Antiques \u0026amp; Fine Art with Sporting, Militaria, Silver, Jewellery and Watches – took place as an online-only event on May 26-29. It attracted 3,982 registered bidders on\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http://thesaleroom.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethesaleroom.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;This is the highest number of registered bidders for any sale held on the online auction marketplace*.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wow fadeIn\" data-wow-delay=\"0s\" data-wow-offset=\"80\" data-wow-duration=\"2s\"\u003eRichard Lewis, COO of Auction Technology Group, said, “Since the start of lockdown, auction houses have been working hard to keep their auctions running by moving them entirely online and we have seen high registration numbers across nearly all sales in the past few months.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wow fadeIn\" data-wow-delay=\"0s\" data-wow-offset=\"80\" data-wow-duration=\"2s\"\u003e“The record-breaking number of online registrations for Adam Partridge’s auction – more than 10 times the average on thesaleroom.com – is testament to the team’s hard work to bring bidders to the sale, as well as a signal that bidder behaviour has quickly adapted to the new way of working.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wow fadeIn\" data-wow-delay=\"0s\" data-wow-offset=\"80\" data-wow-duration=\"2s\"\u003eWhen added to the number of phone and commission bidders (231) and the bidders on the auction house’s own website (803), the total number of bidders registered for the Adam Partridge sale exceeded 5,000.\u0026nbsp;With 2,694 lots offered – all consigned pre-lockdown – and a sell-through rate of 92%, the sale total, including 20% buyer’s premium, was £903,600.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wow fadeIn\" data-wow-delay=\"0s\" data-wow-offset=\"80\" data-wow-duration=\"2s\"\u003eThe auction, postponed from April 1-4, was the first held by Adam Partridge since March 13, almost 11 weeks earlier.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wow fadeIn\" data-wow-delay=\"0s\" data-wow-offset=\"80\" data-wow-duration=\"2s\"\u003ePhotograph: Lot 543: An early 19th century Indian shield (dhal), with five rounded half cut spheres, snake and gold inlay, diameter 40cm. Courtesy Adam Partridge.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wow fadeIn\" data-wow-delay=\"0s\" data-wow-offset=\"80\" data-wow-duration=\"2s\"\u003e* according to data going back to the start of 2016.\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp class=\"wow fadeIn intro\" data-wow-delay=\"0s\" data-wow-offset=\"80\" data-wow-duration=\"2s\"\u003eAuction Technology Group (ATG), whose technology powers the live and timed online auctions of hundreds of auction houses across multiple verticals, has welcomed the 70th auction house to go live with its best in class GAP (Global Auction Platform) White Label product.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wow fadeIn\" data-wow-delay=\"0s\" data-wow-offset=\"80\" data-wow-duration=\"2s\"\u003eStarting from this month,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.dreweatts.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDreweatts\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;will list both its timed and live auctions simultaneously on its own website and ATG’s art and antiques marketplace\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethesaleroom.com\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;– a testament not only to the products, but also to ATG’s unparalleled track record in consistently delivering services that exceed customer expectations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wow fadeIn\" data-wow-delay=\"0s\" data-wow-offset=\"80\" data-wow-duration=\"2s\"\u003eRichard Lewis, COO of Auction Technology Group, said, “In March 2006 Dreweatts became the first auctioneer to run a live sale on thesaleroom.com. We are delighted that they are now running timed sales across both their website and thesaleroom.com. We look forward to promoting Dreweatts’ forthcoming schedule of timed and live sales.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wow fadeIn\" data-wow-delay=\"0s\" data-wow-offset=\"80\" data-wow-duration=\"2s\"\u003eOne of the main drivers behind Dreweatts’ decision to choose ATG’s GAP White Label was the ability to list both timed and live auctions simultaneously on their own site and thesaleroom.com. Dreweatts also wanted to streamline all processes from uploading sales to bidder management.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wow fadeIn\" data-wow-delay=\"0s\" data-wow-offset=\"80\" data-wow-duration=\"2s\"\u003eJonathan Pratt, Managing Director of Dreweatts said, “Timed auctions are an important growth area and we are excited about the prospect of increasing the number of our timed sales knowing that we will benefit from the high level of bidders brought to us by thesaleroom.com. Our decision to use ATG’s white label was also driven by our desire to simplify our back-end processes. ATG has worked well with our partners to ensure seamless integration with\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://evo-soft.co.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkqW01amf6gIVFeDtCh3kIQGgEAAYASAAEgI7JvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkqW01amf6gIVFeDtCh3kIQGgEAAYASAAEgI7JvD_BwE\"\u003eEvo-Soft\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.webreality.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWebreality\u003c/a\u003e.