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Curtiss-Wright (NYSE: CW) CEO sells shares to cover RSU tax

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Curtiss-Wright Chair and CEO Lynn M. Bamford reported a routine combination of RSU vesting and share sale. On March 16, 2026, 7,667 restricted stock units granted on March 16, 2023 under the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan cliff vested into common stock at no cash exercise price as an employee benefit. Following this, she held 14,614 RSUs, including dividend credits. On March 17, 2026, she executed an open-market sale of 3,225 common shares at an average price of $676.70 per share, with individual trades ranging from $669.05 to $681. The footnotes state these shares were sold in line with company share ownership guidelines to cover tax obligations from the vesting, and that she remains in compliance. After the sale, she directly owns 50,634 common shares.

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Insider Bamford Lynn M
Role Chair and CEO
Sold 3,225 shs ($2.18M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 3,225 $676.70 $2.18M
Exercise Restricted Stock Unit 7,667 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 7,667 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 50,634 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock Unit — 14,614 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. These shares were acquired through a restricted stock unit ("RSU") grant under the Company's 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan on March 16, 2023. The RSUs cliff vested in Issuer common stock after a three-year vesting period from the date of grant. No price on the date of issue. The restricted stock units were granted as an employee benefit transaction. Shares were sold in compliance with the Company's share ownership guidelines whereby the Reporting Person may sell a portion of the vesting award to cover any tax obligations associated with the vesting of the award. The Reporting Person is and remains in compliance with the share ownership guidelines. The price reported is the average selling price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $669.05 to $681, 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. Share total includes dividend credits earned on prior outstanding grants.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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).
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*
Bamford Lynn M

(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chair and CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/16/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock03/16/2026M(1)7,667A$0(2)53,859D
Common Stock03/17/2026S(3)3,225D$676.7(4)50,634D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit$0(2)03/16/2026M(1)7,66703/16/202603/16/2026Common Stock7,667$0(2)14,614(5)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. These shares were acquired through a restricted stock unit ("RSU") grant under the Company's 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan on March 16, 2023. The RSUs cliff vested in Issuer common stock after a three-year vesting period from the date of grant.
2. No price on the date of issue. The restricted stock units were granted as an employee benefit transaction.
3. Shares were sold in compliance with the Company's share ownership guidelines whereby the Reporting Person may sell a portion of the vesting award to cover any tax obligations associated with the vesting of the award. The Reporting Person is and remains in compliance with the share ownership guidelines.
4. The price reported is the average selling price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $669.05 to $681, 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.
5. Share total includes dividend credits earned on prior outstanding grants.
Remarks:
George P. McDonald by Power of Attorney from Lynn M. Bamford03/18/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Curtiss-Wright (CW) CEO Lynn M. Bamford report?

Lynn M. Bamford reported RSU vesting and a related share sale. On March 16, 2026, 7,667 restricted stock units vested into common stock, and on March 17, 2026, she sold 3,225 common shares in open-market transactions, primarily to address tax obligations.

How many Curtiss-Wright (CW) shares did the CEO sell and at what price?

The CEO sold 3,225 Curtiss-Wright common shares. These were open-market sales at an average price of $676.70 per share, with individual trade prices ranging from $669.05 to $681, as disclosed in the transaction details and accompanying footnote.

What RSUs vested for Curtiss-Wright (CW) CEO Lynn Bamford on March 16, 2026?

7,667 restricted stock units vested into common stock on March 16, 2026. These RSUs were granted on March 16, 2023 under the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan, with a three-year cliff vesting schedule, and were issued as an employee benefit with no cash exercise price.

Why did the Curtiss-Wright (CW) CEO sell shares according to the Form 4 footnotes?

The footnotes state the sale was to cover tax obligations. Shares were sold under company share ownership guidelines, allowing a portion of a vesting award to be sold for taxes. The disclosure notes the reporting person remains in full compliance with those ownership guidelines.

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

After the transactions, the CEO holds 50,634 common shares directly. She also has 14,614 restricted stock units outstanding, a total that includes dividend credits earned on prior grants, according to the transaction table and related footnote disclosure.