EQT Wants to Buy Intertek

May 13, 2026, 11:29
EuropeFinance

Introduction

Intertek is a company that tests products. A Swedish company called EQT wants to buy Intertek for £10.6 billion.

Main Body

EQT offered £60 for each share. This is more money than before. Some investors told Intertek to accept the offer because the company needs help. Intertek is a very old company. It has two main parts: energy and product testing. Intertek wanted to split these parts, but they stopped that plan now. EQT is a big company from a rich family. EQT must send a final offer by June 11. If they do not, the deal will stop.

Conclusion

Intertek is waiting for the final offer and the owners' permission.

Learning

🧩 The 'Connecting' Words

Look at how these small words change the meaning of a sentence. They are the glue of A2 English.

1. The 'Reason' Word: BECAUSE We use this to explain why something happens.

  • Example: "Investors told Intertek to accept... because the company needs help."
  • Logic: Action → because → Reason.

2. The 'Choice' Word: BUT Use this when you have two opposite ideas.

  • Example: "Intertek wanted to split... but they stopped that plan."
  • Logic: Plan A →\rightarrow but →\rightarrow Plan B (Opposite).

3. The 'Result' Word: IF This is for things that might happen in the future.

  • Example: "If they do not [send an offer], the deal will stop."
  • Logic: Condition →\rightarrow if →\rightarrow Result.

💡 Quick Summary for Your Vocabulary:

  • Buy →\rightarrow To get something with money.
  • Offer →\rightarrow The price someone says they will pay.
  • Deal →\rightarrow A business agreement.

Vocabulary Learning

company (n.)
a business that makes or sells goods or services
Example:Intertek is a company that tests products.
products (n.)
things that are made or sold
Example:Intertek tests products.
share (n.)
a part of a company that people can own
Example:EQT offered £60 for each share.
money (n.)
cash or money used for buying things
Example:This is more money than before.
investors (n.)
people who give money to a company to help it grow
Example:Some investors told Intertek to accept the offer.
offer (n.)
a proposal to sell or buy something
Example:EQT offered £60 for each share.
needs (v.)
requires something to work or succeed
Example:The company needs help.
help (n.)
assistance or support
Example:The company needs help.
big (adj.)
large or important
Example:EQT is a big company.
deal (n.)
an agreement between two parties
Example:If they do not, the deal will stop.