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wow fadeIn\" data-wow-delay=\"0s\" data-wow-offset=\"80\" data-wow-duration=\"2s\"\u003eAs part of the integration, ATG created an archive of over 500 past auctions on the Dreweatts website and thesaleroom.com, and brought in new features to make sign-in seamless from the Dreweatts homepage.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wow fadeIn\" data-wow-delay=\"0s\" data-wow-offset=\"80\" data-wow-duration=\"2s\"\u003eATG’s GAP White Label was launched in December 2018 to give auctioneers bidding functionality on their website in parallel to listing on ATG’s unrivalled international marketplaces.\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp class=\"p1 intro\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdev.forumauctions.co.uk%2F67419%2FJames-McQueen-b.1977-You-39ll-Miss-Me-When-I-39m-Gone-NHS%3Fauction_date%3D%26auction_no%3D2164%26catId%3D%26excl_keyword%3D%26first_name%3D%26gridtype%3Dlistview%26high_estimate%3D%26ipp%3D20%26keyword%3D%26last_name%3D%26low_estimate%3D%26name%3D%26page_no%3D1%26search_type%3D%26sort_by%3Dlot_no%26title%3D%26view%3Dlot_detail\u0026amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C2aa576d4e1024d675f4408d7ecf32757%7C743cc921f3c8485cb60a91096db75891%7C1%7C0%7C637238401392131653\u0026amp;sdata=xQa91pGAApFQ%2Fs6EGKmyHqjmxL%2FMxy9cx%2FZF%2FE7D3TI%3D\u0026amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"?url=http%3A%2F%2Fdev.forumauctions.co.uk%2F67419%2FJames-McQueen-b.1977-You-39ll-Miss-Me-When-I-39m-Gone-NHS%3Fauction_date%3D%26auction_no%3D2164%26catId%3D%26excl_keyword%3D%26first_name%3D%26gridtype%3Dlistview%26high_estimate%3D%26ipp%3D20%26keyword%3D%26last_name%3D%26low_estimate%3D%26name%3D%26page_no%3D1%26search_type%3D%26sort_by%3Dlot_no%26title%3D%26view%3Dlot_detail\u0026amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C2aa576d4e1024d675f4408d7ecf32757%7C743cc921f3c8485cb60a91096db75891%7C1%7C0%7C637238401392131653\u0026amp;sdata=xQa91pGAApFQ%2Fs6EGKmyHqjmxL%2FMxy9cx%2FZF%2FE7D3TI%3D\u0026amp;reserved=0\"\u003eForum Auctions\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and art and antiques marketplace\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/forumauctions/catalogue-id-forum-10217/lot-dbf3f439-7d40-4b5b-85e6-abad00ab5cae\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethesaleroom.com\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;are teaming up to host a virtual charity auction, selling a spectacular one-off artwork created by the artist\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Freem.gallery%2Fjames-mcqueen\u0026amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C2aa576d4e1024d675f4408d7ecf32757%7C743cc921f3c8485cb60a91096db75891%7C1%7C0%7C637238401392311552\u0026amp;sdata=wpRtaBCxUzCV392NiaiE1dtxJOsWI2nhM8NuytqlTWw%3D\u0026amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" data-anchor=\"?url=https%3A%2F%2Freem.gallery%2Fjames-mcqueen\u0026amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7C2aa576d4e1024d675f4408d7ecf32757%7C743cc921f3c8485cb60a91096db75891%7C1%7C0%7C637238401392311552\u0026amp;sdata=wpRtaBCxUzCV392NiaiE1dtxJOsWI2nhM8NuytqlTWw%3D\u0026amp;reserved=0\"\u003eJames McQueen\u003c/a\u003e in aid of the NHS Charities COVID-19 Urgent Appeal.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe artist has been inspired by the nation’s unprecedented outpouring of gratitude for the selfless work of the millions of NHS and allied staff.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe impressive 6-foot by 4-foot artwork, ‘You’ll Miss Me When I’m Gone’, will be sold in a video cast live auction at 6pm on Friday 8th May. Supporters of the NHS wishing to acquire this work can place bids online, in competition with each other, from mid-day on Friday 1st May. The auction will culminate with a live video-streamed event that will see Forum Auctions’ Rupert Powell hammering his gavel down to the highest bidder.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJames McQueen commented on his inspiration for creating and donating the work: “I have been truly touched by the courage that NHS staff have shown during this crisis. It takes a special kind of person to do the job that they do. They are real life heroes. We must commemorate those who have and will sadly lose their lives during this terrible time and to remember how much we need the NHS.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJames’s work can be broadly categorised as ‘Urban Art’, a genre inspired by New York’s 1980s graffiti artists Keith Haring and Jean-Michelle Basquiat and counts Britain’s Banksy amongst its most prominent artists. The painting’s hard-hitting subject reflects the Urban Art genre’s trademark tendency for challenging the establishment, in this case highlighting the debate that has been raging for some years regarding the spectre of privatisation within the NHS.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eForum Auctions’ CEO\u0026nbsp;Stephan\u0026nbsp;Ludwig said, “We are tremendously grateful to James for having created this unique and substantial artwork to raise charitable funds for the NHS Charities COVID-19 Urgent Appeal. Our public healthcare system is performing absolutely brilliantly and the painting’s poignant message underscores one of the more challenging and unpopular debates surrounding the NHS’ future structure.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRichard Lewis, COO of Auction Technology Group, which owns thesaleroom.com, added, “This is an inspiring piece of art that captures a real moment in time. It is an honour for us to be supporting the NHS Charities COVID-19 Urgent Appeal with the auction of such an impressive artwork, which will appeal to a wide range of art collectors and supporters of the NHS.