General Dynamics (GD) director reports charitable gift of 128 company shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP director Rudy F. De Leon reported a disposition of shares by making a bona fide gift of common stock. On 2026-08-11, he transferred 128 shares of General Dynamics common stock as a charitable donation. Following this gift, he directly holds 5,717 shares of common stock. The transaction carried a reported per-share value of $0.00, consistent with its treatment as a gift rather than a market trade.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 128 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider DE LEON RUDY F

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock F1	128	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 5,717 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents a charitable donation of common stock.

Key Figures

Shares gifted: 128 shares Shares held after transaction: 5,717 shares Transactions coded as gift: 1 transaction +1 more

4 metrics

Shares gifted 128 shares Bona fide gift of General Dynamics common stock on 2026-08-11

Shares held after transaction 5,717 shares Direct ownership by Rudy F. De Leon following the gift transaction

Transactions coded as gift 1 transaction Single code G bona fide gift reported in the Form 4

Gift shares in summary 128 shares GiftShares reported in transactionSummary for this filing

Key Terms

bona fide gift, charitable donation, Rule 10b5-1

3 terms

bona fide gift financial

"Transaction code G is described as a bona fide gift."

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

charitable donation financial

"Footnote states it represents a charitable donation of common stock."

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"The document-level Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is referenced for plan status."

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

FAQ

What insider transaction did GENERAL DYNAMICS (GD) director Rudy F. De Leon report?

Rudy F. De Leon reported a bona fide gift of 128 shares of General Dynamics common stock on 2026-08-11, categorized as a charitable donation rather than a market purchase or sale.

How many GENERAL DYNAMICS (GD) shares did Rudy F. De Leon donate?

He donated 128 shares of General Dynamics common stock. The Form 4 notes this transaction as a charitable donation, coded as a bona fide gift with no cash consideration reported.

What are Rudy F. De Leon’s holdings in GENERAL DYNAMICS (GD) after the reported gift?

After the gift transaction, Rudy F. De Leon directly holds 5,717 shares of General Dynamics common stock. This post-transaction balance is disclosed in the Form 4’s holdings column.

Was the GENERAL DYNAMICS (GD) insider gift made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, and the filing does not indicate that the 128-share charitable gift was executed under a pre-arranged trading plan.

Did Rudy F. De Leon sell any GENERAL DYNAMICS (GD) shares in this Form 4 filing?

No sales are reported. The Form 4 shows only a disposition by gift of 128 shares classified as a bona fide charitable donation, with no sale transactions or sale proceeds disclosed.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

DE LEON RUDY F

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION

11011 SUNSET HILLS ROAD

(Street)

RESTON VIRGINIA 20190

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP [ GD ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/11/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/11/2026		G		128(1)	D	$0	5,717	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents a charitable donation of common stock.

	Nicholas R. Barnaby, by Power of Attorney	08/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)