Spectris's boss and chairman pick up some shares

(Sharecast News) - Spectris's boss and chairman both picked up some shares in the precision instrumentation and controls manufacturer at the start of the third quarter.

According to the company, chief executive officer, Andrew Heath, purchased 2,873 shares at approximately 3,454p each for a total transaction amount of £99,244.91.

Also on 1 August, chairman Mark Williamson bought a further £49,477.38.

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Spectris (SXS) Director name: Heath ,Andrew Amount purchased: 2,873 @ 3,454.40p Value: £99,244.91

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Spectris (SXS) Director name: Williamson,Mark Amount purchased: 1,436 @ 3,445.50p Value: £49,477.38

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Volta Finance Limited (VTA) Director name: Peacegood,Joanne Amount purchased: 279 @ 5.14 Value: 1,434.06

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