Curtiss-Wright Corporation — Form 8-K Summary
Filing date and event: The report concerns an executive transition announced October 5, 2026. It does not report financial results for a reporting period.
Key event
- K. Christopher Farkas informed the company he plans to retire at calendar year-end 2026. He stepped down as CFO and will remain Executive Vice President through his retirement date to support the transition.
- Farkas has served as CFO since May 2020 and Executive Vice President since January 2026. The company has begun searching for a permanent successor.
- Gary A. Ogilby, Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller, was appointed Interim CFO effective October 6, 2026, until a successor is appointed. He will also continue as Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer.
- The company had not determined compensation arrangements for Ogilby’s interim CFO role as of the filing.
Financial results and outlook
The filing provides no revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, liquidity, guidance, or other operating updates. It does not describe a financial contingency or unusual financial item.
Important facts to verify
- Timing and outcome of the search for a permanent CFO.
- Any later disclosure of compensation arrangements for the interim CFO.
- The attached October 6, 2026 press release for additional transition details.