UK's Intertek rises after media report says EQT prepares improved bid
** Shares of British product testing firm Intertek ITRK.L up 4.2% at 47.90 pounds ** Stock among top gainers on FTSE 100 index which is down 0.8% ** Swedish private equity firm EQT AB EQTAB.ST is preparing to make another improved offer for Intertek, according to a Bloomberg News report ** EQT has been discussing the level of potential new bid for ITRK, report adds ** As of last close, Intertek's stock up 3.55% YTD (Reporting by Ankita Bora in Bengaluru) ((Ankita.Bora@thomsonreuters.com))
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