General Dynamics Corporation

Overview

• Publicly traded company that files Form 10-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and issues a proxy statement for its annual shareholders meeting.
• The excerpt focuses on governance, executive compensation, security ownership, related party policies, and a comprehensive set of exhibits and financial statements incorporated in the Form 10-K/Proxy materials.

Governance and leadership

• Board governance topics referenced include board election, director independence, and a Related Person Transactions Policy.
• Named officers: Phebe N. Novakovic (Chairman & CEO), Kimberly A. Kuryea (CFO), William A. Moss (Vice President and Controller).
• The signatures page lists the board of directors and includes a power of attorney authorizing corporate officers to sign on the board’s behalf.

Executive compensation

• The Proxy Statement contains sections on Director Compensation, Compensation Discussion and Analysis, and the Compensation Committee Report.
• Management contracts and equity-related forms are listed, including a Compensation Recoupment Policy effective December 1, 2023.

Security ownership and equity plans

• Sections on Security Ownership of Management and Certain Beneficial Owners are incorporated by reference.
• Equity compensation disclosures reference the General Dynamics Amended and Restated 2012 Equity Compensation Plan and related award agreements.
• Multiple stock option, restricted stock, and performance stock unit award agreements are included among the exhibits (award agreements dated from 2015 through 2024–2025).

Related party policies and director independence

• The filing references a Related Person Transactions Policy and director independence standards.

Financial statements and exhibits

• Consolidated Financial Statements referenced include Statements of Earnings, Comprehensive Income, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, and Shareholders’ Equity, plus accompanying Notes.
• Exhibits include, among others:
  • Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Amended Bylaws
  • Indentures and Supplemental Indentures for long-term debt (including notes due 2027, 2030, 2040, 2050) and related amendments
  • Descriptions of securities and debt instruments
  • General Dynamics 2012 Equity Compensation Plan and award forms
  • Consulting agreements and retirement/benefit plan documents
  • Compliance policies (e.g., Compensation Recoupment Policy)
  • Subsidiaries list, consent of independent auditors, power of attorney, and SOX certifications

Auditor and filings

• Independent registered public accounting firm: KPMG LLP, McLean, VA.
• The Form 10-K Summary is listed as None in the excerpt.

Date and signatories

• Dated January 30, 2026.
• Signatories include the CEO, CFO, Principal Accounting Officer, directors, and a separate signing by the General Counsel/Secretary.

High-level implication

• The materials reflect an established public company reporting framework with formal governance structures, detailed compensation disclosures and equity programs, structured debt arrangements documented through indentures, and comprehensive regulatory exhibits supporting financial reporting and corporate governance.

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