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GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 26, 2005)

Filed January 26, 2005For Securities:GD

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by General Dynamics Corporation (GD) on January 26, 2005, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2004. The key takeaway for investors is the release of this crucial financial performance data, which would have been detailed in the accompanying press release furnished as an exhibit. Investors would analyze this filing to understand GD's revenue, profitability, and overall financial health for the period. The press release would have contained specific figures on earnings per share, net income, and potentially segment performance, offering insights into the company's operational effectiveness and future outlook. This 8-K acts as the official record of this financial disclosure.

Key Highlights

  • 1General Dynamics Corporation (GD) filed an 8-K on January 26, 2005.
  • 2The filing announces the company's financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2004.
  • 3The press release containing the financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This 8-K is a key disclosure event for investors to review GD's performance.
  • 5The filing reports under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 6John W. Schwartz, Vice President and Controller, signed the filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and disclose General Dynamics Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, to the public and the SEC.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release dated January 26, 2005, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

The press release would typically contain key financial metrics such as net earnings, earnings per share (EPS), revenue figures, and potentially segment-specific performance for the fourth quarter and the full year 2004.

This 8-K filing itself does not include the full audited financial statements. It primarily serves to announce the results and furnishes the press release containing those results. Audited financial statements are typically part of the Annual Report (10-K) filing.