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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 2024-12-05 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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Form 8.3 - Spirent Communications plc
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% 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 trading or significant ownership changes during a takeover/merger process. Among the provided codes, 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is the most appropriate category as it covers merger proposals or takeover bids, and Form 8.3 is a direct regulatory requirement stemming from such activity under the Takeover Code. It is not a general Director's Dealing (DIRS) as it is specifically tied to the ongoing offer/takeover context.
2024-12-05 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 100% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 0264P' and contains the standard formatting and disclosure requirements for a major shareholding notification, specifically 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings'. This form details the acquisition or disposal of voting rights by a shareholder (Barclays PLC) crossing a notification threshold. This directly corresponds to the definition of a Major Shareholding Notification.
2024-12-05 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is clearly identified as an 'RNS Number' filing from the 'London Stock Exchange'. The content is a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' concerning an 'acquisition or disposal of voting rights' by Barclays PLC, detailing changes in share percentages and total voting rights held. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding significant changes in share ownership thresholds falls under the category of Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content dictates the MRQ classification over the general RNS fallback.
2024-12-05 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 references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)". Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure required under the UK Takeover Code when a person holding interests in relevant securities representing 1% or more of a company involved in a takeover makes a dealing or holds a position. This type of filing relates to insider dealings or significant position disclosures during a takeover/merger scenario. While it involves director/insider activity (like DIRS), its specific context under the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) makes it distinct. Since there is no specific code for Takeover Code Disclosures (other than TAR for M&A activity itself), and this document details personal dealings/positions related to an offer, it is most closely related to insider trading disclosures (DIRS) or general regulatory filings (RNS). However, given the specific nature of the disclosure concerning interests in securities during an offer, and the lack of a dedicated 'Takeover Disclosure' code, we must evaluate the closest fit. Director's Dealing (DIRS) covers personal share transactions by directors. This form covers dealings by a major shareholder/stakeholder (Millennium International Management LP) during an offer period. Since this is a specific regulatory disclosure about share interests/dealings related to a takeover, and it is not a general M&A announcement (TAR), the closest fit among the provided options that deals with insider/significant shareholder transactions is DIRS, although it is a specialized form. Given the options, and recognizing that this is a disclosure of interests/dealings by a major party to an offer, it falls under the umbrella of significant transaction reporting. If we strictly adhere to the definitions, DIRS is for directors, and this is for a major shareholder. Since this is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code, it is a highly specific regulatory filing. In many classification schemes, these are grouped with insider trading or regulatory filings. Given the options, and the focus on share transactions/interests, DIRS is the closest thematic fit, but RNS (Regulatory Filings) is the safest fallback for a specific regulatory form not explicitly listed. However, Form 8.3 is fundamentally about reporting share interests/dealings. I will classify it as DIRS due to the nature of the disclosure (dealing/position disclosure), acknowledging it's broader than just directors, or RNS as a specific regulatory filing. Since the document details dealings and positions, and DIRS is defined as 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)', and this is a report of share transactions/interests by a major stakeholder during an offer, I will lean towards RNS as the most accurate catch-all for a specific regulatory form not covered by the other specific codes, unless DIRS is interpreted broadly to cover all insider/significant party dealings. Given the strict definitions, RNS is the most appropriate fallback for a specific regulatory form like Form 8.3 that doesn't fit DIRS (directors only) or TAR (M&A announcement).
2024-12-04 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 reaches a 1% interest threshold during an offer period. This type of filing relates to insider dealing or significant ownership changes during a takeover scenario. While it involves director/insider activity (similar to DIRS) and relates to a takeover (similar to TAR), Form 8.3 is a specific regulatory filing related to the Takeover Code. Given the specific nature of the form (Form 8.3) and its focus on dealing disclosure during a potential M&A event, it fits best under the general category of regulatory filings related to transactions or ownership changes, but none of the provided codes perfectly match 'Form 8.3'. However, since it is a specific regulatory disclosure related to a takeover situation, it is most closely related to M&A Activity (TAR) or a general Regulatory Filing (RNS). Since the document details specific dealings and positions related to an offer, and the context is clearly M&A/Takeover related, TAR is a strong candidate, but RNS is the fallback for specific regulatory forms not listed. Given the options, and recognizing that Form 8.3 is a specific regulatory disclosure mandated by the Takeover Panel, it is a specialized regulatory filing. Since 'TAR' covers M&A activity and this disclosure is directly triggered by an offer/takeover situation, I will classify it as TAR, as it is more specific than RNS, although RNS is a valid fallback for specific regulatory forms. Upon review of the definitions, TAR is for M&A Activity (merger proposals or takeover bids). Form 8.3 is a direct consequence of a takeover bid being active. I will select TAR as the most contextually relevant specific category, although RNS is also plausible for a non-standard form.
2024-12-03 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' and contains an 'RNS Number'. RNS stands for Regulatory News Service, which is the primary channel for official regulatory announcements in the UK, often used for mandatory disclosures like major shareholding changes. The content details the acquisition/disposal of voting rights by Barclays PLC, crossing a notification threshold (Section 2 and 7). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding changes in significant share ownership perfectly matches the definition for Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Although it is an RNS filing, MRQ is the more specific category for this content type.
2024-12-03 English

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