Curtiss-Wright (NYSE: CW) EVP John C. Watts reports stock grant and tax-related share sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Curtiss-Wright executive John C. Watts reported routine share transactions in company stock. On February 3, 2026, he acquired 1,354 shares of common stock through a performance share grant under the 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan, based on three-year total shareholder return versus a peer group.

On February 4, 2026, Watts sold 652 shares of common stock at an average price of $625.57 per share, in line with company share ownership guidelines that allow sales to cover individual income tax obligations from vesting. After these transactions, he directly owned 3,890 Curtiss-Wright common shares.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Watts John C

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION

130 HARBOUR PLACE DRIVE

(Street)

DAVIDSON NC 28036

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CURTISS WRIGHT CORP [ CW ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & Chief Growth Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/03/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/03/2026		A(1)		1,354	A	$674.32(2)	4,542	D
Common Stock	02/04/2026		S(3)		652	D	$625.57(4)	3,890	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. These shares were acquired through a performance share grant under the Company's 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan, whereby the executive received a predetermined number of shares of Curtiss-Wright Common Stock based on the Company's three-year total shareholder return against the performance of its peer group.

2. Based on February 3, 2026 closing price on the New York Stock Exchange for Curtiss-Wright Common Stock, the date on which the shares vested.

3. Shares were sold in compliance with the Company's share ownership guidelines whereby the executive may sell a portion of the vested shares to cover individual income tax obligations associated with the vesting of the award.

4. The price reported is the average selling price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $611.69 to $626.23, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide the SEC, the issuer and any security holder full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price.

Remarks:

	George P. McDonald by Power of Attorney from John C. Watts	02/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Curtiss-Wright (CW) executive John C. Watts report?

John C. Watts reported one grant and one sale of Curtiss-Wright common stock. He acquired 1,354 shares from a performance share grant and sold 652 shares in a separate transaction, ending with direct ownership of 3,890 shares after these activities.

How many Curtiss-Wright (CW) shares does John C. Watts own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, John C. Watts directly owns 3,890 Curtiss-Wright common shares. This figure reflects the addition of 1,354 performance-based shares and the sale of 652 shares reported in early February 2026 under the company’s share ownership framework.

What was the source of the 1,354 Curtiss-Wright (CW) shares acquired by John C. Watts?

The 1,354 shares were acquired through a performance share grant under Curtiss-Wright’s 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan. The award was based on the company’s three-year total shareholder return compared with a designated peer group, and vested on February 3, 2026.

Why did John C. Watts sell 652 shares of Curtiss-Wright (CW) stock?

He sold 652 shares in line with Curtiss-Wright’s share ownership guidelines. These guidelines allow executives to sell a portion of vested shares to cover individual income tax obligations arising from vesting of performance-based equity awards such as the reported performance share grant.

At what price were the Curtiss-Wright (CW) shares granted and sold to John C. Watts valued?

The performance shares were valued using the February 3, 2026 New York Stock Exchange closing price of $674.32 per share. The 652 shares sold on February 4, 2026 cleared at an average selling price of $625.57, across multiple transactions within a narrow price range.

How was the selling price range for John C. Watts’ Curtiss-Wright (CW) share sale described?

The filing states that the reported $625.57 price is an average. The 652 shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $611.69 to $626.23, inclusive, with full transaction details available upon request from relevant parties.