Curtiss-Wright EVP acquires shares via ESPP

Curtiss-Wright executive George P. McDonald, Executive VP and Corporate Secretary, acquired 25 shares of common stock through a grant/award transaction.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/06/2026 - 04:08 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Curtiss-Wright executive George P. McDonald, Executive VP and Corporate Secretary, acquired 25 shares of common stock through a grant/award transaction. The shares were priced at $634.88 per share and were purchased under the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan using accumulated payroll deductions over a six-month offering period.

After this ESPP purchase, McDonald directly holds 4,235 common shares. The footnotes explain that the plan provides a 15% discount to the average selling price of Curtiss-Wright stock on June 30, 2026, the last day of the offering period, when determining the purchase price.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 25 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider McDonald George P.

Role Executive VP and Corporate Sec

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	25	$634.88	$16K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,235 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. 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. F2. 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 June 30, 2026, the last day of the offering period.

Key Figures

Shares acquired: 25 shares Transaction price: $634.88 per share Post-transaction holdings: 4,235 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares acquired 25 shares Common stock acquired via ESPP grant/award

Transaction price $634.88 per share Recorded price for ESPP acquisition

Post-transaction holdings 4,235 shares Direct common stock holdings after ESPP purchase

ESPP discount 15% discount Applied to average selling price on June 30, 2026

Key Terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan, ESPP, Rule 16b-3(d), Rule 16b-3(c), +1 more

5 terms

Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial

"Shares were acquired pursuant to the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"), under which the Reporting Person agrees to payroll deductions…"

An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.

ESPP financial

"In accordance with the terms of the ESPP, the purchase price is calculated by giving a 15% discount…"

An Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) is a company program that lets employees buy the company’s shares at a reduced price, usually by setting aside a small portion of their pay over time. It matters to investors because it encourages employees to own part of the business—like giving staff a discounted membership— which can boost commitment and performance, while also potentially increasing the number of shares available and affecting shareholder value.

Rule 16b-3(d) regulatory

"This transaction is exempt under both Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c)."

Rule 16b-3(d) is a narrow SEC safe-harbor that shields company insiders (officers, directors and large shareholders) from liability for short‑swing profits when their buys or sells of company stock are made under a pre-established, written plan or contract that removes the insider’s ability to time trades. For investors, this matters because it permits predictable, automated insider transactions — like scheduled sales for diversification or payroll withholding — without triggering forced disgorgement, so such planned trades are treated differently from opportunistic insider trading.

Rule 16b-3(c) regulatory

"This transaction is exempt under both Rule 16b-3(d) and Rule 16b-3(c)."

An SEC rule that lets corporate insiders avoid automatic "short‑swing" profit recovery when they buy or sell their company’s stock under a pre‑approved, written plan that meets specific conditions. For investors, it matters because it clarifies when insider trades are treated as routine, reducing legal uncertainty and helping distinguish trades made for ordinary compensation or pre‑planned reasons from those that might signal opportunistic or timely insider advantage.

offering period financial

"prior to the commencement of a six-month offering period whereby the payroll deductions are accumulated for the purchase of shares…"

FAQ

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What did Curtiss-Wright (CW) executive George P. McDonald report in this Form 4?

George P. McDonald reported acquiring 25 shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock. The shares were obtained through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, using payroll deductions over a six-month period and priced pursuant to the plan’s discount formula.

How many Curtiss-Wright (CW) shares does George P. McDonald hold after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, George P. McDonald directly holds 4,235 shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock. This reflects the 25 additional shares acquired through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan on completion of the six-month offering period.

At what price were the newly acquired Curtiss-Wright (CW) shares recorded in the Form 4?

The 25 acquired Curtiss-Wright shares were recorded at $634.88 per share. This value reflects the transaction price reported and is tied to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan’s pricing mechanics described in the accompanying footnotes.

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

The Employee Stock Purchase Plan applies a 15% discount to Curtiss-Wright’s average selling price on June 30, 2026. That average price on the last day of the six-month offering period is used as the basis to calculate the final ESPP purchase price.

Is George P. McDonald’s Curtiss-Wright (CW) share acquisition an open-market purchase?

No, the acquisition was not an open-market purchase. The Form 4 and footnotes show the 25 shares were obtained under Curtiss-Wright’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, funded through pre-arranged payroll deductions over a six-month 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

McDonald George P.

(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)
	Executive VP and Corporate Sec

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/06/2026

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	07/06/2026		A(1)		25	A	$634.88(2)	4,235	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 June 30, 2026, the last day of the offering period.

Remarks:

	George P. McDonald	07/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)