Director Shareholding

BAE SYSTEMS PLC
12 October 2001

BAE SYSTEMS plc

Notification of interests of directors and connected persons (non-beneficial
interest)

On 12 October 2001 Michael Lester ceased to have a non-beneficial interest in
1,090,000 ordinary shares of 2.5p each in BAE SYSTEMS plc following the
disposal of those shares at 320.3431 pence per share.

Date company informed: 12 October 2001



12 October 2001

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