BAE Systems plc has announced the purchase of its own ordinary shares as part of its share repurchase program. The company bought 146,450 ordinary shares from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc on 17 May 2024. The highest price paid per share was 1,365.50p, the lowest was 1,351.50p, and the volume-weighted average price paid per share was 1,360.30p. The purchased shares are intended to be canceled.

Since 1 June 2023, BAE Systems plc has purchased 36,458,708 shares at a cost of £408,508,582.69, including dealing and associated costs. A full breakdown of the individual trades made by Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc on behalf of the Company as part of the share repurchase program is available on the company's website.

This announcement does not constitute an offer or solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction. The announcement is available on the Company's website. For further information, investors can contact Martin Cooper, Investor Relations Director, and for media inquiries, Kristina Anderson, Director of Media Relations.