{"id":12266,"date":"2025-06-18T13:32:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T13:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=europe&#038;p=12266"},"modified":"2025-06-18T13:32:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T13:32:21","slug":"agt-shields-itself-in-silence-as-bribery-claims-swirl-around-ceos-past","status":"publish","type":"europe","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/europe\/agt-shields-itself-in-silence-as-bribery-claims-swirl-around-ceos-past\/","title":{"rendered":"AGT shields itself in silence as bribery claims swirl around CEO\u2019s past"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT), the Australian slot machine manufacturer, is facing renewed scrutiny over its decision to withhold information from the market regarding past bribery allegations involving its CEO, Harald Neumann. The allegations, originating in his home country of Austria, were aired in national media prior to his appointment but were never disclosed to investors or regulatory filings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/agt-shields-itself-in-silence-as-bribery-claims-swirl-around-ceos-past2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12270\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/agt-shields-itself-in-silence-as-bribery-claims-swirl-around-ceos-past2.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/agt-shields-itself-in-silence-as-bribery-claims-swirl-around-ceos-past2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AGT has defended its silence by stating that the claims lacked &#8220;factual evidence&#8221; and were based on a preliminary investigation that had not led to formal charges. The company maintains that legal counsel at the time advised that disclosure was not mandatory under Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) rules. According to AGT, most proceedings against Neumann and his former employer, Novomatic, have since been closed without findings of corruption, while only one remains active and is <em>&#8220;expected to conclude without consequence.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link-la-fiesta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/agt-shields-itself-in-silence-as-bribery-claims-swirl-around-ceos-past3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/agt-shields-itself-in-silence-as-bribery-claims-swirl-around-ceos-past3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/agt-shields-itself-in-silence-as-bribery-claims-swirl-around-ceos-past3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/agt-shields-itself-in-silence-as-bribery-claims-swirl-around-ceos-past3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/agt-shields-itself-in-silence-as-bribery-claims-swirl-around-ceos-past3.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The silence strategy raises important questions for institutional investors. By choosing not to inform the market, AGT shielded itself from short-term reputational impact\u2014but potentially risked long-term trust and governance credibility. Regulatory compliance committees reportedly evaluated Neumann\u2019s eligibility before his October 2021 appointment, and he has been approved to operate in over 100 gaming jurisdictions globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/agt-shields-itself-in-silence-as-bribery-claims-swirl-around-ceos-past4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/agt-shields-itself-in-silence-as-bribery-claims-swirl-around-ceos-past4.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/agt-shields-itself-in-silence-as-bribery-claims-swirl-around-ceos-past4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/agt-shields-itself-in-silence-as-bribery-claims-swirl-around-ceos-past4-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet concerns remain. The one open case still active under the Austrian anti-corruption prosecutor (WKStA) could, depending on its outcome, pose a retroactive reputational liability. Furthermore, transparency standards among listed companies\u2014especially in gambling and gaming, where regulatory scrutiny is constant\u2014have evolved. Shareholders may question whether withholding such information aligns with modern ESG principles or best practices in corporate disclosure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/europe\/ainsworth-accused-of-a-bad-move-to-sell-cheap-to-novomatic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ainsworth accused of a bad move to sell cheap to Novomatic.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AGT&#8217;s defensive posture may reflect a broader trend in the gaming industry, where legacy leadership and aggressive expansion often clash with increasing calls for transparency. The company\u2019s reliance on internal legal assessments rather than preemptive disclosure represents a calculated move\u2014but one that could draw criticism should any detail from the ongoing investigation surface unfavorably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While no current impact on AGT\u2019s licensing or operations has been reported, the situation underscores the importance of anticipating reputational risks in governance. Investors will be watching closely not just how the Austrian case concludes, but how AGT handles its corporate communication moving forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AGT justifies silence over bribery claims tied to CEO Harald Neumann, citing lack of evidence. 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