Swiss SGS and Bureau Veritas Merger Could Create $35B Industry Giant

Swiss inspection firm SGS confirms advanced talks with French competitor Bureau Veritas for potential merger, signaling major consolidation in global testing industry.

Key Takeaways

SGS and Bureau Veritas are in advanced merger talks
Combined market value would be approximately $35 billion
SGS is a Swiss-based inspection firm
Bureau Veritas is a French competitor in the testing industry

By The Numbers

$35 billion

Combined market value

CHF31.9 billion

Combined market value in Swiss Francs

They Said

"there is no guarantee the talks with their French competitor will result in a deal"
— SGS statement

Major Industry Consolidation Looms

Company Profiles and Market Position

Deal Details and Valuation

Market Impact and Industry Implications

Swiss Economic Perspective

Sources & References

Swiss SGS and French Bureau Veritas eye $35 billion merger

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