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CURTISS WRIGHT CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 9, 2012)

Filed October 9, 2012For Securities:CW

Summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) filed an 8-K on October 9, 2012, primarily to report revised guidance for the fiscal year 2012. This filing signals a proactive communication approach by the company regarding its financial outlook. Investors should pay close attention to the details of this revised guidance, as it could impact future performance expectations and stock valuation. The key takeaway is that the company is adjusting its previously issued financial forecasts. While the specific details of the revision are contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1), the act of issuing revised guidance is significant. This suggests potential changes in market conditions, operational performance, or strategic adjustments that warrant investor scrutiny. The filing itself does not provide the revised numbers but points to an attached press release for that crucial information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Curtiss-Wright Corporation issued revised guidance for fiscal year 2012.
  • 2The revised guidance was communicated via a press release dated October 5, 2012.
  • 3This 8-K filing serves as notification of the updated financial outlook.
  • 4The press release containing the specific revised guidance figures is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 5The filing is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 6Information furnished in this report will not be incorporated by reference into future SEC filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors that Curtiss-Wright Corporation has issued revised guidance for its fiscal year 2012 financial performance.

The specific details of the revised financial guidance are contained within the press release dated October 5, 2012, which is attached to this 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.1.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not include the specific revised financial numbers. It only announces that revised guidance has been issued and directs investors to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for those details.

No, the information contained in this Current Report, including the attached press release, is being furnished and is not deemed to be 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of that section.