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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 2024-07-31 Major Shareholding Noti…
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

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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 mandatory disclosure required when a person or entity holds interests of 1% or more in the relevant securities of an offeror or offeree during a takeover situation. This type of filing relates directly to insider dealings or significant ownership changes during a takeover/merger process. While it involves director/insider activity (like DIRS), its specific context under the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) makes it distinct. It is not a general Director's Dealing report (DIRS), which typically refers to standard insider transaction reporting (like Form 3, 4, 5 in the US context, or similar national requirements outside of a formal takeover bid). Since the provided definitions do not have a specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', the closest relevant category that deals with transactions by insiders/significant holders in the context of corporate actions is 'Transaction in Own Shares' (POS) or potentially 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS). However, given the explicit reference to the Takeover Code and dealing disclosures related to an offer, this is a highly specific regulatory filing related to M&A activity. The closest fit among the provided options that captures the essence of significant ownership/dealing during a corporate action is 'M&A Activity' (TAR), as Form 8.3 is only triggered during a takeover. If TAR is too broad, DIRS is the next best fit for dealing disclosure, but TAR captures the context better. Given the options, and recognizing that this is a regulatory disclosure about ownership/dealing during a takeover, I will classify it as M&A Activity (TAR) because Form 8.3 is intrinsically linked to a takeover offer.
2024-07-31 English
Block listing Interim Review
Regulatory Filings Classification · 99% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN' and is issued via 'RNS Number : 6319Y' on July 31, 2024, covering the period from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. This document reports on the balance of unallotted securities under various employee incentive and option schemes. This type of periodic return related to share schemes and regulatory reporting (indicated by RNS and the format) does not fit neatly into the primary financial report categories (10-K, IR, ER). Since it is a specific regulatory filing provided via the London Stock Exchange's RNS service, and it doesn't match any other specific category like Director's Dealing (DIRS) or Share Issue (SHA), the most appropriate general regulatory filing category is RNS (Regulatory Filings).
2024-07-31 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 to disclose their interests and dealings in the relevant securities. This type of disclosure relates directly to M&A activity (Takeover Code). While it involves director/insider dealings (DIRS) and shareholding changes (MRQ), the context of the Takeover Code (Rule 8.3) makes it a specific filing related to a takeover or merger proposal. Therefore, the most appropriate classification is Transaction in Own Shares (TAR) which covers merger proposals or takeover bids.
2024-07-30 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 detailed tables regarding the acquisition or disposal of voting rights by Morgan Stanley in Spirent Communications PLC, referencing specific regulatory fields like DTR5.1 and DTR5.2.1. This type of filing, which reports changes in significant share ownership thresholds, directly corresponds to the Major Shareholding Notification category. The RNS Number and the mention of RNS as the information provider confirm it is a regulatory disclosure, but the specific content points precisely to the major holding notification type.
2024-07-29 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 used by parties involved in a takeover bid to disclose their interests and dealings in the relevant securities. This type of disclosure, specifically related to takeover activity and insider dealing/position reporting under a specific regulatory code (Takeover Code), is most closely aligned with filings related to M&A activity or significant shareholding changes during a bid process. Since the definitions do not have a specific code for 'Takeover Code Disclosure Form 8.3', the closest fit is M&A Activity (TAR), as this form is directly triggered by a takeover situation involving Spirent Communications plc. It is not a general Director's Dealing (DIRS) as it is specific to a takeover context, nor is it a Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) which is broader than a takeover-related disclosure.
2024-07-29 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 in the context of a takeover or merger activity to disclose significant holdings and dealings by parties involved. This directly aligns with the definition of M&A Activity (TAR), which covers merger proposals or takeover bids, as this disclosure is a mandatory part of the M&A regulatory framework in the UK (Takeover Code). It is not a general regulatory filing (RNS) because it is highly specific to takeover rules, nor is it a Director's Dealing (DIRS) as it pertains to a major investment manager (Millennium International Management LP) in relation to an offer, not necessarily a director's personal trade.
2024-07-26 English

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