Spectris plc: Director/PDMR Shareholding

    This notification is made in accordance with DTR 3.1.4(1)(a).

    Acquisition of shares in Spectris plc ("the Company").

    On 27 November 2015, Mr Eoghan O'Lionaird, a Person Discharging Managerial
    Responsibility ("PDMR") of the Company, acquired 5,743 Ordinary shares of 5p
    each at a price of 1741.23 pence per share.

    Following this transaction Mr O'Lionaird's total holding in shares of the
    Company is 5,743, representing less than 0.1% of its issued share capital.

    In accordance with Disclosure and Transparency Rule 3.1.2, the Company was
    informed of the above transactions on 30 November 2015.  The above transaction
    took place in London.

    Name of contact and telephone number for queries:

    Claire Spencer

    Assistant Company Secretary

    01784 470 470

    For and on behalf of Spectris plc

    Date: 1 December 2015