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Isotope Bidco Finalizes Financing for Intertek Group Acquisition

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Isotope Bidco Limited has finalized its long-term financing arrangements for the recommended cash acquisition of Intertek Group plc (LSE:ITRK). The financing includes a multi-currency senior facilities agreement and the issuance of senior secured fixed-rate notes. Consequently, the previous interim facilities agreement has been cancelled in its entirety.

The new senior facilities consist of a EUR 1.57 billion term loan, an AUD 350 million term loan, and a USD 2.72 billion term loan. Additionally, Isotope Finco S.à r.l. and Isotope Finco 2, LLC co-issued EUR 435 million and USD 700 million in senior secured fixed-rate notes. This long-term debt structure replaces the temporary financing arrangements that were previously in place to support the acquisition, which was first agreed upon by the boards of both companies in June 2026.

Investors will look for the completion of the acquisition, which is being implemented through a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement. The financial terms of the deal are final and will not be increased unless a third-party offer is made or the regulatory panel consents. Intertek Group plc shares remained unchanged at 5890 GBX on the day of the announcement.

Key points

  • Isotope Bidco secured a senior facilities agreement with EUR 1.57 billion, AUD 350 million, and USD 2.72 billion term loans.
  • The company co-issued EUR 435 million and USD 700 million in senior secured fixed-rate notes.
  • The new long-term financing arrangements completely replace and cancel the previous interim facilities.
  • The acquisition of Intertek Group plc is being executed via a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement.
  • Financial terms of the acquisition are final, unless a competing third-party bid emerges.

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Questions and answers

How is the acquisition of Intertek Group being funded?

The acquisition is funded through a combination of euro, Australian dollar, and US dollar term loans, alongside the issuance of euro and US dollar senior secured fixed-rate notes.

Are the financial terms of the Intertek acquisition final?

Yes, the financial terms are final and will not be increased unless another bidder makes an offer or the regulatory panel provides consent.