Form 4: Curtiss-Wright CEO Sells Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan

Curtiss-Wright's Chair and CEO, Lynn M. Bamford, sold 3,750 shares of common stock for an average price of $549.07 per share, in accordance with a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan.

Summary

• Lynn M. Bamford, Chair and CEO of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, reported the sale of 3,750 shares of common stock.
• The transaction occurred on November 14, 2025.
• The shares were sold at an average price of $549.07, with individual sales ranging from $526.91 to $551.37.
• Following the sale, Ms. Bamford beneficially owns 35,413 shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock.
• The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 12, 2025.
• The transaction complies with the company's share ownership guidelines.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing reports a pre-planned insider stock sale, which is a routine event and does not inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment regarding the company's performance or outlook.

Positives

• The sale was conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, indicating it was not based on new, material non-public information.
• The reporting person remains in compliance with the company's share ownership guidelines after the sale.

Negatives

• Insider selling, even under a 10b5-1 plan, can sometimes be perceived negatively by investors, though the pre-planned nature mitigates this concern.

Future Outlook

No forward-looking statements or guidance are provided in this Form 4 filing, which solely reports an insider transaction.

Management Comments

• Shares were sold in compliance with the Company's share ownership guidelines whereby the Reporting Person may sell shares provided the Reporting Person is and remains in compliance with the share ownership guidelines.
• Sale was made in accordance with a 10b5-1 plan adopted by the Reporting Person on August 12, 2025 and maintained by the Reporting Person's financial advisor.
• The price reported is the average selling price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $526.91 to $551.37, inclusive.

Industry Context

This filing reports a routine insider transaction and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitor analysis.

Corporate Governance

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The sale is a routine insider transaction under a 10b5-1 plan, which typically has minimal direct impact on shareholder sentiment or company valuation.
• Employees: No direct impact on employees.
• Customers/Suppliers/Creditors: No direct impact on these stakeholders.

Key Dates

Keywords

Curtiss-Wright, CW, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Sale, Lynn M. Bamford, 10b5-1 Plan, CEO, Director