General Dynamics EVP exercises 14,645 stock options

The option exercise coincided with reported share delivery or withholding and a charitable stock donation on November 3, 2026.

Available on EDGAR 11/05/2026 - 04:11 PM EST Accepted by SEC EDGAR 11/05/2026 - 04:11 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

General Dynamics Executive Vice President Jason W. Aiken exercised options on November 3, 2026, to acquire 14,645 common shares at an exercise price of $223.93 per share; no Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported. On the same date, 11,732 common shares were delivered or withheld for payment of exercise price or tax liability, and Aiken donated 2,702 shares to a donor advised fund. Aiken also held 13.72 common shares indirectly through the 401(k) Plan, including share activity since his prior ownership report.

Insider Trade Summary

14,645 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 4 txns

Insider Aiken Jason W

Role Executive Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Stock Options F3	14,645	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	14,645	$223.93	$3.28M
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	11,732	$371.80	$4.36M
Gift	Common Stock F1	2,702	$0.00	$0.00
Holding	Common Stock F2	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options — 0 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 184,688 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 13.72 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Plan)

Holdings Before and After: Stock Options, 14,645 to 0 contracts (Direct); Common Stock, 184,477 to 184,688 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Represents a charitable donation of common stock to a donor advised fund.
2. F2. Includes share activity under General Dynamics 401(k) plan since date of Reporting Person's last ownership report.
3. F3. Fifty percent became exercisable on 03/07/2020 and the remaining fifty percent became exercisable on 03/07/2021.

Key Figures

Options exercised: 14,645 options Common shares acquired on exercise: 14,645 shares Exercise price: $223.93 per share +3 more

6 metrics

Options exercised 14,645 options November 3, 2026

Common shares acquired on exercise 14,645 shares November 3, 2026

Exercise price $223.93 per share Options exercised November 3, 2026

Shares delivered or withheld 11,732 shares For payment of exercise price or tax liability on November 3, 2026

Shares donated 2,702 shares Charitable donation to a donor advised fund on November 3, 2026

Indirect common shares held through the 401(k) Plan 13.72 shares November 3, 2026

Key Terms

Stock Options, exercise price, donor advised fund, 401(k) Plan

4 terms

Stock Options financial

"Stock Options exercised on November 3, 2026"

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.

exercise price financial

"at an exercise price of $223.93 per share"

The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.

donor advised fund financial

"charitable donation of common stock to a donor advised fund"

A donor advised fund is a charitable savings account you fund with cash or assets (including stocks) that lets you take an immediate tax benefit while recommending when and which charities receive grants over time. Think of it like a dedicated piggy bank for giving: you get tax relief when you put money in, can avoid selling appreciated securities and triggering capital gains, and still control the timing and recipients of donations, which affects tax planning, portfolio decisions, and public giving signals.

401(k) Plan financial

"share activity under 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.

FAQ

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How many GD shares did Jason W. Aiken acquire through options?

Jason W. Aiken exercised options to acquire 14,645 General Dynamics common shares on November 3, 2026, at an exercise price of $223.93 per share. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

How many GD shares did Jason W. Aiken donate?

Jason W. Aiken donated 2,702 common shares to a donor advised fund on November 3, 2026.

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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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

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^*

Aiken Jason W

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/03/2026

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	11/03/2026		M		14,645	A	$223.93	199,122	D
Common Stock	11/03/2026		F		11,732	D	$371.8	187,390	D
Common Stock	11/03/2026		G		2,702(1)	D	$0	184,688	D
Common Stock								13.72(2)	I	401(k) Plan

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
Stock Options	$223.93	11/03/2026		M			14,645	(3)	03/06/2028	Common Stock	14,645	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents a charitable donation of common stock to a donor advised fund.

2. Includes share activity under General Dynamics 401(k) plan since date of Reporting Person's last ownership report.

3. Fifty percent became exercisable on 03/07/2020 and the remaining fifty percent became exercisable on 03/07/2021.

	Nicholas R. Barnaby, by Power of Attorney	11/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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)