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[Form 4] Curtiss-Wright Corp. Insider Trading Activity

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Filing Sentiment
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Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

John C. Watts, Vice President, Strategy & Business Development at Curtiss‑Wright Corp (CW), reported a change in beneficial ownership on 08/21/2025. The filing shows Mr. Watts disposed of 1,110 shares of Curtiss‑Wright common stock in a transaction valued at $480.50 per share (closing NYSE price on 08/20/2025). After the transaction he beneficially owns 3,863 shares. The filing explains the shares were contributed to an exchange fund in exchange for interests in that fund, with the exchange closing on 08/21/2025. The Form 4 was signed by George P. McDonald by power of attorney.

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TL;DR: Insider contributed 1,110 CW shares to an exchange fund, reducing direct holdings to 3,863 shares; transaction priced at $480.50/share.

The reported disposition is a non‑open‑market transfer to an exchange fund rather than a sale for cash, which commonly reflects a diversification or tax planning action while retaining economic exposure via the fund interest. The disclosure is clear on quantities and valuation methodology (closing price on 08/20/2025). There is no indication of other concurrent open‑market sales or additional derivative activity in this Form 4.

TL;DR: Routine Section 16 filing documents a planned transfer; disclosure complies with Form 4 requirements and identifies POA signer.

The filing identifies the reporting person, role (Vice President, Strategy & Business Development), transaction date, and the explanation that shares were contributed to an exchange fund. The signature by power of attorney is noted, satisfying execution formalities. No material governance or control changes are reported; the filing appears procedural and complete for the single transaction disclosed.

Insider Watts John C
Role Vice President Strat & Bus Dev
Sold 1,110 shs ($533K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 1,110 $480.50 $533K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,863 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. On August 21, 2025, 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 $480.50 per share, which was the closing price of the Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on August 20, 2025. The transaction with the exchange fund closed on August 21, 2025.

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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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number: 3235-0287
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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*
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)
Vice President Strat & Bus Dev
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/21/2025
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 08/21/2025 S(1) 1,110 D $480.5(1) 3,863 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. On August 21, 2025, 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 $480.50 per share, which was the closing price of the Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on August 20, 2025. The transaction with the exchange fund closed on August 21, 2025.
Remarks:
George P. McDonald by Power of Attorney from John C. Watts 08/21/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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