Auction Technology Group Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Auction Technology Group's CEO is Duncan Painter, appointed in May 2026, has a tenure of less than a year. directly owns 0.2% of the company’s shares, worth £1.03M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.4 years and 4.3 years respectively.
Key information
Duncan Painter
Chief executive officer
n/a
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | n/a |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | 0.2% |
| Management average tenure | 3.4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 04
ATG: Value Added Services And New Leadership Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Auction Technology Group to £5.18 from £5.11. This reflects updated views on discount rates, revenue growth assumptions, profit margins and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • May 06
ATG: Confirmed 2026 Guidance And Value Added Services Will Support Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Auction Technology Group to £5.11 from £5.23, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the key drivers of the revision. What's in the News Auction Technology Group plc announced that John-Paul Savant will step down as Chief Executive Officer after more than ten years in the role, signaling an upcoming leadership transition (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 21
ATG: Confirmed 2026 Guidance And Leadership Transition Will Support Further Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Auction Technology Group to £5.23 from £5.14. This change reflects updated assumptions regarding fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Apr 05
ATG: Takeover Interest And Confirmed Guidance Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Auction Technology Group to £5.14. They link this move to slightly lower assumed discount rates and a modestly reduced future P/E multiple in their models.Narrative Update • Mar 22
ATG: Takeover Interest And Confirmed Guidance Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their fair value view on Auction Technology Group broadly unchanged, nudging the price target to £5.14 as small tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margin assumptions and future P/E expectations have largely offset each other. What's in the News Auction Technology Group confirmed earnings guidance for 2026, with revenue growth of 4–5% on a pro forma constant currency basis, mainly linked to value added services and the full year contribution from atgShip, with growth more weighted to the first half (company guidance).Narrative Update • Mar 06
ATG: Takeover Interest Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their price target on Auction Technology Group up to £5.14. This reflects slightly higher assumed profit margins and a modestly adjusted discount rate while keeping fair value estimates broadly unchanged.Narrative Update • Feb 18
ATG: Takeover Interest And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on Auction Technology Group from £4.39 to about £5.14, citing updated fair value estimates that reflect revised assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E ratio. What's in the News Auction Technology Group plc confirmed earnings guidance for 2026, indicating expected revenue growth of 4% to 5% on a pro forma constant currency basis, with a heavier contribution in the first half driven mainly by value added services such as the full year contribution from atgShip (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 04
ATG: Takeover Interest And Buybacks Will Support Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Auction Technology Group to reflect a fair value of £4.39 per share, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a slightly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News FitzWalter Capital Limited has proposed acquiring the remaining 78.91% stake in Auction Technology Group for cash, initially at £3.60 per share and later at £4.00 per share.Narrative Update • Jan 21
ATG: Takeover Rejection And Buybacks Will Support Long Term Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Auction Technology Group to reflect a fair value shift from £5.17 to £4.39, citing updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. What's in the News FitzWalter Capital Limited has proposed to acquire the remaining 78.91% stake in Auction Technology Group plc for cash at £4 per share, valuing the stake at approximately £390 million, following an earlier £3.6 per share proposal that the board rejected as inadequate (M&A Transaction Announcements).Narrative Update • Jan 05
ATG: Revenue Guidance And Shipping Seasonality Will Support Bullish Long Term Outlook
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Auction Technology Group to reflect a fair value of £5.17 per share, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate and future P/E that refine rather than radically change their view of the shares. What's in the News Auction Technology Group issued earnings guidance for the full year 2026, giving investors a clearer view of expected revenue trends.Narrative Update • Dec 16
ATG: Digital Auction Expansion Will Support Bullish Long Term Outlook
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Auction Technology Group, trimming it by £0.14 per share to reflect slightly lower fair value assumptions, while still expecting solid revenue growth and maintaining a favorable long term outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research indicates that while the price target has been modestly reduced to 690 GBp, analysts retain an Overweight stance on Auction Technology Group, signaling continued confidence in the company’s underlying growth story and execution capability.Narrative Update • Dec 02
ATG: Confidence Grows As Digital Auction Market Will Drive Results
Analysts have lowered their price target for Auction Technology Group to £6.90 from £7.10. They cite slower expected revenue growth and a higher discount rate as key factors for the adjustment.New Narrative • Aug 30
Digital Integration And A&A Shifts Will Bring Promise And Risk
Key Takeaways New product innovations, digital integration, and leadership hires are expected to improve user engagement, operational efficiency, and boost long-term revenue growth. Expansion of value-added services and effective upselling are driving margin improvements and increasing revenue per customer through enhanced platform monetization.Analysis Article • Jun 01
Auction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG) Shares May Have Slumped 25% But Getting In Cheap Is Still Unlikely
Auction Technology Group plc ( LON:ATG ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow...Analysis Article • May 21
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Auction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG)?
