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UK's Auction Technology rejects buyout bids from top investor FitzWalter
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 5, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Quick Summary
Auction Technology has turned down 11 buyout offers from FitzWalter Capital, stating the proposals undervalue the company's future potential.
Auction Technology Declines FitzWalter's Buyout Bids
Jan 5 (Reuters) - Auction Technology said on Monday that it had rejected a total of 11 buyout proposals from top shareholder FitzWalter Capital as they highly undervalued the British online auction operator and its future prospects.
London-based investment firm FitzWalter's latest proposal of 360 pence per share in cash valued Auction Technology at about 436 million pounds ($585.42 million).
Auction Technology connects buyers and sellers of second-hand goods through auction and listing platforms.
"The ATG board also believes that the repeated approaches, many of which were at the same proposed offer price, do not indicate an intention from FitzWalter to work towards a recommendable transaction," the company said in a statement.
($1 = 0.7448 pounds)
(Reporting by Rishab Shaju in Bengaluru; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)
Key Takeaways
- •Auction Technology rejected 11 buyout proposals from FitzWalter Capital.
- •The latest offer valued the company at 436 million pounds.
- •The board believes the offers undervalue the company's future prospects.
- •FitzWalter Capital is a top shareholder of Auction Technology.
- •Repeated offers were made at the same price point.
Frequently Asked Questions about UK's Auction Technology rejects buyout bids from top investor FitzWalter
1What is Auction Technology?
Auction Technology is a British online auction operator that connects buyers and sellers through auction and listing platforms, primarily for second-hand goods.
2What is a buyout proposal?
A buyout proposal is an offer made to acquire a company, typically involving a financial offer per share to the shareholders of that company.
3What is market capitalisation?
Market capitalisation is the total market value of a company's outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying the current share price by the total number of shares.
4What is FitzWalter Capital?
FitzWalter Capital is a London-based investment firm that holds a significant stake in Auction Technology and has made multiple buyout proposals for the company.
