Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 14, 2011
Reporting Period: Fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010
This filing announces the issuance of a press release detailing financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2010. The report serves as a notification of these results and provides details regarding an upcoming conference call to discuss performance and 2011 guidance.
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), which is referenced but not included in the provided text.
Material Changes
The filing does not explicitly detail material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms that results for the fourth quarter and full year 2010 have been announced.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Conference Call: Management will host a conference call and webcast on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at 10:00 am EST.
- Participants: Martin R. Benante (Chairman and CEO) and Glenn E. Tynan (CFO).
- Topics: Discussion of 2010 performance and 2011 guidance.
- Access: The press release and webcast are available on the company website. A replay will be available for 90 days via webcast and 30 days via conference call replay.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific revenue and earnings figures in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), as they are not listed in the 8-K body.
- Review the 2011 guidance provided during the February 15, 2011, conference call.
- Note that the information in this 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.