While Auction Technology Group plc ( LON:ATG ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of...Analysis Article • May 06
Returns On Capital At Auction Technology Group (LON:ATG) Paint A Concerning Picture
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'll want to see a...Analysis Article • Apr 15
Auction Technology Group plc's (LON:ATG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 63% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights The projected fair value for Auction Technology Group is UK£10.17 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to...Analysis Article • Feb 07
Does Auction Technology Group (LON:ATG) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Jan 17
Auction Technology Group's (LON:ATG) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Firstly, we'd want to...Analysis Article • Dec 21
Auction Technology Group's (LON:ATG) Promising Earnings May Rest On Soft Foundations
Auction Technology Group plc's ( LON:ATG ) stock was strong after they recently reported robust earnings. We did some...Analysis Article • Dec 06
Earnings Not Telling The Story For Auction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG) After Shares Rise 25%
Despite an already strong run, Auction Technology Group plc ( LON:ATG ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of...Analysis Article • Nov 29
Here's Why Auction Technology Group (LON:ATG) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Oct 12
What Is Auction Technology Group plc's (LON:ATG) Share Price Doing?
While Auction Technology Group plc ( LON:ATG ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a significant...Analysis Article • Jun 29
Auction Technology Group (LON:ATG) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Apr 18
Returns On Capital At Auction Technology Group (LON:ATG) Paint A Concerning Picture
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? One common...Analysis Article • Feb 18
An Intrinsic Calculation For Auction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG) Suggests It's 39% Undervalued
Key Insights Auction Technology Group's estimated fair value is UK£9.71 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Jan 31
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Auction Technology Group plc's (LON:ATG) P/S
When close to half the companies in the Consumer Services industry in the United Kingdom have price-to-sales ratios (or...Analysis Article • Jan 05
Auction Technology Group (LON:ATG) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Dec 07
Impressive Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Auction Technology Group (LON:ATG)
Despite announcing strong earnings, Auction Technology Group plc's ( LON:ATG ) stock was sluggish. We did some digging...Analysis Article • Sep 19
Returns On Capital At Auction Technology Group (LON:ATG) Have Stalled
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Firstly, we'll want to...Analysis Article • Aug 15
Is Auction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG) Trading At A 30% Discount?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Auction Technology Group fair value estimate is UK£10.42...Analysis Article • Jul 02
At UK£7.48, Is Auction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG) Worth Looking At Closely?
Auction Technology Group plc ( LON:ATG ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a...Analysis Article • Jun 17
Auction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG) Not Flying Under The Radar
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Consumer Services industry in the United Kingdom have...Analysis Article • Apr 08
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Auction Technology Group (LON:ATG)
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Mar 15
Is Auction Technology Group plc (LON:ATG) Trading At A 29% Discount?
Key Insights Auction Technology Group's estimated fair value is UK£9.02 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...CEO
Duncan Painter (56 yo)
less than a year
Tenure
Mr. Duncan Anthony Painter is Chief Executive Officer of Auction Technology Group plc from May 5, 2026. Mr. Painter has been a Director of Hudson MX, Inc. since February 2023. Mr. Painter was a Non-Executi...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFO & Director | 1.1yrs | US$904.29k | no data | |
| Chief Executive Officer | less than a year | no data | 0.20% £ 1.0m | |
| Chief Operating Officer | 14.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Technology Officer | 1.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Information Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Global Marketing | 3.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Corporate Development | 1.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief People Officer | 4.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & GM of Estate Sales | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Revenue of North America | no data | no data | no data | |
| Managing Director of Lot-Tissimo | 7.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| President of North America | 4.4yrs | no data | no data |
3.4yrs
Average Tenure
48yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: ATG's management team is considered experienced (3.4 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFO & Director | 1.1yrs | US$904.29k | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Chairman | 5.3yrs | US$336.22k | 0.13% £ 699.0k | |
| Senior Independent Non-Executive Director | 4.3yrs | US$134.49k | 0.0028% £ 14.8k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 1.6yrs | US$75.31k | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 4.5yrs | US$79.35k | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 4.3yrs | US$114.32k | 0.0023% £ 12.1k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 1.3yrs | US$45.73k | no data |
4.3yrs
Average Tenure
56yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: ATG's board of directors are considered experienced (4.3 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/08 00:20 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Auction Technology Group plc is covered by 13 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Bharath Nagaraj | Berenberg |
| William Larwood | Berenberg |
| Ian McInally | Cavendish |