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CURTISS WRIGHT CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 14, 2011)

Filed February 14, 2011For Securities:CW

Summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) filed an 8-K on February 14, 2011, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010. The company also provided guidance for the upcoming year, 2011. Management, led by Chairman and CEO Martin R. Benante and CFO Glenn E. Tynan, was scheduled to discuss these results and outlook on a conference call and webcast on February 15, 2011. Investors seeking details on the company's 2010 performance and its strategic direction for 2011 would have found this report crucial. The press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, would contain the specific financial metrics and forward-looking statements. Access to replays of the conference call and webcast was provided for those unable to attend the live event, indicating the company's commitment to transparency with its shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of Q4 and Full Year 2010 Financial Results for Curtiss-Wright Corporation.
  • 2Provided 2011 financial guidance.
  • 3Company scheduled a conference call and webcast for February 15, 2011, to discuss results and outlook.
  • 4Key management personnel, Martin R. Benante (Chairman & CEO) and Glenn E. Tynan (CFO), hosted the discussion.
  • 5Press Release dated February 14, 2011, containing detailed financial information is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 6Webcast and conference call replays were made available for 90 and 30 days, respectively.
  • 7Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for certain SEC liability purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Curtiss-Wright Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, and to provide its financial guidance for the year 2011. It also serves to notify investors of an upcoming conference call to discuss these results.

The detailed financial results and 2011 guidance are contained within the press release dated February 14, 2011, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. The company also made this information available on its website (www.curtisswright.com) and discussed it during a conference call and webcast.

The financial results and outlook were presented by Curtiss-Wright's management, specifically by Martin R. Benante, Chairman and CEO, and Glenn E. Tynan, CFO.

For those who missed the live event, Curtiss-Wright provided access to replays. A webcast replay was available on the company's website for 90 days beginning one hour after the call, and a conference call replay was available for 30 days using the provided domestic and international numbers and passcode.