Curtiss-Wright EVP sells 1,035 shares at $619

CURTISS WRIGHT CORP (CW) reported an insider transaction by its EVP & Chief Growth Officer, the reporting person John C. Watts.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CURTISS WRIGHT CORP (CW) reported an insider transaction by its EVP & Chief Growth Officer, the reporting person John C. Watts. On August 27, 2026, the reporting person disposed of 1,035 shares of CURTISS WRIGHT CORP common stock, reported as a sale.

According to the footnote, these shares were contributed to an exchange fund in return for shares of that fund, with the CURTISS WRIGHT CORP common stock valued at $619.46 per share, equal to the closing price on August 26, 2026. After this transaction, the reporting person directly held 2,736 shares of CURTISS WRIGHT CORP common stock. The filing does not indicate that the transaction was made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,035 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Watts John C

Role EVP & Chief Growth Officer

Sold 1,035 shs ($641K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock F1	1,035	$619.46	$641K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,736 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The reporting person contributed Issuer common stock ("Common Stock") to an exchange fund in exchange for shares of the exchange fund. For purposes of determining the number of shares of the exchange fund issuable pursuant to such exchange, the Common Stock was valued at $619.46 per share, which was the closing price of the Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on August 26, 2026. The transaction with the exchange fund closed on August 27, 2025.

Key Figures

Shares disposed: 1,035 shares of Common Stock Valuation price per share: $619.46 per share Shares held after transaction: 2,736 shares of Common Stock +1 more

4 metrics

Shares disposed 1,035 shares of Common Stock Reported sale/disposition on August 27, 2026

Valuation price per share $619.46 per share Value used to determine exchange fund shares; closing price on August 26, 2026

Shares held after transaction 2,736 shares of Common Stock Direct ownership by reporting person following the transaction

Net shares sold 1,035 shares Net sell shares across all reported transactions in this Form 4

Key Terms

exchange fund, Common Stock, closing price

3 terms

exchange fund financial

"contributed Issuer common stock ("Common Stock") to an exchange fund in exchange"

An exchange fund is a pooled investment vehicle where holders of a single, highly appreciated stock swap their shares for pro rata interests in a diversified basket, allowing them to reduce concentration risk without immediately selling and triggering a large capital gains tax. It matters to investors because it provides instant diversification and potential tax deferral—like trading one oversized slice of pie for many smaller slices—though it usually carries fees, a multi‑year lockup and less control over exact timing of liquidity.

Common Stock financial

"The reporting person contributed Issuer common stock ("Common Stock") to an exchange"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

closing price financial

"valued at $619.46 per share, which was the closing price of the Common Stock"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did CW disclose in this Form 4?

CW disclosed that its EVP & Chief Growth Officer, as reporting person, disposed of 1,035 shares of CW common stock on August 27, 2026, reported as a sale associated with a contribution of shares to an exchange fund.

At what price were the CW shares valued in the reported insider transaction?

The contributed CW common stock was valued at $619.46 per share, which the footnote states was the closing price of CW common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on August 26, 2026, for purposes of determining the exchange fund shares issuable.

How many CW shares does the reporting person hold after the transaction?

Following the reported transaction, the EVP & Chief Growth Officer directly held 2,736 shares of CURTISS WRIGHT CORP common stock, as stated in the Form 4 data.

Was the CW insider transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not selected, and there is no footnote stating that the transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What structure was used in this CW insider’s share disposition?

The reporting person contributed CW common stock to an exchange fund in exchange for shares of the exchange fund. The Form 4 notes that this transaction closed on August 27, 2025, with the CW shares valued at $619.46 for exchange purposes.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Watts John C

(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)
	EVP & Chief Growth Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/27/2026

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	08/27/2026		S(1)		1,035	D	$619.46(1)	2,736	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. The reporting person contributed Issuer common stock ("Common Stock") to an exchange fund in exchange for shares of the exchange fund. For purposes of determining the number of shares of the exchange fund issuable pursuant to such exchange, the Common Stock was valued at $619.46 per share, which was the closing price of the Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on August 26, 2026. The transaction with the exchange fund closed on August 27, 2025.

Remarks:

	George P. McDonald by Power of Attorney from John C. Watts	08/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)