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GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 23, 2008)

Filed April 23, 2008For Securities:GD

Summary

General Dynamics Corporation (GD) filed an 8-K on April 23, 2008, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2008. This filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference the press release containing these results, which was also issued on April 23, 2008. Investors should refer to the attached press release for detailed financial performance, operational updates, and any forward-looking statements made by the company for the period. The core of this report is the announcement of Q1 2008 financial performance. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed figures, it directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comprehensive information regarding revenue, earnings, segment performance, and the company's overall financial condition as of and for the period ended March 30, 2008. This is a standard disclosure for material financial events.

Key Highlights

  • 1General Dynamics (GD) announced its first quarter financial results for the period ended March 30, 2008.
  • 2The company filed an 8-K report on April 23, 2008, to disclose these results.
  • 3The detailed financial results are provided in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 4This filing is primarily informational, directing investors to the referenced press release for performance data.
  • 5The report confirms the company's principal executive offices are located in Falls Church, Virginia.
  • 6The filing was signed by John W. Schwartz, Vice President and Controller.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to General Dynamics' financial results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2008. It incorporates by reference a press release containing these financial details.

The actual financial results for the quarter ended March 30, 2008, are detailed in the press release issued by General Dynamics on April 23, 2008. This press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial numbers. It serves as a notification that the results have been announced and directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for those detailed figures.

The financial results for the quarter ended March 30, 2008, were announced on April 23, 2008, and are disclosed in this 8-K filing filed on the same date.