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What Is General Dynamics' Stock Symbol?

General Dynamics' ticker symbol is GD. General Dynamics is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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When Was General Dynamics Corporation Founded?

General Dynamics was initially incorporated on February 21, 1952.

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Does General Dynamics Have A Dividend Reinvestment Plan?

General Dynamics does not have a dividend reinvestment plan.

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Does General Dynamics Have A Direct Stock Purchase Program?

General Dynamics does not have a direct stock purchase plan. You must purchase the company’s stock through a broker or online trading account.

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Where Can I Find Out More About General Dynamics' Businesses?

Business overviews can be found on the General Dynamics website by visiting the Company Overview section. For more in depth information about each of our business units, their web addresses and contact information are listed under each group.

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If I Am A Current Or Retired Employee, Whom Should I Contact With Pension And Benefits Questions?

You may call the General Dynamics Service Center at 1-888-GD-BENEFITS (1-888-432-3633). General Dynamics Service Center representatives are available between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except on certain holidays). If you are calling from outside the United States, dial the out-of-country access number followed by 1-847-883-1138.

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How Can I Find An Historical Stock Price For General Dynamics?

If you purchased General Dynamics' stock any time after January 1, 1994, you can look up the historical stock price on our website under Stock Information - Historical Price Lookup.

If you purchased General Dynamics' stock prior to January 1, 1994, you should consult a financial advisor to ensure your cost basis is appropriately calculated.

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I Did Not Receive My Annual Proxy Materials Or Proxy Card – What Should I Do?

If you are a General Dynamics shareholder on the record date, you should receive proxy materials a few weeks in advance of our annual shareholders meeting, which is held in early May each year. If you hold your shares directly with General Dynamics ("holder of record"), you should address any questions or requests for proxy materials to our transfer agent, Computershare, at 1-800-519-3111 or www.computershare.com.

If you are a current or former employee and hold General Dynamics shares in your 401(k) plan, you are considered a holder of record and should contact Computershare.

If you hold your shares through a bank or broker (shares held in "street name"), you should contact your bank or broker directly to request proxy materials.

Please note that for many of our shareholders, we provide a one-page Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials. This notice contains instructions on how to view proxy materials and to vote. If you receive a notice, then you will receive a proxy statement and proxy card in the mail ONLY IF you request materials as directed in the notice.

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When Is General Dynamics' Typical Dividend Distribution?

General Dynamics common stock dividends are payable quarterly, following authorization by the Board of Directors, normally at the beginning of February, May, August and November.

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Who Do I Contact To Replace A Stock Certificate, Notify Of A Change In Address, Notify Of A Transfer In Ownership, Or Obtain An Answer To A 1099 Question?

If you are a registered shareholder, you can contact Computershare, the company’s common stock transfer agent and registrar. Computershare maintains the company’s stockholder records and is responsible for disbursing dividend checks.

Computershare
Attention: Shareholder Relations
PO Box 43069
Providence, RI 02940-3069
Phone: (800) 519-3111
Internet: www.computershare.com

If your shares are held in a brokerage account, you should contact your broker.

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Has The Company Had Any Stock Splits?

An historical listing of company stock splits and other transactions that have had an impact on the cost basis of General Dynamics’ common stock can be found in the Investor Relations section of the website under Stock Information – Cost Basis of Shares.

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How Do I Get A Copy Of Financial Statements And Annual Reports?

You can access interactive and PDF versions of the current year General Dynamics’ annual report from the Investor Relations home page on the company’s website. If you require a printed version, go to Request Information and fill out our printed material order form.

Annual reports from the past several years can be downloaded from the Investor Relations – Financial Information page. The company does not offer historical annual reports in PDF format.

You can also access General Dynamics SEC filings from the SEC link on the Investor Relations -Financial Information page.

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When Is The Next Earnings Release?

The earnings release schedule is available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website under the News & Events-Calendar of Events tab. Earnings releases are generally in late April (first quarter results), July (second quarter results), October (third quarter results), and January (fourth quarter results).

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Where Can I Get Access To Earnings Call Replays?

Earnings call replays are available on the Events or Quarterly Financial Results pages of Investor Relations section of the Company's website.

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