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Filed by Art Technology Group, Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: Art Technology Group, Inc.
Commission File No.: 000-26679
Oracle Buys ATG
Combination Creates Best-in-Class CRM and Cross-Channel Commerce Solution
November 2, 2010
Confidential
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Oracle is currently reviewing the existing ATG product roadmap and will be providing guidance to
customers in accordance with Oracles standard product communication policies. Any resulting
features and timing of release of such features as determined by Oracles review of ATGs product
roadmap are at the sole discretion of Oracle. All product roadmap information, whether
communicated by ATG or by Oracle, does not represent a commitment to deliver any material, code, or
functionality, and should not be relied upon in making a purchasing decision. It is intended for
information purposes only, and may not be incorporated into any contract.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains certain forward-looking statements about Oracle and ATG, including
statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning Oracles proposed acquisition of ATG,
anticipated product information and strategy, benefits of the acquisition to customers and others
in the industry and general business outlook. When used in this document, the words can, will,
intends, expects, is expected, similar expressions and any other statements that are not
historical facts are intended to identify those assertions as forward-looking statements. Any such
statement may be influenced by a variety of factors, many of which are beyond the control of Oracle
or ATG that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different from those
projected, described, expressed or implied in this document due to a number of risks and
uncertainties. Potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the possibility that the
transaction will not close or that the closing may be delayed, the anticipated synergies and
benefits of the combined companies may not be achieved after closing, the combined operations may
not be successfully integrated in a timely manner, if at all, general economic conditions in
regions in which either company does business, and the possibility that Oracle or ATG may be
adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Accordingly, no
assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will
transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what impact they will have on the results of
operations or financial condition of Oracle or ATG. In addition, please refer to the documents that
Oracle and ATG, respectively, file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on Forms
10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. These filings identify and address other important factors that could cause
Oracles and ATGs respective financial and operational results to differ materially from those
contained in the forward-looking statements set forth in this document. You are cautioned to not
place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this
document. Neither Oracle nor ATG is under any duty to update any of the information in this
document.
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Additional Information about the Merger and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed merger, ATG will file a proxy statement with the SEC. Additionally,
ATG and Oracle will file other relevant materials in connection with the proposed acquisition of
ATG by Oracle pursuant to the terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among Oracle,
Amsterdam Acquisition Sub Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oracle, and ATG. The materials
to be filed by ATG with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SECs web site at
www.sec.gov. Investors and security holders of ATG are urged to read the proxy statement and the
other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting or investment decision
with respect to the proposed merger because they will contain important information about the
merger and the parties to the merger. Oracle, ATG and their respective directors, executive
officers and other members of its management and employees, under SEC rules, may be deemed to be
participants in the solicitation of proxies of ATG stockholders in connection with the proposed
merger. Investors and security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names and
affiliations of Oracles executive officers and directors in the solicitation by reading the proxy
statement and other relevant materials filed with the SEC when they become available. Information
concerning the interests of ATGs executive officers, directors and other participants in the
solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different than those of ATG s stockholders generally,
is set forth in the proxy statement relating to the merger when it becomes available.
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What We Are Announcing
Oracle buys ATG
Oracle to purchase ATG for $6.00 per share, subject to required approvals
Transaction is expected to close by early 2011
About ATG
ATG is a leading provider of e-commerce software applications and related on demand commerce
optimization applications, and headquartered in Cambridge, MA
Over 1,000 global enterprises across many industries rely on ATGs solutions including AT&T,
