BAE SYSTEMS plc (London: BA)

Stirling Square, Carlton Gardens
London
SW1Y 5AD, United Kingdom (Map)
Phone: +44-1252-373-232
Fax: +44-1252-383-991
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http://www.baesystems.com

Overview

BAE SYSTEMS, which helped win the Battle of Britain with its Mosquito and Spitfire fighters, is now Europe's largest military contractor and the largest foreign player in the US defense market. BAE's offerings include avionics, military aircraft, armored vehicles, air defense systems, missiles, artillery locators, communications and navigation systems, radar, ships, space systems, and aerospace electronics. BAE's fighter aircraft include the Harrier, Hawk, Tornado, and the next-generation Eurofighter Typhoon. North America is BAE's biggest market, with the US Department of Defense its largest single customer.

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Key financials for BAE SYSTEMS plc (London: BA)

Company Type Public (London: BA; Pink Sheets: BAESY [ADR])
Fiscal Year-End December
2008 Sales (mil.) £16,662.8
1-Year Sales Growth (15.5%)
2008 Net Income (mil.) £1,767.1
1-Year Net Income Growth 39.0%
2008 Employees 105,000
1-Year Employee Growth 19.3%
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Chairman Richard L. (Dick) Olver
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COO; President and CEO, BAE Systems Linda P. Hudson
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Director Group Finance and Board Member George W. Rose
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  • #287 in FT Global 500
  • FTSE 100
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