Spirent Communications (SPT)
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FINANCIAL BRIEF: For the three months ended 31 March 2013, Spirent Communications Plc revenues decreased 18% to $96.8M. Net income before extraordinary items decreased 69% to $5.5M. Revenues reflect a decrease in demand for the Company's products and services due to unfavorable market conditions. Basic Earnings per Share excluding Extraordinary Items decreased from $0.03 to $0.01. more »
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BROKER CONSENSUS & FORECAST TREND
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Spirent Communications plc operates in the communications test and measurement industry. The Company is organized into three business segments: Performance Analysis, Service Assurance and Systems. Performance Analysis provides solutions that test current a range of communications technologies critical to the development of next-generation network equipment and devices. Service Assurance provides network monitoring and field test solutions to allow service providers to diagnose, troubleshoot and determine how to resolve issues with networks and systems within the live network. Its Systems segment develops and supplies electronic control systems for electrically powered vehicles in the medical mobility and industrial markets. It also provides tools for service technicians and field test engineers. On February 16, 2011, the Company acquired Fanfare Group, Inc. In November 2012, its completed the sale of the assets and liabilities of its Systems Division to Curtiss-Wright Corporation.
Directors: Bill Burns (CEO) 45, Eric Hutchinson (CFO) 57, Rachel Whiting (Secy.) ,
No. of Employees: 1,545 No. of Shareholders: 3,700
| Last Annual | December 31st, 2012 |
| Last Interim | December 31st, 2012 |
| Shares in Issue | 646,097,605 |
| Free Float | 637.1m (98.6%) |
| Sector | Technology |
| Industry | Communications & Networking |
| Index | FTSE 350 Act , FTSE Lower Yield , FTSE 250 Mid , FT350 Tch Hwr Eq , FTSE Techmark Focus , FTSE Techmark All-share, |
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London Stock Exchange (Full) |
| Eligible for | an ISA? a SIPP? |
| Address | Gatwick Road Northwood Park, CRAWLEY, RH10 9XN, United Kingdom |
| Web | http://www.spirent.com/ |
| Phone | +44 1293 767676 |
| Contact | Eric Hutchinson (Chief Financial Officer, Executive Director) |
| Registrar | Equiniti Limited |
| Auditors | Ernst & Young LLP |
| Tue 4:53pm | Transaction in Own Shares |
| Mon 4:53pm | Transaction in Own Shares |
| 17th May | Transaction in Own Shares |
| 16th May | Transaction in Own Shares |
| 15th May | Transaction in Own Shares |
| 14th May | Transaction in Own Shares |
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