General Dynamics (GD) director granted 1,120 options and 270 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Malcolm Mark reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP director Mark Malcolm reported equity grants that increase his direct holdings. On 03/04/2026, he was awarded 1,120 stock options at a price of $0.0000 per share, bringing his stock option holdings to 1,120.

He also received 270 shares of common stock as a grant, increasing his directly owned common shares to 10,643. The 270 common shares are restricted stock that will vest and be released three years after the grant date, while half of the options become exercisable on 03/04/2028 and the remaining half on 03/04/2029.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Malcolm Mark

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Options	1,120	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Common Stock	270	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Options — 1,120 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 10,643 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents shares of restricted stock subject to service-based vesting that will be released three years after the grant date. 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Malcolm Mark

(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)

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

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)		270	A	$0	10,643	D

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		1,120		(2)	03/03/2036	Common Stock	1,120	$0	1,120	D

Explanation of Responses:

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

2. 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 insider transactions did GD director Mark Malcolm report on this Form 4?

Mark Malcolm reported acquiring 1,120 stock options and 270 shares of common stock in General Dynamics on 03/04/2026. Both awards were granted at a price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting equity compensation rather than open-market purchases.

How many General Dynamics (GD) stock options did Mark Malcolm receive?

He received a grant of 1,120 stock options in General Dynamics. Following this transaction, his total directly held stock options increased to 1,120, with the options structured to become exercisable in two equal installments on specified future dates.

What common stock grant did Mark Malcolm report in General Dynamics (GD)?

He reported an award of 270 shares of common stock in General Dynamics. After this grant, his directly owned common stock holdings rose to 10,643 shares, reflecting an increase through compensation rather than market purchases or sales.

How do the vesting terms work for Mark Malcolm’s GD restricted stock grant?

The 270 restricted shares of General Dynamics common stock are subject to service-based vesting. They will be released in a single tranche three years after the 03/04/2026 grant date, assuming the service-based conditions are satisfied over that period.

When will Mark Malcolm’s General Dynamics stock options become exercisable?

His 1,120 stock options vest in two stages. According to the filing, 50% become exercisable on 03/04/2028, and the remaining 50% become exercisable on 03/04/2029, reflecting a multi-year vesting schedule tied to continued service.

Were Mark Malcolm’s GD equity awards open-market buys or compensation grants?

The Form 4 identifies both transactions with code A for “Grant, award, or other acquisition.” The options and restricted shares were awarded at $0.0000 per share, indicating they are equity compensation grants, not open-market purchases.