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CURTISS WRIGHT CORP 8-K Report (Oct 3, 2003)

Filed October 3, 2003For Securities:CW

Summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) announced on September 25, 2003, the successful completion of a $200 million senior notes offering. This offering comprises $125 million in 5.74% senior notes due 2013 and $75 million in 5.13% senior notes due 2010. The issuance was conducted as a private placement, exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, and targeted institutional accredited investors. The company intends to utilize the net proceeds from this offering for a strategic combination of reducing outstanding debt under its revolving credit facilities, financing its ongoing strategic growth initiatives, and general corporate purposes. This move indicates a proactive approach by Curtiss-Wright to manage its capital structure, strengthen its financial flexibility, and support its future expansion plans.

Key Highlights

  • 1Curtiss-Wright successfully completed a $200 million senior notes offering on September 25, 2003.
  • 2The offering consists of two tranches: $125 million of 5.74% senior notes due 2013 and $75 million of 5.13% senior notes due 2010.
  • 3The offering was structured as a private placement to institutional accredited investors, exempt from SEC registration.
  • 4Proceeds will be used to pay down outstanding debt under the company's revolving credit facilities.
  • 5Funds will also support Curtiss-Wright's strategic growth plan.
  • 6Remaining proceeds are allocated for other general corporate purposes.
  • 7This issuance is a key event for the company's capital management and future investment strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Curtiss-Wright issued a total of $200 million in senior notes.

The offering includes $125 million of 5.74% senior notes due in 2013 and $75 million of 5.13% senior notes due in 2010.

The company plans to use the net proceeds to reduce outstanding debt under its revolving credit facilities, fund its strategic growth plan, and for general corporate purposes.

No, this offering was conducted as a private placement exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, sold to institutional accredited investors.