Curtiss-Wright Corp. 8-K Summary: Annual Meeting Results
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports the results of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held by Curtiss-Wright Corporation on May 7, 2026. The filing details the voting outcomes for director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance voting results.
Material Changes and Voting Results
The following matters were voted upon and approved by stockholders:
- Director Elections: All nine nominees were elected. The highest number of "Withheld" votes was cast against Peter C. Wallace (4,642,628 withheld vs. 25,147,247 for). Jeffrey J. Lyash received the fewest withheld votes (154,397).
- Auditor Ratification: The appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 was approved. Votes: 31,748,612 For, 1,699,576 Against, 27,113 Abstentions.
- Executive Compensation: The advisory resolution approving the compensation of named executive officers was approved. Votes: 27,921,229 For, 1,781,260 Against, 87,386 Abstentions, with 3,685,426 Broker Non-Votes.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total number of shares outstanding to calculate the percentage of votes cast for each proposal.
- Review the full Proxy Statement (filed March 26, 2026) for detailed biographies of the elected directors and the specific compensation metrics approved.
- Note the significant number of Broker Non-Votes (3.68 million) on the executive compensation proposal, indicating brokers did not vote on this discretionary matter.