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Spectris PLC — Investor Relations & Filings

Ticker · SXS ISIN · GB0003308607 LEI · 213800Z4CO2CZO3M3T10 IL Manufacturing
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Filings indexed 1,546 across all filing types
Latest filing 2016-11-01 Declaration of Voting R…
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
SPECTRIS PLC - Total Voting Rights
Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements Classification · 98% confidence The document explicitly states it is providing an update on 'Voting Rights and Capital' in conformity with the FCA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1 R. It details the total issued share capital, shares held in Treasury, and calculates the total number of voting rights. This content directly relates to shareholder voting rights and capital structure notifications, which aligns best with the 'Declaration of Voting Results & Voting Rights Announcements' category (DVA). Although it is a notification, DVA is more specific than the general RNS fallback for this type of regulatory disclosure.
2016-11-01 English
Notification of Trading Update
Regulatory Filings Classification · 99% confidence The document is very short (2036 characters) and explicitly states that the company 'will publish a Trading Update on Tuesday 22 November 2016'. It then provides details for an investor and analyst conference call related to this future publication. According to Rule #2 (The 'MENU VS MEAL' Rule), a short announcement stating that a report will be published or is attached classifies as a Report Publication Announcement (RPA). The RNS Number header further supports this being a regulatory announcement about a future event/report release, rather than the report itself.
2016-10-17 English
Acquisition of Millbrook Group
M&A Activity Classification · 95% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and contains an announcement regarding a significant corporate action: the 'Acquisition of Millbrook Group'. This is a material event that requires immediate public disclosure. While it is a regulatory announcement, the specific nature of the event—a merger/acquisition—fits best under the M&A Activity category (TAR). However, the document is structured as a formal regulatory news service (RNS) release, and the content is a detailed announcement of a transaction, not just a brief notice. Since the definitions do not have a specific 'M&A Announcement' code, and 'TAR' is defined as 'Merger proposals or takeover bids', this acquisition announcement fits well under TAR. Given the presence of the RNS number and the structure typical of a regulatory filing, if TAR were not applicable, RNS would be the fallback. Since it is a detailed announcement of a transaction, TAR is the most specific fit.
2016-09-02 English
Change of Auditor
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is identified by the 'RNS Number' header and contains an announcement from Spectris PLC dated July 28, 2016. The core subject is the 'CHANGE OF AUDITOR,' specifically announcing the intention to appoint Deloitte LLP to replace KPMG, subject to shareholder approval at the next AGM. This type of announcement, which details a change in a key governance/regulatory function (the auditor) and is disseminated via the London Stock Exchange's news service (RNS), fits best under a general regulatory announcement category. While it relates to governance, it is not a formal Governance Report (CGR) or a specific Audit Report (AR). Since it is a formal, non-standard announcement distributed via RNS, and it doesn't fit the specific definitions for management changes (MANG), dividend (DIV), or capital changes (CAP), the most appropriate classification is the general Regulatory Filings category (RNS). The document length is short (2096 chars), but it is the primary announcement itself, not just an announcement *of* another report.
2016-07-28 English
Acquisition of DISCOM GMBH
M&A Activity Classification · 98% confidence The document is a formal announcement dated July 28, 2016, issued via RNS (RNS Number : 4550F). The content explicitly details the 'Acquisition of DISCOM GMBH' by Spectris plc, including purchase consideration and strategic rationale. This clearly falls under the category of corporate activity related to mergers or acquisitions. Based on the provided definitions, 'M&A Activity (Code: TAR)' is the most appropriate classification for takeover bids or merger proposals, which an acquisition announcement represents.
2016-07-28 English
Half-year Report
Interim / Quarterly Report Classification · 100% confidence The document is a comprehensive 'Half Year Results' report for Spectris PLC for the six months ended 30 June 2016. It contains detailed financial tables (sales, operating profit, EPS), a Chairman's and Chief Executive's statement, an operating review, and financial highlights. It is not a mere announcement (RPA) as it provides substantive financial data and analysis. Therefore, it is classified as an Interim/Quarterly Report. H1 2016
2016-07-28 English

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