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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(c)        Attachments

Are any Supplemental Forms attached?

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

The Panel's Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code's disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

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