Smith Robert Edward 4
4 · GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP · Filed Mar 11, 2026
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General Dynamics EVP Robert E. Smith Surrenders 1,466 Shares for Taxes
What Happened
- Robert E. Smith, Executive Vice President of General Dynamics (GD), had 1,466 shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to the release of restricted shares. The withholding covered $527,452 at a per-share value of $359.79.
Key Details
- Transaction date: 2026-03-09; Form 4 filed: 2026-03-11 (appears timely).
- Shares involved: 1,466 shares withheld at $359.79 per share, total value $527,452.
- Transaction code: F — withholding of shares to satisfy tax obligations (not an open-market sale).
- Shares owned after the transaction: not disclosed in this Form 4.
- Footnotes: F1 confirms shares were withheld under General Dynamics’ equity compensation plan to satisfy tax withholding on released restricted shares. F2 notes inclusion of 401(k) share activity since the last ownership report.
Context
- This was a tax-withholding/cashless release event (company retained shares to cover taxes), not an open-market sale or purchase; such withholding is a routine administrative action and typically does not signal insider sentiment about the stock.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
Smith Robert Edward
Executive Vice President
Transactions
- Tax Payment
Common Stock
[F1]2026-03-09$359.79/sh−1,466$527,452→ 81,761.217 total
Holdings
- 7,908.6(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