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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 2025-06-13 M&A Activity
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
Response to Media Speculation
M&A Activity Classification · 1% confidence The document is identified by the RNS Number (8708M) and the header indicating it is from the National Storage Mechanism, which points to a regulatory announcement service (RNS). The content explicitly discusses 'Possible offers for Spectris plc' involving KKR and Advent, references the 'City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code")', and mentions specific rules like Rule 2.4, Rule 2.7, and Rule 2.6(a). This subject matter—a potential takeover or merger activity—directly corresponds to the M&A Activity category. Although it mentions the publication of information, the core content is the substantive update on the takeover situation, not just an announcement that a report is available. Therefore, the most specific classification is M&A Activity (TAR).
2025-06-13 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 City Code on Takeovers and Mergers. It provides the total number of voting rights and share capital information, 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 regulatory nature of the announcement and its distribution via RNS, it falls under the 'Regulatory Filings' category.
2025-06-13 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 mentions M&A-related advisors (Goldman Sachs, Rothschild & Co), the document itself is a formal regulatory disclosure regarding share capital and voting rights, not an M&A deal announcement itself. Therefore, it falls under the 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) category as it is a standard regulatory announcement distributed via the London Stock Exchange's RNS service.
2025-06-12 English
Rule 2.9 Announcement
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 1% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and explicitly states it is a 'Rule 2.9 Announcement' under the 'City Code on Takeovers and Mergers'. Rule 2.9 announcements are mandatory disclosures regarding the total number of voting rights when a company is subject to a takeover process. This type of specific regulatory disclosure related to corporate actions (takeovers) and share capital structure fits best under the general 'Regulatory Filings' category (RNS) as there is no specific code for 'Takeover Code Rule 2.9 Announcement'. It is not an AGM material, a full report (10-K/IR), an earnings release (ER), or a management discussion (MDA). Since it is a formal regulatory announcement distributed via RNS, RNS is the most appropriate classification.
2025-06-11 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 1% confidence The document is an official notification filed with RNS (London Stock Exchange's news service) dated June 10, 2025. The title is "Spectris plc: Director/PDMR Shareholding" and it details the acquisition of shares (Partnership Shares and Matching Shares) under the Spectris Share Incentive Plan (SIP) by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMRs), including the CEO and CFO. This type of filing, reporting personal share transactions by directors and executives, directly corresponds to the definition of Director's Dealing (DIRS). It is not a general regulatory announcement (RNS) because it fits a more specific category, nor is it a proxy statement (PSI) or remuneration report (DEF 14A).
2025-06-10 English
Response to Media Speculation
M&A Activity Classification · 1% confidence The document is an official announcement regarding a 'possible offer' for Spectris plc by Advent International. It explicitly references 'Rule 2.4 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers', which governs M&A activity and takeover bids in the UK. The text details the proposed offer value, the board's response, and regulatory requirements for such transactions. This falls squarely under the M&A Activity category.
2025-06-09 English

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