Intertek Group PLC Unsponsored ADR (IT10)
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Intertek shares surge as board signals readiness to back £10.6bn EQT takeover bid
Shares in Intertek Group PLC (LSE:ITRK), the FTSE 100 quality assurance and testing group, rose 7.3% to 5,687p after the board said it would be minded to recommend a deal valuing the business at £10.6 billion. The £60 a share proposal, received on Monday, is EQT's fourth and final approach and follows rejected bids of £51.50, £54.00 and £58.00 per share.
Intertek shares jump 5% as EQT ups bid to £9.4bn
Shares in Intertek Group PLC (LSE:ITRK), the FTSE 100 testing and certification company, rose 5% to 5,227 pence in early trading after EQT, the Swedish private equity group, submitted what it described as a final and improved indicative proposal worth up to £9.4 billion. EQT is offering £60 per share in cash, up from a third increased bid of £58 per share submitted on 5 May, which Intertek's board rejected three days later.
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Intertek Group PLC Unsponsored ADR Profile
| Specialty Retail Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Andre Pierre Joseph Lacroix CEO | XDUS Exchange | US4611301064 ISIN |
| GB Country | 45,425 Employees | 29 May 2026 Last Dividend | - Last Split | - IPO Date |
Overview
Intertek Group plc, headquartered in London, United Kingdom, is a leading global total quality assurance provider with a history dating back to 1885. The company operates internationally, including in key markets such as the United Kingdom, the United States, China, and Australia, serving a diverse range of industries with comprehensive solutions. Intertek's mission is aimed at ensuring the quality, safety, and performance of its clients' products, operations, and systems through a wide range of services that span from testing and inspection to certification and consulting. The organization is structured into five main segments: Consumer Products, Corporate Assurance, Health and Safety, Industry and Infrastructure, and World of Energy, each dedicated to catering to the specific needs and challenges of the industries it serves.
Products and Services
Intertek provides a broad spectrum of quality assurance, testing, inspection, and certification services (ATIC) to meet the diverse needs of its clientele. Below are some of the key services offered:
- Quality Assurance and Performance Testing - Offers laboratory safety testing, product quality, and performance assessments to ensure compliance with international standards.
- Accredited Third-party Management Systems Auditing and Certification - Provides accredited auditing and certification services for management systems across various standards to enhance business efficiency and global market access.
- Technical Inspection and Second-party Supplier Auditing - Delivers technical inspection services and conducts supplier audits to ensure supply chain integrity and compliance.
- Sustainability Data Verification - Verifies sustainability claims, helping businesses to communicate their sustainability performance accurately and transparently.
- Process Performance Analysis and Training - Offers services in process optimization and professional training to improve operational efficiencies and personnel competencies.
- Food Safety, Hygiene, and Safety Audits - Provides comprehensive testing and audit services to ensure food safety, hygiene, and compliance with health standards.
- Advisory and Consulting - Delivers strategic advice to navigate market complexities, regulatory standards, and supply chain challenges, helping clients to optimize their operations and market strategies.
- Hardware, Software, and Cyber Security Solutions - Offers testing and certification for IT and electronic products, ensuring they meet safety, performance, and cybersecurity standards.
- Asset Performance Management - Provides services aimed at maximizing the performance and lifespan of clients’ physical assets.
- Non-destructive and Materials Testing - Conducts advanced testing to assess material properties without causing damage, supporting the integrity and reliability of products.
- Engineering, Cargo and Inventory Inspection, and Analytical Assessment - Offers engineering services, cargo inspection, and comprehensive analytical assessments to support quality and supply chain management.
- Calibration and Supply-chain Traceability - Provides calibration services to ensure measurement accuracy and traceability solutions to enhance supply chain transparency.
- Related Research and Technical Services - Engages in research and offers technical services tailored to industry-specific challenges and innovation needs.
Intertek's extensive service portfolio serves a wide range of sectors including, but not limited to, consumer goods, automotive, aerospace, energy, food, healthcare, and government sectors, emphasizing its commitment to promote quality, safety, and sustainability across industries worldwide.
