General Dynamics Corporation http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/General_Dynamics_Corporation-1006910 Thursday, August 21, 2008 5:22:25 PM 1006910 General Dynamics Corporation en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0001-27401592newstex/PRN-0001-27401592xml Aug. ##, #### (Canada NewsWire Group delivered by Newstex) -- OTTAWA, Aug. ## /CNW Telbec/ -- Allen-Vanguard Corporation (TSX: VRS) ("Allen-Vanguard" or the "Company") of Ottawa, Canada today reported financial results for the third...16000000160010000400000004016000040160480401601804016001040160050400900004009002040150000401500102000000020030000200300402001000020010080300000003002000030020048/14/2008 7:06:46 AM180000001800800018004000180160001802000019000000190020001900201219002007Canada NewsWire GroupPRN-0001-27401592ALLEN- VANGUARD CORPGENERAL DYNAMICS CORPLOCKHEED MARTIN CORPROYAL BANK OF CANADAGDLMTRYVRSNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1711459ccbn/B1711459norm...Co. reported #Q## sales of $#.#b and #Q## earnings of $###m or $#.## per share. Mgt. expects #### sales to be www.streetevents.comContact Us ... 7/24/2008 10:34:00 PMGeneral Dynamics54.0000EditedGeneral Dynamics Q2 2008 Earnings Conference Call SummaryGD11:30am ETBriefB1711459Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1711459ccbn/T1711459norm...Good day and welcome to the second quarter General Dynamics earnings conference call. My name is Candice and I'll be your coordinator for today. At this time all participants are in a listen only mode. We will conduct a question-and-answer session after the prepared remarks. (OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS). I would now like to turn the presentation over to your host for today's conference, Ms. Amy Gilliland. Please proceed, ma'am. ... 7/23/2008 1:12:00 PMGeneral Dynamics54.0000FinalGeneral Dynamics Q2 2008 Earnings Conference Call TranscriptGD11:30am ETTranscriptT1711459Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0005-26860146newstex/PRN-0005-26860146xml FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jul. ##, #### (PRNewswire-FirstCall delivered by Newstex) -- General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) today reported second-quarter #### earnings from continuing operations of $### million, or $#.## per share on a fully diluted...0400000004019000160000001600200016009000040160000401604804016018040160010401604704011000040110010401100813000000130020001300200213010000130100017/23/2008 8:07:54 AM18000000180080001800400018012000PR Newswire USPRN-0005-26860146GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPNICHOLAS D CHABRAJAGDNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/660897spcred/660897normThe latest Full Report from S&Pglobal7/22/2008 3:30:56 PM400Full Report660897United StatesAerospace & DefenseUnited StatesGlobal IssuersCorporationsAerospace & DefenseFull ReportPosition as a leading U.S. military contractor and business jet manufacturer; Favorable overall risk characteristics of U.S. defense industry; and Solid financial profile. Growth in defense spending is expected to slow significantly in the intermediate term; and The business jet market is cyclical, although an ample backlog should lead to record deliveries in 2008. The ratings on General Dynamics Corp. reflect its healthy internal cash generation and good profitability from strong positions in defense programs and business jets. Standard&Poor's Ratings Services' ratings also incorporate expectations that the company will pursue a balanced financial policy and capital allocation regarding acquisitions, share repurchases, dividends, and debt levels to maintain credit protection measures appropriate for the ratings. With 2008 revenues estimatedUSA36955036955A36955B36955C20101010 201010 2010 20General Dynamics Corp.100924USAGDFULLGLOBISSCORPAerospaceCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/660898spcred/660898normThe latest Summary from S&Pglobal7/22/2008 3:30:56 PM175Summary660898United StatesAerospace & DefenseUnited StatesGlobal IssuersCorporationsAerospace & DefenseSummaryThe ratings on General Dynamics Corp. reflect its healthy internal cash generation and good profitability from strong positions in defense programs and business jets. Standard&Poor's Ratings Services' ratings also incorporate expectations that the company will pursue a balanced financial policy and capital allocation regarding acquisitions, share repurchases, dividends, and debt levels to maintain credit protection measures appropriate for the ratings. With 2008 revenues estimated at $29 billion, Falls Church, Va.