What is the proposed offer price per share and dividend from EQT for Intertek shareholders, and how does it compare to Intertek's stock price before EQT's first public approach?

EQT has offered 60 pounds per share in cash plus a 1.1-pound annual dividend to Intertek shareholders, representing a 40% premium to Intertek's closing stock price on April 15—the day before EQT made its first approach public.

What key condition did Intertek set regarding EQT's next step, and by when must EQT act?

Intertek stated that EQT must either announce a firm intention to make an offer or walk away by June 11; the company also paused its strategic review—which had considered splitting into two businesses—to provide EQT with access to confirmatory due diligence, while cautioning there is no certainty an offer will ultimately be made.

Britain's Intertek set to accept EQT's $12.7-billion takeover bid

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Intertek is likely to accept a £9.4-billion ($12.72-billion) cash takeover offer from private equity firm EQT, pausing its strategic review to facilitate due diligence. The deal represents a 40% premium over the stock price prior to EQT's initial approach.

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