2007 year end trading update

10 Jan 2008

Spectris plc, the precision instrumentation and controls company, today issues a trading update ahead of its results for the year ending 31 December 2007, due to be released on 22 February 2008.

Trading in the second half of 2007 was robust and we expect organic sales growth for the year, at constant exchange rates, of approximately 6%. Operating margins continued to improve year-on-year and we expect to achieve mid-teens return on sales for the full year.

Cash conversion is expected to be within the 90-100% range.

Current order levels remain strong with encouraging prospects across the multiple industries and regions we serve.

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