General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) VP exercises options, sells 6,320 shares
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
GENERAL DYNAMICS vice president Christopher J. Brady exercised 6,320 stock options for common stock at an exercise price of $191.7100 per share on 2026-08-05, then sold 6,320 common shares at $383.3200 per share the same day. The option award, which became fully exercisable by 03/01/2020, is now fully exercised, and he reports 5,907.174 shares of common stock held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, including plan share activity since his last ownership report.
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Insider Trade Summary
Exercise and Sale: 6,320 shares ($1.21M approx. pre-tax spread)
Exercise and Sale
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Insider
Brady Christopher J
Role
Vice President
Sold
6,320 shs ($2.42M)
Approx. gross sale proceeds
$2.42M
Approx. exercise cost
$1.21M
Approx. pre-tax spread
$1.21M
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Options F2 | 6,320 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 6,320 | $191.71 | $1.21M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 6,320 | $383.32 | $2.42M |
| holding | Common Stock F1 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Options — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 24,924 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 5,907.174 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Includes share activity under General Dynamics 401(k) plan since date of Reporting Person's last ownership report.
- F2. Fifty percent became exercisable on 03/01/2019, and the remaining fifty percent became exercisable on 03/01/2020.
Key Figures
Options Exercised: 6,320 shares
Option Exercise Price: $191.7100 per share
Shares Sold: 6,320 shares
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6 metrics
Options Exercised
6,320 shares
Stock options exercised for common stock on 2026-08-05
Option Exercise Price
$191.7100 per share
Exercise price of stock options converted into common stock
Shares Sold
6,320 shares
Common stock sold on 2026-08-05 following option exercise
Sale Price
$383.3200 per share
Price received per share for common stock sale
Indirect 401(k) Holdings
5,907.174 shares
Common stock held indirectly through a General Dynamics 401(k) plan after transactions
Option Expiration Date
2027-02-28
Scheduled expiration date of the exercised stock options
Key Terms
Stock Options, derivative security, 401(k) plan, indirect ownership, +1 more
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Stock Options financial
"Reporting of Stock Options exercised into General Dynamics common stock"
Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.
derivative security financial
"Transaction code M is described as Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
401(k) plan financial
"Includes share activity under General Dynamics 401(k) plan since date of last report"
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.
indirect ownership financial
"Common stock reported as indirect ownership with nature of ownership 401(k) Plan"
Rule 10b5-1 financial
"aff_10b5_one field indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox status for the trades"
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.
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FAQ
What insider stock transactions did General Dynamics (GD) report for Christopher J. Brady?
Christopher J. Brady exercised 6,320 stock options for General Dynamics common stock at $191.7100 per share, then sold 6,320 common shares at $383.3200 on 2026-08-05. The option position reported in this filing is now fully exercised.
How many General Dynamics (GD) options did Christopher J. Brady exercise and what was the strike price?
He exercised 6,320 General Dynamics stock options, each with an exercise price of $191.7100 per share. Footnotes state that 50% became exercisable on 03/01/2019 and the remaining 50% on 03/01/2020, and the options were scheduled to expire on 2027-02-28.
What General Dynamics (GD) holdings does Christopher J. Brady report after these transactions?
The Form 4 shows 5,907.174 General Dynamics common shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan after the reported transactions. A footnote explains this figure includes share activity within the General Dynamics 401(k) plan since his prior ownership report.
Were Christopher J. Brady’s General Dynamics (GD) trades made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked and no footnote describes a trading plan, so these transactions are not represented as being made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 or similar pre-arranged trading arrangement.
When were the exercised General Dynamics (GD) stock options originally set to expire?
The exercised stock options were scheduled to expire on 2027-02-28. A footnote notes that 50% of the options became exercisable on 03/01/2019 and the remaining 50% became exercisable on 03/01/2020, before Brady exercised them on 2026-08-05.