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GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 27, 2010)

Filed October 27, 2010For Securities:GD

Summary

General Dynamics Corporation (GD) filed an 8-K report on October 27, 2010, to announce its financial results for the third quarter ended October 3, 2010. The primary purpose of this filing is to inform investors about the company's operational and financial performance during the reported period. The press release containing these results is attached as an exhibit to this report, serving as the key document for detailed information. Investors should note that this 8-K primarily serves as a notification of the earnings release. While it doesn't contain extensive new strategic information, it provides the official figures for revenue, earnings, and other key financial metrics for the quarter. Shareholders and potential investors are directed to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for a comprehensive understanding of GD's performance and financial condition as of that date.

Key Highlights

  • 1General Dynamics Corporation (GD) filed a Form 8-K on October 27, 2010.
  • 2The report announces the company's financial results for the quarter ended October 3, 2010.
  • 3The press release detailing these financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The filing's primary purpose is to comply with disclosure requirements regarding quarterly earnings.
  • 5Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) is the relevant section triggering the filing.
  • 6Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits) lists the attached press release.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and report General Dynamics Corporation's financial results for the third quarter ended October 3, 2010, as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The detailed financial results for the quarter ended October 3, 2010, are provided in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. This exhibit is incorporated by reference into the report.

This specific 8-K filing primarily serves to report past financial results. While the attached press release may contain some commentary on the results, extensive new strategic information or forward-looking guidance is typically found in earnings call transcripts or subsequent filings, not solely within this earnings release notification.

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