8-KLeadership Changes

CURTISS WRIGHT CORP 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Feb 13, 2006)

Filed February 13, 2006For Securities:CW

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW), dated February 13, 2006, primarily reports on changes within the company's Board of Directors and the appointment of new corporate officers. Two directors, J. McLain Stewart and David Lasky, have announced their retirements from the Board, effective at the annual stockholders' meeting on May 5, 2006. Both indicated their decisions are for personal reasons and not due to any disagreements with the company. In addition to these departures, the company has made key appointments. Kevin McClurg has been elected Corporate Controller, returning to the company after a brief personal leave. B. Parker Miller III has been appointed Senior Vice President of Government Relations. These executive changes signal ongoing leadership transitions within Curtiss-Wright Corporation.

Key Highlights

  • 1Two directors, J. McLain Stewart and David Lasky, will retire from the Board of Directors at the May 5, 2006 annual meeting.
  • 2Director retirements are attributed to personal reasons, with no stated disagreements with the company.
  • 3Kevin McClurg has been appointed Corporate Controller.
  • 4Mr. McClurg previously served as Corporate Controller from 2002-2005 and rejoined the company in September 2005.
  • 5B. Parker Miller III has been appointed Senior Vice President -- Government Relations.
  • 6Mr. Miller brings extensive experience from the Marine Corps and Northrop Grumman.
  • 7The filing does not contain any financial results or forward-looking guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Messrs. J. McLain Stewart and David Lasky informed the company of their decision to retire from the Board of Directors due to personal reasons. They have indicated that their decisions are not a result of any disagreement with the company or concerns regarding its operations, policies, or practices.

Kevin McClurg has been elected as the new Corporate Controller. He previously held this position at Curtiss-Wright from September 2002 to August 2005 and rejoined the company in September 2005 after a brief personal leave.

B. Parker Miller III has been appointed Senior Vice President -- Government Relations. He has a background as an Infantry Officer and Aviator in the Marine Corps, serving in various leadership roles. He also spent twelve years with Northrop Grumman, focusing on Capitol Hill and Pentagon business and strategic development.

No, this Form 8-K filing specifically addresses changes in directors and principal officers. It does not contain any financial results, earnings reports, or other financial performance data.