CURTISS WRIGHT CORP

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 14, 2024

CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704)869-4600

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation ofthe registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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SECTION 2 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023 as well as expectations for 2024 financial performance. A conference call and webcast presentation will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 10:00 am ET. Lynn M. Bamford, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, and K. Christopher Farkas, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host the call. A copy of the press release and the webcast slide presentation are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.

The financial press release, access to the webcast, and the accompanying financial presentation will be posted on Curtiss-Wright's website at www.curtisswright.com. In addition, the dial-in number for domestic callers is (800) 225-9448, while international callers can dial (203) 518-9708. The conference ID code is CWQ423. For those unable to join the live presentation, a webcast replay will be available within the Investor Relations section on the Company’s website beginning one hour after the call takes place.

The information contained in this Current Report, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, are being furnished and shall not be deemed to be“filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this report shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the registrant with the SEC, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings.

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release dated February 14, 2024

99.2 Presentation shown during investor and securities analyst webcast on February 15, 2024

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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