Best Buy, J.C. Penney, Tesco, and Vodafone
Oracle and ATG expected to deliver complete, best-in-class Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
and Cross-Channel Commerce solutions
Enables the delivery of a cohesive customer experience regardless of channel
Enterprises can merchandise, market, transact, fulfill, and support customers across online and
traditional commerce environments
Improves brand value and customer loyalty through optimized customer experiences, unified
marketing, targeted segmentation, and comprehensive loyalty programs
Increases the value of customer interactions through content personalization, automated
recommendations, and live help services
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Strategic Importance to Oracle
Convergence of online and traditional commerce creates the need for a unified CRM, Retail, and
Commerce platform
Consumers expect a cohesive experience across all interaction channels including online, in
stores, via mobile devices and with call centers
Converging business processes include unified research, ordering, and returns
Holistic business intelligence includes consolidated customer data to deliver personalized
loyalty programs, and guided recommendations
Enterprises are seeing a vendor that can offer these end-to-end capabilities via an integrated,
out-of-the box solution
Siloed research, catalog, order, fulfillment and other systems are ineffective
Customers want a unified solution across their technology foundation, data model, and analytics,
that can be delivered on-premise or as a service (SaaS)
Traditional in-house, custom systems are inflexible and cannot scale
Together, Oracle and ATG provide complementary and best-in-class software for a broad range of
industries that meets these needs
Oracle and ATG have many common customers across industries including retail, telecommunications,
financial services and media
ATG provides leading e-commerce and related commerce optimization applications
Oracle provides best-in-class CRM, ERP, Retail and Supply Chain applications, as well as
middleware and business intelligence technologies
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Commerce is Converging
Consumer behavior is driving cross-channel commerce and CRM
Research Shop Buy Pickup Service
Comparison Buy Online Buy Online
Web
Site
Chat
Contact Call to Research
Center Accessory
Place Order
Visit Retail Store
In-Store Local Store
Kiosk
Begin
Browse
Catalog Catalog
Catalog
Order
Mobile Google
Product Info
Device Search
Email Order
eMail
Confirm w/Rec
Share
Facebook Troubleshoot
Social Read Reviews Experience on
Fan Club On Community
Twitter
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Commerce is Converging
Compelling Drivers to Deliver Unified Cross-Channel Commerce and CRM
Optimize the Customer Experience
Deliver a unified brand experience online, in-store and through mobile channels
Service customers in real-time with guided recommendations
Quickly and accurately provide personalized product information
Up-sell and cross-sell complementary products and services based on customers history
Personalize promotions and offers that appeal to customers at every stage of their buying cycle
Increase customer loyalty with ongoing communications through social networks
Engage with customers at every touch point with a consistent brand experience
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ATG Products
Leading e-Commerce Software and Commerce Optimization Applications
ATG Commerce Suite
ATG On Demand Optimization Applications
Live Help Automated Lead Performance
Click to Call Merchandising
Click to Chat Recommendations Call Tracking
Email Response
ATG e-Commerce Software Applications
Merchandising Business and
Commerce Multivariate
and Customer
Search Testing
Searchandising Analytics
Campaign Active Customer Knowledge Self-Service
Management Service Management
Platform
Shopping Cart Personalization Catalog Management
Content management
Drive Sales and Customer Loyalty
Personalized for the visitor
Relevant content and promotions
Customer-centric, data driven, orchestrated across channels
Optimize the Experience
Easy-to-use business tools
Sophisticated marketing, merchandising, service capabilities
Integrated testing and commerce analytics
Improve Agility and Reliability, Reduce Costs
Operational efficiency to drive a lower TCO
Solutions power a cross-channel enterprise
Extensibility and enterprise-ready integration
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Industrys Top-Ranked Cross-Channel Commerce Solution
Gartner Magic Quadrant for eCommerce
Source: Gartner 2010.
Key Differentiators
Gartner ranks ATG #1 in completeness of vision
Complete cross-channel solutions
Top-ranked personalization
Leading merchandising applications
Multiple deployment options
Innovative mobile commerce assets
Rapid deployment via Commerce Reference Store
Strong partner community
Commerce Suite includes industry-leading Live Help and Automated Merchandising
ATG is the leading e-commerce domain expert
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ATG is Deployed by the Highest Number of Large Online Retailers
Top Top Top Top Top
Total
100 200 300 400 500
Online Revenue >$150M >$50M >$25M >$15M >$10M
ATG 12 17 3 9 2 43
GSI Commerce 3 7 5 6 9 30
13 7 6 1 0 27
IBM WebSphere
Escalate Retail 4 7 5 4 3 23
Fry 3 6 6 1 16
Microsoft 1 5 3 1 2 12
Demandware 1 1 5 1 1 9
MarketLive 1 2 2 1 6
Intershop 1 1
Hybris 1 1
Source: Internet Retailer Top 500 2010.
