13 Sep 2006
Once again, BAE Systems has delivered a good first-half financial performance, with good programme schedule and cost execution right across the Company. This reinforces our reputation as a high performing business, with good key market positions, and we have no doubt that our robust long-term plan will deliver healthy, profitable growth for our shareholders.
Mike Turner, CEO BAE Systems
Key Points of BAE Systems' 2006 Interim Results are:
- Good first half performance ahead of plan supporting full year outlook
- Adherence to programme schedule and cost execution
- Good performance across the group
- Successful resolution of the pension funding deficit
- Good progress on export opportunities
- Successful development of markets in which BAE Systems has a significant industrial and employment footprint