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJames McQueen has previously sold works with Forum Auctions, London’s leading specialist auction house exclusively for works on paper. It is for this reason that the artist chose to partner with Forum Auctions on this exciting project.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBidding will take place on thesaleroom.com\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/forumauctions/catalogue-id-forum-10217/lot-dbf3f439-7d40-4b5b-85e6-abad00ab5cae\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eATG’s consumer goods auction site\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://discover.i-bidder.com/athomeessentials/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ei-bidder.com\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;reports 15 times more demand for home essentials and leisure items since lockdown began\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eToys \u0026amp; garden games up 238%; Garden furniture \u0026amp; BBQs up 155%; Hot tubs up 134%; Fitness equipment up 114%\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eHair clippers up 450%\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAuction houses respond by moving operations entirely online\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe UK’s leading marketplace for consumer goods auctions,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://discover.i-bidder.com/athomeessentials/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ei-bidder.com\u003c/a\u003e, has reported a massive jump in demand for toys and games, garden furniture, fitness equipment, home working supplies – and even hair clippers – in the month since the UK was put into lockdown. i-bidder.com lists and hosts auctions for major auction houses across the UK including\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://wgandco.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWilliam George\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.globalauctioneers.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGlobal Auctioneers\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.i-bidder.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/gascoines\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGascoines\u003c/a\u003e, and\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.haddonandjames.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHaddon \u0026amp; James\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA full month at home has seen Britons embrace their reputation as a nation of garden lovers, with demand for garden furniture and BBQs up by 158% and garden machinery up by 53%. Hot tubs have also seen a 134% spike in demand. And those with time on their hands with children have generated a 235% increase in demand for toys and garden games at auction.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOthers are creating home offices, home schools and home gyms, sending demand for supplies such as monitors and webcams soaring by 44%, while fitness equipment is up 114% since gyms closed and outdoor exercise has become limited. Dumbbells alone are seeing 10 times higher demand than usual.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnd with hairdressers and barbers forced to close shop, there has been unusually high demand for hair clippers, which have risen by a whopping 450% as Britons resort to styling their own hair.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, CEO of Auction Technology Group, which owns i-bidder.com, said, “With the population staying at home, and fewer places available to shop for consumer goods, more and more people are discovering that auctions are a great place to buy items for the home online – usually at more affordable prices than the high street, too.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“It is often assumed that people need to visit auction rooms in person to bid. In fact, many regional auction houses have moved their entire business online for the first time in the last four weeks – a move that has paid off as consumer demand has soared. On i-bidder.com, for instance, we have seen a 19 per cent growth in new account creations since lockdown began.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eItems that have seen the biggest increase in demand at auction online in the past month:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eMonitors\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;14 x normal demand\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eTVs\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; 13 x normal demand\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSun loungers\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;12 x normal demand\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eHot tubs\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; 8 x normal demand\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eTrain sets\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;8 x normal demand\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePaddling pools\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; 7 x normal demand\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePuzzles\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; 6 x normal demand\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eHair clippers\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;5 x normal demand\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDumbbells\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; 4 x normal demand\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eLeaf blowers\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;4 x normal demand\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eWebcams\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; 4 x normal demand\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eRotavators\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; 5 x normal demand\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommenting on those items in high demand, Savant continued, “During lockdown, we’re all having to make the most of our own space at home for entertainment, fitness and self-improvement. The rise in demand for fitness equipment in the past four weeks really shows the ‘Joe Wicks effect’ in action, and it is fun to see a renewed interest in traditional hobbies such as jigsaw puzzles and garden games, as well a surge in people coming to auction to improve their gardens.