Curtiss-Wright (NYSE: CW) executive logs share award and tax sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Curtiss-Wright senior vice president and treasurer Robert F. Freda reported an equity award vesting and a related share sale. On February 3, 2026, he acquired 784 shares of common stock through a performance share grant under the 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan, based on three-year total shareholder return versus a peer group, at a reference price of $674.32 per share.

On February 4, 2026, Freda sold 418 shares of common stock at an average price of $626.95, with individual trades ranging from $611.26 to $658.97. The sale was conducted under company share ownership guidelines to cover income tax obligations from the vesting. After these transactions, he directly held 5,187 shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock.

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^*

Freda Robert F

(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)
	Senior VP & Treasurer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/03/2026

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	02/03/2026		A(1)		784	A	$674.32(2)	5,605	D
Common Stock	02/04/2026		S(3)		418	D	$626.95(4)	5,187	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. These shares were acquired through a performance share grant under the Company's 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan, whereby the executive received a predetermined number of shares of Curtiss-Wright Common Stock based on the Company's three-year total shareholder return against the performance of its peer group.

2. Based on February 3, 2026 closing price on the New York Stock Exchange for Curtiss-Wright Common Stock, the date on which the shares vested.

3. Shares were sold in compliance with the Company's share ownership guidelines whereby the executive may sell a portion of the vested shares to cover individual income tax obligations associated with the vesting of the award.

4. The price reported is the average selling price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $611.26 to $658.97, 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.

Remarks:

	George P. McDonald by Power of Attorney from Robert F. Freda	02/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did CW report for Robert F. Freda?

Curtiss-Wright reported that Robert F. Freda, senior VP and treasurer, acquired 784 shares of common stock from a performance share grant, then sold 418 shares. These transactions occurred on February 3–4, 2026, and left him holding 5,187 shares directly.

How many Curtiss-Wright shares did Robert F. Freda acquire and at what price?

Freda acquired 784 shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock on February 3, 2026 through a performance share grant. The grant used the New York Stock Exchange closing price of $674.32 per share on that date, when the shares vested under the company’s long-term incentive plan.

Why did Robert F. Freda sell Curtiss-Wright (CW) shares on February 4, 2026?

Freda sold 418 shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock on February 4, 2026 to comply with the company’s share ownership guidelines. The filing states he could sell a portion of vested shares to cover individual income tax obligations from the vesting of his performance share award.

What prices did Robert F. Freda receive for his CW share sale?

The average selling price for Freda’s 418-share sale on February 4, 2026 was $626.95 per share. The filing notes the shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $611.26 to $658.97, and detailed trade information is available on request.

How many Curtiss-Wright shares does Robert F. Freda own after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Freda directly owned 5,187 shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock. This figure reflects his 784-share award vesting on February 3, 2026, and the subsequent 418-share sale on February 4, 2026, to address related tax obligations.

What is the nature of the performance share grant reported for CW’s Robert F. Freda?

The filing states Freda’s 784 shares were acquired via a performance share grant under Curtiss-Wright’s 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan. The number of shares was based on the company’s three-year total shareholder return compared with a defined peer group’s performance.