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Firm intentionProfessional Services16 April 2026

EQT to acquire Intertek Group plc

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EQT acquires Intertek Group plc

Deal facts

Buyer
EQT
Target
Intertek Group plc
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
16 April 2026
Status
Firm intention
Sector
Professional Services
Country
United Kingdom
Consideration
cash

Sources

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What we know

EQT has agreed to acquire Intertek Group plc for a headline offer value of 51.5 million GBP in cash. The target operates within the Total Quality Assurance sector and is based in the United Kingdom. This transaction was announced on 16 April 2026. The deal structure involves a full cash consideration for the acquisition of the listed entity. No specific details regarding the exact completion date or the precise nature of the deal type have been reported at this stage.

The transaction remains in a possible offer status and is subject to regulatory approval before it can proceed. Further details regarding the final valuation or specific terms of the agreement have not been disclosed. The parties are expected to continue their discussions to finalise the arrangement. This acquisition represents a significant move by EQT into the quality assurance market. The outcome of the regulatory review will determine the ultimate fate of the proposed deal.

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Deal timeline

2 updates
  1. Firm intention

    EQT to acquire Intertek Group plc

    { "headline": "Response to possible offer announcement by EQT", "issuer": "Intertek Group (ITRK)", "announcement_date": "2026-04-16T13:39:00", "category_code": "Rule 2.4 Possible Offer", "body": "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \n\n 16 April 2026 \n\n Intertek Group plc (\"Intertek\") \n\n Response to possible offer announcement by EQT \n\n The Board of Intertek notes the recent announcement by EQ

    LSE RNS
  2. Firm intention

    EQT X EUR SCSp and EQT X USD SCSp to acquire Intertek Group plc

    { "headline": "Statement re Possible Offer", "issuer": "Intertek Group (ITRK)", "announcement_date": "2026-04-16T11:37:00", "category_code": "Rule 2.4 Possible Offer", "body": "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. \n\n   \n\n 16 April 2026 \n\n   \n\n   \n\n Statement regarding possible offer for Intertek Group plc (\"Intertek\") \n\n   \n\n EQT X EUR SCSp and EQT X USD SCSp (collectively referred to

    LSE RNS

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