Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 20, 2013
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012
This filing announces the issuance of a press release and financial presentation regarding the Company's 2012 performance. Management scheduled a conference call for February 21, 2013, to discuss results and provide 2013 guidance.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text serves as a notification of results and does not contain specific financial data points. The filing states that detailed metrics are located in attached Exhibits 99.1 (Press Release) and 99.2 (Presentation), which are not included in the source text.
- Revenue, Profit, Cash Flow, Margins, Debt, Liquidity: The filing text does not provide clear values for these metrics.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data to compare current results against the prior comparable period. Investors must refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for year-over-year comparisons.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Guidance and Outlook: Management intends to provide 2013 guidance during the conference call on February 21, 2013. No specific guidance figures are included in this 8-K text.
Management Commentary: The call will be hosted by Martin R. Benante (Chairman and CEO), David C. Adams (President and COO), and Glenn E. Tynan (CFO).
Risks and Contingencies: The filing text does not disclose specific risks or contingencies beyond standard legal disclaimers regarding the "furnished" status of the exhibits.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific revenue, earnings, and margin figures in the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99.1) as they are not listed in the 8-K body.
- Confirm the 2013 financial guidance provided during the February 21, 2013 conference call or in the accompanying presentation (Exhibit 99.2).
- Note that the information in this report is "furnished" and not "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it is not subject to the same liabilities as filed documents.
- Access the webcast replay via the provided phone numbers and passcode (95354573) if the live call was missed.