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Ticker · SPT ISIN · GB0004726096 LEI · 213800HKCUNWP1916L38 IL Telecommunications, computer programming, consultancy, computing infrastructure, and other information service activities
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Latest filing 2025-03-31 Major Shareholding Noti…
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About Spirent Communications PLC

https://www.spirent.com/

Spirent Communications is a global provider of automated testing and assurance solutions for networks, cybersecurity, and positioning. The company's portfolio enables technology developers, service providers, and enterprises to validate and optimize new technologies and services throughout their lifecycle. Key offerings include solutions for validating 5G and next-generation networks, ensuring the performance of positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems through GNSS simulation, and testing security infrastructure against threats. Spirent's solutions are designed to help customers accelerate development, reduce operational complexity, enhance user experience, and secure their networks and devices. The company supports innovation in development labs, communication networks, and IT organizations by providing tools to manage the increasing complexity and security vulnerabilities of modern technologies.

Recent filings

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Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 100% confidence The document is a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' filed by Bank of America Corporation regarding Spirent Communications PLC. This is a regulatory disclosure required when a shareholder's interest crosses specific voting rights thresholds. According to the filing definitions, this corresponds to a Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ).
2025-03-31 English
Form 8.3 - Spirent Communications plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3 - Spirent Communications plc' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)'. This form is a Public Opening Position Disclosure/Dealing Disclosure made by a person holding 1% or more interest in relevant securities during a takeover situation. This type of disclosure relates to insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover bid. While it involves director/insider activity, the specific context of a 'Takeover Code' disclosure (Rule 8.3) is distinct from standard Director's Dealing (DIRS) which usually refers to Form 3/4/5 filings in the US context or similar routine insider transaction reports. Since the provided categories do not have a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, I must evaluate the closest fit. It details dealings and positions related to securities during an offer. This is most closely related to insider/shareholder activity. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest category for reporting personal share transactions by insiders/significant holders, even though this is a specific UK Takeover Panel filing type. However, since the document is a formal regulatory filing concerning interests in securities during a takeover, and it is not a general earnings release, annual report, or proxy statement, it falls under the umbrella of significant regulatory disclosures. If 'Takeover Activity' were an option, it would be preferred. Given the choices, and recognizing that this is a disclosure of interests/dealings by a major shareholder/stakeholder during a potential M&A event, it is a specific type of insider/shareholder disclosure. Since 'M&A Activity' (TAR) is for the proposal/bid itself, and this is a disclosure *during* the process, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting individual security interests/transactions, or it could be a general 'Regulatory Filing' (RNS). Because it is a highly specific regulatory disclosure mandated by the Takeover Code, and not a general announcement, I will classify it as a specific regulatory filing that doesn't fit the other detailed categories, leaning towards RNS as the fallback for specific, non-standard regulatory forms, or DIRS if we interpret 'dealing' broadly. Given the content is about 'Interests and short positions' and 'Dealings' by a major investor during a takeover, it is fundamentally a disclosure of insider/significant shareholder activity. I will select DIRS as the best fit for reporting individual security interests/dealings, acknowledging the context is a takeover.
2025-03-28 English
Form 8.3 - Spirent Communications plc
M&A Activity Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly titled "FORM 8.3 - Spirent Communications plc" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)". This form is a Public Opening Position Disclosure/Dealing Disclosure made by a person holding 1% or more interest in relevant securities during a takeover situation. This type of disclosure relates directly to insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover bid. Among the provided codes, 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is the most appropriate category as it covers takeover bids, although 'DIRS' (Director's Dealing) is related to insider transactions, Form 8.3 is specifically mandated by the Takeover Code during M&A events. Given the context of the Takeover Code and disclosure related to an offer, TAR is the best fit, as it encompasses the regulatory framework surrounding takeovers.
2025-03-27 English
Form 8.3 - Spirent Communications plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3 - Spirent Communications plc' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)'. This form is a Public Opening Position Disclosure/Dealing Disclosure made by a person holding 1% or more interest in relevant securities during a takeover situation. This type of disclosure relates directly to M&A activity (Takeover Code) and insider/significant shareholder dealings related to that activity. Among the provided codes, 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is the most relevant classification, as Form 8.3 is a mandatory filing specifically triggered by a takeover offer. Although it involves dealing disclosure (like DIRS), the context is strictly governed by the Takeover Code regarding an offer for Spirent Communications plc, making M&A Activity (TAR) the primary classification.
2025-03-26 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with "RNS Number" and contains standard disclosure tables for major shareholding notifications (TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings). This type of filing reports changes in ownership thresholds by significant shareholders. While it is a regulatory filing, the specific category for changes in significant share ownership is 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ). The content details the date the threshold was crossed (24-Mar-2025) and the resulting position (0.000000%), confirming it is a specific disclosure rather than a general regulatory announcement (RNS) or a report itself.
2025-03-26 English
Form 8.3 - Spirent Communications plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'FORM 8.3 - Spirent Communications plc' and references 'Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)'. This form is a 'PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE'. This type of disclosure relates to insider trading or significant ownership changes during a takeover or merger situation, which falls under the scope of M&A activity or significant shareholding notifications, but the specific form (Form 8.3) is a regulatory filing related to the Takeover Code. Since the document details specific dealings (Section 3(b)) and positions (Section 2(a)) concerning an offeror/offeree (Spirent Communications plc), it is directly related to a takeover/merger scenario. The closest specific category is 'M&A Activity' (TAR). However, Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure under the UK Takeover Code, which is a specific regulatory requirement. Given the options, 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is the most relevant context, as these disclosures are triggered by takeover activity. If 'TAR' were not available, 'RNS' (Regulatory Filings) would be the fallback, but 'TAR' captures the specific context better than 'MRQ' (Major Shareholding Notification) which is usually for general threshold breaches, not takeover-specific disclosures like Form 8.3.
2025-03-25 English

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