-based General Dynamics is a leading domestic military contractor, manufacturing nuclear submarines, destroyers, naval auxiliary ships, armored vehicles, and munitions. Substantial information systems operations address niches in data networks and in command, control, and communications applications. As a premier, efficient producer, the company is also well-positioned to extend backlogsUSA36955036955A36955B36955C20101010 201010 2010 20General Dynamics Corp.100924USAGDSUMMARYGLOBISSCORPAerospaceCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0005-26336913newstex/PRN-0005-26336913xml ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jun. ##, #### (PRNewswire delivered by Newstex) -- SENTEL Corporation, a technology services company that provides the federal government, military and commercial enterprises with engineering products and services worldwide,...04000000040160000401600104006000040060016/30/2008 11:05:58 AM18000000180070001900000019001000PR Newswire USPRN-0005-26336913GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPGDNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/70776cs/70776norm General Dynamics #Q## Tearsheet Strong earnings and cash flow growth driven by the growth in defense spending and the strong market for business jets, combined with a disciplined cash deployment strategy, have resulted in positive trend...70776472YesC21Tearsheet87tearsheets/premium16/18/2008 2:17:50 PM15070776Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightsUS - General Dynamics Information Technology, a wholly-owned unit of General Dynamics Corp, definitively agreed to acquire ViPS Inc, a provider of information technology services, from HLTH Corp, for an estimated $### mil in cash. The transaction was subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.6/5/2008 5:42:34 PM37004P92552Y36955040646LGeneral Dynamics Information TechnologyViPS IncGeneral Dynamics CorpHLTH Corphttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/Thomson_M%26A/Gen_Dynamics_Info_Tech_acquires_ViPS_Inc_from_HLTH_Corp-1983489020sdc/19834890201983489020Copyright © 2008, Thomson Financial, All Rights ReservedBusiness ServicesUnited StatesComputer facilities management services7376VAVirginiaSubsidiary7372:Prepackaged Software7374:Data processing services7376:Computer facilities management services7379:Computer related services,nec3272:Concrete products, except block and brick3499:Fabricated metal products, nec3571:Electronic computers3577:Computer peripheral equipment, nec3663:Radio & TV broadcasting & communications equipment3721:Aircraft3728:Aircraft parts,equipment3731:Ship building and repairing3761:Guided missiles and space vehicles3764:Guided missile and space vehicle propulsion units3769:Guided missile and space vehicle parts, nec3795:Tanks and tank components3812:Search, detection, and navigation equipment7373:Computer integrated systems design7374:Data processing services7376:Computer facilities management servicesBusiness ServicesUnited StatesComputer facilities management services7376MDMarylandSubsidiary1014065001Mnfr aerospace,defense equipDvlp online health softwareCashCash OnlyAssets264369003Jun 5 20080.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000000.000001.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.0000018.0000019.0000020.0000021.0000022.00000General Dynamics InformationTechnology providesinformation technology,systems engineering andprofessional services tocustomers in the defense,intelligence, homelandsecurity, federal civil andcommercial sectors.Headquartered in Fairfax,Virginia, it has offices inAberdeen Proving Ground andPax River in Maryland;Annandale, Arlington Chantillyand Chesapeake, in Virginia;Fort Bragg, North Carolina;Montgomery, Alabama; Needham,Massachusetts; San Diego,California; Sierra Vista,Arizona; Tampa, Florida;California, Maryland andWashington, DC metro area.General Dynamics Information Technology provides informationtechnology, systems engineering and professional services tocustomers in the defense, intelligence, homeland security,federal civil and commercial sectors. Headquartered inFairfax, Virginia, it has offices in Aberdeen Proving Groundand Pax River in Maryland; Annandale, Arlington Chantillyand Chesapeake, in Virginia; Fort Bragg, North Carolina;Montgomery, Alabama; Needham, Massachusetts; San Diego,California; Sierra Vista, Arizona; Tampa, Florida;California, Maryland and Washington, DC metro area.General Dynamics Information Technology provides information technology, systems engineering and professional services to customers in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal civil and commercial sectors. