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Ticker · BAESY ISIN · GB0002634946 LEI · 8SVCSVKSGDWMW2QHOH83 IL Manufacturing
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Latest filing 2023-08-17 Transaction in Own Shar…
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
Transaction in Own Shares
Transaction in Own Shares Classification · 99% confidence The document explicitly states its subject matter in the title: "TRANSACTION IN OWN SHARES". It details the number of ordinary shares purchased, the prices paid, and mentions the ongoing share repurchase programme. This directly corresponds to the definition of 'Transaction in Own Shares' (POS), which covers company buying back or selling its own shares (share repurchase/issuance). Although it is distributed via RNS, the specific content dictates the POS classification over the general RNS fallback.
2023-08-17 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 6842J' and contains the standard format for a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings'. This form is used to report changes in significant share ownership thresholds. The filing explicitly details the percentage of voting rights held by 'The Capital Group Companies, Inc.' and its subsidiaries, crossing a notification threshold. This type of filing, reporting changes in major shareholdings, corresponds directly to the Major Shareholding Notification category. Code Mapping Check: - AGM-R: No AGM material. - 10-K/IR: Not a full annual or interim financial report. - ER/MDA: Not an earnings release or management discussion. - DIRS: This is about a major shareholder, not specifically director's personal dealing. - MRQ (Major Shareholding Notification): This perfectly matches the content (TR-1 form detailing ownership changes). - RNS: While it is distributed via RNS, MRQ is the more specific classification.
2023-08-17 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 99% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 6843J' and contains the standard format for 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings'. This form is used to report changes in major shareholdings, which falls under regulatory disclosure requirements concerning insider or significant investor transactions. This specific type of filing, reporting director/insider/major shareholder transactions, maps directly to the 'Director's Dealing' category (DIRS) or, more broadly, a regulatory filing. Since the definition for DIRS is 'Report of personal share transactions by company directors and executives (insider trades)', and this is a notification of a major holding change by an investment manager (The Capital Group Companies, Inc.), it aligns best with the spirit of insider/significant ownership reporting. However, the most precise category for notifications of changes in significant share ownership levels crossing thresholds is 'Major Shareholding Notification' (MRQ). Given the structure (TR-1) and the content detailing the crossing of a threshold (Resulting situation vs. Previous notification), MRQ is the most accurate fit among the provided options, although DIRS is also related to insider activity. I will select MRQ as it specifically addresses major shareholding notifications.
2023-08-17 English
Holding(s) in Company
Regulatory Filings Classification · 98% confidence The document is explicitly labeled with "RNS Number" and contains the standard format for a TR-1 notification, which is a regulatory filing in the UK/EU concerning changes in major shareholdings. Specifically, it details an acquisition/disposal of voting rights by 'The Capital Group Companies, Inc.' and reports the resulting position crossing a threshold. This type of filing is a mandatory disclosure related to ownership changes, which falls under the category of Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ) based on the content, or RNS if it were a general announcement. Since MRQ is a specific category for major shareholding notifications, it is the most appropriate classification. The presence of the RNS header confirms it is a regulatory announcement, but the content is specifically a TR-1 form for major holdings.
2023-08-17 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 100% confidence The document is clearly identified by the header 'RNS Number : 6840J' and contains the standard format for a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings'. This form is used to report changes in significant share ownership, which directly corresponds to the definition of Major Shareholding Notification. The key data points include the notification date (17 August 2023), the shareholder (The Capital Group Companies, Inc.), and the resulting percentage of voting rights (13.20%). This aligns perfectly with the 'Major Shareholding Notification' category (MRQ).
2023-08-17 English
Acquisition
M&A Activity Classification · 98% confidence The document is an official announcement released via RNS (RNS Number: 6242J) on August 17, 2023, detailing BAE Systems' definitive Stock Purchase Agreement to acquire the Ball Aerospace business. This announcement concerns a major corporate transaction (Merger/Acquisition activity). The text explicitly discusses the terms of the acquisition, strategic rationale, financial effects, and regulatory context (Class 2 transaction under Listing Rules). This fits the definition of M&A Activity (TAR). Although it mentions an analyst presentation, the core content is the M&A deal itself, not just the announcement of a report release (RPA) or a general regulatory filing (RNS).
2023-08-17 English

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