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Spectris

Provider of high-tech instruments and test equipment

spectris.com
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Company type
Public company
Number of employees
5,000–10,000

Latest news about Spectris

Company announcements

  • Spectris

    Spectris becomes KKR portfolio company

    Andrew Heath retires as CEO; Andrew Williams assumes interim role. Heath advises KKR.

  • Spectris

    Spectris announces 2025 half-year results

    Reports 8% sales growth, £65.6m adjusted operating profit, and recommends KKR acquisition at £41.75 per share. Full-year profit meets expectations.

  • Spectris

    Spectris rejects KKR's proposal

    The Board confirms rejecting a conditional cash offer from KKR on 5 June 2025. Discussions with Advent continue at £37.63 per share. KKR must decide by 11 July 2025.

  • Spectris

    Spectris confirms possible cash offer from Advent

    The Board received a conditional proposal at £37.63 per share, including cash and dividend. It would recommend the offer if terms are agreed. Advent must confirm by 7 July 2025.

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Media coverage

  • MSN

    KKR to buy Spectris in £4.1 billion deal, topping Advent-led bid

    KKR & Co. (NYSE:KKR) has reached a deal to acquire Spectris (OTCPK:SEPJF), valuing the UK-based maker of precision instruments and testing software at approximately £4.1...

  • Investegate

    Directorate change | Company Announcement | Investegate

    Earlier in his career, Ravi held senior executive positions at Invensys, including President of the Software Business, and was previously Chief Executive Officer of Geometric...

  • AK&M

    The American KKR increased the offer for the British Spectris to $5.6 billion

    The American investment company Kohlberg Kravis Roberts&Co. (KKR&Co.) has increased its offer to acquire the British Spectris Plc to 4.2 billion pounds ($5.6 billion) as...

  • AD HOC NEWS

    Spectris plc stock faces pressure amid industrial slowdown signals in Q1 2026 trading update

    Spectris plc (ISIN: GB0004762810), the precision measurement and control systems provider, released a trading update showing softer demand in key markets. The Spectris plc stock...

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