UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 19, 2002 (December 19, 2002)
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-3671 | 13-1673581 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
3190 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, Virginia | 22042-4523 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(703) 876-3000 (Registrants telephone number, including area code) |
Item 5. Other Events
General Dynamics has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire General Motors Defense, a business unit of General Motors Corporation, for $1.1 billion in cash. The transaction, which has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies, is subject to normal regulatory approval. It is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2003.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release dated December 19, 2002, General Dynamics to Acquire | |
GM Defense for $1.1 Billion |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION | ||
by /s/ John W. Schwartz John W. Schwartz Vice President and Controller (Authorized Officer and Chief Accounting Officer) |
Dated: December 19, 2002