General Dynamics CEO Novakovic sells 45,353 shares
The report also lists 5,951 shares under the 401(k) plan and 30,000 shares held by an LLC for which Novakovic serves as manager.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Phebe N. Novakovic, General Dynamics' Chairman and CEO, reported six direct sales totaling 45,353 shares of common stock on November 5, 2026. Reported sale-price ranges were $360.00–$360.98, $361.02–$361.957, $362.12–$363.11, $363.15–$364.14, $364.15–$365.09 and $365.19–$365.695.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 45,353 shares
Net Sell
6 txns
Insider
NOVAKOVIC PHEBE N
Role
Chairman and CEO
Sold
45,353 shs ($16.39M)
Share of Position Sold
5.6%
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock F1 | 31,279 | $360.052 | $11.26M |
| Sale | Common Stock F2 | 2,529 | $361.445 | $914K |
| Sale | Common Stock F3 | 1,146 | $362.50 | $415K |
| Sale | Common Stock F4 | 669 | $363.703 | $243K |
| Sale | Common Stock F5 | 795 | $364.546 | $290K |
| Sale | Common Stock F6 | 8,935 | $365.605 | $3.27M |
| Holding | Common Stock F7 | -- | -- | -- |
| Holding | Common Stock F8 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 766,457 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 5,950.97 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Plan);
Common Stock — 30,000 shares (Indirect, By LLC)
Holdings Before and After:
Common Stock, 811,810 to 766,457 shares (Direct)
Other Insiders: 1 other insider reported open-market sales of this stock in the 30 days up to this filing.
Footnotes (8)
- F1. Sale prices ranged from $360.00 to $360.98. Reporting Person will provide, upon request by the Commission staff, General Dynamics, or a General Dynamics shareholder, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate sales price.
- F2. Sale prices ranged from $361.02 to $361.957. Reporting Person will provide, upon request by the Commission staff, General Dynamics, or a General Dynamics shareholder, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate sales price.
- F3. Sale prices ranged from $362.12 to $363.11. Reporting Person will provide, upon request by the Commission staff, General Dynamics, or a General Dynamics shareholder, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate sales price.
- F4. Sale prices ranged from $363.15 to $364.14. Reporting Person will provide, upon request by the Commission staff, General Dynamics, or a General Dynamics shareholder, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate sales price.
- F5. Sale prices ranged from $364.15 to $365.09. Reporting Person will provide, upon request by the Commission staff, General Dynamics, or a General Dynamics shareholder, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate sales price.
- F6. Sale prices ranged from $365.19 to $365.695. Reporting Person will provide, upon request by the Commission staff, General Dynamics, or a General Dynamics shareholder, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate sales price.
- F7. Includes share activity under General Dynamics 401(k) plan since date of Reporting Person's last ownership report.
- F8. Represents shares held by a limited liability company for which the Reporting Person serves as a manager and the members of which are trusts for the benefit of the Reporting Person's children.
Key Figures
Common shares sold: 45,353 shares
401(k) plan shares: 5,951 shares
LLC-held shares: 30,000 shares
3 metrics
Common shares sold
45,353 shares
Six direct sales on November 5, 2026
401(k) plan shares
5,951 shares
Includes share activity since Novakovic's last ownership report
LLC-held shares
30,000 shares
Held by an LLC for which Novakovic serves as manager
Key Terms
401(k) plan, limited liability company, Rule 10b5-1 plan
3 terms
401(k) plan financial
"General Dynamics 401(k) plan"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
limited liability company technical
"shares held by a limited liability company"
A limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure that separates the owners’ personal assets from the company’s debts and legal obligations, like a protective shield that keeps personal savings and property distinct from business risk. For investors, that protection reduces personal financial exposure and often brings flexible rules for profit sharing and taxes, but it can also affect how easily interests are bought or sold and how decisions are made.
Rule 10b5-1 plan regulatory
"Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets corporate insiders buy or sell company stock at set times or amounts, even if they later learn material nonpublic information. Think of it like setting an automatic thermostat for trades: it creates a clear record that trades were planned in advance, reducing the risk of insider-trading accusations and helping investors trust that insider transactions are routine rather than based on secret information.
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