Change of Adviser

News release

Date: 7 November 2006

                                 Spectris plc                                  

                          Appointment of joint broker                          

Spectris plc, the precision instrumentation and controls company, announces
that it has appointed Hoare Govett Limited as its joint broker to work
alongside its existing broker Merrill Lynch. The appointment takes effect
immediately.

ENDS

For further information:

John O'Higgins, Chief Executive, Spectris plc, 01784 470470

Bob Pringle/Andrew Foster, Hoare Govett Limited, 020 7678 8000