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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2 February 2026

Auction Technology Group plc ("ATG" or the "Company")

Response to Rule 2.8 announcement from FitzWalter Capital Limited ("FitzWalter")

The Board of ATG (the "Board") notes the announcement made by FitzWalter on 2 February 2026 confirming that it does not intend to make an offer for ATG. As a result, FitzWalter is bound by the restrictions set out in Rule 2.8 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers. 

The Board is grateful for the substantial engagement of its shareholders and the support of its customers and employees throughout this process and looks forward to continuing its constructive dialogue with FitzWalter.

Enquiries

ATG                                                                                      +44 (0)79 7497 4690 / +44 (0)20 3725 5500

Chris Dyett

FTI Consulting (Media Enquiries)                                                                          +44 (0)20 3727 1000

Jamie Ricketts / Matt Dixon/ Ed Bridges / Edward Knight

Website publication

A copy of this announcement will be available on ATG's website at www.auctiontechnologygroup.com by no later than 12 noon (London time) on the business day following the date of this announcement. The contents of the website referred to in this announcement are not incorporated into and do not form part of this announcement.