General Dynamics to Acquire New Business
Ticker: GD · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: acquisition, strategic-growth
TL;DR
GD buying a new company, details TBD.
AI Summary
General Dynamics Corporation announced on June 4, 2025, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a new business. The filing does not disclose the name of the acquired company or the financial terms of the transaction, but it is classified under 'Other Events'.
Why It Matters
This acquisition could signal strategic growth for General Dynamics, potentially expanding its market presence or capabilities in its existing sectors.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — The risk level is medium due to the lack of specific details regarding the acquisition, including the target company and financial terms, which introduces uncertainty.
Key Players & Entities
- General Dynamics Corporation (company) — Registrant
- June 4, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
FAQ
What is the name of the business General Dynamics Corporation is acquiring?
The filing does not disclose the name of the business being acquired.
What are the financial terms of the acquisition agreement?
The filing does not provide any details on the financial terms of the acquisition.
What is the effective date of the acquisition?
The filing reports the earliest event date as June 4, 2025, but does not specify the effective date of the acquisition.
Under which item is this event being reported on the 8-K?
This event is being reported under 'Other Events'.
Has General Dynamics Corporation provided any rationale for this acquisition in the filing?
The filing does not include any statement or rationale for the acquisition.
From the Filing
0001193125-25-134976.txt : 20250604 0001193125-25-134976.hdr.sgml : 20250604 20250604165148 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-25-134976 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 13 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250604 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events FILED AS OF DATE: 20250604 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250604 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000040533 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SHIP & BOAT BUILDING & REPAIRING [3730] ORGANIZATION NAME: 04 Manufacturing EIN: 131673581 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-03671 FILM NUMBER: 251023837 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11011 SUNSET HILLS RD CITY: RESTON STATE: VA ZIP: 20190 BUSINESS PHONE: 703-876-3000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11011 SUNSET HILLS RD CITY: RESTON STATE: VA ZIP: 20190 8-K 1 d94491d8k.htm 8-K 8-K GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP false 0000040533 0000040533 2025-06-04 2025-06-04     UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549     Form 8-K     CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 4, 2025 ( June 4, 2025 )     GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)       Delaware   1-3671   13-1673581 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)   11011 Sunset Hills Road , Reston , Virginia   20190 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code) (703) 876-3000 (Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report.)     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:   ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)   ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d- 2(b))   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:   Title of each class   Trading Symbol   Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock   GD   New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company  ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐       Item 8.01 Other Events. On June 4, 2025, General Dynamics Corporation (the “company”) announced that Danny Deep, currently executive vice president, Combat Systems, has been promoted to executive vice president, Global Operations. “Danny will focus on improving operating performance across each of the company’s business units during this period of growth and change. Danny is a proven leader and has spent the last 24 years with the company in various operating roles and has deep experience and demonstrated results. Each of our business units will benefit from his leadership and focus on enhanced operating performance,” said Phebe Novakovic, chairman and chief executive officer. Jason Aiken will take over a