Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 9, 2006
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2005
This filing announces the issuance of a press release containing financial results for the specified period. The report serves as a notification of these results and details an upcoming conference call scheduled for February 10, 2006, to discuss 2005 performance and 2006 guidance.
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 figures are contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is referenced but not included in the provided text.
Material Changes
Comparison to Prior Period: The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms that results for the fourth quarter and full year 2005 have been announced.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Management Commentary: Chairman and CEO Martin R. Benante and CFO Glenn E. Tynan are scheduled to host a conference call and webcast on February 10, 2006, at 9:00 am EDT.
- Topics: The call will cover the Company's 2005 performance and provide guidance for 2006.
- Access: The press release and webcast are available on the Company's website. A replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days, and a conference call replay will be available for 30 days via telephone.
- Legal Disclaimer: The information in this report and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It shall not be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial figures regarding Q4 and full-year 2005 results.
- Verify the 2006 guidance provided during the February 10, 2006 conference call or webcast replay.
- Confirm the availability of the webcast replay on the Company's website for 90 days post-call.
- Note that this 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial data required for quantitative analysis.