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Oracle and ATG Together
Next Generation, Unified Cross-Channel Commerce and CRM
Cross-Channel Marketing
Campaign Management
Loyalty Programs
Channel Management
Promotions Management
Cross-Channel Sales
Personalized buying experiences online, in stores, with call centers and via mobile
Automated Recommendations
Cross-Channel Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Planning
Warehouse Management
Order Promising Management
Logistics and Fulfillment
Cross-Channel Service
Click to Call/Chat
Call Center
Cross-Channel Merchandising
Merchandising
Search Merchandising
Cross-Sell and Up-sell
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Strong Global Customer Base
Leading Brands Across Key Industries
Retail
Consumer and Luxury Goods
Financial Services
Digital Media and High Tech
Communications
Airlines
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ATG Customer Success Story
Doubles Customer Acquisition Rate with Personalized Experience
Company Overview
Leading wireless company in the United States with over 61 million wireless subscribers on the
nations largest digital voice and data network
Challenges
To better compete in the telecom market, AT&T decided to build a reputation on superior customer
experience but their home-grown legacy systems were cumbersome and unmanageable
Results
Achieved nearly 100% year-over-year in new customer additions, while reducing customer churn rate
Created over 50,000 unique sites for its B2B customers, all centrally managed on ATG platform
Drove record iPhone launch sales
ATG Provided
ATG Commerce platform that supported customized sites for AT&Ts business-to-business and
business-to-consumer buyers
AT&T the ability to target personalized content to select customers building a more unique and
relevant experience
Oracle also Provides
Oracle E-Business Suite, Siebel, Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
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ATG Customer Success Story
Finding the Right Fit for Multi-Channel Commerce
Company Overview
American Eagle Outfitters stands for high-quality merchandising, and is best known for designing,
marketing and selling its own brand of clothing to young adults
Over 925 stores across multiple continents
Challenges
Systems could not scale, or integrate the customer experience
Siloed and antiquated systems did not provide the foundation to grow cross-channel business and
launch new brands
Results
Higher efficiency and profitability as a result of integrated systems and processes
Real-time data interchange between the Web site, call center, back-office and store systems make
it possible to achieve a single view of the customer
ATG Provided
A sophisticated ATG Commerce platform that enables dynamic, relevant customer interactions across
all customer touch points
Centralized systems that allows American Eagle Outfitters to continue to grow and expand new
brands and new channels
Oracle also Provides
Oracle Retail Solutions, Oracle Fusion Middleware
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ATG Customer Success Story
Driving Growth in International Markets with Online Presence
ATG Provided
ATG Commerce platform that supported customized sites for its customers
Ability to target personalized content to select customers
An enterprise scale e-commerce solution that successfully launched the Vodafone brand and
products in new markets
Oracle also Provides
Siebel, Oracle Fusion Middleware
Company Overview
A leading global mobile telecommunications company, with over 333 million customers worldwide
Challenges
Establish a consistent brand experience online
Accelerate international growth across four continents
Provide an excellent customer experience across commerce and service interactions
Improve online consumer experience by providing a simplified, assisted shopping experience
Results
Strong results in customer acquisitions, conversions and ROI
Simplified purchase process
Driving global growth across four continents in both established and emerging markets
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ATG Customer Success Story
Driving Category Leadership via Cross-Channel Customer Experience
Company Overview
Leading electronics and home appliances retailer with cross-channel commerce operation. Operates
a global portfolio of brands with a commitment to growth and innovation
Challenges
Grow the Best Buy business via superior customer service and international expansion
Increase customer centricity
Develop customer access across channels
Provide system availability, reliability and scalability
Support transactions to buy on-line and pick up in-store
Results
In 2009, online sales grew 20 percent year-over-year, to approximately $2 billion
In-store pickup of online purchases increased to approximately 40% of online sales
Customer care initiatives resulted in an 18% drop in customer complaints versus prior fiscal year
ATG Provided
ATG Commerce Suite to power transactions across the web, kiosks and in call centers
ATG provides consistent view of inventory, orders and customers across channels, while connecting
touch points: research, call center, purchase, pick-up, and service
Oracle also Provides
Oracle Retail Applications, Siebel, Oracle Fusion Middleware
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Oracle and ATG
A Compelling Combination
Oracle and ATG expected to provide best-in-class, CRM and cross-channel commerce to the broadest
range of industries and to:
Offer retailers a complete solution for in-store and online merchandising and promotions
management, point of sale, and supply chain planning and execution
Deliver a complete cross-channel CRM solution, including customer segmentation, analytics,
marketing, promotions, loyalty programs, order execution, fulfillment and live help services
Provide a comprehensive solution by integrating e-commerce with ERP systems including a
consolidated product master, order management, fulfillment and logistics
Offer a complete technology foundation to develop industry-leading e-commerce sites with rich
interactive web pages based on standards and integrated collaboration
Accelerate Oracle and ATGs shared vision through higher investment in research and development
of e-commerce products
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