Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 14, 2012
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011
This filing announces the issuance of a press release and financial presentation detailing the Company's results of operations and financial condition for the specified period.
Key Financial Metrics
Revenue, Profit, Cash Flow, Margins, Debt, and Liquidity: The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the attached Exhibits 99.1 (Press Release) and 99.2 (Financial Presentation), which are referenced but not included in the body of this 8-K text.
Material Changes
The filing does not explicitly detail material changes versus the prior comparable period within the text provided. It serves as a notification that such results have been announced via a separate press release.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Management Commentary: A conference call and webcast were scheduled for February 15, 2012, at 9:00 am EST to discuss 2011 performance and 2012 guidance.
- Participants: Martin R. Benante (Chairman and CEO) and Glenn E. Tynan (CFO).
- Access: The press release, webcast, and presentation were posted on the Company's website. Replays were available for 90 days (webcast) and 30 days (conference call).
- Guidance: Specific 2012 guidance figures are not listed in this text; they were to be discussed during the conference call.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific revenue and earnings figures in the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Review the detailed financial presentation (Exhibit 99.2) for segment performance and margin analysis.
- Confirm the 2012 guidance provided during the February 15, 2012 conference call.
- Check the Company's website for the archived webcast replay to hear management's commentary on risks and contingencies.