General Dynamics Corp. Announces Director Changes and Compensation Updates

Ticker: GD · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-12-05T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: director-change, governance, compensation

Related Tickers: GDX

TL;DR

GDX board shakeup: Jumper out, Thrasher in. Compensation details filed.

AI Summary

General Dynamics Corporation announced on December 3, 2025, the departure of Director John P. Jumper and the election of new director James M. Thrasher. The company also reported on compensatory arrangements for its officers. These changes were filed with the SEC on December 5, 2025.

Why It Matters

Changes in board composition and executive compensation can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, impacting investor confidence and future performance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing reports routine corporate governance changes and compensation disclosures, which typically carry low inherent risk.

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 as of December 3, 2025.

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 filing date for this 8-K report?

This 8-K report was filed on December 5, 2025.

What is the date of the earliest event reported in this filing?

The earliest event reported in this filing occurred on December 3, 2025.

What specific items are covered in this 8-K filing?

This 8-K filing covers the departure of directors or certain officers, election of directors, appointment of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements of certain officers.

From the Filing

0001193125-25-309757.txt : 20251205 0001193125-25-309757.hdr.sgml : 20251205 20251205163033 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-25-309757 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 13 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20251203 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20251205 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20251205 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: 251553406 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 d57599d8k.htm 8-K 8-K GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP false 0000040533 0000040533 2025-12-03 2025-12-03       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) December 5, 2025 ( December 3, 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)) 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.  ☐ 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       Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On December 3, 2025, William A. Moss informed General Dynamics Corporation (the “company”) of his intent to retire from his position as vice president and controller of the company, effective March 31, 2026. Dana O. Maisano, currently Staff Vice President, Controller and Financial Planning and Analysis of the company’s General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. (“GDIT”) subsidiary, will succeed Mr

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