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Spectris

Provider of high-tech instruments, test equipment, and software

spectris.com

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 5,000–10,000
Industry: Industrial Machinery & Equipment

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Latest news about Spectris

In short: Spectris entered a £4.1 billion acquisition agreement with KKR, following a bidding war with Advent, and appointed a new CEO.

Company announcements

June 17 Spectris

Spectris launches global employee ownership programme Owners@Spectris

The programme aims to foster shared ownership and profit-sharing from future sale, aligning employees with company purpose.

May 28 Spectris

Spectris appoints Constance Baroudel as Group Chief Executive

She will join from Halma plc, replacing interim CEO Andrew Williams, who becomes Chairman.

May 20 Spectris

Spectris launches employee ownership programme

The programme, Owners@Spectris, aims to empower colleagues and share in value creation.

4 December 2025 Spectris

Spectris becomes KKR portfolio company

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

Media coverage

July 31 PE Hub

KKR-backed Spectris acquires sensor business Sentech

Based in London, Spectris is a supplier of high-tech precision instrumentation, test equipment, and software for industrial applications.

July 24 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...

June 9 Ad hoc news

Spectris plc: Financial figures under the microscope – how robust is the growth?

Spectris plc has once again raised the bar in the segment of high-precision measurement and testing technology with its latest business figures. But how are sales, profit and...

May 15 AK&M

American Advent plans to acquire British Spectris for $5 billion

The American global investment company Advent International Corp. sent a takeover offer to the British precision equipment manufacturer Spectris Plc. This is reported in the...

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