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BAE Systems: Conclusion of Audit Tender Process

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Summary by 6ix AI

On November 4, 2026, BAE Systems plc said that, after a formal tender process, it has reappointed Deloitte LLP as its statutory auditor (the firm that audits its legally required accounts) from the financial year ending December 31, 2028 onwards, subject to shareholder approval at the 2027 Annual General Meeting.

Key details

  • BAE Systems plc first appointed Deloitte as its statutory auditor with effect from the financial year ended December 31, 2018.
  • BAE Systems plc says applicable legislation requires it to tender the statutory audit every 10 years and to rotate auditors every 20 years.

What’s still pending

  • The reappointment is subject to shareholder approval at the 2027 Annual General Meeting (the yearly shareholders' meeting).

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BAE SYSTEMS PLC
04 November 2026
 

04 November 2026
 

BAE Systems plc
 

Conclusion of Audit Tender Process
 

BAE Systems plc (the “Company”) today announces that, following the conclusion of a formal tender process for the role of statutory auditor, it has reappointed Deloitte LLP (“Deloitte”) as the Company’s statutory auditor with effect from the financial year ending 31 December 2028 onwards. The re-appointment is subject to shareholder approval at the 2027 Annual General Meeting.

In line with applicable legislation, the Company is required to tender the statutory audit every 10 years and rotate every 20 years. The Company initially appointed Deloitte as its statutory auditor with effect from the financial year ended 31 December 2018.

Further information on the audit tender process and evaluation criteria will be included in the Company’s 2026 Annual Report and Accounts.
 

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