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CURTISS WRIGHT CORP 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Dec 1, 2017)

Filed December 1, 2017For Securities:CW

Summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced on December 1, 2017, the adoption of a written trading plan under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This plan is designed to facilitate share repurchases and was authorized by the Board of Directors. The company intends to repurchase $50 million of its common stock, with purchases executed equally over the course of one year, commencing on January 2, 2018, and concluding on December 31, 2018. This initiative is part of the company's ongoing share repurchase program. The Rule 10b5-1 plan provides a structured framework for repurchases, allowing the company to buy back shares even during periods when it might otherwise be restricted due to insider trading regulations or company-imposed blackout periods. A third-party broker will manage the share repurchases according to the plan's specifications. Investors should note that this plan is subject to market conditions and forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties.

Key Highlights

  • 1Curtiss-Wright adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan effective January 2, 2018.
  • 2The company plans to repurchase $50 million worth of its common stock.
  • 3Share repurchases will be executed equally over a one-year period.
  • 4The trading plan will conclude on December 31, 2018.
  • 5The plan enables repurchases during potential blackout periods.
  • 6A selected broker will execute the trades on behalf of the company.
  • 7The adoption is part of the company's authorized share repurchase program.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a written document that allows a company to buy or sell its own securities at predetermined times or prices. It provides an affirmative defense against insider trading allegations by establishing a pre-planned trading schedule that is not influenced by material non-public information at the time of execution.

Curtiss-Wright plans to spend a total of $50 million on share repurchases under this trading plan.

The trading plan will commence on January 2, 2018, and will cease on December 31, 2018. Purchases will be executed equally over the course of this year-long period.

The company is implementing this plan to facilitate its share repurchase program in a structured and compliant manner, allowing for repurchases even during periods when it might otherwise be restricted due to insider trading laws or company policies.