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Spectris PLC — Investor Relations & Filings

Ticker · SXS ISIN · GB0003308607 LEI · 213800Z4CO2CZO3M3T10 IL Manufacturing
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Filings indexed 1,502 across all filing types
Latest filing 2025-06-30 Regulatory Filings
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL SXS

About Spectris PLC

https://www.spectris.com/

Spectris PLC is a supplier of precision instrumentation, test equipment, and software for technically demanding industrial applications. The company provides high-precision measurement solutions that deliver critical data and insights, enabling customers to enhance productivity and solve complex challenges. By combining advanced technology with deep domain knowledge and technical expertise, Spectris helps its clients make their products and processes cleaner, healthier, and more efficient. The group operates through a portfolio of specialized businesses, including Malvern Panalytical, Particle Measuring Systems, Servomex, and HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær), each a leader in its respective field.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Form 8 (OPD) - Spectris plc
Regulatory Filings Classification · 1% confidence The document is a 'Form 8 (DD)' which is a standard regulatory disclosure form used in the UK under the Takeover Code for 'Public Dealing Disclosure by a Party to an Offer'. It details share dealings and interests of a person acting in concert with an offeree (Spectris PLC). While it involves director-related information, it is specifically a regulatory disclosure regarding takeover-related dealings rather than a standard Director's Dealing (DIRS) report. As it is a specific regulatory filing required by the Takeover Panel and does not fit into the other categories like M&A (TAR) or DIRS, it is best classified as a Regulatory Filing (RNS).
2025-06-30 English
Rule 2.9 Announcement
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'Rule 2.9 Announcement' and references the 'City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Takeover Code")'. It provides the total number of voting rights and treasury shares as of the announcement date (30 June 2025). Rule 2.9 of the Takeover Code requires the company to announce its total number of shares in issue and treasury shares when an offer period begins or when a party reaches a 1% interest threshold. This is a specific regulatory disclosure related to a potential or ongoing M&A/Takeover situation, but it is not the M&A proposal itself (TAR) nor a general regulatory filing (RNS). It is a specific disclosure mandated by takeover rules. Given the options, this type of mandatory disclosure related to share capital structure during a takeover context fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) category as a specific, non-standard filing, or potentially related to 'Share Issue/Capital Change' (SHA) due to the focus on voting rights, but RNS is the most appropriate catch-all for mandatory, non-financial, specific regulatory announcements not covered elsewhere. Since it is a specific announcement mandated by the Takeover Panel, and not a general report, RNS is the best fit among the provided codes for a mandatory, non-financial regulatory update.
2025-06-30 English
Rule 2.9 Announcement
M&A Activity Classification · 1% confidence The document explicitly states it is a 'Rule 2.9 Announcement' made by Spectris PLC in accordance with the 'City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Takeover Code")'. Rule 2.9 requires the company to disclose the total number of shares in issue and voting rights when an offer period begins or when an offeror is identified. This is a specific regulatory disclosure related to a potential or ongoing takeover/merger activity, which falls under the scope of M&A activity or, more generally, a regulatory announcement. Since the document is a formal notification related to the Takeover Code and provides specific share structure data relevant to a potential transaction, it is most closely aligned with the context of M&A Activity (TAR) or a general Regulatory Filing (RNS). Given the specific reference to the Takeover Code and the nature of the disclosure (share capital details during an offer period), it strongly relates to M&A. However, the content is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code, which often gets filed under general regulatory announcements if a specific M&A code isn't available. Looking at the definitions, TAR is for 'merger proposals or takeover bids'. This announcement is a consequence of being subject to such a bid/code. Since it is a formal, mandatory disclosure published via RNS, and it is not the primary M&A document (like a Scheme Document), classifying it as a general Regulatory Filing (RNS) is the safest and most accurate fallback for mandatory, non-financial, non-governance specific announcements published through the LSE news service, especially when the core topic is procedural compliance under the Takeover Code rather than the proposal itself. The presence of the RNS header confirms its nature as a regulatory news service release.
2025-06-27 English
Rule 2.9 Announcement
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 1% confidence The document is an RNS announcement dated June 26, 2025, titled 'Rule 2.9 Announcement'. Rule 2.9 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers requires the company to announce its total number of shares in issue and total voting rights when an offer period begins or when an offeror is first identified. This document explicitly states the total number of ordinary shares, shares in treasury, and total voting rights, citing Rule 2.9 of the Takeover Code. This is a specific regulatory disclosure related to a potential or ongoing takeover situation, which falls under general regulatory announcements. Since it is not a full report (like 10-K or IR) but a specific, short regulatory update mandated by the Takeover Code, it best fits the 'Regulatory Filings' category (RNS) as a specific type of mandatory disclosure that isn't covered by other specific codes like DIRS or TAR, although it is related to M&A activity. Given the context of RNS and the nature of the disclosure (a mandatory update during an offer period), RNS is the most appropriate general regulatory filing code.
2025-06-26 English
Rule 2.9 Announcement
M&A Activity Classification · 1% confidence The document is a 'Rule 2.9 Announcement' issued by Spectris PLC in accordance with the UK City Code on Takeovers and Mergers. It provides the total number of voting rights and share capital, which is a standard regulatory requirement during an offer period. While it relates to M&A activity (Takeover Code), it is specifically a regulatory disclosure of share capital and voting rights rather than a merger proposal or takeover bid document itself. Given the nature of the announcement as a standard regulatory filing required by the London Stock Exchange (RNS), it falls under the 'Regulatory Filings' category.
2025-06-25 English
Rule 2.9 Announcement
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 1% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'Rule 2.9 Announcement' and references the 'City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Takeover Code")'. Rule 2.9 announcements are mandatory disclosures made by a company subject to a takeover bid, confirming the total number of shares in issue and treasury shares. This type of announcement is a specific regulatory disclosure related to corporate actions, often falling under general regulatory filings or specific M&A related disclosures. Since the definitions provided do not have a specific code for a 'Rule 2.9 Announcement' but it is a formal regulatory notice distributed via RNS, and it is not a full report (like 10-K or IR), the most appropriate classification is 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) as a general regulatory announcement, or potentially related to M&A (TAR). However, Rule 2.9 is a standing requirement during an offer period to maintain transparency on share capital, making RNS the best fit among the provided options for a general regulatory update that isn't a specific financial report or a direct M&A proposal announcement (TAR). The presence of the RNS Number and the LSE footer confirms its nature as a regulatory filing.
2025-06-24 English

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