EQT → Intertek
Sealed prediction · 20 Jun 2026 · in progress
Deal announced: 18 Jun 2026
Buyout fund EQT acquires British inspection giant Intertek for ~£10.9bn and takes it private, after a long tug-of-war over price.
The three possible outcomes
Closes as expected
70%
Closes, below expectations
20%
Falls through
10%
Why these estimates. A firm offer and a high premium (+62%): closing is very likely. Once private, though, the value created (or destroyed) will no longer be visible to the public.
Confidence: medium–high
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