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Intertek

Fiche documentée couvrant 12 controverses, dont « Origines avec l'activité de Caleb Brett dans l'inspection de cargaisons » et « Création du Lamp Testing Bureau par Thomas Edison ».

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Profile No. 5314 · Updated on 26 September 2026

12Documented controversies
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I. Documented controversies

01

2023–2026

Nouvelle série d'acquisitions dans les marchés à forte croissance

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Intertek enchaîne plusieurs acquisitions ciblées, notamment Controle Analítico, PlayerLync, Base Met Labs, TESIS, Envirolab, Suplilab, Professional Testing Laboratory, AePVI et QTEST.

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Sources · 2

  1. [1]
    IntertekFinancials & Regulated InformationVery high reliability
  2. [2]
    IntertekIntertek ETL to expand presence in Colombia with acquisition of QTESTVery high reliability

Last verified: 21 September 2026

02

avril–mai 2026

Rejet de premières offres d'EQT et lancement d'une revue stratégique

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Intertek rejette plusieurs propositions de rachat d'EQT qu'il juge insuffisantes et lance parallèlement une revue stratégique pouvant inclure une séparation de certaines activités.

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  1. [1]
    ReutersUK's Intertek rejects $11 billion buyout proposal from EQTNews agencyVery high reliability
  2. [2]
    ReutersActivist investor PrimeStone urges Intertek to engage with EQT bidNews agencyVery high reliability

Last verified: 21 September 2026

03

18 juin 2026

Accord de rachat d'Intertek par EQT

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Intertek accepte une offre d'EQT valorisant les fonds propres à environ 9,5 milliards de livres, après plusieurs propositions successives et des pressions d'actionnaires.

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    ReutersUK product testing firm Intertek agrees to $14.5 billion EQT buyoutNews agencyVery high reliability

Last verified: 21 September 2026

04

juillet 2022

Acquisition de Clean Energy Associates

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Intertek acquiert Clean Energy Associates afin de renforcer son offre d'assurance de bout en bout dans l'énergie solaire et les renouvelables.

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Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    IntertekOur HistoryVery high reliability

Last verified: 21 September 2026

05

septembre 2021

Acquisition de SAI Global Assurance

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Intertek acquiert SAI Global Assurance pour développer son offre mondiale d'assurance et de certification.

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Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    IntertekOur HistoryVery high reliability

Last verified: 21 September 2026

06

2011

Acquisition de Moody International

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Intertek acquiert Moody International en 2011 et renforce ses services d'assurance technique dans l'énergie et les infrastructures.

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Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    IntertekIntertek MoodyVery high reliability

Last verified: 21 September 2026

07

2009

Entrée dans le FTSE 100

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Intertek entre dans l'indice FTSE 100 en 2009.

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Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    IntertekOur HistoryVery high reliability

Last verified: 21 September 2026

08

29 mai 2002

Introduction d'Intertek Group plc à la London Stock Exchange

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Intertek Group plc est coté à la Bourse de Londres le 29 mai 2002.

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Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    IntertekOur HistoryVery high reliability

Last verified: 21 September 2026

09

années 1980–1990

Constitution d'Inchcape Testing Services et agrégation de plusieurs activités de testing

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Inchcape regroupe plusieurs entreprises de testing et d'inspection sous Inchcape Testing Services, notamment Caleb Brett, ETL et Warnock Hersey.

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Not applicable

Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    IntertekOur HistoryVery high reliability

Last verified: 21 September 2026

10

années 1990

Rachat d'Inchcape Testing Services et adoption du nom Intertek Testing Services

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Inchcape Testing Services est acquis par Charterhouse Development Capital puis renommé Intertek Testing Services.

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Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    IntertekOur HistoryVery high reliability

Last verified: 21 September 2026

11

1896

Création du Lamp Testing Bureau par Thomas Edison

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Thomas Edison crée en 1896 le Lamp Testing Bureau, devenu ensuite Electrical Testing Laboratories, dont Intertek conserve aujourd'hui l'héritage ETL.

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Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    IntertekOur HistoryVery high reliability

Last verified: 21 September 2026

12

1885

Origines avec l'activité de Caleb Brett dans l'inspection de cargaisons

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L'une des principales racines historiques d'Intertek remonte à 1885, lorsque Caleb Brett crée au Royaume-Uni une activité d'inspection et de certification de cargaisons.

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Sources · 1

  1. [1]
    IntertekOur HistoryVery high reliability

Last verified: 21 September 2026

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