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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 2024-07-03 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”)". Form 8.3 is a mandatory disclosure required under the UK Takeover Code when a person holding 1% or more of the relevant securities in a company subject to an offer makes a dealing or holds a position. This type of filing relates directly to insider dealings or significant position changes during a takeover/merger scenario. This aligns most closely with the category covering insider trades or significant ownership changes, which is covered by 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) or potentially 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) or 'M&A Activity' (TAR). Since this is a specific disclosure related to an ongoing offer under the Takeover Code, and it details positions and dealings by a major shareholder (Millennium International Management LP), it is a specific type of insider/major shareholder disclosure. Given the options, 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) is the closest fit for reporting personal/firm transactions by parties involved in a takeover, although it is technically a 'Public Opening Position Disclosure' under the Takeover Code. However, since the document explicitly details dealings and positions related to a takeover scenario, and DIRS covers director/executive trades, we must check if there is a better fit. None of the other codes (like LTR, CAP, DIV) fit. While TAR covers M&A activity, this specific form (8.3) is about position disclosure/dealing. In the context of the provided definitions, DIRS (Director's Dealing) is the most analogous category for reporting significant share transactions by involved parties, even if the filer isn't strictly a director, as it captures insider/significant party transaction reporting. If a specific 'Takeover Disclosure' code existed, it would be used. Given the choices, DIRS is the best fit for reporting significant dealings/positions during a corporate action like a takeover.
2024-07-03 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 9744U' and contains the standard structure for a regulatory notification disseminated via RNS (Regulatory News Service). Specifically, the form title is 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings', which details changes in voting rights crossing a threshold (Section 2 and 7). This type of filing reports insider/major shareholder transactions, which corresponds to the 'Director's Dealing' (DIRS) category if it were an executive, or more generally, a notification of a change in significant share ownership. Since the notification is about Morgan Stanley crossing a threshold related to voting rights (8.140860%), it fits the definition of 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ) better than DIRS (which is usually for directors/executives) or DIRS (which is for director's dealing). However, looking closely at the definitions, DIRS is for 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. MRQ is for 'Notification of changes in significant share ownership levels (crossing thresholds)'. Since this is a notification of a major holding crossing a threshold by an external entity (Morgan Stanley), MRQ is the most precise fit. The presence of 'RNS Number' and the footer confirming RNS as the Primary Information Provider confirms it is a regulatory announcement, but MRQ is the specific content type.
2024-07-03 English
Form 8.3 - Spirent Communications plc
M&A Activity Classification · 98% 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 a takeover or merger activity. Therefore, the most appropriate classification is M&A Activity (TAR).
2024-07-02 English
Spirent Notice of 2024 Half Year Results
Report Publication Announcement Classification · 99% confidence The document is extremely short (3593 characters) and its primary purpose, as stated in the title "Notice of 2024 Half Year Results," is to announce *when* the company will release its half-year results (August 6, 2024). It is not the actual financial report itself (which would be an Interim Report, IR). According to Rule #2, a short announcement stating that a report will be published or released fits the definition of a Report Publication Announcement (RPA). The presence of the RNS Number and the LSE distribution boilerplate further confirms this is a regulatory announcement about a future report release.
2024-07-02 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 relates directly to M&A activity (Takeover Code). While it involves director/insider dealings (DIRS), the context is specifically a takeover/merger scenario, making the M&A Activity category (TAR) the most precise fit for a document governed by the Takeover Code disclosure rules regarding an offeror/offeree.
2024-07-01 English
Total Voting Rights
Regulatory Filings Classification · 95% confidence The document is an official notification released via RNS (London Stock Exchange's news service) titled "TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS AND CAPITAL". It explicitly states the total number of voting rights (578,646,363) as of the prior month end, which is required information under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. This type of mandatory disclosure regarding the total share capital and voting rights is a standard regulatory announcement. While it contains specific financial/capital structure data, it is not a comprehensive report (like 10-K or IR) nor is it a dividend announcement (DIV) or a management change (MANG). It is a specific regulatory update concerning share structure, which fits best under the general Regulatory Filings (RNS) category, as it is a direct notification to the market via the RNS system about a compliance metric, rather than fitting a more specific category like DIRS or SHA (which usually relates to a transaction or change in structure, not just a periodic reporting of the total count). Given the context of RNS distribution and the nature of the content (Total Voting Rights), RNS is the most appropriate general regulatory classification.
2024-07-01 English

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