M&A Deal Summary

Intertek Acquires Genalysis Laboratory Services Pty

On April 23, 2007, Intertek acquired test/measurement equipment company Genalysis Laboratory Services Pty for 42M AUD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Intertek’s 9th transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is Intertek’s 9th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Intertek’s 1st transaction in Australia.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2007-04-23
Target Genalysis Laboratory Services Pty
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) Intertek
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 42M AUD

Target

Genalysis Laboratory Services Pty

Maddington, Australia
Genalysis Laboratory Services Pty Ltd. is a provider of analytical laboratory services to the minerals exploration industry in Australia and overseas. Genalysis offers sample preparation and analytical testing services for metals including gold, platinum, copper and nickel. Genalysis processes more than one million samples per year from over 55 countries and offers fire assay, leachwell, partial digest and cyanide techniques. With over 300 employees, it has a state-of-the-art laboratory in Perth and sample preparation facilities in Kalgoorlie and Adelaide (Australia) and Johannesburg (South Africa).

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Buyer

Intertek

London, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1885
Sector Business Services
Employees45,000
Revenue 3.4B GBP (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Intertek provides global testing, inspection, and certification services. The Company provides 24/7 mission-critical quality assurance solutions to our clients to ensure that they can operate with well-functioning supply chains in each of their operations. Intertek was founded in 1885 and is based in London, England.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 17 of 96
Sector: Test/Measurement Equipment M&A 9 of 28
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 10 of 77
Country: Australia M&A 1 of 6
Year: 2007 M&A 4 of 17
Size (of disclosed) 9 of 46
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-03-19 Natlabs Oy

Finland

Natlabs is an established electro-magnetic compatibility and electrical safety testing company based in Finland and its clients include manufacturers of electrical and electronic products.

Buy €1M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-06-05 Union Lab

Singapore

Union Lab is an independent inspection company specializing in testing and inspection of petroleum products for the Singapore market. Founded in 2001, Union Lab has 35 employees, and its services include fuel blending supervision, cargo expediting and loss control, training and consultancy.

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