Sweden’s EQT Launches £12.7 Billion Takeover Bid for UK-Based Intertek

Sarah J · 2026-05-13T16:30:38.000Z

Sweden-based private equity giant EQT has reportedly launched a £12.7 billion takeover bid for UK-headquartered testing, inspection, and certification company Intertek, in what could become one of Europe’s largest deals in the business services sector this year. Intertek, headquartered in London, is one of the world’s leading providers of quality assurance, product testing, certification, and sustainability compliance services across industries including consumer goods, healthcare, energy, infrastructure, and transportation. The company operates in more than 100 countries globally. According to reports, Intertek’s board is expected to support the proposed acquisition, which values the company at approximately £55 per share. The transaction reflects growing investor interest in compliance, sustainability verification, and testing services as global regulations and ESG requirements continue to expand. EQT has been actively increasing investments across infrastructure, healthcare, technology, and sustainability-focused sectors globally. The proposed Intertek acquisition would significantly strengthen EQT’s presence in the global testing and certification industry, which has seen rising demand due to complex international supply chains and tightening regulatory standards. Industry analysts note that the testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) sector is becoming increasingly strategic as companies worldwide focus on product safety, environmental compliance, sustainability reporting, and supply chain transparency. The deal also highlights continued consolidation activity within Europe’s industrial and business services sectors, where private equity firms are pursuing large-scale acquisitions to build globally integrated service platforms.

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