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ei-bidder.com lists the catalogues and runs the online auctions of hundreds of auction houses up and down the country and internationally. During Covid-19 restrictions, auction houses are going the extra mile to give buyers confidence in what they are purchasing and making the process easy for them when bidding online. For example, providing extra photos of each lot/item, remote viewing via video calls, online payment and ‘no contact’ delivery solutions, as well as generous terms for storage.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor the latest catalogues of upcoming home essentials auctions visit\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://discover.i-bidder.com/athomeessentials/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ei-bidder.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eImage:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBrand New Luxurious Extra Large Thermo Wood 1.8m Hot Tub, Lot. 19037 in \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.i-bidder.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/haddon-and-james/catalogue-id-ibhe13184/lot-a2678ee4-95e0-481b-a2ae-aba700c9a93b\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHaddon \u0026amp; James\u003c/a\u003e’s ‘Brand New Luxury Garden Buildings and Rattan Furniture’ sale on 3 May 2020.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp class=\"p1 intro\"\u003eBritons are turning to online auctions for collectables and alternative investments during Covid-19 lockdown\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003ethesaleroom.com reports high demand for collectables and memorabilia\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eCollectables up 19%; Watches up 13%; Memorabilia up 11%; Gold up 6%\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAuction houses respond by moving operations entirely online\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethesaleroom.com\u003c/a\u003e, Europe’s leading marketplace for art \u0026amp; antiques auctions, has reported a significant increase in demand for collectables, vintage watches, memorabilia and gold coins in the month since the UK was put into lockdown. The items are often seen as alternative investments during times of economic uncertainty.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlways a popular item at auction, mechanical watches and vintage timepieces have seen a 13 per cent increase in demand on thesaleroom.com since 23 March. Sale prices have held firm, too. At the top end, a rare Rolex\u0026nbsp;Cosmograph\u0026nbsp;Daytona c.1970 took £32,000 hammer from a buyer on thesaleroom.com at a live online-only sale by\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/watchesofknightsbridge/catalogue-id-srwatc10047/lot-be2dc166-1a93-4752-9bd9-ab6a01107c7b\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWatches of Knightsbridge\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;during the first week of lockdown.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOther bidders have been flocking to more affordable collectables – often for under £150 – such as Hornby trains, toys, comics and cigarette cards, which have seen a 19 per cent rise in demand. Sports fans haven’t been missing out either, with demand for sporting memorabilia, including football shirts and programmes up by 11 per cent.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs equity markets and oil markets continue to plunge, gold coins have also maintained a steady increase in demand in the past month, with bidders showing 6 per cent higher interest than usual in the coins on thesaleroom.com.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, CEO of Auction Technology Group, which owns thesaleroom.com, said, “Traditionally during periods of economic uncertainty we would expect to see high demand for items seen as alternative investments – items perceived as a ‘safe haven’ because they hold or increase their value regardless of what is going on in the financial markets. That trend is playing out in the activity we’re seeing among bidders at auction. And of course, during a time such as this, others are simply using their time at home to start or continue on their journey of collecting as a hobby.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eItems that have seen the biggest increase in demand at auction on thesaleroom.com in the past month:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eHornby trains\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; 96% \u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBlancpain watches\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; 37% \u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eFootball programmes\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;30% \u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eComics\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; 28% \u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eHeuer watches\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; 19% \u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eRolex watches\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;11% \u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eGold coins\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;6% \u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAttuned to the demands of bidders during the current climate, many auction houses have ramped up their activities in these categories. They have also changed their sales to ‘live online only’, with live bidding conducted online via thesaleroom.com (as well as the usual commission bidding and phone bidding), or to ‘timed online sales’ rather than live sales – a familiar format that has been growing steadily in popularity over the past year.