Viavi Solutions Agrees To Acquire Spirent Communications To Create A Leading Provider Of Test, Assurance And Security Solutions For Research And Development Labs, Service Providers, Data Centers And Mission-critical Infrastructure

VIAVI Solutions and Spirent Communications have announced a cash offer for Spirent, valued at approximately £1,005 million. The acquisition will bring together complementary product portfolios and technologies, allowing for diversification and accelerated growth in areas such as 5G and 6G wireless infrastructure. Additionally, the companies anticipate operational efficiencies and a strategic investment from Silver Lake.