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): December 11, 2013
 
CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION
( Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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

 	
10 Waterview Boulevard	 	
Parsippany, New Jersey	07054	
Address of Principal Executive Offices	Zip Code	
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973) 541-3700
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)	
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ITEM 7.01.   REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On Wednesday, December 11, 2013, the Company issued a press release announcing its new organizational structure and 2014 financial guidance.  A copy of this press release and slide presentation are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.  The presentations will be webcast on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 8:00 am EST.

Access to the webcast and the accompanying presentation will be posted on Curtiss-Wright's website at www.curtisswright.com. For those unable to participate, a webcast replay will be available for 90 days on the Company's website beginning three hours after the call takes place.

The information contained in this Current Report, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, are being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this report shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the registrant with the SEC, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

         (a)  Not applicable.

         (b)  Not applicable.

         (c)  Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release dated December 11, 2013

99.2 Presentation shown during investor and analyst webcast on December 11, 2013

 
SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 	CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION	

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

Date:           December 11, 2013

 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number	 	Description	 	
 	 	 	 	
99.1	 	Press Release dated December 11, 2013	 	
99.2	Presentation shown during investor and securities analyst webcast on December 11, 2013	

EXHIBIT 99.1
Curtiss-Wright Announces New Segment Structure; Reaffirms 2013 Guidance and Issues Initial 2014 Guidance
·	New structure under the "One Curtiss-Wright" vision launches transition to integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company
·	Company reaffirms Full Year 2013 guidance for Sales, Operating Income, Diluted EPS and Free Cash Flow
·	Company expects Full Year 2014 Sales growth of 6-8%, Operating Income growth of 13-18% and Diluted EPS growth of 14-20%; Free Cash Flow growth of 22-30% to $140-150 million
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 11, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) announced today the transition to a new segment structure for a more strategically aligned, market-facing Curtiss-Wright. The Company will be comprised of Commercial/Industrial, Defense and Energy segments effective January 1, 2014.  
A summary of the 2013 and 2014 guidance is provided below:

 	2013E Guidance	2014E Guidance	% Growth	
Total Sales	$2.48 - $2.52 billion	$2.65 - $2.70 billion	6 - 8%	
Operating Income	$232 - $240 million	$267 - $278 million	13 - 18%	
Interest Expense	$39 - $40 million	$39 - $40 million	 	
Effective Tax Rate	32.0%	32.0%	 	
Diluted Earnings per Share	$2.75 - $2.85	$3.20 - $3.35	14 - 20%	
Diluted Shares Outstanding	47.6 million	48.4 million	 	
Free Cash Flow	$110 - $120 million	$140 - $150 million	22 - 30%	
Note: All figures presented on a continuing operations basis
"I am pleased to announce the new 'One Curtiss-Wright' vision and our transition to the future segment structure as an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company," said David C. Adams, President and CEO of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. "We are at an inflection point in our history whereby Curtiss-Wright has the ability to significantly expand shareholder value, as we take the Company to heights of performance in margin expansion and operational excellence, along with a balanced capital deployment strategy."
Once instituted, this new segment structure will replace the current segment structure, as follows:
·	Flow Control segment: The oil and gas and nuclear aftermarket businesses will become the new Energy segment. The Naval defense, new build power generation and general industrial businesses will move to the new Defense segment. The commercial aerospace business will move to the new Commercial/Industrial segment.
·	Controls segment: The commercial aerospace and general industrial businesses will shift to the Commercial/Industrial segment and the defense business will shift to the new Defense segment.
·	Surface Technologies segment: All businesses will move to the new Commercial/Industrial segment.
Investor Day 2013
Beginning at 8:00 am EST this morning, Curtiss-Wright is hosting an Investor Day and conducting a live webcast to discuss the Company's strategic overview and future vision. The live webcast will conclude at approximately 11:45 am.   
The event features presentations by Curtiss-Wright's executive management team, as well as presentations on the Company's diversified end markets by several of the VP/General Managers of the operating units.
Access to the webcast and the accompanying slide presentations will be posted under 'Events and Webcasts' in the Investor Relations section of Curtiss-Wright's website at www.curtisswright.com. For those unable to participate in the live event, a webcast replay will be available on the Company's website beginning three hours after the conclusion of the event.
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.
Certain statements made in this release and in the presentation materials, including statements about future revenue, financial performance guidance, annual revenue, net income, operating income growth, future business opportunities, cost saving initiatives, the successful integration of our acquisitions, and future cash flow from operations, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements present management's expectations, beliefs, plans and objectives regarding future financial performance, and assumptions or judgments concerning such performance. Any discussions contained in this press release, except to the extent that they contain historical facts, are forward-looking and accordingly involve estimates, assumptions, judgments and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: a reduction in anticipated orders; an economic downturn; changes in competitive marketplace and/or customer requirements; a change in government spending; an inability to perform customer contracts at anticipated cost levels; and other factors that generally affect the business of aerospace, defense contracting, electronics, marine, and industrial companies. Such factors are detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, and subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
This press release and additional information are available at www.curtisswright.com.
CONTACT: Jim Ryan
         (973) 541-3766

EXHIBIT 99.2