LONDON (Dow Jones)--BAE Systems PLC (BA.LN) said Wednesday it purchased 1,500,000 ordinary shares of 2.5 pence each via UBS Investment Bank. MAIN FACTS: -BAE intends to hold the purchased shares in treasury. -Highest price paid per share: 327.30 pence -Lowest price paid per share: 323.90 pence -Shares closed Wednesday at 325.7 pence. -By Iain Packham, Dow Jones Newswires; 44-20-7842-9269;
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