BAE Systems plc has announced the purchase and cancellation of a number of its ordinary shares as part of its share repurchase program. The company has purchased 155,149 ordinary shares from J.P. Morgan Securities plc on the London Stock Exchange. The highest price paid per ordinary share was 1,299.5000p, the lowest price paid was 1,277.0000p, and the volume weighted average price paid per share was 1,287.1149p. The Company intends to cancel all of the purchased ordinary shares.

In addition, the Company has purchased 463,280 ordinary shares in aggregate at a volume weighted average price of 1,263.4420p per ordinary share in relation to the First Tranche of the Buyback Programme. The announcement also includes a link to a full breakdown of the individual purchases of ordinary shares made by JPMS plc on behalf of the Company.

The announcement emphasizes that it 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, individuals can contact the Investor Relations or Director of Media Relations at the provided telephone numbers and email address.

This transaction in own shares is in line with the Company's previously announced share repurchase program and reflects its strategic approach to capital management and returning value to shareholders.