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CURTISS WRIGHT CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 19, 2015)

Filed February 19, 2015For Securities:CW

Summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) filed an 8-K on February 19, 2015, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014. The filing primarily serves to announce the release of a press release and a slide presentation detailing these results and providing initial expectations for 2015. Management, including the CEO and CFO, was scheduled to discuss the performance and outlook on a conference call and webcast on February 19, 2015. Investors interested in Curtiss-Wright's performance should refer to the referenced Exhibits 99.1 (Press Release) and 99.2 (Presentation) which contain the detailed financial information. While this 8-K itself does not contain the financial figures, it signals the availability of crucial updates on revenue, profitability, and forward-looking guidance for the upcoming fiscal year. The company also noted that this information is furnished and not deemed filed, meaning it does not trigger certain liability provisions under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Key Highlights

  • 1Curtiss-Wright announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2014 financial results on February 18, 2015, via a press release.
  • 2The company also released a slide presentation accompanying the earnings announcement.
  • 3A conference call and webcast were scheduled for February 19, 2015, to discuss 2014 performance and 2015 financial expectations.
  • 4David C. Adams (Chairman and CEO) and Glenn E. Tynan (VP and CFO) were slated to host the investor call.
  • 5Detailed financial results and forward-looking guidance are available in the furnished Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
  • 6The filing directs investors to Curtiss-Wright's website (www.curtisswright.com) for the press release, presentation, and webcast replay.
  • 7Information furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The actual financial results are detailed in the Press Release dated February 18, 2015 (Exhibit 99.1) and the accompanying Presentation (Exhibit 99.2) which are furnished with this 8-K filing. These documents are available on Curtiss-Wright's website at www.curtisswright.com.

This 8-K filing announces that management will discuss expectations for 2015 financial performance on the conference call and webcast. The specific guidance would be found within the referenced press release and presentation materials.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of an 8-K, it means the company is providing it to the SEC but is not subject to the same liability provisions as information that is formally 'filed.' Specifically, it is not incorporated by reference into the company's other SEC filings (like registration statements) and does not trigger liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.