CURTISS WRIGHT CORP current report, Q2 FY2011

Curtiss-Wright Corporation Form 8-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Curtiss-Wright Corporation on May 10, 2011. The report addresses a corporate governance action taken by the Board of Directors on the same date.

Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report does not contain financial performance data.

Material Changes

The Board of Directors approved an amendment to the Company's Bylaws to add Article XII. This new provision establishes a forum selection clause designating the Chancery Court of Delaware as the sole and exclusive forum for adjudicating certain disputes with the Company.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no management commentary regarding future guidance, outlook, or specific financial risks. The primary focus is the legal procedural change regarding dispute resolution venues.

Key Facts for Investor Verification

  • The Company has amended its Bylaws to require certain legal disputes to be heard exclusively in the Chancery Court of Delaware.
  • The amendment was approved by the Board of Directors on May 10, 2011.
  • The full text of the Amended By-Laws is included as Exhibit 3.2.