General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) director James Mattis gets 105-share equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP director James N. Mattis received a stock award rather than making an open‑market trade. On March 17, 2026, he acquired 105 shares of General Dynamics common stock at $354.31 per share, issued in lieu of director fees under the outside directors' compensation program.

Following this non-derivative grant, Mattis directly holds 3,560 shares of General Dynamics common stock. This is a routine compensation-related equity award, not a discretionary market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 105 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Mattis James N

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	105	$354.31	$37K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,560 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Reflects stock received in lieu of director fees in accordance with outside directors' compensation program.

FAQ

What did General Dynamics (GD) director James N. Mattis report in this Form 4?

James N. Mattis reported receiving 105 shares of General Dynamics common stock. The shares were granted as part of his compensation as an outside director, rather than purchased in the open market, and are classified as a non-derivative acquisition.

At what price were the General Dynamics (GD) shares granted to James N. Mattis?

The 105 General Dynamics shares granted to James N. Mattis were valued at $354.31 per share. This price is used for reporting the stock award, which was received instead of cash director fees under the outside directors' compensation program.

How many General Dynamics (GD) shares does James N. Mattis own after this transaction?

After receiving the stock award, James N. Mattis directly owns 3,560 General Dynamics common shares. This total reflects his position following the 105-share grant reported in the Form 4 and represents his direct, non-derivative holdings as a company director.

Was James N. Mattis’s General Dynamics (GD) Form 4 a market buy or sell?

The Form 4 does not show a market buy or sell by James N. Mattis. Instead, it reports a grant of 105 shares received as stock in lieu of director fees, a routine compensation award rather than an open-market transaction.

Why did James N. Mattis receive General Dynamics (GD) stock instead of cash fees?

James N. Mattis received 105 shares of General Dynamics stock in lieu of director fees under the company’s outside directors’ compensation program. This structure provides equity-based compensation, aligning director interests with shareholders through additional common share ownership.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/19/2026 - 01:40 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Mattis James N

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/17/2026

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	03/17/2026		A(1)		105	A	$354.31	3,560	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects stock received in lieu of director fees in accordance with outside directors' compensation program.

	Nicholas R. Barnaby, by Power of Attorney	03/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)