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GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP 8-K Report (Apr 21, 2004)

Filed April 21, 2004For Securities:GD

Summary

General Dynamics Corporation (GD) filed an 8-K on April 21, 2004, to report its financial results for the quarter ended April 4, 2004. This filing serves as a notification and provides access to the detailed press release containing the company's performance metrics for the period. Investors should review the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comprehensive details on revenue, profitability, and any significant operational or financial developments during the first fiscal quarter of 2004. The primary purpose of this 8-K is to make public the company's earnings performance, which is crucial for understanding GD's ongoing business trajectory, the effectiveness of its strategies, and its overall financial health as it navigates the defense and aerospace sectors. The information contained within the press release will be key for investors assessing the company's value and making informed investment decisions.

Key Highlights

  • 1General Dynamics (GD) filed an 8-K on April 21, 2004.
  • 2The filing announces the company's financial results for the quarter ended April 4, 2004.
  • 3The press release containing these financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 for detailed financial performance information.
  • 5The filing falls under Item 12: Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
  • 6The report date and earliest event reported date are both April 21, 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and report General Dynamics Corporation's financial results for the fiscal quarter that ended on April 4, 2004. It serves to provide investors with timely information regarding the company's operational and financial performance during that period.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release dated April 21, 2004, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for comprehensive information.

These financial results cover the fiscal quarter that ended on April 4, 2004.

The 8-K filing was signed by John W. Schwartz, Vice President and Controller, who is an Authorized Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of General Dynamics Corporation.