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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Information furnished as at January 12, 1999
Intertek Testing Services Limited
(REGISTRANT)
25 Savile Row
London, W1X 1AA
England
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICE)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F)
Form 20-F /X/ Form 40-F
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934)
Yes No /X/
SCHEDULE OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT
Press release dated January 12, 1999 regarding Termination of Nigerian Contracts
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PRESS RELEASE
TERMINATION OF NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS
Intertek Testing Services has been providing, on behalf of the Nigerian
Government, pre-shipment inspection on Nigerian imports since 1984 and
inspection services on petroleum exports since 1997. On January 4, 1999, the
President of Nigeria announced in a speech concerning the 1999 Nigerian budget
that the Government of Nigeria will terminate all such contracts on March 31,
1999.
In 1998, Intertek Testing Services had approximately L21.5 million in
revenues from those contracts and approximately L25.0 million in total
remains unpaid for work performed up to December 31, 1998.
Intertek Testing Services is in discussion with representatives of the Nigerian
Government to arrange payment for work performed.
JANUARY 12, 1999
Contacts:
Richard Nelson Bill Spencer
Chairman & CEO Finance Director
Tel: +44 171 396 3400 Tel: +44 171 396 3400
INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES LIMITED
25 Savile Row, London W1X 1AA
Telephone (44) 171 396 3400 Fax (44) 171 396 3480 http://www.itsglobal.com
Registered in England No. 3227453 Registered Office: as address
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form
6-K and has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.
INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES LIMITED
(Registrant)
By: /s/ WILLIAM SPENCER
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Name: William Spencer
Title: Director
Date: January 12, 1999
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form
6-K and has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.
INTERTEK TESTING SERVICES LIMITED
(Registrant)
By:
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Name: William Spencer
Title: Director
Date: January 12, 1999
