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CURTISS WRIGHT CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 29, 2005)

Filed July 29, 2005For Securities:CW

Summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) filed an 8-K on July 29, 2005, primarily to report its second-quarter financial results for the period ending June 30, 2005. The company issued a press release detailing these results on July 28, 2005, and scheduled a conference call for July 29, 2005, to discuss performance and outlook with investors. Investors should note that the information furnished in this report, including the press release, is considered 'furnished' and not 'filed,' meaning it does not carry the same legal implications under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing also disclosed the resignation of Kevin McClurg as Corporate Controller, effective August 3, 2005. While the specific financial figures are not detailed within the 8-K itself but rather in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), the core purpose of this filing is to disseminate timely financial information to the market. Investors are encouraged to review the press release and the subsequent conference call for detailed insights into the company's operational performance, financial condition, and strategic direction during the second quarter of 2005.

Key Highlights

  • 1Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced its second-quarter 2005 financial results on July 28, 2005, via a press release attached to this 8-K.
  • 2A conference call and webcast were scheduled for July 29, 2005, to discuss the Q2 2005 performance and future outlook, hosted by Chairman/CEO Martin Benante and CFO Glenn Tynan.
  • 3The reported financial information is being furnished and not filed, meaning it's not subject to Section 18 liability of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 4The company provided details for accessing a webcast replay for 90 days and a conference call replay for 30 days for those who could not attend live.
  • 5Kevin McClurg resigned from his position as Corporate Controller, effective August 3, 2005, citing pursuit of other interests.
  • 6The filing indicates that detailed financial statements and exhibits beyond the press release were not applicable or included in this specific report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Curtiss-Wright Corporation's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. It includes the press release announcing these results and provides information about a conference call to discuss them.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated July 28, 2005, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures and commentary.

When information is 'furnished' under an 8-K, it generally means it's being provided to the SEC for public dissemination but is not subject to the same legal liabilities and scrutiny under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as 'filed' information. However, the forward-looking statements within the furnished information could still be subject to anti-fraud provisions of federal securities laws.

Kevin McClurg resigned as Corporate Controller. His resignation was effective August 3, 2005.