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Intertek Group PLC M&A Activity 2026

Apr 29, 2026

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RNS Number : 4583C

Intertek Group PLC

29 April 2026

FORM 8 (OPD)

PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE BY A PARTY TO AN OFFER

Rules 8.1 and 8.2 of the Takeover Code (the "Code")

1.         KEY INFORMATION

(a) Full name of discloser: Intertek Group plc
(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):

     The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient.  For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
N/A
(c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:

     Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree
Intertek Group plc
(d) Is the discloser the offeror or the offeree? OFFEREE
(e) Date position held:

     The latest practicable date prior to the disclosure
27 April 2026
(f)  In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?

     If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state "N/A"
N/A

2.         POSITIONS OF THE PARTY TO THE OFFER MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security.

(a)        Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates

Class of relevant security: 1p ordinary
Interests Short positions
Number % Number %
(1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: Nil Nil
(2) Cash-settled derivatives: Nil Nil
(3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell: Nil Nil
TOTAL: Nil Nil

All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.

Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).

Details of any securities borrowing and lending positions or financial collateral arrangements should be disclosed on a Supplemental Form 8 (SBL).

(b)        Rights to subscribe for new securities

Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists: N/A
Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages: N/A

3.         POSITIONS OF PERSONS ACTING IN CONCERT WITH THE PARTY TO THE OFFER MAKING THE DISCLOSURE

Details of any interests, short positions and rights to subscribe (including directors' and other employee options) of any person acting in concert with the party to the offer making the disclosure:

A) Interests in ordinary shares of Intertek Group plc held by the directors of Intertek Group

plc and their close relatives and related trusts

Name Number of Intertek Group plc ordinary shares Percentage of issued

ordinary share capital of

Intertek Group plc (%)
Andrew Martin 9,841 0.0064
André Lacroix 616,664 0.4006
Hilde Aasheim 156 0.0001
Graham Allan 3,114 0.0020
Dr Gurnek Bains 1,107 0.0007
Tamara Ingram 737 0.0005
Jez Maiden 749 0.0005
Robin Freestone 9,212 0.0060
Steve Mogford 277 0.0002
Kawal Preet 531 0.0003
Apurvi Sheth 395 0.0003
Jean‑Michel Valette 11,116 0.0072
Total 653,899 0.4248

B) Options over Intertek Group plc held by directors of Intertek Group plc

Name Share plan Date of grant Number of ordinary shares (under award) Vesting Date / Expiry Date Exercise price (per share)
André Lacroix Long Term Incentive Plan2 13/03/2024 61,922 13/03/2027 Nil
13/03/2025 62,169 13/03/2028
Annual Incentive Plan3 13/03/2024 14,229 13/03/2027 Nil
13/03/2025 19,813 13/03/2028
25/03/2026 15,642 25/03/2029
Laura Crespi1 Long Term Incentive Plan4 13/03/2024 2,258 13/03/2027 Nil
13/03/2025 2,267 13/03/2028
12/03/2026 3,177 12/03/2029
Annual Incentive Plan5 13/03/2024 895 13/03/2027 Nil
13/03/2025 2,168 13/03/2028
12/03/2026 1,170 12/03/2029
Enhanced Long Term Incentive Plan6 3/06/2025 7,453 3/06/2028 Nil
12/03/2026 9,532 12/03/2029

1.     Ms Crespi's awards reflect awards granted prior to her appointment as an executive director

2.    Mr Lacroix also holds awards over 5,792 ordinary shares in respect of dividends accrued on unvested awards under the Long Term Incentive Plan

3.   Mr Lacroix also holds awards over 1,515 ordinary shares in respect of dividends accrued on unvested awards under the Annual Incentive Plan

4.   Ms Crespi also holds awards over 208 ordinary shares in respect of dividends accrued on unvested awards under the Long Term Incentive Plan

5.   Ms Crespi also holds awards over 123 ordinary shares in respect of dividends accrued on unvested awards under the Annual Incentive Plan

6.     Ms Crespi also holds awards over 86 ordinary shares in respect of dividends accrued on unvested awards under the Enhanced Long Term Incentive Plan

4.         OTHER INFORMATION

(a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the party to the offer making the disclosure or any person acting in concert with it:

Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state "none"
None

(b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the party to the offer making the disclosure, or any person acting in concert with it, and any other person relating to:

(i)  the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or

(ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:

If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state "none"
None

(c)        Attachments

Are any Supplemental Forms attached?

Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) NO
Supplemental Form 8 (SBL) NO
###### Date of disclosure: 29 April 2026
###### Contact name: Ida Woodger
###### Telephone number: +44 20 7396 3475

Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

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The Code can be viewed on the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

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