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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 2020-10-01 Major Shareholding Noti…
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

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Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is clearly identified as an RNS (Regulatory News Service) announcement, indicated by the 'RNS Number' and the footer mentioning RNS and the London Stock Exchange. The content is a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' concerning Spectris PLC. This form details changes in voting rights held by a major shareholder (Massachusetts Financial Services Company), crossing a notification threshold (from 10.96% to 9.89%). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding significant share ownership changes falls under regulatory reporting. Since there is a specific category for 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ), that is the most precise classification. Although it is distributed via RNS, the core content is the major holding notification itself, not just an announcement of a report.
2020-10-01 English
Total Voting Rights
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 100% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and explicitly states it is provided by 'RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange.' The content details the company's issued share capital, treasury shares, and the resulting total number of voting rights as of a specific date (30 September 2020). This type of mandatory market disclosure regarding capital structure and voting rights is a standard regulatory announcement. Since there is no specific category for 'Voting Rights Update' that isn't covered by DVA (Declaration of Voting Results), and it is a general regulatory announcement provided via RNS, the most appropriate classification is the general regulatory filing category, RNS, as it is a direct regulatory notification.
2020-10-01 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 99% confidence The document is an official notification released via RNS (RNS Number: 3816Y) concerning share transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMRs) under the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). Specifically, it details the acquisition of Partnership Shares and the award of Matching Shares under the Spectris Share Incentive Plan (SIP) for two executives (Derek Harding and Andrew Heath). This type of filing, reporting personal share transactions by directors/executives, directly corresponds to the definition of Director's Dealing (DIRS). Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content mandates the DIRS classification over the general RNS fallback.
2020-09-08 English
Total Voting Rights
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 100% confidence The document is a short regulatory announcement identified by the 'RNS Number' header and the mention of the London Stock Exchange and FCA rules. The content specifically details the total number of voting rights and issued share capital as of a specific date (31 August 2020). This type of notification regarding share capital structure and voting rights is most closely aligned with announcements concerning capital changes or general regulatory updates. Since it is a formal notification about the total number of voting rights, which shareholders use as a denominator for disclosure rules, it relates to capital structure. However, it is not a comprehensive report (like 10-K or IR) but a specific, brief update. Given the options, 'Share Issue/Capital Change' (SHA) covers changes to the capital structure, and 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) is a general catch-all. Because the core subject is the calculation of voting rights based on issued capital, SHA is a strong candidate. However, the document is explicitly formatted as an RNS announcement, which is a general regulatory filing. Since the content is a direct notification of capital structure figures required by transparency rules, and SHA covers capital changes, I will select SHA as the most specific fit, although RNS is also plausible for any short regulatory notice. Given the explicit mention of 'Voting Rights and Capital' and the calculation of the denominator for shareholder notification, SHA is the best fit over the generic RNS.
2020-09-01 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 100% confidence The document is explicitly marked with an 'RNS Number' and contains regulatory language referencing 'Article 19.1 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014 ("MAR")'. The content details share transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMRs) and includes the required MAR disclosure tables. This type of mandatory disclosure, especially when originating from the London Stock Exchange's RNS service, falls under general regulatory announcements. Since there is a specific category for Director's Dealing (DIRS), which covers personal share transactions by directors/executives, that is the most precise fit over the general 'RNS' fallback. The document is a formal notification of insider trading/shareholding changes.
2020-08-10 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document explicitly starts with 'RNS Number : 2675V' and mentions 'NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR HOLDINGS (to be sent to the relevant issuer and to the FCA...)'. It details changes in voting rights and share ownership thresholds by BlackRock, Inc. This structure perfectly matches the requirements for a Major Shareholding Notification, which is classified under the code MRQ (Major Shareholding Notification). Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content dictates the MRQ classification over the general RNS fallback.
2020-08-05 English

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