BAE Systems plc has announced the purchase of its own ordinary shares as part of its share repurchase program. The company acquired 158,917 ordinary shares from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc on 8th March 2024. The highest price paid per share was 1,272.50p, the lowest was 1,245.00p, and the volume-weighted average price paid per share was 1,255.57p. The purchased shares are intended to be canceled.

In relation to the Third Tranche of the Buyback Programme initiated on 1st June 2023, BAE Systems plc has purchased 29,411,108 shares at a total cost of £314,220,364.66, 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.

The announcement emphasizes that it does not constitute an offer or solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction. The details of the transaction will also be available on the Company's website for reference. For further information, investors can contact Martin Cooper, Investor Relations Director, and for media inquiries, Kristina Anderson, Director of Media Relations.