The Vanguard Group's Disclosure on Auction Technology Group plc

The Vanguard Group, Inc. has made a public disclosure under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, relating to its interests in Auction Technology Group plc's securities. The report, dated January 7, 2026, outlines various holdings and transactions.

The disclosure reveals Vanguard controls 4,297,444 of Auction Technology Group's ordinary 0.01p shares, representing a 3.55% stake. Furthermore, a transaction on January 6, 2026, involved the purchase of 900 shares at a price of 3.31 GBP per unit. No derivatives or options agreements are indicated in the disclosure.

There are no recorded indemnity or option arrangements, or any agreements concerning voting rights related to these securities. No Supplemental Form 8 is attached, indicating an absence of open stock position details.

For further inquiries, Shawn Acker is the contact person for the disclosure.