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CURTISS WRIGHT CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 25, 2008)

Filed July 25, 2008For Securities:CW

Summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) filed an 8-K on July 25, 2008, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. The primary purpose of this filing was to attach the press release detailing these results, which were announced on July 24, 2008. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" with the SEC, meaning it doesn't carry the same legal implications for liability purposes. The company also announced a conference call and webcast to discuss these results, providing details for participation and replays. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the specific financial figures, it directs investors to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for those details. This press release would contain key performance indicators, revenue figures, earnings per share, and potentially management's commentary on the business environment and outlook for the company. Interested investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for a comprehensive understanding of the Q2 2008 performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Curtiss-Wright announced its second quarter 2008 financial results via a press release dated July 24, 2008.
  • 2The 8-K filing on July 25, 2008, serves primarily to include the press release as an exhibit.
  • 3Key financial performance details are contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4The company scheduled a conference call and webcast for July 25, 2008, to discuss the quarterly results.
  • 5Management, including the CEO and CFO, will host the discussion.
  • 6Webcast and conference call replays will be made available for a limited time.
  • 7Information furnished in this 8-K is not considered "filed" for liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The specific financial results are detailed in the press release dated July 24, 2008, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this press release for details on revenue, earnings, and other financial metrics.

When information is "furnished" under an 8-K, it means it is being provided to the SEC for public dissemination but does not carry the same legal liability as "filed" information. Specifically, it is not subject to liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into future SEC filings.

The conference call and webcast were held to allow Curtiss-Wright's management, including the Chairman and CEO, Martin R. Benante, and CFO, Glenn E. Tynan, to discuss the company's second quarter 2008 financial performance and answer investor questions.

A webcast replay was available on Curtiss-Wright's website (www.curtisswright.com) for 90 days beginning one hour after the call. A conference call replay was also available for 30 days by dialing 888-203-1112 (Domestic) or 719-457-0820 (International) and using passcode 7142217.