Spectris accepts £4.2bn KKR bid as takeover battle hots up

By Frank Prenesti

Date: Tuesday 05 Aug 2025

(Sharecast News) - The takeover battle for Spectris took another twist on Tuesday after the specialist instrument maker accepted an increased offer from KKR valuing it at £4.2bn, trumping rival private equity firm Advent.
KKR is now offering £41.75 per Spectris Share, made up of £41.47 in cash and an interim dividend of 28p each.

Reporting by Frank Prenesti for Sharecast.com

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