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSavant continued, “thesaleroom.com saw a 12 per cent month-on-month increase in new registrants at the end of March as auctions went fully online, and prices remain strong, too. Many auction houses specialising in collectables and investment pieces, such as watches and memorabilia, have moved their entire business online for the first time in the last four weeks – a move that has paid off as demand has soared. Fellows’ latest watch auction, for instance, was entirely online and attracted a record number of bidders.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethesaleroom.com lists the catalogues and runs the online auctions of hundreds of auction houses selling fine \u0026amp; decorative art, antique furniture, watches \u0026amp; jewellery, and collectables, up and down the country and internationally. Major auction houses that list their sales on thesaleroom.com include\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.bonhams.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBonhams\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.fellows.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFellows\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.cheffins.co.uk/fine-art.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCheffins\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.sworder.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSworders\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.chiswickauctions.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChiswick Auctions\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.dreweatts.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDreweatts\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.woolleyandwallis.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWoolley \u0026amp; Wallis\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDuring Covid-19 restrictions, auction houses are going the extra mile to give buyers confidence in what they are purchasing and making the process easy for them when bidding online. For example, providing extra photos of each lot/item, remote viewing via video calls, online payment and ‘no contact’ delivery solutions, as well as generous terms for storage.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor the latest catalogues of upcoming collectables auctions visit\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethesaleroom.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eImage:\u0026nbsp;Hornby LMS Princess Elizabeth, sold at\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/wallis-and-wallis/catalogue-id-srwall10074/lot-4b187695-76f9-4c2b-ab06-ab88010644ef\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWallis \u0026amp; Wallis\u003c/a\u003e ‘Toys \u0026amp; Models’ auction’ on 6 April 2020 for £1,200 to a bidder on thesaleroom.com.\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp class=\"p1 intro\"\u003eThe UK’s Health Protection Regulations of March 2020 include auction houses in the list of businesses that are required to close.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe wholeheartedly support the national effort to combat Covid-19 and naturally we have been contacted by many auctioneers wanting to understand the implications of the new government regulations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs the UK enters its third week of government-sanctioned shutdown measures, we would like to take this opportunity to provide an update on measures that the auction industry is taking to manage in the current situation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the law says\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt is our understanding that the legislation targets traditional public auctions rather than online-only sales where social distancing can be adhered to at all times. eBay and other online-only auction providers continue to operate.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMultiple auctioneers have told us that local councils have permitted them to run auctions once they realise they are online-only and we have supported some auction houses in their communications with local authorities around this to enable sales to continue online-only. We encourage auctioneers to speak with their local councils about this and are happy to provide you with supporting information.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow auction houses are coping\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach auction house must determine how it feels about running online-only auctions. As the government wants to minimise disruption to the UK economy, it seems to be allowing many sorts of online-only activity where social distancing can be respected. \u0026nbsp;We will work with auction houses to ensure we all remain 100% compliant with both the letter and spirit of the law.