Section 430(2B) Statement
Section 430(2B) Companies Act 2006 Statement Babcock International Group PLC (the “Company”)
David Lockwood
David stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and from the Board on 31 July 2026. He will remain available to the Group until the end of January 2027 to support an orderly transition. The following information is provided in accordance with Section 430(2B) of the Companies Act 2006.
The Remuneration Committee has determined that David will be granted good leaver status under the incentive schemes in relation to the planned departure and it is intended that he will remain an employee of the Company until 31 January 2027 to assist with transition in a non-director capacity. The agreed treatment of David’s pay is in line with the agreed Directors’ Remuneration Policy and adheres to the Company’s Share Plan Rules.
The arrangements for David are as follows:
Payments and benefits
Upon departure from the Board, David will continue to receive his salary and benefits until the end of his employment on 31 January 2027, with no payment in lieu of notice.
Annual bonus
Any FY27 annual bonus will be pro-rated to the date he retires from the Company and be subject to performance conditions.
Share incentives
David did not receive a PSP award grant in 2026. His 2024 and 2025 awards will be pro-rated to the end of his employment, be eligible to vest at the normal time based on normal performance conditions and will be subject to a two-year holding period.
Shareholding Requirements
Any holding periods in relation to other awards currently in place will continue. In line with the Directors’ Remuneration Policy, David will be subject to shareholding requirements following his departure from the Board. This requires that a number of shares equal in value on departure from the Board to 300% of salary are held for two years.
Further Information
Other than the amounts disclosed above, David will not be eligible for any remuneration payments or payments for loss of office.