Spectris, a supplier of precision instrumentation and controls, completed the acquisition of Micromeritics, a provider of analytical instrumentation for particle and materials characterization, for $683m. "The acquisition of Micromeritics fits perfectly with our strategy to build world-class businesses compounding growth and generating strong value creation for our customers and shareholders. Micromeritics is a high-quality business with a strong track record of growth and innovation with excellent growth prospects," Andrew Heath, Spectris CEO.