Auction Technology Group plc is a leading digital marketplace operator specializing in curated online auctions across the United Kingdom, North America, and Germany. Founded in 1971 with the launch of the Antiques Trade Gazette, a weekly trade publication for the art and antiques industry, the company has evolved into a technology-driven platform provider. It manages eight prominent marketplaces, including thesaleroom.com, liveauctioneers.com, Proxibid, and BidSpotter, facilitating the sale of 20 million items annually, from fine art, jewelry, and vintage cars in the Arts and Antiques segment to industrial equipment, machinery, and commercial vehicles in Industrial and Commercial categories. Auction Technology Group plc also offers innovative services like Wavebid for auction house management, Auction Mobility for digital solutions, atgPay for payments, atgShip for shipping, and the Global Auction Platform for live bidding. These tools support over 3,900 auction houses, generating billions in total hammer value and promoting a circular economy by extending the life of used assets. Headquartered in London, the company plays a pivotal role in transforming traditional auctions into global, efficient online ecosystems.