PrimeStone urges Intertek to 'engage constructively' with EQT on improved takeover offer
11/05/2026 19:03
May 11 (Reuters) - Activist investor PrimeStone Capital on Monday urged Intertek's ITRK.L board to "engage constructively" with EQT EQTAB.ST, after the British company rejected a third sweetened takeover proposal from the Swedish private equity firm. PrimeStone also urged Intertek to provide supervised due diligence access and take a more realistic approach when assessing the company's fair value in a public letter. (Reporting by Chandni Shah in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber) ((chandni.shah@thomsonreuters.com))
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