BAE Systems plc has announced the purchase of its own ordinary shares as part of its share repurchase program. The company bought 169,309 ordinary shares from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc on 5th February 2024. The highest price paid per share was 1,185.00p, the lowest was 1,172.00p, and the volume-weighted average price paid per share was 1,178.14p. The company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Regarding the Third Tranche, since 1st June 2023, BAE Systems plc has purchased 25,544,707 shares at a cost (including dealing and associated costs) of £266,090,294.27. 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.

It's important to note that this announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction. For further information, investors can contact Martin Cooper, Investor Relations Director, and for media inquiries, Kristina Anderson, Director of Media Relations.

The full announcement is available on the Company's website at: https://investors.baesystems.com/regulatory-news