GD 424B5: SEC filing

Filed with the SEC on · accession 0001193125-26-331222

GD filed a 424B5 (prospectus (offering)) with the SEC on Aug 4, 2026. General Dynamics is offering to rescind the acquisition of up to 1,010,925 shares of its common stock purchased under its 401(k) plans between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026, due to inadvertent over-registration of shares. The stock moved +0.9% by the first close after the filing.

Summary of the filing

General Dynamics is offering to rescind the acquisition of up to 1,010,925 shares of its common stock purchased under its 401(k) plans between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026, due to inadvertent over-registration of shares. The rescission offer expires on September 8, 2026.

Key details

Maximum shares subject to rescission offershares 1.0M
Last reported sale price of common stock on July 31, 2026$383
IssuerGeneral Dynamics Corporation
Information agentD.F. King & Co., Inc.
Transfer agentComputershare Trust Company, N.A.
Transfer agentComputershare Inc.

How GD stock reacted

Close before

$382.43

Aug 3, 2026

First close after

+0.87%

$385.76

5 trading days

+3.54%

$395.97

Since filing

-7.42%

$354.06

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Frequently asked questions

What did GD file with the SEC on Aug 4, 2026?

GD filed a 424B5 (SEC filing). General Dynamics is offering to rescind the acquisition of up to 1,010,925 shares of its common stock purchased under its 401(k) plans between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026, due to inadvertent over-registration of shares. The rescission offer expires on September 8, 2026.

How do I read a 424B5?

The final terms of an offering of shares or bonds. Look at price, number of shares and the discount to the market price. Large offerings dilute existing shareholders.

Why are SEC filings important?

Public companies must tell the SEC about anything that can change their value — results, leadership changes, big deals, new shares, bankruptcy. Filings are the official source, often before the news. A 424B5 (prospectus (offering)): The final terms of an offering of shares or bonds.

How did GD stock react to this filing?

GD closed at $382.43 before the filing and $385.76 on Aug 4, 2026 (+0.87%). Five trading days later: $395.97 (+3.54%).

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