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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): October 28, 2020   CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION ( Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)   Delaware   001-00134   13-0612970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)   130 Harbour Place Drive , Suite 300   Davidson , NC 28036 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)   Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: ( 704 ) 869-4600 __________ Not applicable (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)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock CW New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).                                                                                                                                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. ☐ SECTION 2 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION   ITEM 2.02.   RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION . On Wednesday, October 28, 2020, the Company issued a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020.  A conference call and webcast presentation will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 10:00 am ET for management to discuss the Company’s third quarter performance as well as expectations for 2020 financial performance. David C. Adams, Chairman and CEO, and K. Christopher Farkas, 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 8071759 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 8.01.    Other Events. On October 26, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a stock repurchase plan providing for the repurchase of up to $200 million of the Company's common stock. The timing, price and volume of repurchases will be based on market conditions, relevant securities laws and other factors. The stock repurchases may be made from time to time, through solicited or unsolicited transactions in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan. The program may be discontinued or amended at any time. A copy of the Company's press release announcing this plan is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 9.01.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.          (a)  Not applicable.          (b)  Not applicable.          (c)  Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release dated October 28, 2020 99.2 Presentation shown during investor and securities analyst webcast on October 29, 2020 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/ K. Christopher Farkas     K. Christopher Farkas     Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer Date:      October 28, 2020 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description     99.1 Press Release dated October 28, 2020 99.2 Presentation shown during investor and securities analyst webcast on October 29, 2020