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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: Electronic Equipment & Parts

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Latest news about Spectris

In short: Spectris agreed to be acquired by KKR for approximately £4.1 billion following a bidding process involving Advent International.

Company announcements

September 3 Spectris

Spectris appoints Sonal Arora as its new Group Head of Mergers and Acquisitions

He joins the Executive Leadership team on 2 November to drive inorganic growth and oversee strategic acquisitions alongside operating companies.

August 5 Spectris

Spectris announces new CIO and Group General Counsel

Michael Hilzinger joins as CIO and Kristy Shires promoted to General Counsel, strengthening leadership.

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.

Media coverage

August 25 Ad hoc news

The Spectris stock eases slightly after strong previous year values

The Spectris stock reacts on 25.08.2026 with a moderate price decline, while the British measurement technology specialist posted solid prior year figures and a clear strategy for further growth in the area of precise...

August 3 Quality Magazine

HBK Announces Acquisition of Sentech | Quality Magazine

Bob Irving, President and CEO of Sentech, said, “I’m delighted that Sentech will become part of HBK and Spectris Group.

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...

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