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Spirent Communications PLC Fundamentals

Company NameSpirent Communications PLCLast Updated2024-03-28
IndustrySoftware - InfrastructureSectorTechnology
Shares in Issue578.646 mMarket Cap£1.18 bn
PE Ratio53.06Dividend per Share$0.08
Dividend Yield3.5Dividend Cover0.54
EPS$0.04EPS Growth (%)-0.62
PEG0DPS Growth (%)0.1328
Debt Ratio0.0367Debt Equity Ratio0.0285
Asset Equity Ratio1.5535Cash Equity Ratio0.2877
Quick Ratio1.5362Current Ratio1.93
Price To Book Value3.4807ROCE0

Spirent Communications PLC Dividends

TypeEx-DatePay DateCurrencyNet DividendYear Total
Interim2023-08-102023-09-15GBP0.0214
Prelim2023-03-162023-05-10GBP0.0412
Interim2022-08-112022-09-16GBP0.0216
Prelim2022-03-172022-05-10GBP0.0334
Interim2021-08-122021-09-17GBP0.0172
Prelim2021-03-182021-04-30GBP0.0278

Spirent Communications PLC Company Financials

Assets202320222021
Tangible Assets$33.00 m$40.10 m$49.70 m
Intangible Assets$206.60 m$202.00 m$208.20 m
Investments000
Total Fixed Assets$296.50 m$291.80 m$322.70 m
Stocks$43.50 m$39.80 m$26.00 m
Debtors$120.80 m$147.80 m$153.00 m
Cash & Equivalents$108.10 m$209.60 m$174.80 m
Other Assets000
Total Assets$583.80 m$705.30 m$691.30 m
Liabilities202320222021
Creditors within 1 year$149.00 m$190.40 m$176.70 m
Creditors after 1 year$59.00 m$49.70 m$67.10 m
Other Liabilities000
Total Liabilities$208.00 m$240.10 m$243.80 m
Net assets$375.80 m$465.20 m$447.50 m
Equity202320222021
Called up share capital$24.60 m$24.70 m$27.50 m
Share Premium$43.90 m$40.40 m$45.00 m
Profit / Loss$22.90 m$114.60 m$103.60 m
Other Equity$375.80 m$465.20 m$447.50 m
Preference & Minorities000
Total Capital Employed$375.80 m$465.20 m$447.50 m
Ratios202320222021
Debt Ratio$0.03$0.03$0.05
Debt-to-Equity$0.03$0.03$0.05
Assets / Equity1.55351.55351.5535
Cash / Equity0.28770.28770.2877
EPS$0.06$0.17$0.15
Cash Flow202320222021
Cash from operating activities$31.90 m$117.80 m$102.90 m
Cashflow before financing-$95.00 m$45.40 m-$6.30 m
Increase in Cash-$102.90 m$39.30 m-$66.50 m
Income202320222021
Turnover$474.30 m$607.50 m$576.00 m
Cost of sales$130.70 m$170.40 m$151.30 m
Gross Profit$343.60 m$437.10 m$424.70 m
Operating Profit$18.40 m$112.70 m$104.20 m
Pre-Tax profit$22.90 m$114.60 m$103.60 m

Spirent Communications PLC Company Background

SectorTechnology
ActivitiesSpirent Communications PLC provides communications technologies including networks, data centers, enterprise IT, mobile communications, connected vehicles or the Internet of Things. The company operates in Networks and Security and Lifecycle Service Assurance segments. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Networks and Security segment that comprises Cloud IP, Application Security and Positioning lines of business with the aim of addressing the needs of the lab test market for Ethernet, Virtual, Data Center, applications test and timing for critical infrastructure.
Latest Interim Date2 Aug 2023
Latest Fiscal Year End Date5 Mar 2024

Spirent Communications PLC Directors

AppointedNamePosition
2024-03-18Mr. Edgar MasriNon-Executive Director
2009-09-21Mr. Edward J. BramsonNon-Executive Director,Chairman
2024-03-18Sir William Gennydd ThomasNon-Executive Director,Chairman
2024-03-18Ms. Paula BellExecutive Director,Chief Financial Officer
2003-03-27Mr. Marcus de la Poer Beresford CBENon-Executive Director
2024-03-18Mr. Jonathan Charles SilverNon-Executive Director,Senior Independent Director
2009-09-21Mr. Gerard L Eastman JrNon-Executive Director
2013-09-03Mr. William BurnsExecutive Director,Chief Executive Officer
2017-05-03Mr. Alexander Walker Non-Executive Director,Chairman
2020-03-30Mr. Eric George HutchinsonExecutive Director,Chief Executive Officer
2015-05-05Mr. Ian Brindle Non-Executive Director
2024-03-18Mr. Gary Bruce BullardNon-Executive Director
2017-03-29Ms. Rachel WhitingExecutive Director,Chief Financial Officer
2017-05-03Mr. Tom Maxwell Non-Executive Director
2005-02-25Mr. John Pix Weston CBENon-Executive Director,Chairman
2005-02-28Mr. P Goran EnnerfeltNon-Executive Director
2004-05-18Mr. Frederick D'AlessioNon-Executive Director
2011-08-09Mr. Anders Gustafsson MBA,MScExecutive Director,Chief Executive
2017-03-03Mr. Tom LantzschNon-Executive Director
2024-03-18Mr. Eric UpdykeExecutive Director,Chief Executive Officer
2024-03-18Ms. Maggie BuggieNon-Executive Director

Spirent Communications PLC Contact Details

Company NameSpirent Communications PLC
AddressNorthwood Park, Gatwick Road, Crawley, RH10 9XN
Telephone+44 1293767676
Websitehttps://corporate.spirent.com

Spirent Communications PLC Advisors

StockbrokerUBS Investment Bank
Financial AdviserUBS Investment Bank
Remuneration ConsultantDeloitte LLP
Phone+44 2079363000
Fax+44 2075831198
Financial PR AdviserFTI Consulting Inc
Phone+44 2037271000
Fax+44 2037271007
BankHSBC Bank PLC
Financial AdviserJefferies Hoare Govett
Phone+44 2070298000
Fax+44 2070298010
RegistrarEquiniti Ltd.
Phone+44 1214157082
StockbrokerJefferies Hoare Govett
Phone+44 2070298000
Fax+44 2070298010
Remuneration ConsultantKepler Associates
Phone+44 2079307730
Fax+44 2079307733
SolicitorDebevoise & Plimpton LLP
Phone+1 212 909 6000
Fax+1 212 909 6836
SolicitorLinklaters
Phone+44 2074562000
Fax+44 2074562222
AuditorErnst & Young LLP