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                                    FORM 10-K
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

[X]  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
     ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20002001

[ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

              For the transition period from _______ to _______

                          Commission File Number 1-134
                           CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION
             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

         Delaware                                         13-0612970
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(State or other jurisdiction of               I.R.S. Employer Identification No.
incorporation or organization)


1200 Wall Street West, Lyndhurst, NJ                         07071
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(Address of principal executive offices)                   (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (201) 896-8400

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

                                                     Name of each exchange
   Title of each class                               on which registered
   ------------------------                          ------------------------
Common Stock, par value $1 per share                 New York Stock Exchange
Class B Common Stock, par value $1 per share         New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]










Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [ ]

The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates* of the
Registrant is $230,905,610.00$625,159,485 (based on the closing price of the Registrant's
Common Stock and Class B Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on March 5,
20002002 of $47.65)$62.80 and $60.60, respectively).

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's classes of
Common Stock, as of the latest practicable date.

                                                       Number of Shares
     Class                                       Outstanding at March 5, 20012002
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Common Stock, par value $1 per share                     10,050,4686,001,170
Class B Common Stock, par value $1 per share             4,382,102

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the Annual Report to Stockholders of the Registrant for the year
ended December 31, 20002001 are incorporated by reference into Parts II III, and IV.
Portions of the Proxy Statement of the Registrant with respect to the 20012002
Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III.

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* Shares held by Unitrin,  Inc.All directors and Argonaut Group, Inc.executive officers of the Registrant have been excluded from
the amount shown solely because of the definition of the term "affiliate" in the
regulations promulgated pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Also,
for  purposes of this  computation,  all  directors  and  executive  officers of
Registrant have been deemed to be affiliates,  but theThe
Registrant disclaims that any of such directors or officers is an affiliate. See
material referred to under Item 12, below.

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                               INDEX TO FORM 10-K

                                     PART I

Item 1.          Business
Item 1a.         Executive Officers and Directors of the Registrant as of
                   December 31, 2000
Item 2.          Properties
Item 3.          Legal Proceedings
Item 4.          Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

                                     PART II

Item 5.          Market for the Registrant's Common Equity
                  Forward-Looking Information
                  Introduction
Item 1.           Business
Item 2.           Properties
Item 3.           Legal Proceedings
Item 4.           Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

                                     PART II

Item 5.           Market for the Registrant's Common Stock and Related Stockholder
                  Matters
Item 6.           Selected Financial Data
Item 7.           Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
                  and Results of Operations
Item 7a.          Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk Disclosure
Item 8.           Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Item 9.           Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
                  and Financial Disclosure

                                    PART III

Item 10.          Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
Item 11.          Executive Compensation
Item 12.          Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
Item 13.          Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