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, it has offices in Aberdeen Proving Ground and Pax River in Maryland; Annandale, Arlington Chantilly and Chesapeake, in Virginia; Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Montgomery, Alabama; Needham, Massachusetts; San Diego, California; Sierra Vista, Arizona; Tampa, Florida; California, Maryland and Washington, DC metro area.1.000002.000003.000004.000005.000006.000007.000008.000009.0000010.0000011.0000012.0000013.0000014.0000015.0000016.0000017.00000ViPS Inc, headquartered inBaltimore, Maryland, provideshealthcare data management,analytics, decision support,process automation and relatedinformation technologysolutions that assistgovernmental and commercialhealthcare payers improvepatient outcomes, increasecustomer satisfaction andreduce costs. It operates twobusiness units under the namesViPS Government SolutionsGroup and ViPS HealthPayerSolutions Group. The companywas founded in 1997.ViPS Inc, headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, provideshealthcare data management, analytics, decision support,process automation and related information technologysolutions that assist governmental and commercial healthcarepayers improve patient outcomes, increase customersatisfaction and reduce costs. It operates two businessunits under the names ViPS Government Solutions Group andViPS HealthPayer Solutions Group. The company was founded in1997.ViPS Inc, headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, provides healthcare data management, analytics, decision support, process automation and related information technology solutions that assist governmental and commercial healthcare payers improve patient outcomes, increase customer satisfaction and reduce costs. It operates two business units under the names ViPS Government Solutions Group and ViPS HealthPayer Solutions Group. 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The transactionwas subject to customaryclosing conditions andregulatory approval.US - General Dynamics Information Technology, a wholly-owned unit of General Dynamics Corp, definitively agreed to acquire ViPS Inc, a provider of information technology services, from HLTH Corp, for an estimated $225 mil in cash. The transaction was subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.US - General Dynamics Information Technology, a wholly-owned unit of General DynamicsCorp, definitively agreed to acquire ViPS Inc, a provider of information technologyservices, from HLTH Corp, for an estimated $225 mil in cash. The transaction was subjectto customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.US - General Dynamics Information Technology, a wholly-owned unit of General Dynamics Corp, definitively agreed to acquire ViPS Inc, a provider of information technology services, from HLTH Corp, foran estimated $225 mil in cash. The transaction was subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.US - General Dynamics Information Technology, a wholly-owned unit of General Dynamics Corp, definitively agreed to acquire ViPS Inc, aprovider of information technology services, from HLTH Corp, for an estimated $225 mil in cash. 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Bernstein - Analyst, Moderator Okay, let's get started. I'm pleased to welcome Nick Chabraja, CEO of General Dynamics, back to our Strategic Decisions Conference this year. Nick's led GD for ## years; I don't think he needs any further introduction. So with that, I will turn it over to Nick. And just as you have questions, write them on cards and pass them to the center. ... 5/29/2008 3:11:00 PMGeneral Dynamics54.0000FinalGeneral Dynamics at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Strategic Decisions Conference TranscriptGD9:00am ETTranscriptT1817967Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0005-25569631newstex/PRN-0005-25569631xml PALO ALTO, Calif., May ##, #### (PRNewswire-FirstCall delivered by Newstex) -- Communications & Power Industries, Inc. (CPI) has been awarded approximately $## million in follow-on orders from General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies in...0400000004017000040170021100000011001000110010045/27/2008 7:04:50 PM1800000018005000PR Newswire USPRN-0005-25569631CPI HOLDCO INCGENERAL DYNAMICS CORPCPIIGDNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/bir/303789bir/303789normGeneral Dynamics Corp.Advanced Technical Products IncHitech Inc.Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.Devcor Inc.Matthews Land Company Inc.General Dynamics Worldwide Telecommunication SystemGalaxy Aerospace Company L.P.Orlando Technology Inc.The Milestone GroupTechmatics Inc.Sherikon Inc.Anteon CorpAzimuth Technology Inc.Marion CompositesVeridian Corp.Intercontinental Manufacturing CoSpectrum Astro Inc.TriPoint Global Communications Inc.Primex Technologies IncVeda SystemsVeda Systems Inc.Veridian Systems Inc.United StatesManufacturing: Ships and marine systems, land and amphibious combat systems, business aviation and information systems.373237313795359936793812336612333319334419334511336611336992217IMGD5/22/2008 6:23:00 AM303789Company Profiles & FinancialsGale Company Profileshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/B1711455ccbn/B1711455norm...Launched the G### Product on ##/##/##, but did not begin taking letters of intent and initial refundable deposits until this qtr., until ##/##/##. ... 4/23/2008 1:14:00 PMGeneral Dynamics54.0000EditedQ1 2008 General Dynamics Earnings Conference Call SummaryGD11:30am ETBriefB1711455Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1711455ccbn/T1711455norm...Good day ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the first quarter #### General Dynamics earnings conference call. My name is Carissa, and I will be your coordinator for today. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. We will be facilitating ... 4/23/2008 1:14:00 PMGeneral Dynamics54.0000FinalQ1 2008 General Dynamics Earnings Conference Call TranscriptGD11:30am ETTranscriptT1711455Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1784997ccbn/T1784997norm... - General Dynamics - Chairman and CEO Thank you, George. I'm pleased to be here with you this morning. I'd like to remind you that any forward-looking statements I may make represent our best estimates regarding our outlook. These estimates are subject to the normal risks and uncertainties of any business. And before I take your questions, I would like to comment briefly on General Dynamics' performance over the past five years and the outlook for our business segments. This quad chart depicts our results from continuing operations over the past five years. I am obviously pleased with the continued growth in sales, earnings, free cash flow, and earnings per share over the five-year period. I might note that both earnings from continuing operations and earnings per share have more than doubled in that timeframe. In that same period, the Company's continued focus on operations has generated four consecutive years of operating margin expansion and a total ### basis points improvement in... 3/4/2008 10:12:00 AMGeneral Dynamics54.0000FinalGeneral Dynamics at Citigroup Industrial Manufacturing Conference TranscriptGD8:00am ETTranscriptT1784997Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/cs/65848cs/65848norm General Dynamics #Q## Tearsheet Strong earnings and cash flow growth driven by the growth in defense spending and the strong market for business jets, combined with a disciplined cash deployment strategy, have resulted in positive trend...65848440YesC21Tearsheet87tearsheets/premium12/27/2008 1:04:00 PM15065848Credit & Investment ResearchCreditSightshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/ccbn/T1762898ccbn/T1762898norm...Good afternoon. We're going to press on and hope that the stragglers come wandering in. The next company to make a presentation is General Dynamics. We're delighted to have Nick Chabraja, who's the Chairman, Chief Executive, and President. We have a lot of companies that are good companies in our industry and are recommending as many of them as the lawyers will let us. But we have a few companies that have great CEOs, and General Dynamics is one of them. We're delighted Nick could make it. ... 2/13/2008 9:12:00 PMGeneral Dynamics54.0000FinalGeneral Dynamics at Lehman Brothers 25th Annual Lehman Brothers Industrial Select Conference TranscriptGD1:55pm ETTranscriptT1762898Credit & Investment ResearchThomson Street Eventshttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/fitch/372324_report_framefitch/372324_report_framepdfFitch Ratings is a leading global rating agency committed to providing the world's credit markets with independent, timely and prospective credit opinions. Built on a foundation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Fitch Ratings has grown rapidly during the past decade gaining market presence throughout the world and across all fixed income markets.General Dynamics Corporation803615022/13/2008 6:20:00 PM0103000001030600385Full Rating ReportGD372324_report_frameCredit & Investment ResearchFitchResearch