What is the main purpose of this amended 8-K filing?

This filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K report to provide updated information regarding committee appointments for a newly elected director, Mary T. Barra. Specifically, it clarifies her assignment to two key board committees.

When was Mary T. Barra elected to the General Dynamics Board?

Mary T. Barra was elected as a non-employee director to the Board of Directors of General Dynamics Corporation on March 2, 2011.

Why is the initial election of Ms. Barra mentioned again in this amendment?

The original 8-K filed on March 4, 2011, reported Ms. Barra's election as a director but stated that committee assignments had not yet been made. This amendment corrects/supplements the original report by providing the subsequent committee assignments, which is a material update for investors.

GD 8-K: Leadership Changes

Q: Which committees has Ms. Barra been appointed to, and when are these appointments effective?

Ms. Barra has been appointed to the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. These appointments are effective immediately as of May 4, 2011.

Summary

This amended 8-K filing by General Dynamics Corporation (GD) provides an update on committee assignments for a newly elected director. The amendment clarifies that on March 2, 2011, Mary T. Barra was elected to the Board of Directors. This filing on May 6, 2011, an amendment to a prior report filed on March 4, 2011, announces that Ms. Barra has now been appointed to the Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, effective May 4, 2011. Investors should note this organizational update within the board's structure, as committee memberships can indicate a director's focus and influence on key corporate governance and executive compensation matters.

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1Amendment to a prior Form 8-K filed on March 4, 2011.
2Mary T. Barra, elected as a non-employee director on March 2, 2011, has been assigned to board committees.
3Ms. Barra has been appointed to the Compensation Committee.
4Ms. Barra has also been appointed to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
5These committee appointments are effective as of May 4, 2011.

GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP 8-K/A Report, Executive Changes (May 6, 2011)

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