                                     PART IV

Item 14.          Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedule, and Reports on Form 8-K
Page 3 FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION Except for historical information, this Annual Report on Form 10-K may be deemed to contain "forward-looking" information. Examples of forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, (a) projections of or statements regarding return on investment, future earnings, interest income, other income, earnings or loss per share, investment mix and quality, growth prospects, capital structure and other financial terms, (b) statements of plans and objectives of management, (c) statements of future economic performance, and (d) statements of assumptions, such as economic conditions underlying other statements. Such forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "anticipates," or the negative of any of the foregoing or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussion of strategy. No assurance can be given that the future results described by the forward-looking information will be achieved. Such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such statements in this Annual Report include, without limitation, those contained in (a) Item 1. Business, (b) Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and (c) Item 8. Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data including, without limitation, the Environmental Matters Note. Important factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in these forward-looking statements include, among other items, (a) a reduction in anticipated orders; (b) an economic downturn; (c) unanticipated environmental remediation expenses or claims; (d)the Company's successful execution of internal performance plans; performance issues with key suppliers, subcontractors and business partners; the ability to negotiate financing arrangements with lenders; legal proceedings; changes in the need for additional machinery and equipment and/or in the cost for the expansion of the Corporation's operations; (e) changes inproduct demand and market acceptance risks; the effect of economic conditions; the impact of competitive marketplace and/products and pricing; product development, commercialization and technological difficulties; unanticipated environmental remediation expenses or customer requirements; (f)claims; capacity and supply constraints or difficulties; an inability to perform customer contracts at anticipated cost levelslevels; changing priorities or reductions in the U.S. government defense budget; contract continuation and (g)future contract awards; U.S. international military budget constraints and determinations; and other factors that generally affect the business of companies operating in the Corporation's segments. Introduction - ------------ Pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant, Curtiss-Wright Corporation hereby files its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000.2001. References in the text to the "Corporation," "Company," "Curtiss-Wright" or the "Registrant" include Curtiss-Wright Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries unless the context indicates otherwise. References to the Company's "Annual Report" are to its 20002001 Annual Report to Stockholders, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 13. Page 4 PART I Item 1. Business. - ------------------------------------- General Business - ------------------------------------- On November 6, 2000,October 26, 2001, the Company andCorporation's shareholders approved a recapitalization plan, which enabled Unitrin Inc. ("Unitrin"), the holder of approximately 44% of the Company's outstanding capital stock, announced a series of transactions that will permit Unitrin to distribute its approximate 44% equity interest in Curtiss-Wright to its shareholders on a tax-free basis. In addition to approving the recapitalization plan, shareholders also approved the implementation of certain corporate governance changes to the Corporation's Restated Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws. Under the recapitalization plan, and in order to meet certain Internal Revenue Code requirements, Unitrin's approximately 4.4 million shares were exchanged for an equivalent number of shares of a new Class B Common Stock of Curtiss-Wright which are entitled to elect 80% of Curtiss-Wright's Board of Directors. After such exchange, Unitrin immediately distributed the Class B common shares to its approximately 8,000 registered stockholders in a tax-free distributiondistribution. The holders of the approximately 4.4 millionremaining outstanding common shares of the Company's common stock currently held by Unitrin. In orderCurtiss-Wright are entitled to permit this distributionelect up to be tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Company proposed to make certain changes to its capital structure. The proposed transactions (the "recapitalization") between the Company and Unitrin will also result in the creation of a new class of common stock20% of the Company. The recapitalization is being proposed because current U.S. federal income tax law requires that, in order forBoard of Directors after the distribution to be tax-free to Unitrin and its stockholders, Unitrin must own, at the time of the distribution, capital stock of the Company havingdistribution. Other than the right to elect at least 80%Directors, the two classes of our board of directors, and must distribute all of that stock to its stockholders invote as a single transaction.class (except as required by law) and are equal in all other respects. The Company's common stock currently held by Unitrin will be converted on a one for one basis into approximately 4.4 million shares ofnew Class B common stockCommon Stock was listed on the New York Stock Exchange, effective November 29, 2001. Under the terms of the Company.recapitalization agreement reached between Unitrin will distribute alland Curtiss-Wright, Unitrin agreed to reimburse the Corporation for certain costs associated with the recapitalization up to a maximum of $1.75 million. This amount was received subsequent to the recapitalization. On November 20, 2001, the Registrant's Board of Directors authorized the amendment of the Corporation's Shareholder Rights Plan (the "Right's Plan") to account for the newly created Class B commonCommon Stock. The Right's Plan provides one preferred stock issuedpurchase right for each share of the Registrant's Class B Common Stock and Common Stock, entitling the registered holders to Unitrinpurchase from the Registrant one one-thousandth of a share of the respective Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share of the Registrant at a price of $235 per one one-thousandth of a share of preferred stock, subject to adjustment. The description and terms of the Right's Plan are set forth in the recapitalization to its stockholders immediately following the recapitalization. Each Curtiss-Wright stockholder other than Unitrin will retain its shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock. Due to continuing consideration of the transaction, the filing date of February 16, 2001 for the proxy statement relatingAmended and Restated Rights Agreement which is filed as Exhibit 4 to the recapitalization, as mentioned inRegistrant's Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Company's 2000 Annual Report, has been postponed, but it is anticipated to be filed in the first half ofSecurities and Exchange Commission on November 20, 2001. The distribution of the Class B common stock is also expected to be completed in the first half of 2001, subject to, among other things, approval of the tax-free status of the distribution by the Internal Revenue Service and approval by the stockholders of the Company at a Special Meeting of Stockholder also anticipated to be held in the first half of 2001. If the Recapitalization and related corporate governance amendments are approved by the stockholders of the Company, as detailed below, the holders of shares of Class B common stock will be entitled to elect at least 80% of our board of directors. The holders of shares of common stock will have the right to elect the remaining members of our board of directors. In all other respects the rights of the holders of the common stock and the Class B common stock will be identical, including with respect to voting rights on fundamental transactions affecting the Company. The minimum number of directors on our board will be set at five so the holders of common stock will always be assured of representation.Page 5 Business Description - -------------------------------------------------- Curtiss-Wright Corporation was incorporated in 1929 under the laws of the State of Delaware. During 1998, theThe Company adopted the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" (SFAS No. 131). Consistent with the requirements of SFAS No. 131, the Company now reports its operations in three Segments: Motion Control, Metal Treatment, and Flow Control. Motion Control - ------------------------------------------------------- This segment of the corporation primarily designs, develops and manufactures flight control actuationmechanical systems, drive systems and componentselectronic controls for the aerospace and defense industry. ManufacturedAerospace products offered consist of electro-mechanical and hydro-mechanical actuation components and systems, which are designed to position aircraft control surfaces, or to operate canopies, cargo doors, weapons bay doors or other devices used on aircraft. TheyDefense