General Dynamics Corp. Announces Director Changes and New GC

Ticker: GD · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: management-change, board-of-directors, executive-appointment

Related Tickers: GDX

TL;DR

GDX board shakeup: Jumper out, Thrasher in. Rowley named new GC. Effective June 4.

AI Summary

General Dynamics Corporation announced on June 4, 2025, the departure of director John P. Jumper and the election of new director James M. Thrasher. The company also appointed Jason P. Rowley as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, effective June 4, 2025. These changes are effective as of June 4, 2025.

Why It Matters

Changes in board composition and key executive roles can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, impacting investor confidence and operational direction.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing reports routine changes in directorship and executive appointments, which are common corporate governance events.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

Who has departed from the General Dynamics Board of Directors?

John P. Jumper has departed from the General Dynamics Board of Directors.

Who has been elected as a new director to the General Dynamics Board?

James M. Thrasher has been elected as a new director to the General Dynamics Board.

What is the effective date of the reported changes?

The effective date of the reported changes is June 4, 2025.

Who has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary?

Jason P. Rowley has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary.

What is the principal executive office address for General Dynamics Corporation?

The principal executive office address for General Dynamics Corporation is 11011 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, Virginia 20190.

From the Filing

0001193125-25-137830.txt : 20250609 0001193125-25-137830.hdr.sgml : 20250609 20250609161542 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-25-137830 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 13 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250604 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20250609 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250609 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: 251034303 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 d943726d8k.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 9, 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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. 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. The company also determined the compensation arrangement for Mr. Deep’s new position. His base salary will be $1,200,000. His target annual incentive opportunity will be at 130% of his base salary. His long-term incentive

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