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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 2024-09-09 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

Filing Released Lang Actions
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 the securities of an offeror or offeree during a takeover situation. This specific type of regulatory disclosure, which relates to insider/major shareholder activity during a takeover, does not fit neatly into the standard categories like 10-K, ER, or IR. However, it is a specific regulatory filing related to corporate actions (takeovers) and insider activity. Since there is no specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure' or 'Insider Dealing' (DIRS is for Director's Dealing, which is related but not identical to a Form 8.3 disclosure by a major shareholder/activist), and given the nature of the disclosure being mandatory under the Takeover Code, it is best classified as a specific type of regulatory filing. Given the options, it is closest to a specialized regulatory filing. If we consider the context of insider transactions, DIRS (Director's Dealing) is the closest, but Form 8.3 is broader. Since it is a mandatory disclosure under the UK Takeover Code, and not a general announcement, it falls under the umbrella of regulatory filings. However, looking closely at the definitions, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is for personal share transactions by directors. This is a disclosure by Millennium International Management LP, which is a major shareholder/activist, not necessarily a director. The most appropriate general category for a specific, mandatory regulatory filing that doesn't fit elsewhere is RNS (Regulatory Filings). However, the content strongly relates to ownership changes during a potential takeover, which is a specific corporate action. Since the document details positions and dealings (Section 2 and 3) related to an offer for Spirent Communications plc, it is a disclosure of significant shareholding changes related to a corporate event. Given the options, and recognizing this is a specific regulatory filing related to ownership changes during a potential M&A event, it is a specialized regulatory filing. I will use RNS as the fallback for specific regulatory disclosures not covered by other codes, as it is a mandatory filing under the Takeover Panel rules.
2024-09-09 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 by parties involved in a takeover bid (offeror/offeree) to disclose their interests and dealings in the relevant securities. This specific disclosure relates to Spirent Communications plc, which is subject to a takeover situation. While it involves director/insider-like activity (dealing disclosure), the specific regulatory context (Takeover Code Rule 8.3) points towards disclosures related to M&A activity or significant shareholdings during a bid process. Since the definitions provided do not have a specific code for 'Takeover Disclosure Form 8.3', I must choose the closest fit. This document details the holdings and dealings of a major shareholder (Millennium International Management LP) in the context of a potential takeover (implied by the use of the Takeover Code). This aligns most closely with Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) or M&A Activity (TAR). Given the explicit reference to the Takeover Code and dealing disclosures during a potential offer, TAR (M&A Activity) is the most appropriate classification, as these disclosures are mandatory during takeover periods.
2024-09-06 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”)'. 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. This type of disclosure relates to insider/significant shareholder activity during a takeover bid. While it involves dealing, the specific context of the Takeover Code disclosure (Form 8.3) is most closely related to transactions involving parties to an offer, which falls under the scope of M&A Activity (TAR) or potentially Director's Dealing (DIRS) if the person was a director, but since it is a specific regulatory filing related to a takeover, it aligns best with the M&A context or a specialized regulatory filing. Given the options, 'TAR' (M&A Activity) is the most relevant category for disclosures mandated by the Takeover Code regarding interests in securities during an offer. However, since this is a specific regulatory disclosure form (Form 8.3) related to insider interests during a takeover, and not the takeover announcement itself, it is a specialized regulatory filing. Looking at the definitions, 'DIRS' is for director's personal trades, which this is not necessarily. 'TAR' is for M&A proposals/bids. 'RNS' is the general regulatory fallback. Since Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure under the Takeover Code, it is a specific regulatory filing. In many classification schemes, specific takeover-related disclosures are grouped under M&A (TAR) or treated as a specific regulatory filing. Given the options, and recognizing this is a mandatory disclosure related to a potential takeover scenario (implied by the reference to the Takeover Code), TAR (M&A Activity) is a strong candidate, but DIRS (Director's Dealing) is for insider trades. Since this is a major shareholder/stakeholder disclosure during a potential offer, it is highly related to M&A activity. If we strictly follow the definitions, this is a specific regulatory disclosure about interests during a takeover. Since there isn't a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code, and it details dealings/interests related to an offer, TAR is the closest fit describing the context of the filing, although RNS is the general regulatory fallback. Given the high specificity of the form (Form 8.3), it is a specialized regulatory filing. I will classify it as DIRS if the discloser is an insider, or TAR if it's purely M&A related. Since the discloser is 'Millennium International Management LP' (an investment manager), it is not a director, making DIRS less appropriate. It is directly related to the takeover process of Spirent Communications plc, making TAR the most contextually appropriate choice among the specific options, as it details positions during an offer.
2024-09-05 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 by parties involved in a takeover situation to disclose their interests and dealings in the relevant securities. This type of disclosure, related to insider transactions or significant holdings during a takeover event, is most closely aligned with Director's Dealing (DIRS) or a specific regulatory filing. Since the definitions provided do not have a specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', and it details personal share transactions/interests by a major holder (Millennium International Management LP) in the context of an offer for Spirent Communications plc, it falls under the scope of insider/director dealings, even though the filer is a fund manager, not strictly a director. However, given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal security interests/transactions, although 'Regulatory Filings' (RNS) is a strong secondary candidate if DIRS is interpreted strictly as only directors. Given the nature of the disclosure (dealing/position disclosure related to a specific corporate action/takeover), it is a specific regulatory disclosure. Since DIRS covers personal share transactions by executives, and this is a mandatory disclosure of a significant position/dealing during a takeover, DIRS is the most specific fit among the provided options for reporting security interests/transactions by an insider/major participant. If DIRS is too narrow, RNS is the fallback. I will classify it as DIRS as it concerns personal dealings/positions in securities.
2024-09-04 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is titled 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings' and is issued via 'RNS Number : 7878C' on '04 September 2024'. It details changes in voting rights held by Barclays PLC, specifically crossing a threshold (5.310000%). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding changes in significant share ownership directly corresponds to the definition of Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ). Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content is a TR-1 form, making MRQ the most precise classification.
2024-09-04 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" and references "Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)". This form is used by parties involved in a takeover bid to disclose their interests and dealings in the relevant securities. This type of disclosure, related to takeover activity and insider dealing/position reporting under specific regulatory codes (like the UK Takeover Code), fits best under the category related to M&A Activity (TAR), as it is a direct consequence of a takeover situation. While it involves director/insider dealings, the context is explicitly a takeover bid disclosure (Form 8.3), making TAR more specific than DIRS.
2024-09-03 English

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