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the arts \u0026amp; antiques and industrial \u0026amp; commercial sectors many are finding ways to adapt responsibly within the law by switching to a timed or live online-only formula, broadcasting sales on the internet from empty buildings or auctioneers’ own homes, and ensuring social distancing measures are respected at all times, including during delivery.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor many auction businesses – especially in the industrial and commercial sector – operating online-only and timed auctions is nothing new and many have had systems in place for some time that allow for very little contact between individuals. One thing they all reiterate is the importance of giving the buyer confidence in what they are purchasing and making the process easy for them when bidding online.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking it easy for the bidder\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith the importance of buyer confidence in mind, a number of auctioneers are going the extra mile to get the best out of their online-only auctions in the current situation by:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eincreasing the number of photos per lot;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eproviding remote viewing via video calls as a replacement for physically viewing lots;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eusing our payments solution which allows auction houses to take payments online and remotely;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eusing a ‘no contact’ delivery service. Our delivery partner\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.mbe.co.uk/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMail Boxes Etc\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;has a ‘no contact’ delivery solution;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eproviding generous terms for storage.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs always, we urge auctioneers and bidders to\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"/contact/\" title=\"Contact\" data-start-item-path=\"auction-technology-group\" data-start-item-id=\"71a33dba-a449-49f7-bd29-8e8e0a57cafc\"\u003eget in touch\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;if they have any questions relating to the current situation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou will also find the latest updates on the impact of Covid-19 and inspiring stories about how the industry is adapting in the\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.antiquestradegazette.com/news/news-topics/coronavirus/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAntiques Trade Gazette\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFinally we would like to extend our very best wishes to all auctioneers, their families and their staff, and to all bidders, at this difficult time.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJohn‑Paul Savant, CEO of ATG\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRichard Lewis, COO of ATG\u003c/p\u003e"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"44:T58c,\u003cp class=\"p1 intro\"\u003eAs part of ATG’s commitment to supporting the growth of the industrial auction industry,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.bidspotter.co.uk/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBidSpotter\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;is pleased to sponsor the\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.rics.org/uk/news-insight/latest-news/news-opinion/an-industry-in-flux-whats-next-for-valuation/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRICS Valuation Conference 2020\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;for the third year in a row.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSpeaking from the conference, James Nickless-Allen, Head of Sales,\u0026nbsp;Industrial \u0026amp; Commercial Division,\u0026nbsp;EMEA,\u0026nbsp;said, “the RICS Valuation Conference remains one of the most important dates on the calendar for valuation professionals to keep up to date with the changes affecting the industry, from market forces to exciting new technologies. We are delighted to support the event once again, and had an insightful day of discussions with auctioneers who use the BidSpotter marketplace for the efficient disposal of machinery and business assets. Sustainability considerations were higher up the agenda this year; something which we expect to play a major role in shaping the future of the industry.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe RICS Valuation Conference is a practical conference covering a wide variety of sectors, including machinery and business assets, commercial property, trade related property and arts \u0026amp; antiques.\u003c/p\u003e45:T168d,"])

self.__next_f.push([1,"\u003cp class=\"p1 intro\"\u003eAs part of its long term growth strategy, Auction Technology Group (“ATG”) has today taken on new investment from\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.ta.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTA Associates\u003c/a\u003e, a leading global growth private equity firm.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTA Associates has simultaneously acquired\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.proxibid.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProxibid\u003c/a\u003e, a provider of online auction services to auctioneers of industrial assets in the United States, whose services complement those of ATG’s existing marketplaces.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTA Associates now holds a majority stake in the combined entity.\u0026nbsp;\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.ecipartners.