Curtiss-Wright (NYSE: CW) officer adds stock via purchase plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation executive John C. Watts, EVP & Chief Growth Officer, reported a small share purchase under the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). On 01/05/2026, he acquired 13 shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock at a price of $472.17 per share, as shown in Table I of the filing.

The ESPP purchase price reflects a 15% discount to the average selling price of Curtiss-Wright common stock on December 31, 2025, the last day of the six-month offering period. Following this transaction, Watts directly beneficially owns 3,583 shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock. The company notes that this ESPP transaction is exempt under Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c).

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Watts John C

Role EVP & Chief Growth Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	13	$472.17	$6K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,583 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Shares were acquired pursuant to the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"), under which the Reporting Person agrees to payroll deductions prior to the commencement of a six-month offering period whereby the payroll deductions are accumulated for the purchase of shares at the end of the offering period. This transaction is exempt under both Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c). In accordance with the terms of the ESPP, the purchase price is calculated by giving a 15% discount on the average selling price of the Issuer's common stock price on December 31, 2025, the last day of the offering period.

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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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)
01/05/2026

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	01/05/2026		A(1)		13	A	$472.17(2)	3,583	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. Shares were acquired pursuant to the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"), under which the Reporting Person agrees to payroll deductions prior to the commencement of a six-month offering period whereby the payroll deductions are accumulated for the purchase of shares at the end of the offering period. This transaction is exempt under both Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c).

2. In accordance with the terms of the ESPP, the purchase price is calculated by giving a 15% discount on the average selling price of the Issuer's common stock price on December 31, 2025, the last day of the offering period.

Remarks:

	George P. McDonald by Power of Attorney from John C. Watts	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Curtiss-Wright (CW) report for John C. Watts?

EVP & Chief Growth Officer John C. Watts reported buying 13 shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock on 01/05/2026 through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

At what price were the Curtiss-Wright (CW) shares purchased under the ESPP?

The 13 shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock were purchased at $472.17 per share under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

How is the Employee Stock Purchase Plan price determined for Curtiss-Wright (CW)?

The ESPP purchase price is set by applying a 15% discount to the average selling price of Curtiss-Wright common stock on December 31, 2025, the last day of the offering period.

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

After the reported ESPP purchase, John C. Watts beneficially owns 3,583 shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock, held directly.

What is John C. Watts’s role at Curtiss-Wright (CW)?

John C. Watts is an officer of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, serving as EVP & Chief Growth Officer, as disclosed in the filing.

Is the Curtiss-Wright (CW) ESPP transaction subject to short-swing profit rules?

The company states that the ESPP share acquisition is exempt under Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c), which provide exemptions from certain short-swing profit provisions.