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RNS Number : 3891T  BAE SYSTEMS PLC  18 February 2026

18 February 2026

BAE Systems plc

Directorate Change and Change to Chair of Audit and Risk Committee

BAE Systems plc (the "Company") announces that Stephen Pearce has informed the
Board of his intention to retire from his role as Non-Executive Director at
the end of November 2026.

Cressida Hogg, Chair, said:

"I would like to thank Stephen for his contribution to the Board and his
effective and efficient chairing of the Audit and Risk Committee. I have
personally appreciated his support and perspective since becoming Chair.  We
wish him well with his other interests".

In preparation for his retirement from the Board, Stephen will step down as
Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee at the conclusion of the Company's 2026
Annual General Meeting ("AGM"), due to be held on 7 May 2026. Subject to
re-election at the Company's AGM, Stephen will remain a member of the Audit
and Risk Committee to support the new Chair until such time as he steps down
from the Board.

Subject to re-election at the Company's AGM, Angus Cockburn will succeed
Stephen as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee. Angus has been a member of
this Committee since joining the Board in November 2023.

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For further information, please contact:

 Investor Relations                   Media Relations
 Paul Checketts                       Kristina Anderson

Investor Relations Director
Director, Media Relations

Telephone: +44 (0) 3300 46 6802
Telephone: +44 (0) 7540 628673

Email: investors@baesystems.com
Email: kristina.anderson@baesystems.com

 

ISIN: GB0002634946

LEI Number: 8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83

 

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