products consist mainly of ground defense aiming and stabilization systems, fire control subsystems and hydro-pneumatic suspension systems for armored fighting vehicles. Aircraft applications include actuators and control systems for the Boeing 737, 747, 757, 767 and 777 jet airliners, the Lockheed Martin F-16 Falcon fighter, the Boeing F/A-18 fighter, the F-22 Raptor fighter, jointly developed by Lockheed Martin and Boeing, the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, and the Sikorsky Black Hawk and Seahawk helicopters. The segmentMotion Control is also developing wing flapflight control actuators for business jetthe Engineering and small cargo aircraft. In 1999 and 2000,Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase of Lockheed Martin's Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program. The JSF is the Corporation relocated itsnext generation fighter aircraft being designed for use by all three branches of the U.S. military as well as several foreign governments. The U.S. Air Force's Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) weapons bay door system is another major development effort for the Corporation. The manufacturing and overhaul operations from its facility in Fairfield, New Jersey to its facilities in Shelby and Gastonia, North Carolina. In addition, the segment's engineering and development functions were relocated to a new facility in Pine Brook, New Jersey. The segment also offers electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic actuation components and systems including electronic controls to the military tracked and wheeled vehicle, high speed railroad train, and commercial marine propulsion markets. These products, which are designed and manufacturedof these applications is performed at the segment's facility in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland, primarily consist of drives and suspension systems for armored military vehicles sold to defense equipment manufacturers, and tilting systems for high speed railway car applications. The actuation and control products and services of this segment are marketed directly to customers by employees of the segment. These products are sold in competition with a number of other system suppliers, most of which have broader product lines and financial, technical, and human resources greater than those of the segment. Competition is primarily on the basis of engineering capability, quality and price and is directed to the placement of systems to perform control and actuation functions on the limited number of new production programs.Shelby, North Carolina facility. As a related service within this segment, Curtiss-Wright also provides commercial airlines, the military and general aviation customers with component overhaul and repair services. The services provided include the overhaul and repair of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic components, aircraft parts sourcing, and component exchange services for a wide array of aircraft. The segment provides these services from facilities in Gastonia, North Carolina; Miami, Florida; Karup, Denmark; and a marketing and distribution facility in Singapore. The segment also sells a commercial rescue tool using its "Power Hinge"'TM' aerospace technology under the trademark Power Hawk'r'. Various accessories and related equipment are also offered for the Power Hawk'r'. The primary use for this tool is the extrication of automobile accident victims. Motion Control markets its aerospace products using a direct sales force. These products are sold in competition with a number of other suppliers, most of which have broader product lines and greater financial, technical, and human resources. Competition is primarily on the basis of engineering capability, quality and price and is focused on offering solutions to perform control and actuation functions on a limited number of new production programs. This segment's overhaul and repair services are sold in competition with a number of other overhaul and repair providers. Competition in the overhaul and repair business is based upon quality, delivery and price. Marketing is accomplished Page 6 through independent sales representatives and by direct sales employees. In 1999 and 2000, the Corporation consolidated its aerospace manufacturing and overhaul operations from its facility in Fairfield, New Jersey to its facilities in Shelby and Gastonia, North Carolina. In addition, the segment's engineering and development functions were relocated to a new facility in Pine Brook, New Jersey. Defense products offered by the segment consist of electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic actuation components and systems including electronic controls for the military tracked and wheeled vehicle, high-speed tilting train, and commercial marine propulsion markets. These products, which are designed and manufactured at the segment's facility in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland, primarily consist of turret aiming and stabilization systems and suspension systems for armored military vehicles sold to defense equipment manufacturers, and tilting systems for high-speed train applications. The segmentproducts are sold using a direct sales force to customers primarily in Western Europe, Southeast Asia and South Africa. On November 1, 2001, the Company acquired Lau Defense Systems ("LDS") based in Littleton, Massachusetts and Vista Controls ("Vista") located in Santa Clarita, California. Collectively the acquired companies design, develop and manufacture mission-critical electronic control systems primarily for defense markets. Products include electronic components and subsystems used in fire control, aiming and stabilization, munitions loading and environmental processors for military ground vehicles. They provide electronic subsystems for the demanding combat platforms in existence today including the Bradley fighting vehicle, the Abrams M1A2/A3 tank, and the Brigade Combat Team Interim Armored Vehicle, which is in the U.S. Army's modernization and transformation efforts. They also sellsprovide the mission management and flight control computers used on the U.S. Air Force Global Hawk, a commercial rescue tool using its "Power Hinge"(TM)high-altitude and high endurance unmanned aerial vehicle. In February 2002, the Corporation signed a licensing agreement with Viisage Technology, Inc. ("Viisage"), a leader in facial-recognition technology and identification systems, to market and sell their facial-recognition solutions to all agencies associated with the U.S. Department of Defense. Viisage is a related party of the former owner of LDS and Vista. LDS and Vista sell their products primarily to the prime contractors and subsystem suppliers, both directly and through a network of independent sales representatives. The addition of these companies provides a North American base of operations for our ground defense vehicle business, while offering opportunities to market and sell additional products to our existing aerospace technology under the trademark Power Hawk(R). Various accessories and related equipment are also offered. The primary use for this tool is the extrication of automobile accident victims.customers. Sales by this segment to the Boeing Company in 2001, 2000, and 1999 and 1998 were $44.2 million, $41.6 million, $42.9 million, and $39.3$42.9 million, respectively. The loss of the Boeing Company as a customer would have a material adverse affecteffect on this segment. U.S. Government direct and end use sales of this segment in 2001, 2000, and 1999 and 1998 were $35.8 million, $21.2 million, $17.4 million, and $19.7$17.4 million, respectively. The loss of this business would also have a material adverse effectaffect on this segment. Page 7 The backlog of this segment as of January 31, 20012002 was $123.2$165.2 million as compared with $164.4$123.2 million as of January 31, 2000.2001. Of the January 31, 2001 amount,2002 backlog, approximately 63%59% is expected to be shipped during 2001.2002. None of the business of this segment is seasonal, except for the performance of the Curtiss-Wright Drive Technology business unit, which has a very seasonal volume pattern with sales being concentrated in the last half of the year.seasonal. Raw materials are generally available in adequate quantities from a number of suppliers. Metal Treatment - ------------------------------------ This segment of Curtiss-Wright provides approximately 50 metal-treating services, with its principal services being "shot-peening" and "heat treating."heat-treating." "Shot-peening" is the process by which the durability of metal parts are improved by the bombardment of the part's surface with spherical media such as steel shot, ceramic or glass beads to compress the outer layer of the metal. "Heat treating""Heat-treating" is a metallurgical process of subjecting metal objects to heat and/or cold, or otherwise treating the material to change the physical and/or chemical characteristics or properties of the material. An overview of the metal treating services is provided on page 15 in the Company's Annual Report, such description being incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K. These processes are used principally to improve the service life, strength and durability of metal parts. They are also used to form curvatures in metal panels, which are assembled as wingskins of commercial and military planes,aircraft, and to manufacture valve reedsreed valves used in compressors. The segment provides these services for a broad spectrum of customers in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction equipment, oil, petrochemical, metal working, and other industries. Through a combination of acquisitions and new plant openings, this segment continues to increase its network of regional facilities. Operations are now conducted from 3942 facilities located in the United States, Canada, England, France, Germany, and Belgium. In addition to shot-peening and heat-treating, other products and services include shot-peen forming, lasershot peening, plating, reed valve manufacturing and engineering/testing and field services. In 2001, this segment expanded its reach with the opening of a shot-peening facility in Germany and the acquisition of heat-treating facilities in Kansas and New Jersey. The services and products of this segment are marketed directly by employees of the segment. Although numerous companies compete with the segment in this field and many customers for the services provided have the resources to perform such services themselves, Curtiss-Wright believes that its greater technical know-howknowledge and superior quality of workmanship provide it with a competitive advantage. The segment also competes on the basis of quality, service and price. The backlog of this segment as of January 31, 20012002 was $1.2$1.1 million, as compared with $1.4$1.2 million as of January 31, 2000.2001. All of such backlog is expected to be shipped in the first quarter of 2001.2002. The services of this segment are sold with very modest lead times and accordingly, the backlog of this segment is not indicative of future sales. The business of this segment is not seasonal. Raw materials are generally available in adequate quantities from a number of suppliers, and the segment is not materially dependent upon any single source of supply. NoBAE Airbus UK accounted for 13% of total sales in 2001, however no single customer accounted for 10% or more of total sales in 2000 1999, and 1998 and the1999. The loss of this customer would have a material adverse effect on this segment. The active customer base numbers are in excess of 5,000. Page 8 Flow Control - -------------------------------------------- This segment consists of six operating divisions that design, manufacture, distribute, and service a broad range of highly engineered flow control products for severe service military and commercial applications. At its facility located in East Farmingdale, New York, this segment designs, manufactures, refurbishes and tests highly engineered valves of various types and sizes, such as motor operated and solenoid operated globe, gate, control and safety relief valves. These valves are used to control the flow of liquids and gases and to provide safety relief in high-pressure applications. This segmentdivision also supplies actuators and controllers for its own valves as well as for valves manufactured by others.its competitors. The primary customers for these valves are the U.S. Navy, which uses them in nuclear propulsion systems, and owners and operators of commercial power utilities who use them in new and existing nuclear and fossil fuel power plants. All of the new nuclear plants are outside the U.S. and recent sales for such plants have been in Korea and Taiwan. Sales are made by responding directly to requests for proposals from customers. The production of valves for the U.S. Navy and for new power plants is characterized by long lead times from order placement to delivery. Through its Enertech operation, the segment also designs, manufactures, and distributes additional flow control products for sale into global commercial nuclear power markets from its facility in Brea, California. Enertech's product lines include: snubbers, advanced valves, valve actuators, test and diagnostic equipment, as well as related diagnostic services. In addition, the segment now provides training, on-site services, staff augmentation and engineering programs relating to nuclear power plants. The segment also provides hydraulic power units and components primarily for the automotive and entertainment industries. In August 1999, the segment further expandedThrough its product lines and distribution base through the acquisitions of Farris Engineering ("Farris") and Sprague Products ("Sprague"), two former business units of Teledyne Fluid Systems, Inc. Farrisoperation, the segment is one of the world's leading manufacturers of spring-loaded and pilot operated pressure-relief valves supplying products and services tofor the processing industries. Farris' primary customers are refineries, petrochemical/chemical plants and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Farris products are manufactured in Brecksville, Ohio and Brantford, Ontario. In January 2001, Farris discontinued its service and distribution operations located in Edmonton, Alberta. Sprague Products ("Sprague"), also located in Brecksville, Ohio, manufactures and provides specialty hydraulic and pneumatic valves, air-driven pumps and gas boosters under the "Sprague" and "PowerStar" trade names. Sprague products are used generally in various industrial applications as well as in directional control valves for truck transmissions and car transport carriers. In 2001, the segment further expanded its product lines and distribution base through the acquisitions of Solent & Pratt Engineering Ltd. ("S&P"), Peerless Instrument Co. ("Peerless") and Deltavalve USA, LLC ("Deltavalve"). From its facility in Bridport, England, S&P manufactures high performance butterfly valves and is a global supplier to the petroleum, petrochemical, chemical and process industries. From its facility in Elmhurst, New York, Peerless designs, develops, manufactures, tests and services specialized instrumentation and control equipment primarily for the U.S. Nuclear Page 9 Naval program. Deltavalve designs, engineers, and manufactures metal-seated industrial valves used in standard and advanced applications including high-cycle, high-pressure, extreme temperature, and corrosive plant environments. Deltavalve is located in Salt Lake City, Utah with an assembly and testing facility in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Strong competition in flow control products and services is encountered primarily from a large number of domestic and foreign sources. Competition occurs on the basis of price, technical expertise, delivery, contractual terms, previous installation history and reputation for quality. Delivery speed and the proximity of service centers are important with respect to after-market products. Sales to commercial users are accomplished through independent sales representatives and by direct sales employees. These products and services are sold to customers who are sophisticated and demanding. Performance, quality, technology, delivery and price are the principal drivers of competition. The backlog of this segment as of January 31, 20012002 was $52.6$81.4 million as compared with $66.8$52.6 million as of January 31, 2000.2001. Of the January 31, 2001 amount,2002 backlog, approximately 70% is expected to be shipped during 2001.2002. Approximately 65%49% of this segment's backlog is comprised of orders with the U.S. Navy through its prime contractor, the Plant Apparatus Division of Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc., ("Bechtel") a unit of Bechtel Group, Inc. Sales by this segment to Bechtel accounted for 22% and 19% of grosstotal segment sales in 2000.2001 and 2000, respectively. The loss of this customer would have a significantmaterial adverse impacteffect on the business of this segment. None of the business of this segment is seasonal. Raw materials are generally available in adequate quantities from a number of suppliers. Other Information - ----------------------------------------------- Government Sales - ------------------------------------------ From 19981999 to 2000,2001, the Company's direct sales to the United StatesU.S. Government and sales for United StatesU.S. Government and foreign government end use aggregated approximately 17%20% of total sales for all three segments. United Statesconsolidated sales. U.S. Government sales, both direct and subcontract, are generally made under one of the standard types of government contracts, including fixed price and fixed price-redeterminable. In accordance with normal practice in the case of United StatesU.S. Government business, contracts and orders are subject to partial or complete termination at any time, at the option of the customer. In the event of a termination for convenience by the Government,government, there generally are provisions for recovery by the Corporation of its allowable incurred costs and a proportionate share of the profit or fee on the work completed, consistent with regulations of the United StatesU.S. Government. Contracts for Navy nuclear valves usually provide that Curtiss-Wright absorb most of any overrun of "target" costs.cost overrun. In the event that there is a cost underrun, the customer is to recouprecoups a portion of the underrun based upon a formula in which the customer's portion increases as the underrun exceeds certain established levels. It is the policy of the Corporation to seek customary progress payments on certain of its contracts. Where such payments are obtained by the Corporation under United StatesU.S. Government prime contracts or subcontracts, they are secured by a Page 10 lien in favor of the Governmentgovernment on the materials and work in process allocable or chargeable to the respective contracts. (See Notes 1.C, 46 and 57 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, on pages 29, 3130 and 3235 of the Registrant's Annual Report, which notes are incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K Annual Report.10-K.) In the case of most valve products for United StatesU.S. Government end use, the contracts typically provide for the retention by the customer of stipulated percentages of the contract price, pending completion of contract closeout conditions. Research and Development - ---------------------------------------------------------------- Research and development expenditures incurred by the Corporation amounted to $4,383,000 in 2001 as compared with $3,443,000 in 2000 as compared withand $2,801,000 in 1999 and $1,346,000 in 1998.1999. The Corporation owns and is licensed under a number of United States and foreign patents and patent applications, which have been obtained or filed over a period of years. Curtiss-Wright does not consider that the successful conduct of its business is materially dependent upon the protection of any one or more of the patents, patent applications or patent license agreements under which it now operates. Environmental Protection - ------------------------ The effect of compliance upon the Corporation with present legal requirements concerning protection of the environment is described in Notes 1.H1.I and 1113 to the Consolidated Financial Statements which appearsappear on pages 3031 and 36,39, respectively, of the Registrant's Annual Report and is incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K Annual Report.10-K. Employees - --------- At the end of 2000,2001, the Corporation had 2,2862,625 employees, 194149 of which were represented by labor unions and are covered by collective bargaining agreements. Certain Financial Information - ----------------------------- The industry segment information is described in Note 1416 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which appears on pages 3841 to 4043 of the Registrant's Annual Report, to Stockholders, and is incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K Annual Report.10-K. In 2001, 2000, 1999, and 1998,1999, foreign operations of the Corporation generated 26.4%17.8%, 25.6%26.4%, and 30.2%25.6%, respectively, of the Corporation's pre-tax earnings. The Company does not regard the risks associated with these foreign operations to be materially greater than those applicable to its business in the U.S. Page 11 Item 2. Properties. - ----------------------- The principal physical properties of the Corporation and its subsidiaries are described below: Owned/ Location Description(1) Leased Principal Use East Farmingdale, 215,000 sq. ft. Owned(2) Flow Control New York on 11 acres Chester, Wales 175,666 sq. ft. Owned Metal Treatment United Kingdom Owned/ Location Description(1) Leased Principal Use Shelby, 137,440 sq. ft. Owned Motion Control North Carolina on 29 acres Brampton, 86,650 sq. ft. on Owned Metal Treatment Ontario, Canada 8 acres Columbus, Ohio 75,000
Owned/ Location Description(1) Leased Principal Use - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- East Farmingdale, 215,000 sq. ft. Owned(2) Flow Control New York on 11 acres Chester, Wales 175,666 sq. ft. Owned Metal Treatment United Kingdom Shelby, 145,440 sq. ft. Owned Motion Control North Carolina on 29 acres Bensalem, 89,100 sq. ft. Owned Metal Treatment Pennsylvannia on 4.18 acres Brampton, 86,650 sq. ft. Owned Metal Treatment Ontario, Canada on 8 acres Columbus, Ohio 74,500 sq. ft. Owned Metal Treatment on 9 acres Brecksville, Ohio 68,000 sq. ft Owned Flow Control on 5.56 acres Miami, Florida 65,000 sq. ft. Leased Motion Control on 2.6 acres Fort Wayne, 62,589 sq. ft. on Owned Metal Treatment Indiana on 3.2 acres Littleton, 61,000 sq. ft. within Leased Motion Control Massachusetts a business complex Elmhurst, 55,000 sq. ft. within Leased Flow Control New York a business complex Gastonia, 52,860 sq. ft. Owned Motion Control North Carolina on 7.5 acres Pine Brook, 45,000 sq. ft. within Leased Motion Control New Jersey a business complex Neuhausen am, 40,100
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Owned/ Location Description(1) Leased Principal Use - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neuhausen am, 52,000 sq. ft. within Leased Motion Control Rheinfall, a business complex Switzerland Carlstadt, New 39,632 sq. ft. Leased Metal Treatment Jersey Romulus, Michigan 35,840 sq. ft. Leased Metal Treatment York, 32,396 sq. ft. Owned Metal Treatment Pennsylvania on 3.6 acres Derby, United 32,000 sq. ft. Owned Metal Treatment Kingdom Dallas, Texas 31,100 sq. ft. Owned Metal Treatment Brea, California 30,550 sq. ft. Leased Flow Control on 1.76 acres Lafayette, Louisiana 30,000 sq. ft. Owned Metal Treatment Wichita, Kansas 30,000 sq. ft Leased Metal Treatment Pennsylvania on 3.6 acres Brea, California 30,550 sq. ft. Leased Flow Control on 1.76 acres Brantford, 21,000 sq. ft Owned Flow Control Ontario, Canada on 8.13 acres
(1) Sizes are approximate. Unless otherwise indicated, all properties are owned in fee, are not subject to any major encumbrance and are occupied primarily by factory and/or warehouse buildings.operations. (2) The Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency, in connection with the issuance of an industrial revenue bond, holds title to approximately six acres of land and the building located thereon. In addition to the properties listed above, the Corporation leases an aggregate of approximately 390,090318,000 square feet of space at twenty-threetwenty-five different locations in the United States, England and EnglandGermany and owns buildings encompassing about 392,704305,000 square feet in eighteensixteen different locations in the United States, France, Germany, Belgium and England. None of these properties individually is material to the Company's business. Page 13 The Corporation also owns a multi-tenant industrial rental facility located in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey encompassing 2,322,000 square feet on 138 acres. The former manufacturing facility has approximately 2,264,000 square feet leased to other parties with the remaining 58,000 square feet vacant and available for lease. Additionally, Curtiss-Wright leases approximately 14,000 square feet of office space in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, for its corporate office. The buildings on the properties referred to in this Item are well maintained, in good condition, and are suitable and adequate for the uses presently being made of them. The following tractsRegistrant currently owns 450,000 square feet of space situated on 39.8 acres of property owned by the Registrant, are not attributable to a particular Segment and are being held for sale: Hardwick Township, New Jersey (the "Hardwick Property"), 21 acres; andlocated in Fairfield, New Jersey 39.8 acres (the "Fairfield Property"). The Fairfield Property is being held for sale and the Company is also currently engaged in negotiationscontinues to sellreview third party proposals to purchase the Fairfield Property. The Company has also entered into a contractOn December 20, 2001 the Corporation sold its Wood-Ridge Business Complex for sale to sell the Hardwick Property. The contract$51 million, which is continent upon zoning approval. In December 2000, the Company sold 112 acres located in Perico Island, Florida (the bulkWood-Ridge, New Jersey. The business complex comprised approximately 2.3 million square feet of which was below water) forrental space situated on 138 acres of land. In January 2002, the amountCorporation sold 21 acres of $300,000.land located in Hardwick Township, New Jersey. The Corporation also owns approximately 7.4 acres of land in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, which is leased, on a long-term basis, to the owner of the commercial building located on the land. Item 3. Legal Proceedings. - ---------------------------------------------------------- In the ordinary course of business, the Corporation and its subsidiaries are subject to various pending claims, lawsuits and contingent liabilities. The Corporation does not believe that disposition of any of these matters will have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's consolidated financial position or results of operations. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Not applicable. ------------------------------------------------------------ Information required in connection with this item is set forth in Item 4 of the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2001, which information is incorporated herein by reference. PART II Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Stock And Related Stockholder Matters. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See the information contained in the Registrant's Annual Report on the inside back cover under the captions "Common Stock"Stock Price Range," "Dividends," and "Stock Exchange Listing" which information is incorporated herein by reference. The approximate total number of record holders of the Common Stock, $1.00 par value, and the Class B Common Stock, $1.00 par value, of the Registrant was 3,5649,789 as of March 5, 2001.2002. Page 14 Item 6. Selected Financial Data. - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- See the information contained in the Registrant's Annual Report on page 19 under the caption "Consolidated Selected Financial Data," which information is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See the information contained in the Registrant's Annual Report on pages 20 through 23,24, under the caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," which information is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Corporation is exposed to certain market risks from changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates as a result of its global operating and financing activities. Although foreign currency translation had an unusually adverse impact on sales and operating income in 2000,-------------------------------------------------------------------- See the Corporation seeks to minimize the risks from these interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations through its normal operating and financing activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments. The Corporation did not use such instruments for trading or other speculative purposes and did not use leveraged derivative financial instruments during the year ended December 31, 2000. Information regarding the Corporation's accounting policy on financial instruments isinformation contained in Note 1.G to the Consolidated Financial StatementsRegistrant's Annual Report on page 29 of24, under the Annual Report,caption "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk," which information is incorporated herein by reference in this Form 10-K Annual Report. The Corporation's market risk for a change in interest rates relates primarily to the debt obligations. Approximately 62% of the Corporation's debt at December 31, 2000 and 49% of the December 31, 1999 debt is comprised of Industrial Revenue Bond financing. As described in Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements on page 34 of the Annual Report, which is incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K Annual Report, at December 31, 2000, the Corporation has outstanding variable rate debt borrowings of 18,250,000 Swiss Francs under its revolving credit agreement arising from the purchase of SIG Antriebstechnik AG to mitigate its currency exposure. Financial instruments expose the Corporation to counter-party credit risk for nonperformance and to market risk for changes in interest and currency rates. The Corporation manages exposure to counter-party credit risk through specific minimum credit standards, diversification of counter-parties and procedures to monitor concentrations of credit risk. The Corporation monitors the impact of market risk on the fair value and cash flows of its investments by considering reasonably possible changes in interest rates and by limiting the amount of potential interest and currency rate exposures to amounts that are not material to the Corporation's consolidated results of operations and cash flows.reference. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. - ------------------------------------------------------------------ The following Consolidated Financial Statements of the Registrant and its subsidiaries, and supplementary financial information, are included in the Registrant's Annual Report, which information is incorporated herein by reference. Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999, and 1998, page 25.26. Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2001 and 2000, and 1999, page 26.27. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999, and 1998, page 27.28. Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999, and 1998, page 28.29. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, pages 2930 through 40,44, inclusive, and Quarterly Results of Operations, page 19. Report of Independent Accountants for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999, and 1998, page 24.25. Page 15 Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants On Accounting and Financial Disclosure. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Not applicable. PART III Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers Of the Registrant. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information required in connection with directors and executive officers is set forth below, as well as under the caption "Election of Directors," in the Registrant's Proxy Statement with respect to the Corporation's 20012002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Proxy Statement"), which information is incorporated herein by reference. Executive Officers of the Registrant -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following table sets forth the names, ages, and principal occupations and employment of all executive officers of the Registrant. The period of service is for at least the past five years and such occupations and employment are with Curtiss-Wright Corporation, except as otherwise indicated: Principal Occupation Name and Employment Age Martin R. Benante Chairman and Chief Executive 48
Principal Occupation Name and Employment Age - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Martin R. Benante Chairman of the Board of Directors 49 and Chief Executive Officer since April 2000; formerly President and Chief Operating Officer since April 2000; formerly President and Chief Operating Officer; from April 1999 to April 2000; formerly Vice President of the Corporation from April 1996 to April 1999; President of Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary from March 1995 to April 1999 Gerald Nachman Executive Vice President; 72 President of Metal Improvement Company, Inc., a wholly-owned Subsidiary from March 1995 to April 1999 David Lasky Formerly Chairman from May 1995 to 68 April 2000; formerly Chief Executive Officer from April 1999 to April 2000; formerly President from 1993 to April 1999.1 Gerald Nachman Executive Vice President; 71 President of Metal Improvement Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, since May 1970. - ------------------------- 1 On April 11, 2000, Mr. Lasky retired from the office of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation.
Page 16 Principal Occupation Name and Employment Age George J. Yohrling Vice President; President, Curtiss-Wright 60 Flight Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, since April 1998; Executive Vice President for Aerospace Operations of Curtiss-Wright Flight Systems, Inc. from April 1997 to April 1998, Senior Vice President from July 1996 to April 1997 of Curtiss-Wright Flight Systems, Inc.; Vice President and General Manager of Curtiss- Wright Flight Systems/Shelby, Inc., then a wholly owned subsidiary. Robert A. Bosi Vice President - Finance since January 1993. 45 Joseph Napoleon Vice President since February 2001; 54 President, Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary, since August 1999; Vice President and General Manager of Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Corporation from April 1999 to August 1999; Vice President, Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Corporation from October 1995 to April 1999. Brian D. O'Neill Secretary, General Counsel since April 1999; 51 Assistant General Counsel from December 1997 until April 1999; Staff Attorney and Associate General Counsel from December 1980 to December 1997. Gary J. Benschip Treasurer since February 1993. 53 Glenn E. Tynan Controller since June 2000. 42
Principal Occupation Name and Employment Age - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- George J. Yohrling Executive Vice President since May 2001; 61 President, Curtiss-Wright Flight Systems, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, since April 1998; Executive Vice President for Aerospace Operations of Curtiss-Wright Flight Systems, Inc. from April 1997 to April 1998; Senior Vice President from July 1996 to April 1997 of Curtiss-Wright Flight Systems, Inc.; Vice President and General Manager of Curtiss- Wright Flight Systems/Shelby, Inc., then a wholly owned subsidiary, since 1985. Joseph Napoleon Executive Vice President since May 2001; 55 President, Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary, since August 1999; Vice President and General Manager of Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Corporation from April 1999 to August 1999; Vice President, Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Corporation from October 1995 to April 1999. Michael Denton Secretary and General Counsel since August 46 2001; Corporate Counsel of Honeywell International, Inc. (previously AlliedSignal Inc.) from 1993 to 2001. Gary J. Benschip Treasurer since February 1993. 54 Glenn E. Tynan Controller since June 2000; 43 Vice President and Corporate Controller of the Movado Group until May 2000; Corporate Controller of Dexter Corporation from 1998 to 1999; Vice President Finance and Controller of Lightolier from 1995 to 1998 to 1999; Vice President Finance and Controller of Lightolier from 1995 to 1998.
