# Keysight Technologies agrees to acquire Spirent Communications for £1.2 billion

Keysight Technologies, Inc. agreed to acquire Spirent Communications plc for approximately £1.2 billion on March 28, 2024. The acquisition is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-03-27
- Value: $1.51B (1.20B GBP)
- Status: announced
- Products: test and measurement equipment, communications testing
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Keysight Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/16676.md) (acquirer)
- [Spirent Communications](https://endata.com/companies/76487.md) (target)

## Sources

- [hk.marketscreener.com](https://hk.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/KEYSIGHT-TECHNOLOGIES-INC-18426374/news/Keysight-Technologies-Inc-agreed-to-acquire-Spirent-Communications-plc-for-approximately-1-2-bil-46313775/), 2024-03-27: "Keysight Technologies, Inc. agreed to acquire Spirent Communications plc for approximately £1.2 billion on March 28, 2024."
- [stocktitan.net](https://www.stocktitan.net/news/KEYS/recommended-cash-offer-by-keysight-for-spirent-communications-nde33860t2pt.html), 2024-03-28: "Spirent has a differentiated portfolio, which is a strong fit for Keysight."

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