Jan 12 (Reuters) - FitzWalter Capital:
FITZWALTER CAPITAL AUCTION TECHNOLOGY - STATEMENT REGARDING AUCTION TECHNOLOGY GROUP PLC
FITZWALTER CAPITAL: AUCTION TECHNOLOGY DID NOT RESPOND OR ENGAGE AT ALL WITH CO'S LETTER OF 23 DEC PRIOR TO MAKING PRE-EMPTIVE ANNOUNCEMENT ON 5 JAN
FITZWALTER CAPITAL: BOARD HAS NOT AT ANY TIME SOUGHT ALTERNATIVE OFFERS FOR 100% OF ATG
FITZWALTER CAPITAL: BOARD OF ATG HAD NOT RUN A FORMAL SALES PROCESS FOR I&C DIVISION IN ORDER TO MAXIMISE SHAREHOLDER VALUE
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