General Dynamics (GD) director Stratton receives stock options and restricted shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stratton John G reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

General Dynamics director John G. Stratton received new equity awards. On March 4, 2026, he was granted 1,120 stock options and 270 shares of restricted common stock at no cost. The restricted stock will vest after three years, while half the options become exercisable on March 4, 2028 and the remainder on March 4, 2029, all held as direct ownership.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Stratton John G

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 — 8,358 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.

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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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Stratton John G

(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	8,358	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 did General Dynamics (GD) director John G. Stratton report on this Form 4?

John G. Stratton reported equity awards from General Dynamics, including stock options and restricted stock. These awards increase his direct ownership and are part of his director compensation, with future vesting and exercisability conditions defined in the grant terms.

How many General Dynamics (GD) stock options were granted to John G. Stratton?

John G. Stratton was granted 1,120 stock options in General Dynamics. These options are exercisable in two equal parts, beginning several years after the grant date, which ties his potential benefit to longer-term company performance and tenure.

What restricted stock did John G. Stratton receive from General Dynamics (GD)?

He received 270 shares of restricted common stock in General Dynamics. These shares are subject to service-based vesting and will be released three years after the grant date, encouraging continued board service before full ownership is realized.

When do John G. Stratton’s General Dynamics (GD) stock options become exercisable?

Fifty percent of his 1,120 stock options become exercisable on March 4, 2028, and the remaining fifty percent on March 4, 2029. This staggered schedule extends the incentive period over multiple years.

Are John G. Stratton’s new General Dynamics (GD) awards direct or indirect holdings?

Both the stock options and restricted stock awards are reported as direct ownership. This means they are held in his own name rather than through a separate entity, aligning his personal stake more closely with General Dynamics shareholders.

How many General Dynamics (GD) common shares does John G. Stratton hold after this Form 4?

After receiving the 270 restricted shares, John G. Stratton directly holds 8,358 shares of common stock. This total reflects his ownership following the reported grant and shows his ongoing equity alignment with General Dynamics shareholders.