Curtiss-Wright (NYSE: CW) CFO adds 17 shares through ESPP purchase

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation executive vice president and CFO K. Christopher Farkas reported a routine purchase of company stock under the employee stock purchase plan (ESPP). On 01/05/2026, he acquired 17 shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock at a price of $472.17 per share through the ESPP.

Following this transaction, he beneficially owns 4,253 shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock in direct ownership. The filing explains that under the ESPP, payroll deductions are made over a six-month offering period and used to buy shares at the end of the period, with the purchase price reflecting a 15% discount to the average selling price on 12/31/2025, the last day of that offering period.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Farkas K Christopher

Role Executive VP and CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	17	$472.17	$8K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,253 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Farkas K Christopher

(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)
	Executive VP and CFO

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)		17	A	$472.17(2)	4,253	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 K. Christopher Farkas	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Curtiss-Wright (CW) report in this Form 4?

The filing reports that K. Christopher Farkas, executive vice president and CFO of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, acquired common stock of the company through its Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) on 01/05/2026.

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

On 01/05/2026, the CFO acquired 17 shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock, reported at a purchase price of $472.17 per share under the ESPP.

What is the CFO’s total Curtiss-Wright (CW) share ownership after this transaction?

After the reported ESPP purchase, the filing lists that the CFO beneficially owns 4,253 shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock, held in direct ownership.

How does the Curtiss-Wright (CW) Employee Stock Purchase Plan determine the share purchase price?

The filing states that under the ESPP, the purchase price is calculated by giving a 15% discount on the average selling price of Curtiss-Wright common stock on December 31, 2025, which was the last day of the six-month offering period.

How does the Curtiss-Wright (CW) ESPP work for participating employees?

According to the disclosure, participants in the ESPP agree to payroll deductions before a six-month offering period begins. Those deductions are accumulated during the period and then used at the end to purchase shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock at the plan’s discounted price.

Is the reported Curtiss-Wright (CW) ESPP transaction exempt under SEC rules?

The filing notes that the ESPP share acquisition is exempt under both Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c), which provide exemptions for certain employee benefit plan transactions.

What is the reporting person’s role at Curtiss-Wright (CW)?

The reporting person, K. Christopher Farkas, is identified in the document as an officer of Curtiss-Wright, holding the title of Executive VP and CFO.