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General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) director paid board fees in stock grant

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GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP director Laura J. Schumacher reported receiving a stock award of 104 shares of Common Stock. The shares were valued at $359.85 per share on June 16, 2026 and were granted in lieu of cash director fees under the outside directors' compensation program.

After this grant, Schumacher directly holds 13,687 shares of General Dynamics common stock. This is a routine compensation-related acquisition rather than an open-market purchase.

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Insider Schumacher Laura J
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 104 $359.85 $37K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 13,687 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Stock award 104 shares Common Stock grant on June 16, 2026
Award price $359.85 per share Value of Common Stock grant
Post-transaction holdings 13,687 shares Shares directly owned after award
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
outside directors' compensation program financial
"Reflects stock received in lieu of director fees in accordance with outside directors' compensation program."
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Schumacher Laura J

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/16/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/16/2026A(1)104A$359.8513,687D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Reflects stock received in lieu of director fees in accordance with outside directors' compensation program.
Nicholas R. Barnaby, by Power of Attorney06/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did General Dynamics (GD) director Laura J. Schumacher report on this Form 4?

Laura J. Schumacher reported receiving 104 shares of General Dynamics Common Stock as a stock award. The shares were granted in lieu of director fees under the company’s outside directors’ compensation program and are treated as a routine, compensation-related acquisition.

How many General Dynamics (GD) shares did the director receive and at what value?

The director received 104 shares of General Dynamics Common Stock valued at $359.85 per share. This reflects a stock award, not an open-market purchase, and represents compensation in equity rather than cash for board service.

What are Laura J. Schumacher’s General Dynamics (GD) holdings after this transaction?

Following the grant, Laura J. Schumacher directly holds 13,687 shares of General Dynamics Common Stock. This total includes the newly awarded 104 shares received as part of the outside directors’ compensation program in lieu of cash director fees.

Was this General Dynamics (GD) Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell?

This transaction was not an open-market buy or sell. It is coded as a grant or award acquisition, reflecting 104 shares received as compensation in lieu of director fees under the outside directors’ compensation program, rather than a discretionary stock trade.

Why did the General Dynamics (GD) director receive stock instead of cash fees?

The filing states the 104 shares reflect stock received in lieu of director fees. This occurs under General Dynamics’ outside directors’ compensation program, which allows or requires directors to receive some or all board compensation in the form of company stock.