UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 10, 2013
 
CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION
( Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware	 
1-134
 	 
13-0612970	
(State or Other
Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)	(Commission File
Number)	(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 	
10 Waterview Boulevard
Parsippany, New Jersey
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	 	07054
(Zip Code)	

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973) 541-3700
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Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

(b) Officer Resignation
 
On May 6, 2013, Curtiss-Wright Corporation and its subsidiary, Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Corporation and David Linton, the former President of Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Corporation and Vice-President of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, executed a Separation and Release Agreement (the “Release Agreement”), in connection with Mr. Linton's announced resignation from Curtiss-Wright. By mutual agreement, he is stepping down as part of the reorganization of the operational management structure as announced in October 2012.
 
The Release Agreement provides that Mr. Linton will receive severance benefits to which he is entitled under his Key Employee Severance Agreement that he received as direct report to the Curtiss-Wright’s Chief Executive Officer. Under the terms of the Release Agreement, in addition to any accrued, but unpaid compensation and reimbursement for any previously incurred business expenses, Mr. Linton will receive 18 months of salary, subsidized health care continuation coverage under Curtiss-Wright's health care plans for up to 18 months, and one half of his targeted 2013 annual bonus payment. The Release Agreement becomes effective upon expiration of a seven day statutory waiting period, and Curtiss-Wright's obligations are conditioned upon compliance with the terms of the Release Agreement and his compliance with the Agreement’s confidentiality, non-competition, and non-solicitation provisions. Pursuant to the Release Agreement, Mr. Linton agreed to release and discharge Curtiss-Wright from, among other things, all claims arising out of or related to or based upon his employment with Curtiss-Wright Corporation or any of its subsidiaries.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
 
(a) Not applicable.
 
(b) Not applicable.
 
(c) Exhibits.
 
99.1 Press Release dated May 10, 2013
 
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SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION

By:	/s/ Glenn E. Tynan	
 	Glenn E. Tynan	 	
 	Vice-President and
Chief Financial Officer	

 
 
Date: May 10, 2013
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit
Number	 	Description	 	
 	 	 	 	
99.1	 	Press Release, dated May 10, 2013	 	

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Exhibit 99.1

 

NEWS RELEASE
 
Contact: Jim Ryan
(973) 541-3766
 
David J. Linton Resigns as President of Curtiss-Wright’s Flow Control Segment
 
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – May 10, 2013 – Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) announced today that David J. Linton has resigned as President of its Flow Control segment, effective May 6, 2013, in order to pursue other opportunities. By mutual agreement, he is stepping down as part of the reorganization of the operational management structure as announced in October 2012.
 
President and Chief Operating Officer David C. Adams will assume day-to-day management of Flow Control until a permanent replacement is named. As COO, Adams has responsibility for Flow Control as well as the Company’s other two operating segments, Controls and Surface Technologies.
 
“We thank David Linton for his contributions to the Flow Control segment, which he joined as President in May 2004,” said Martin R. Benante, Chairman and CEO of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. “We wish him the best in his new endeavors.”
 
“It has been a privilege for me to work with many fine colleagues at Curtiss-Wright,” said David Linton. “I am proud of the company’s many accomplishments to date, and look forward to its continued success.”
The Flow Control business segment of Curtiss-Wright Corporation designs and manufactures highly engineered valves, pumps, motors, generators, electronics, systems and related products for critical naval defense, power generation, oil and gas and general industrial applications.
 
About Curtiss-Wright Corporation
 
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) is an innovative engineering company that provides highly engineered, critical function products, systems and services in the areas of flow control, motion control and surface treatment technologies to the defense, energy and commercial/industrial markets. The legacy company of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of design and manufacturing innovation and prides itself on long-standing customer relationships. The company employs approximately 10,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com .
 
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Curtiss-Wright Corporation
10 Waterview Boulevard, Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 541-3700 · FAX (973) 541-3699
www.curtisswright.com