The executive officers of the Registrant are elected annually by the Board of Directors at its organizationorganizational meeting in MayApril and hold office until the organizationorganizational meeting in the next subsequent year and until their respective successors are chosen and qualified. Page 17 There are no family relationships among these officers, or between any of them and any director of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, nor any arrangements or understandings between any officer and any other person pursuant to which the officer was elected. Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information required by Item 405 of Regulation S-K is set forth in the Proxy Statement under the headingcaption "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance," which information is incorporated herein by reference. Item 11. Executive Compensation. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information required by this Item is included under the captions "Executive Compensation" and in the "Summary Compensation Table" in the Registrant's Proxy Statement, which information is incorporated herein by reference. Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See the following portions of the Registrant's Proxy Statement, all of which information is incorporated herein by reference: (i) the materialinformation under the caption "Security Ownership and Transactions with Certain Beneficial Owners" and (ii) the materialinformation included under the caption "Election of Directors." Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions. - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information required by this Item is included under the captions "Executive Compensation" and "Security Ownership and Transactions with Certain Beneficial Owners" in the Registrant's Proxy Statement, which information is incorporated herein by reference. PART IV Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement SchedulesSchedule and Reports on Form 8-K. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (a)(1) Financial Statements: The following Consolidated Financial Statements of the Registrant and supplementary financial information, included in the Registrant's Annual Report, are incorporated herein by reference in Item 8: (i) Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999 and 1998Page 18 (ii) Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 20002001 and 19992000 (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, 1999, and 19981999 (iv) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, 1999, and 19981999 (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (vi) Report of Independent Accountants for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, 1999, and 19981999 (a)(2) Financial Statement Schedules: The items listed below are presented herein on pages 2527 and 2628 of this Form 10-K. Report of Independent Accountants on Financial Statement Schedule Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Schedules other than those listed above have been omitted, since they are not required, are not applicable, or because the required information is included in the financial statements or notes thereto. (a)(3) Other Matters - Subsequent Event See the information contained in the Registrant's Annual Report on page 24 under the caption "Recent Development" and on page 44 under the caption "Subsequent Events", which information is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibits: (2) Plan of acquisition, reorganization, arrangement, liquidation, or succession (2)(i) Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement dated July 23, 1999 between Teledyne Industries, Inc., Teledyne Industries Canada Limited and Curtiss-Wright Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed September 15, 1999). (2)(ii) Second Amended and Restated Distribution Agreement, dated as of August 17, 2001, between the Company and Page 19 Unitrin, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Registrant's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A with respect to the recapitalization of the Company dated September 5, 2001). (2)(iii) Second Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 17, 2001, among the Company, Unitrin, Inc., and CW Disposition Company (incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the Registrant's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A with respect to the recapitalization of the Company dated September 5, 2001). (2)(iv) Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement dated October 25, 2001 between Lau Acquisition Corporation, Lau Defense Systems, LLC, Vista Controls Corporation and Curtiss-Wright Corporation. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.3 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2001). (2)(v) Real Estate Sale and Purchase Agreement dated August 2, 2001 between Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Curtiss-Wright Flight Systems, Inc. and Shaw Achas, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 4, 2002). (2)(vi) Addendum to Real Estate Sale And Purchase Agreement dated September 10, 2001 by and between Curtiss-Wright Corporation Curtiss-Wright Flight Systems, Inc. and Shaw Achas, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 4, 2002). (3) Articles of Incorporation and By-laws of the Registrant (3)(i) Restated Certificate of Incorporation as amended May 8, 1987November 29, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(a)Appendix C-1 to Registrant's Form 10-Q Report forProxy Statement on Schedule 14A with respect to the quarter ended June 30, 1987). Restated Certificaterecapitalization of Incorporation as amended through April 18, 1997 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997)Company dated September 5, 2001). (3)(ii) By-laws as amended through April 30, 1999,November 29, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii)Appendix D-1 to Registrant's Annual ReportProxy Statement on Form 10-K forSchedule 14A with respect to the year ended December 31, 1999)recapitalization of the Company dated September 5, 2001). Page 20 (4) Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including indentures (4)(i) Agreement to furnish to the Commission upon request, a copy of any long termlong-term debt instrument where the amount of the securities authorized thereunder does not exceed 10% of the total assets of the Registrant and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1985). (4)(ii) Revolving Credit Agreement dated December 20, 1999 between Registrant, the Lenders parties thereto from time to time, the Issuing Banks referred to therein and Mellon Bank, N.A., (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(ii) to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999). (4)(iii) Short-Term Credit Agreement dated as of December 20, 1999 between Registrant, the Lender Parties and Mellon Bank, N.A., as Agent, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(iii) to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999); First Amendment to Short-Term Credit Agreement dated as of December 19, 2000, filed herewith; Second Amendment to Short-Term Credit Agreement dated as of December 20, 2001, filed herewith. (4)(iv) Amended and Restated Rights Agreement, dated as of November 6, 2000, as amended and restated as of November 20, 2001, between the Company and Mellon Investor Services LLC (f/k/a ChaseMellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C.), as Rights Agent, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K, filed November 20, 2001); Amendment to Restated Rights Agreement dated February 1, 2002 naming American Stock Transfer & Trust Company as Rights Agent, filed herewith. (10) Material Contracts: (i) Modified Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended November 9, 1989 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q Report for the quarterperiod ended September 30, 1989).* Page 21 (ii) Curtiss-Wright Corporation 1995 Long-Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Form S-8 Registration Statement No. 95602114 filed December 15, 1995).* (iii) Revised Standard Employment Severance Agreement with OfficersCertain Management of Curtiss-Wright (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(iv)10 to Registrant's AnnualQuarterly Report on Form 10-K10-Q for the yearperiod ended December 31, 1991)June 30, 2001).* (iv) Retirement Benefits Restoration Plan as amended April 15, 1997 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q Report for the quarterperiod ended June 30, 1997).* (v) Restated and Amended Curtiss-Wright Corporation Retirement Plan as amended through August 1, 1997 (incorporated by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997); Fourth Amendment to the Curtiss-Wright Corporation Retirement Plan dated October 20, 1997 (incorporated by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997); Fifth Amendment to the Curtiss-Wright Corporation Retirement Plan dated January 1, 1998 (incorporated by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997); Sixth through Ninth Amendment to Curtiss-Wright Retirement Plan dated April 1, 1998, April 20, 1998, April 30, 1998February 28, 2002, filed herewith.* (vi) Restated and June 30, 1998, respectively (incorporated by reference to Exhibit a(ii) to Registrant's Quarterly Report for the quarter ended June 30, 1998); Tenth Amendment to the Curtiss-Wright Retirement Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Registrant's Quarterly Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2000).* (vi)Amended Curtiss-Wright Corporation Savings and Investment Plan dated March 1, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)(vii) to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994). First through Sixth Amendments dated effective December 31, 1997, December 31, 1997, April 30, 1998, January 21, 2000, July 7, 2000, and December 29, 2000, respectively,February 28, 2002, filed herewith.* (vii) Curtiss-Wright Corporation 1996 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Form S-8 Registration Statement No. 96583181, filed June 19, 1996).* (viii) Curtiss-Wright Corporation Executive Deferred Compensation Plan effective November 18, 1997 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)(viii) to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997).* (ix) StandardChange In Control Severance Protection Agreement dated June 19, 1998July 9, 2001 between the Registrant and OfficersChief Executive Officer of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A(i)10.1 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended JuneSeptember 30, 1998)2001).* Page 22 (x) Standard Change In Control Severance Protection Agreement dated July 9, 2001 between the Registrant and Key Executives of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2001).