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UK's Spectris terminates Advent offer in favour of KKR

Aug 8, 2025 10:40 AM

Aug 8 (Reuters) - British scientific instruments maker

Spectris ( SEPJF ) said on Friday it had decided against

proceeding with U.S. private equity firm Advent's buyout

proposal, days after backing rival suitor KKR's $6.4

billion offer.

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