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Ticker · BAESY ISIN · GB0002634946 LEI · 8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83 IL Manufacturing
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Filings indexed 2,770 across all filing types
Latest filing 2017-02-27 Director's Dealing
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL BAESY

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BAE Systems PLC is a global enterprise that provides advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions. The company develops, engineers, manufactures, and supports a comprehensive range of products and systems to deliver military capability and protect national security. Its portfolio spans the air, land, and sea domains, encompassing combat aircraft, naval ships, submarines, armored combat vehicles, weapon systems, and munitions. Additionally, BAE Systems offers sophisticated electronic systems, intelligence and security services, and integrated cybersecurity solutions to help government and commercial customers counter complex and evolving threats.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 99% confidence The document text contains an 'RNS Number' and details a transaction involving a 'person discharging managerial responsibilities' (Charles Woodburn, COO) purchasing shares of BAE Systems plc. This structure, detailing insider transactions (Director's Dealing), is characteristic of regulatory filings related to executive share ownership changes. Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content is a report of personal share transactions by a director/executive. This aligns precisely with the definition for Director's Dealing (DIRS). The document length is short (1490 chars), but it is the report itself, not an announcement of a report.
2017-02-27 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 98% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 8391X' and concludes with 'This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange'. The content details transactions (exercise of share options and subsequent disposal/sale) by persons discharging managerial responsibilities (Group Managing Director, CEO, Group HR Director) in the issuer's shares (BAE Systems plc). This type of mandatory disclosure regarding insider trading or transactions by PDMRs is specifically covered by the 'Director's Dealing' category (DIRS) in many jurisdictions, which aligns best with the provided definitions, although RNS is the source. Since the content is a specific report of insider transactions, DIRS is more precise than the general RNS fallback.
2017-02-24 English
Final Results
Earnings Release Classification · 98% confidence The document is titled 'BAE SYSTEMS PLC Preliminary Announcement 2016 Results in brief' and contains key financial metrics (Sales, EBITA, EPS, Net debt) for the year 2016 compared to 2015, along with management commentary and guidance for 2017. This structure—a summary of annual financial results released before the full Annual Report (10-K)—is characteristic of an Earnings Release (ER). Although it contains detailed operational reviews, the primary function is the initial announcement of the full-year financial performance highlights. It is not the comprehensive 10-K, nor is it a transcript (CT) or a standalone audit report (AR). The RNS number indicates it is a regulatory filing, but 'ER' is the more specific category for preliminary annual results. FY 2016
2017-02-23 English
Directorate Change
Board/Management Information Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'NOTICE OF DIRECTORATE CHANGE' and details the retirement of the Chief Executive (Ian King) and the appointment of his successor (Charles Woodburn). This directly corresponds to the definition of Board/Management Information. Although it mentions remuneration details for the retiring CEO, the primary focus and announcement type is the change in executive leadership. The RNS Number confirms it is a regulatory filing, but the specific content points to MANG over the general RNS category.
2017-02-22 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 99% confidence The document text begins with 'RNS Number : 0122X' and details transactions involving 'person discharging managerial responsibilities' (directors/executives) buying or being awarded shares of BAE Systems plc. This structure is characteristic of a regulatory filing mandated for reporting insider transactions, specifically director's dealings. The presence of 'RNS Number' strongly suggests a notification released via the Regulatory News Service, but the core content is about executive share transactions. The definition for Director's Dealing (DIRS) is 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)'. This fits perfectly. While it is an RNS, DIRS is the more specific and appropriate classification.
2017-02-15 English
Annual Report 2016
Annual Report Classification · 100% confidence The document is explicitly titled 'Annual Report 2016' and contains comprehensive sections including a Strategic Report, Directors' Report, Financial Statements, and Auditor's Report. It provides detailed financial highlights, segmental performance, and governance disclosures, which are characteristic of a full 10-K equivalent annual report for a UK-based company. FY 2016
2016-12-31 English

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