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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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Filings indexed 1,706 across all filing types
Latest filing 2025-02-25 Director's Dealing
Country GB United Kingdom
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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

Filing Released Lang Actions
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 100% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 4036Y' and contains specific details about a transaction involving a Director/PDMR (Paula Bell, CFO). The content details the purchase of shares under an employee plan, including price, volume, and resulting total holding. This structure perfectly matches the definition of a Director's Dealing report, which tracks personal share transactions by executives. The corresponding code is DIRS.
2025-02-25 English
Form 8.3 - Spirent Communications plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly titled "FORM 8.3" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)". This form is a Public Opening Position Disclosure/Dealing Disclosure by a person holding 1% or more interest in relevant securities during a takeover situation involving Spirent Communications plc. This type of mandatory disclosure related to takeover activity and insider/significant shareholder dealings falls under the scope of regulatory filings concerning corporate control transactions. While it details dealings (which might suggest DIRS), the specific context of Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code makes it a specialized regulatory filing related to M&A activity. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure', and it is a mandatory regulatory filing concerning a potential takeover (TAR), it is best classified as a general Regulatory Filing (RNS) or potentially related to M&A (TAR). Given the focus on dealing disclosure during a takeover context, and the lack of a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, RNS is the most appropriate general regulatory fallback, although it is highly specific. However, since the document details dealings by a significant shareholder during a potential takeover scenario, it is closely related to M&A activity (TAR). Let's re-evaluate the definitions. TAR is for M&A Activity (merger proposals or takeover bids). Form 8.3 is directly triggered by a takeover bid. Therefore, TAR is a strong candidate. If TAR is too specific for general dealings, RNS is the fallback. Given the explicit reference to the Takeover Code and the target company being subject to an offer/potential offer, TAR (M&A Activity) is the most contextually accurate classification over the general RNS.
2025-02-24 English
Form 8.3 - Spirent Communications plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled "FORM 8.3 - Spirent Communications plc" and contains the header "PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE" referencing "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)". This form is a mandatory disclosure required under UK takeover regulations when a party involved in a takeover (offeror or offeree) has a significant interest or deals in the relevant securities. This type of disclosure relates directly to the ongoing M&A activity (takeover bid) involving Spirent Communications plc. Therefore, it best fits the M&A Activity category (TAR).
2025-02-21 English
Form 8.3 - Spirent Communications plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled "FORM 8.3 - PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)". This form is used to disclose interests and dealings in securities of an offeree company (Spirent Communications plc) during a takeover situation. This type of disclosure relates directly to insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover/merger process. While it involves share dealings, the specific context of the Takeover Code disclosure (Form 8.3) is most closely aligned with the regulatory requirements surrounding M&A activity, which is covered by the Takeover/Merger/Acquisition category (TAR). Director's Dealing (DIRS) is for routine insider trades, not specifically takeover-related disclosures under Rule 8.3. Since the document details positions and dealings related to an offer, it falls under the scope of M&A Activity (TAR).
2025-02-20 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 9034X' and contains the standard disclosure format 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings'. This form is used to report changes in significant share ownership, which directly corresponds to the definition of Major Shareholding Notification. Although it is distributed via RNS (Regulatory Filings), the specific content dictates the classification as Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). The document length (4910 chars) is substantial enough to be the report itself, not just an announcement of a report.
2025-02-20 English
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 Spirent Communications PLC. It details a change in voting rights held by UBS Group AG, crossing a specific threshold. This is a standard regulatory disclosure for major shareholding notifications, which corresponds to the MRQ category.
2025-02-20 English

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