What was the nature of the 20,268-share award to Curtiss-Wright’s CEO?

The 20,268 shares were acquired through a performance share grant under Curtiss-Wright’s 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan. The award was determined by the company’s three-year total shareholder return compared with a peer group, vesting on February 3, 2026 at the NYSE closing price.

What plan governed the Curtiss-Wright CEO’s performance share grant?

The performance share grant was issued under Curtiss-Wright’s 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan. The number of shares earned depended on the company’s three-year total shareholder return versus a defined peer group, and those shares vested on February 3, 2026 according to the Form 4 disclosure.

Curtiss-Wright (NYSE: CW) CEO gains performance shares, sells 9,327

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Curtiss-Wright Corporation’s Chair and CEO Lynn M. Bamford reported equity award vesting and a related share sale. On February 3, 2026, she acquired 20,268 shares of common stock through a performance share grant under the company’s 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan, based on three-year total shareholder return versus peers, using $674.32 as the NYSE closing price on the vesting date.

On February 4, 2026, she sold 9,327 shares of common stock at an average price of $626.45 per share, with the sale described as complying with company share ownership guidelines that allow sales to cover individual income tax obligations from vesting. After these transactions, she directly held 46,192 shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 9,327 shares ($5,842,899)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Bamford Lynn M

Role Chair and CEO

Sold 9,327 shs ($5.84M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	9,327	$626.45	$5.84M
Grant/Award	Common Stock	20,268	$674.32	$13.67M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 46,192 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (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. 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. 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. The price reported is the average selling price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $609.25 to $666.53, 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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

02/05/2026 - 04:24 PM

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^*

Bamford Lynn M

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION

130 HARBOUR PLACE DRIVE

(Street)

DAVIDSON

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)

X	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	Chair and CEO

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	02/03/2026		A⁽¹⁾		20,268	A	$674.32⁽²⁾	55,519	D
Common Stock	02/04/2026		S⁽³⁾		9,327	D	$626.45	46,192⁽⁴⁾	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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 $609.25 to $666.53, 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 Lynn M. Bamford	02/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did CW Chair and CEO Lynn Bamford report?

Lynn Bamford reported acquiring 20,268 Curtiss-Wright common shares from a performance share grant, then selling 9,327 shares the next day. The sale was described as complying with company share ownership guidelines to cover income tax obligations tied to the vesting award.

How many Curtiss-Wright (CW) shares does the CEO hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported transactions, Lynn Bamford directly holds 46,192 shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock. This figure reflects the vesting of 20,268 shares from a performance share grant and the sale of 9,327 shares executed the following day at an average price.

Why did the Curtiss-Wright (CW) CEO sell 9,327 shares of common stock?

The 9,327 shares were sold in line with Curtiss-Wright’s share ownership guidelines, which permit executives to sell part of vested awards. The filing states the sale was to cover individual income tax obligations related to the vesting of the performance-based share grant.

At what prices were Lynn Bamford’s Curtiss-Wright (CW) transactions reported?

The vested performance shares used a reference price of $674.32, Curtiss-Wright’s February 3, 2026 NYSE closing price. The 9,327 shares sold on February 4, 2026 carried an average selling price of $626.45, with actual trades ranging from $609.25 to $666.53 per share.