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CURTISS WRIGHT CORP 8-K Report (Nov 12, 2002)

Filed November 12, 2002For Securities:CW

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) on November 12, 2002, details a significant asset acquisition that closed on October 29, 2002. The company purchased substantially all the assets of the Electro Mechanical Division (EMD) from Westinghouse Government Services Company LLC for $80 million in cash, plus the assumption of certain liabilities. This acquisition is expected to bolster Curtiss-Wright's Flow Control segment. The EMD business generated $146 million in sales in 2001, indicating a substantial addition to Curtiss-Wright's revenue base. The company funded the acquisition using its existing revolving credit facility. EMD will continue to operate at its current locations with its existing management and workforce, integrating into Curtiss-Wright's Flow Control subsidiary. While the filing highlights the strategic rationale and operational integration, detailed financial statements and pro forma information are pending and will be filed via amendment within 60 days.

Key Highlights

  • 1Curtiss-Wright acquired substantially all assets of Westinghouse's Electro Mechanical Division (EMD) on October 29, 2002.
  • 2The purchase price was $80 million in cash, plus the assumption of certain liabilities.
  • 3The acquisition was funded through the company's existing Revolving Credit facility.
  • 4EMD generated $146 million in sales during 2001, representing a significant revenue addition.
  • 5EMD will be integrated into Curtiss-Wright's Flow Control segment and will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
  • 6EMD will maintain its existing locations, management team, and workforce.
  • 7Detailed financial statements and pro forma information related to the acquisition will be filed by amendment within 60 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing was to report the material event of Curtiss-Wright Corporation acquiring substantially all the assets of the Electro Mechanical Division (EMD) of Westinghouse Government Services Company LLC.

Curtiss-Wright funded the $80 million cash portion of the acquisition price using available credit under its Revolving Credit facility.

The acquisition is expected to enhance Curtiss-Wright's Flow Control segment. EMD's 2001 sales of $146 million suggest a significant expansion of the company's revenue base and operational footprint within this segment.

According to the filing, EMD will operate at its existing locations and retain its current management team and employee workforce. It will be integrated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Corporation.