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eECI Partners\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;(“ECI”), the current owners of ATG, have also retained a significant stake in the company.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProxibid and ATG will sit under the ATG umbrella with headquarters in London, but retain substantial operations in Omaha, Nebraska, where Proxibid is headquartered. Both management teams are excited about the combination and believe their collective resources will benefit auctioneers and bidders through increased technology investment and better auction results.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJohn-Paul Savant, CEO of ATG, said, “ATG has served the auction industry with energy and commitment for almost 50 years, combining a global online bidder base with a robust and flexible online marketplace platform to deliver outstanding results for auctioneers for over a decade now. We are\u0026nbsp;excited to continue to serve the auction industry as its online partner in the future\u0026nbsp;with even more resources to deploy to improve the technology, the user experience, and to bring more online bidders to auctioneers”.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRyan Downs, CEO of Proxibid, said, “The combined resources of ATG and Proxibid will give us greater scale in a competitive market. We will accelerate investment in the online tools that make auctioneers a preferred route for the disposal of many industrial assets. This also allows us to address a larger auctioneer base with our auction management tools such as Wavebid”.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA 2019 report from Art Basel and UBS found that the online art market reached a new high of $6 billion in 2018, up 11% year-on-year, representing 9% of the value of global sales. A recent survey of mid-tier auction houses also revealed that over 85% of auction houses expect online sales to increase over the next five years. In relation to the industrial equipment segment, a recent market study estimated the global market for used equipment to be sized at over $300 billion.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“TA Associates is excited to bring together these two profitable and growing online businesses,” said Morgan Seigler, a Managing Director at TA Associates. “With their similar business model, technology and culture, as well as complementary geography and sector focus, we believe that Proxibid and ATG are an excellent match. In collaboration with ECI, we will aim to expand the businesses through both organic and acquisitive growth, and accelerated international expansion.” As part of this transaction, Mr. Seigler and Mr. Stefan Dandl, a Senior Vice President at TA Associates, will join the ATG Board of Directors.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“We are thrilled to have been a partner with ATG through its growth over the past five years, and are excited to welcome TA as an investor in the company,” said Tom Wrenn, a Partner at ECI Partners. “Market dynamics and the expected increases in online auction penetration will provide a strong backdrop for the continued growth of ATG’s digital marketplaces. In partnership with TA and the ATG management team, we look forward to building on this market opportunity to continue ATG’s impressive growth.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSquire Patton Boggs provided legal counsel and GCA Altium served as financial adviser to ATG and ECI. Travers Smith LLP provided legal counsel and Alvarez \u0026amp; Marsal served as financial advisor to TA Associates. Wilson Sonsini provided legal counsel and Vaquero Capital served as financial advisor to Proxibid.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eATG has offices in the UK, the US and Germany. ATG powers five online marketplaces for buying art and antiques, industrial and commercial equipment, consumer surplus and retail returns at auctions conducted by auctioneers in 140 countries. Our sites include:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethesaleroom.com\u003c/a\u003e - Europe’s leading marketplace for fine art and antiques auctions.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.i-bidder.com/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ei-bidder.com\u003c/a\u003e - Europe’s leading marketplace for consumer goods, cars and commercial vehicles\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBidSpotter – the world’s leading online marketplace for industrial auctions with localised platforms for North America (\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.bidspotter.com/en-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBidSpotter.com\u003c/a\u003e) and Europe (\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.bidspotter.co.uk/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBidSpotter.co.uk\u003c/a\u003e).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://lot-tissimo.com/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLot-tissimo\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;– Germany’s foremost fine art and antiques auction portal.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https://www.mobeus.co.uk/news/sold-mobeus-realises-its-investment-auction-technology-group\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMobeus Equity Partners\u003c/a\u003e, which held a 15% stake in ATG for 11 years, has fully exited its investment.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor further information please contact\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"mailto:press@auctiontechnologygroup.com\"\u003epress@auctiontechnologygroup.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"])

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