General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) EVP receives stock awards and options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

General Dynamics Executive Vice President Robert Edward Smith reported equity compensation awards and related tax withholding. On 2026-03-04, he acquired 2,755 performance stock units settled in Common Stock with no further service-based vesting required, and 11,063 shares of restricted Common Stock that will vest three years after the grant date.

He was also granted 17,410 Stock Options, with fifty percent becoming exercisable on 03/04/2028 and the remaining fifty percent on 03/04/2029. To satisfy tax withholding on the release of performance stock units, 4,994 shares of Common Stock were disposed of through a tax-withholding transaction at $362.35 per share. Indirect holdings in a 401(k) Plan reflect ongoing share activity since his last report.

Insider Trade Summary

5 transactions reported

Mixed 5 txns

Insider Smith Robert Edward

Role Executive Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Options	17,410	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Common Stock	11,063	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	4,994	$362.35	$1.81M
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,755	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options — 17,410 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 85,466.217 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 7,908.6 shares (Indirect, 401(k) Plan)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents performance stock units (PSUs) originally granted in 2023. Includes additional units issued upon achievement of the performance criteria, as well as accrued dividend equivalents. No further service-based vesting is required. The PSUs and dividend equivalents are settled in shares of Common Stock. Withholding of shares of Common Stock under General Dynamics Corporation equity compensation plan to satisfy tax withholding obligations on release of PSUs. Represents shares of restricted stock subject to service-based vesting that will be released three years after the grant date. Includes share activity under General Dynamics 401(k) plan since date of Reporting Person's last ownership report. Fifty percent become exercisable on 03/04/2028 and the remaining fifty percent become exercisable on 03/04/2029.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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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^*

Smith Robert Edward

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION

11011 SUNSET HILLS ROAD

(Street)

RESTON VA 20190

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/04/2026

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

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

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

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	03/04/2026		A(1)		11,063	A	$0	85,466.217	D
Common Stock	03/04/2026		F(2)		4,994	D	$362.35	80,472.217	D
Common Stock	03/04/2026		A(3)		2,755	A	$0	83,227.217	D
Common Stock								7,908.6(4)	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	$363.02	03/04/2026		A		17,410		(5)	03/03/2036	Common Stock	17,410	$0	17,410	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents performance stock units (PSUs) originally granted in 2023. Includes additional units issued upon achievement of the performance criteria, as well as accrued dividend equivalents. No further service-based vesting is required. The PSUs and dividend equivalents are settled in shares of Common Stock.

2. Withholding of shares of Common Stock under General Dynamics Corporation equity compensation plan to satisfy tax withholding obligations on release of PSUs.

3. Represents shares of restricted stock subject to service-based vesting that will be released three years after the grant date.

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

5. Fifty percent become exercisable on 03/04/2028 and the remaining fifty percent become exercisable on 03/04/2029.

	Nicholas R. Barnaby, by Power of Attorney	03/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did General Dynamics (GD) EVP Robert Smith report in this Form 4?

Robert Edward Smith reported equity awards and related tax withholding. He received performance stock units, restricted stock, and stock options, and had shares withheld to cover taxes on vesting, reflecting routine executive compensation activity rather than open-market share purchases or sales.

How many General Dynamics shares did the EVP acquire through awards?

He acquired 2,755 performance stock units settled in Common Stock and 11,063 shares of restricted Common Stock. These grants increase his direct share-based exposure to General Dynamics through long-term incentive awards tied to both performance and continued service conditions.

What stock options did the General Dynamics EVP receive in this filing?

He was granted 17,410 Stock Options on General Dynamics shares. Half of these options become exercisable on March 4, 2028, and the remaining half on March 4, 2029, creating a multi‑year incentive aligned with longer-term company performance and executive retention.

Were any General Dynamics shares sold by the EVP in the market?

The filing shows 4,994 shares of Common Stock disposed of in a tax-withholding transaction at $362.35 per share. This reflects shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations on vested performance units, not an open‑market sale initiated for portfolio or liquidity reasons.

How are General Dynamics shares held for the EVP in a 401(k) plan reported?

The filing lists indirect ownership of Common Stock through a General Dynamics 401(k) plan, with 7,908.6 shares reported after activity since his last ownership report. This reflects cumulative plan transactions rather than a single buy or sell decision disclosed in this Form 4.

Does this General Dynamics Form 4 suggest a change in the EVP’s commitment?

The transactions reflect routine equity compensation and tax withholding, including performance stock units, restricted stock, options, and 401(k) activity. These awards generally align the executive’s financial interests with shareholders over time, rather than signaling a discretionary reduction in exposure through open-market sales.