Director Shareholding

Spectris plc

 Notification of Interests of Directors

On 12 October 2004 Spectris plc made the following grants of options under the 
Spectris plc 1996 Executive Share Plan:                                        
                                                                               

                       Number of Ordinary Shares of 5     Grant   
Name of Director                 pence each               price   
                                                                  
                                                          406.25  
Hans Daniel Nilsson                50,000                 pence   
                                                                  
                                                          406.25  
Stephen Clive Harris               35,000                 pence   
                                                                  
                                                          406.25  
James Charles Webster              35,000                 pence   
                                                                  

The options are exercisable between 12 October 2007 and 11 October 2014.       
Entitlement to exercise these options is, however, conditional upon achievement
of EPS Growth Targets.                                                         
                                                                               

 Name of contact and telephone number for queries:   

 Pam Rixon 01784 470470

 Date of Notification: 13 October 2004