Curtiss-Wright (NYSE: CW) COO adds 26 shares through employee stock purchase plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CURTISS WRIGHT CORP Executive VP and COO Kevin Rayment acquired 26 shares of common stock through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). The shares were credited on an offering period ending June 30, 2026, at a purchase price of $634.88 per share. After this ESPP acquisition, Rayment directly holds 31,519 shares. The ESPP uses payroll deductions over a six‑month period and provides a 15% discount based on the average selling price on the last day of the offering period. The transaction is described as exempt under Rule 16b‑3(d) and Rule 16b‑3(c).

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Routine ESPP acquisition adds modest shares to existing holdings.

Executive VP and COO Kevin Rayment acquired 26 shares of CURTISS WRIGHT CORP common stock via the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This is classified as a grant/award-type acquisition rather than an open-market trade, and is exempt under Rule 16b-3(d) and 16b-3(c).

The ESPP relies on payroll deductions across a six-month offering period and applies a 15% discount to the average selling price on June 30, 2026. After the transaction, Rayment holds 31,519 shares directly, indicating this is a small, routine increase relative to his existing position.

The filing reflects normal employee equity participation rather than a discretionary market bet. Future disclosures in company filings may provide additional context on ongoing ESPP participation and any larger-scale insider trading activity.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Rayment Kevin

Role Executive VP and COO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	26	$634.88	$17K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 31,519 shares (Direct, null)

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 June 30, 2026, the last day of the offering period.

Key Figures

ESPP shares acquired: 26 shares Purchase price per share: $634.88 per share Total holdings after transaction: 31,519 shares +1 more

4 metrics

ESPP shares acquired 26 shares Common Stock acquired via ESPP on July 6, 2026

Purchase price per share $634.88 per share ESPP purchase price for acquired shares

Total holdings after transaction 31,519 shares Direct ownership after ESPP acquisition

ESPP discount rate 15% Discount on average selling price on June 30, 2026

Key Terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan, ESPP, Rule 16b-3(d), Rule 16b-3(c)

4 terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial

"Shares were acquired pursuant to the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"), under which the Reporting Person agrees to payroll deductions"

An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.

ESPP financial

"In accordance with the terms of the ESPP, the purchase price is calculated by giving a 15% discount"

An Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) is a company program that lets employees buy the company’s shares at a reduced price, usually by setting aside a small portion of their pay over time. It matters to investors because it encourages employees to own part of the business—like giving staff a discounted membership— which can boost commitment and performance, while also potentially increasing the number of shares available and affecting shareholder value.

Rule 16b-3(d) regulatory

"This transaction is exempt under both Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c)."

Rule 16b-3(d) is a narrow SEC safe-harbor that shields company insiders (officers, directors and large shareholders) from liability for short‑swing profits when their buys or sells of company stock are made under a pre-established, written plan or contract that removes the insider’s ability to time trades. For investors, this matters because it permits predictable, automated insider transactions — like scheduled sales for diversification or payroll withholding — without triggering forced disgorgement, so such planned trades are treated differently from opportunistic insider trading.

Rule 16b-3(c) regulatory

"This transaction is exempt under both Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c)."

An SEC rule that lets corporate insiders avoid automatic "short‑swing" profit recovery when they buy or sell their company’s stock under a pre‑approved, written plan that meets specific conditions. For investors, it matters because it clarifies when insider trades are treated as routine, reducing legal uncertainty and helping distinguish trades made for ordinary compensation or pre‑planned reasons from those that might signal opportunistic or timely insider advantage.

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FAQ

What did CURTISS WRIGHT CORP executive Kevin Rayment report on this Form 4 for CW?

Kevin Rayment reported acquiring 26 shares of CURTISS WRIGHT CORP common stock. The shares were obtained through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a stated price of $634.88 per share, bringing his direct holdings to 31,519 shares after the transaction.

How did Kevin Rayment acquire shares of CURTISS WRIGHT CORP (CW) in this filing?

He acquired the shares through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Under this plan, payroll deductions are collected over a six-month offering period and used to purchase shares at the period’s end, rather than through an open-market stock purchase.

What price and discount terms applied to the CW shares in Kevin Rayment’s ESPP acquisition?

The reported purchase price was $634.88 per share for 26 shares. According to the ESPP terms, the price is calculated using a 15% discount on the average selling price of CURTISS WRIGHT CORP common stock on June 30, 2026, the offering period’s last day.

How many CURTISS WRIGHT CORP shares does Kevin Rayment own after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the ESPP acquisition, Kevin Rayment directly holds 31,519 shares of CURTISS WRIGHT CORP common stock. This filing reflects only a modest increase of 26 shares through the plan, consistent with routine employee participation rather than a large discretionary trade.

Is Kevin Rayment’s CW ESPP transaction considered exempt under SEC rules?

Yes, the filing states the ESPP share acquisition is exempt under Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c). These rules generally provide exemptions for certain employee benefit and compensation-related transactions, distinguishing them from typical open-market insider trading activity.

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

OMB APPROVAL

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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).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Rayment Kevin

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION

130 HARBOUR PLACE DRIVE

(Street)

DAVIDSON NORTH CAROLINA 28036

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)
	Executive VP and COO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/06/2026

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

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

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

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	07/06/2026		A(1)		26	A	$634.88(2)	31,519	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 June 30, 2026, the last day of the offering period.

Remarks:

	George P. McDonald by Power of Attorney from Kevin M. Rayment	07/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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