Curtiss-Wright Corp. 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed by Curtiss-Wright Corporation on May 1, 2013. The report announces the issuance of a press release detailing financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. The company is incorporated in Delaware and maintains its principal executive offices in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Key Financial Metrics
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 press release (Exhibit 99.1) and presentation slides (Exhibit 99.2), which are referenced but not included in the body of this 8-K report.
Material Changes
The filing does not explicitly detail material changes versus the prior comparable period. It serves as a notification that the first-quarter results have been released and directs investors to the attached exhibits for performance data.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management, including Chairman and CEO Martin R. Benante, President and COO David C. Adams, and CFO Glenn E. Tynan, scheduled a conference call and webcast for May 2, 2013, at 10:00 am EDT to discuss the first-quarter performance. The filing notes that the information contained in the report and exhibits is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it is not subject to the liabilities of that section and will not be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q1 2013 revenue and earnings figures.
- Examine Exhibit 99.2 (Presentation Slides) for segment performance and margin analysis.
- Listen to the conference call replay to hear management's commentary on the outlook and risks.
- Verify the company's website (www.curtisswright.com) for the full text of the press release and webcast replay availability.