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GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 19, 2005)

Filed October 19, 2005For Securities:GD

Summary

General Dynamics Corporation (GD) filed an 8-K report on October 19, 2005, primarily to announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 2, 2005. The report itself is brief, referencing an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) which contains the detailed financial information. Investors should refer to this press release for specifics on revenue, earnings, and any forward-looking statements made by the company regarding its performance during that period. While the 8-K does not provide the financial figures directly, its purpose is to formally disclose these results as required by SEC regulations. The filing indicates that the company is adhering to its disclosure obligations, and the press release serves as the primary source for understanding GD's operational and financial condition as of the end of the reported quarter. Investors seeking to assess GD's performance should examine the content of the press release furnished with this filing.

Key Highlights

  • 1General Dynamics Corporation filed an 8-K on October 19, 2005.
  • 2The report officially announces the company's financial results for the quarter ended October 2, 2005.
  • 3A press release containing the detailed financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The press release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 5This filing is made 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 report on behalf of the company.

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 fiscal quarter that ended on October 2, 2005. It serves as a formal notification to investors and the public.

The actual financial results are contained within the press release that is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. This press release is incorporated by reference, meaning investors should refer to it for detailed financial information.

No, this particular 8-K filing does not provide specific financial figures directly within the report. It only states that the results have been announced and directs readers to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for those details.