EQT has increased its bid to almost £9 billion for Intertek Group plc. Shares in the total quality assurance provider have jumped 7% today (writing at 3pm) to £51 after the Swedish private equity fund said it had submitted an offer for £58 per share in cash. It follows the rejection of previous EQT proposals … Continue reading EQT bids £9bn for FTSE 100 firm Intertek