Director/PDMR Shareholding

BAE SYSTEMS PLC

24 March 2026

 

BAE Systems plc

Director/PDMR Shareholding

BAE Systems plc announces that on 19 March 2026 it made the following awards over ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc under the BAE Systems 2023 Long Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP") to the Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities ("PDMRs") specified below:

1.  Performance Shares granted in the form of nil cost options:

Name of PDMR	Number of shares granted under option
Simon Barnes	46,988
Gabrielle Costigan	53,250
Julian Cracknell	44,939
Tania Gandamihardja	44,939
Edward Gelsthorpe	44,939
Bradley Greve	143,596
Caitlin Hayden	39,114
Karin Hoeing	54,337
Glynn Phillips	43,803
Andrea Thompson	42,998
Eric Veignat	1,618
Charles Woodburn	282,404

2.  Performance Shares granted in the form of a conditional award:

Name of PDMR	Number of shares under award
Thomas Arseneault	176,513

3.  Restricted Shares granted in the form of a conditional award:

Name of PDMR	Number of shares under award
Thomas Arseneault	60,175
Andrea Thompson	19,110

4.  BAE Systems Deferred Bonus Plan

In addition, on 19 March 2026, the following PDMRs purchased ordinary shares of 2.5p each at a consideration of £23.0295 per share under the BAE Systems Deferred Bonus Plan ("DBP") ("Deferred Shares"):  

Name of PDMR	Number of Deferred Shares acquired (beneficial interest)	Price per share
Thomas Arseneault	15,840	£23.0295
Simon Barnes	4,148	£23.0295
Gabrielle Costigan	4,739	£23.0295
Julian Cracknell	4,019	£23.0295
Tania Gandamihardja	4,019	£23.0295
Edward Gelsthorpe	4,019	£23.0295
Bradley Greve	12,717	£23.0295
Caitlin Hayden	3,481	£23.0295
Karin Hoeing	4,860	£23.0295
Glynn Phillips	2,993	£23.0295
Andrea Thompson	1,920	£23.0295
Charles Woodburn	22,516	£23.0295

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Thomas Arseneault
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	President & Chief Executive Officer of BAE Systems, Inc.
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of performance shares in the form of a conditional award, under the LTIP.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume Nil consideration 176,513
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 176,513 shares Nil consideration
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Thomas Arseneault
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	President & Chief Executive Officer of BAE Systems, Inc.
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Restricted Shares in the form of a conditional award, under the LTIP.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume Nil consideration 60,175
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 60,175 shares Nil consideration
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Thomas Arseneault
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	President & Chief Executive Officer of BAE Systems, Inc.
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of deferred shares under the DBP.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume £23.0295 15,840
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 15,840 shares £364,787.28
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Simon Barnes
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Managing Director, Air
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of performance shares under the LTIP in the form of nil cost options
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume Nil 46,988
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 46,988 shares Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Simon Barnes
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Managing Director, Air
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of deferred shares under the DBP.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume £23.0295 4,148
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 4,148 shares £95,526.36
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Gabrielle Costigan
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Managing Director, Business Development
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of performance shares under the LTIP in the form of nil cost options
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume Nil 53,250
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 53,250 shares Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Gabrielle Costigan
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Managing Director, Business Development
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of deferred shares under the DBP.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume £23.0295  4,739
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 4,739 shares £109,136.80
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Julian Cracknell
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Technology & Information Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of performance shares under the LTIP in the form of nil cost options
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume Nil 44,939
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 44,939 shares Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Julian Cracknell
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Technology & Information Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of deferred shares under the DBP.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume £23.0295  4,019
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 4,019 shares £92,555.56
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Tania Gandamihardja
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Human Resources Director
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of performance shares under the LTIP in the form of nil cost options
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume Nil 44,939
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 44,939 shares Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Tania Gandamihardja
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Human Resources Director
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of deferred shares under the DBP.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume £23.0295  4,019
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 4,019 shares £92,555.56
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Edward Gelsthorpe
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group General Counsel
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of performance shares under the LTIP in the form of nil cost options
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume Nil 44,939
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 44,939 shares Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Edward Gelsthorpe
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group General Counsel
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of deferred shares under the DBP.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume £23.0295  4,019
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 4,019 shares £92,555.56
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Bradley Greve
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Finance Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of performance shares under the LTIP in the form of nil cost options
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume Nil 143,596
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 143,596 shares Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Bradley Greve
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chief Finance Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of deferred shares under the DBP.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume £23.0295  12,717
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 12,717 shares £292,866.15
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Caitlin Hayden
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Communications Director
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of performance shares under the LTIP in the form of nil cost options
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume Nil 39,114
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 39,114 shares Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Caitlin Hayden
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Communications Director
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of deferred shares under the DBP.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume £23.0295  3,481
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 3,481 shares £80,165.68
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Karin Hoeing
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group ESG, Culture & Business Transformation Director
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of performance shares under the LTIP in the form of nil cost options
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume Nil 54,337
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 54,337 shares Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Karin Hoeing
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group ESG, Culture & Business Transformation Director
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of deferred shares under the DBP.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume £23.0295  4,860
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 4,860 shares £111,923.37
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Glynn Phillips
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Managing Director Maritime and Land
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of performance shares under the LTIP in the form of nil cost options
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume Nil 43,803
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 43,803 shares Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Glynn Phillips
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Managing Director Maritime and Land
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of deferred shares under the DBP.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume £23.0295  2,993
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 2,993 shares £68,927.29
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Andrea Thompson
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Managing Director, Digital Intelligence
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of performance shares under the LTIP in the form of nil cost options
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume Nil 42,998
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 42,998 shares Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Andrea Thompson
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Managing Director, Digital Intelligence
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of Restricted Shares in the form of a conditional award, under the LTIP.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume Nil 19,110
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 19,110 shares Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Andrea Thompson
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Managing Director, Digital Intelligence
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of deferred shares under the DBP.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume £23.0295  1,920
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 1,920 shares £44,216.64
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Eric Veignat
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Person Closely Associated with Group Human Resources Director, Tania Gandamihardja.
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of performance shares under the LTIP in the form of nil cost options
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume Nil 1,618
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 1,618 shares Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Charles Woodburn
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Chief Executive Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Award of performance shares under the LTIP in the form of nil cost options
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume Nil 282,404
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 282,404 shares Nil
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Charles Woodburn
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Group Chief Executive Officer
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	BAE Systems plc
b)	LEI	8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE Systems plc GB0002634946
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of deferred shares under the DBP.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price Volume £23.0295  22,516
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 22,516 shares £518,532.22
e)	Date of the transaction	2026-03-19
f)	Place of the transaction	XLON - London Stock Exchange

24 March 2026

Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): 8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83

 

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