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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): February 21, 2018 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.         13925 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite 400   Charlotte, North Carolina 28277 Address of Principal Executive Offices Zip Code   Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (704) 869-4600 -------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))   Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).   Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐   1   SECTION 2 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION   ITEM 2.02.   RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION . On Wednesday, February 21, 2018, the Company issued a press release announcing financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2017.  A conference call and webcast presentation will be held on February 22, 2018 at 9:00 am EDT for management to discuss the Company's fourth quarter and full-year 2017 performance and 2018 financial guidance.  David C. Adams, Chairman and CEO, and Glenn E. Tynan, Vice President and CFO, will host the call.  A copy of the press release and the webcast slide presentation are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2. The financial press release, access to the webcast, and the accompanying financial presentation will be posted on Curtiss-Wright's website at www.curtisswright.com . In addition, the Listen-Only dial-in number for domestic callers is (844) 220-4970, while international callers can dial (262) 558-6349.  For those unable to participate live, a webcast replay will be available for 90 days on the Company's website beginning one hour after the call takes place. A conference call replay will also be available for seven days. Conference Call Replay: Domestic   (855) 859-2056 International (404) 537-3406 Passcode 7238508 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 February 21, 2018   99.2 Presentation shown during investor and securities analyst webcast on February 22, 2018   2 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:   February 21, 2018       3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description     99.1 Press Release dated February 21, 2018 99.2 Presentation shown during investor and securities analyst webcast on February 22, 2018     4