BAE Systems plc has announced the purchase of its own ordinary shares as part of its share repurchase program. The company acquired 147,870 ordinary shares from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc on 18 June 2024. The highest price paid per share was 1,356.00p, the lowest was 1,344.00p, and the volume-weighted average price paid per share was 1,348.89p. The purchased shares are intended to be canceled.

Regarding the Third Tranche of the Buyback Programme initiated on 1 June 2023, BAE Systems plc has bought 39,494,072 shares at a total cost of £450,652,059.09, including dealing and associated costs. A detailed breakdown of the individual trades made by Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc on behalf of the Company is available in the attached document.

It's important to note that this announcement does not constitute an offer or solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction. The full 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.