Advent’s buyout of UK’s Spectris needs antitrust, security approvals
By Jon Menon ( June 23, 2025, 11:57 GMT | Insight) -- Advent International’s acquisition of Spectris, a provider of precision measurement and testing equipment, will need antitrust and national security clearances in several countries including the UK and the US. The US private equity investor today agreed to buy London-based Spectris for about 3.8 billion pounds.Advent International’s acquisition of Spectris, a provider of precision measurement and testing equipment, will need antitrust and foreign investment clearances in several countries including the UK and the US....
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