Moss William A 4
4 · GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP · Filed Mar 11, 2026
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General Dynamics VP William Moss Sells 492 Shares for Taxes
What Happened
- William A. Moss, Vice President and Controller of General Dynamics (GD), had 492 shares of common stock withheld on March 9, 2026 to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to the release of restricted shares. The shares were valued at $359.79 each, totaling about $177,017. This is a tax-withholding disposition (code F), not an open-market sale.
Key Details
- Transaction date and price: March 9, 2026 — 492 shares @ $359.79 (total ~$177,017).
- Transaction type: F — withholding of shares to satisfy tax obligations on restricted stock release.
- Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided excerpt; see the full Form 4 for post-transaction holdings.
- Footnotes: F1 confirms shares were withheld under the company's equity compensation plan to cover taxes on released restricted shares. F2 notes reported activity may include General Dynamics 401(k) plan changes since the last ownership report.
- Filing timeliness: Form 4 was filed March 11, 2026 (two days after the transaction), which is generally considered timely.
Context
- This was a routine tax-withholding event tied to the vesting/release of restricted stock, not an intentional liquidity-driven sale on the open market. Such withholdings are common and typically reflect tax obligations rather than a change in an insider’s view of the company.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
Moss William A
Vice President and Controller
Transactions
- Tax Payment
Common Stock
[F1]2026-03-09$359.79/sh−492$177,017→ 14,986 total
Holdings
- 1,276.06(indirect: By 401(k))
Common Stock
[F2]
Footnotes (2)
- [F1]Represents the withholding of shares of Common Stock under the General Dynamics Corporation equity compensation plan to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the release of restricted shares.
- [F2]Includes share activity under General Dynamics 401(k) plan since date of Reporting Person's last ownership report.
Signature
Nicholas R. Barnaby, by Power of Attorney|2026-03-11