* (xi) Trust Agreement dated January 20, 1998 by and between Curtiss-Wright Corporation and PNC Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterperiod ended March 31, 1998).* (xi)(xii) Consulting Agreement dated April 10, 2000 between Registrant and David Lasky, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)(xi) to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000).* (xiii) Standard Supplemental Retirement Agreement dated April 27, 1999 between the registrant and certain Officers of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2000).* (xiv) Mutual Separation Agreement dated June 26, 2001 between Brian D. O'Neill and Registrant, filed herewith.* (xv) Mutual Separation Agreement dated November 12, 2001 between Robert A. Bosi and Registrant, filed herewith.* (13) Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended December 31, 20002001. (21) Subsidiaries of the RegistrantRegistrant. (23) Consents of Experts and Counsel-seeCounsel - see Consent of Independent AccountantsAccountants. - ----------- *Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement Page 23 (b) Reports on Form 8-K (i) On November 7, 2000, the Company filed a report on Form 8-K reporting conversations by Curtiss-Wright management with financial analysts and institutional investors held on November 7, 2000. (ii) On November 8, 2000, the Company filed a report on Form 8-K describing a proposed recapitalization of the Company (the "Recapitalization") intended to facilitate the plan of Unitrin, Inc. to spin off to its stockholders all of its controlling equity position in the Company. (iii) On November 8, 200020, 2001 the Company filed a report on Form 8-K reporting the adoption by the Board of Directors of amendments to the Company's stockholders rights plan. (ii) On November 29, 2001, the Company filed a report on Form 8-K announcing the consummation of the recapitalization of the Company facilitating a stockholder rights plan. (iv)plan of Unitrin, Inc. to spin off to its stockholders all of its equity position in the Company. (iii) On November 28, 2000January 4, 2002, the Company filed a report on Form 8-K reporting conversations by Curtiss-Wright management with certain shareholders, financial analysts and institutional investors held on November 28, 2000.the December 20, 2001 sale of the Registrant's Wood-Ridge Industrial Complex located in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey. Page 24 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION (Registrant) Date: March 16, 200115, 2002 By: /s/ Martin R. Benante --------------------------- Martin R. Benante Chairman and CEO Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Date: March 16, 2001 By: /s/ Robert A. Bosi ------------------------------ Robert A. Bosi Vice President - Finance Date: March 16, 200115, 2002 By: /s/ Glenn E. Tynan ------------------------------ Glenn E. Tynan Controller Date: March 16, 200115, 2002 By: /s/ Gary J. Benschip ------------------------------ Gary J. Benschip Treasurer Date: March 15, 2002 By: /s/ Martin R. Benante ------------------------------ Martin R. Benante Director Date: March 16, 200115, 2002 By: /s/ James B. Busey ------------------------------ James B. Busey IV Director Date: March 16, 200115, 2002 By: /s/ S. Marce Fuller ------------------------------ S. Marce Fuller Director Page 25 Date: March 16, 200115, 2002 By: /s/ David Lasky ------------------------------ David Lasky Director Date: March 16, 200115, 2002 By: /s/ William B. Mitchell ------------------------------ William B. Mitchell Director Date: March 16, 200115, 2002 By: /s/ John R. Myers ------------------------------- John R. Myers Director Date: March 16, 200115, 2002 By: /s/ William W. Sihler ------------------------------ William W. Sihler Director Date: March 16, 200115, 2002 By: /s/ J. McLain Stewart ------------------------------ J. McLain Stewart Director Page 26 PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP [LOGO] PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 400 Campus Drive P.O. Box 988 Florham Park, NJ 07932 Telephone (973) 236 4000 Facsimile (973) 236 5000 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE To the Board of Directors Of Curtiss-Wright Corporation: Our audits of the consolidated financial statements referred to in our report dated January 31, 2001February 1, 2002, except for Note 18 as to which the date is February, 22, 2002, appearing in the 20002001 Annual Report to Shareholders of Curtiss-Wright Corporation (which report and consolidated financial statements are incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K) also included an audit of the financial statement schedule listed in Item 14(a)(2) of this Form 10-K. In our opinion, this financial statement schedule presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. /s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Florham Park, New Jersey January 31, 2001February 1, 2002, except for Note 18 as to which the date is February 22, 2002. Page 27 CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE II - VALUATION and QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, 1999, and 19981999 (In thousands) Additions ---------------------- Charged to Balance at Charged to Other Beginning Costs and Accounts Deductions Balance at Description of Period Expenses -Describe -Describe End of Period Deducted from assets to which they apply: Reserves for doubtful accounts and notes: Year-ended December 31, 2000 $3,230 $803 $ -0- $1,374
Additions -------------------------------------------- Charged Charged to Balance at to Costs Other Beginning and Accounts Deductions Balance at End Description of Period Expenses Describe Describe of Period ----------- --------- -------- -------- --------- --------- Deducted from assets to which they apply: Reserves for doubtful accounts and notes: Year-ended December 31, 2001 $2,659 $ 882 $ 527(A) $ 1,951 $2,117 ====== ===== ======== ======= ====== Year-ended December 31, 2000 $3,230 $ 803 $ -0- $ 1,374 $2,659 ====== ===== ======== ======= ====== Year-ended December 31, 1999 $1,910 $ 970 $ 733(B) $ 383 $3,230 ====== ===== ======== ======= ====== ==== ======== ====== ====== Year-ended December 31, 1999 $1,910 $970 $ 733(A) $ 383 $3,230 ====== ==== ======== ====== ====== Year-ended December 31, 1998 $1,747 $352 $ 20(B) $ 209 $1,910 ====== ==== ======== ====== ======
Notes: (A) Acquired from the purchasespurchase of Drive Technology, FarrisLau Defense Systems, Peerless Instrument and Sprague.Solent & Pratt. (B) Acquired from the purchase of Enertech.Farris and Sprague. Page 28 EXHIBIT INDEX The following is an index of the exhibits included in this report or incorporated herein by reference.
Exhibit No. Name Page (2) (i) Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement dated July 23, * 1999 between Teledyne Industries, Inc., Teledyne Industries Canada Limited and Curtiss-Wright Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Registrant's Report on Form 8-K, filed September 15, 1999). (2) (ii) Second Amended and Restated Distribution Agreement, * dated as of August 17, 2001, between the Company and Unitrin, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Registrant's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A with respect to the recapitalization of the Company dated September 5, 2001). (2) (iii) Second Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of * Merger, dated as of August 17, 2001, among the Company, Unitrin, Inc., and CW Disposition Company (incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the Registrant's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A with respect to the recapitalization of the Company dated September 5, 2001). (2)(iv) Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement dated October 25, * 2001 between Lau Acquisition Corporation, Lau Defense Systems, LLC, Vista Controls Corporation and Curtiss-Wright Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.3 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2001) (2)(v) Real Estate Sale and Purchase Agreement dated * August 2, 2001 between Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Curtiss-Wright Flight Systems, Inc. and Shaw Achas, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 4, 2002)
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Exhibit No. Name Page (2)(vi) Addendum to Real Estate Sale And Purchase Agreement * dated September 10, 2001 by and between Curtiss-Wright Corporation Curtiss-Wright Flight Systems, Inc. and Shaw Achas LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 4, 2002). (3)(i) Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation as * amended November 29, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Appendix C-1 to Registrant's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A with respect to the recapitalization of the Company dated September 5, 2001). (3)(ii) By-laws as amended through November 29, 2001 * (incorporated by reference to Appendix D-1 to Registrant's Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A with respect to the recapitalization of the Company dated September 5, 2001). (4)(i) Agreement to furnish to the Commission, upon request, a * copy of any long term debt instrument where the amount of the securities authorized thereunder does not exceed 10% of the total assets of the Registrant and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1985). (4)(ii) Revolving Credit Agreement dated December 20, 1999 * between Registrant, the Lenders parties thereto from time to time, the Issuing Banks referred to therein and Mellon Bank, N.A., (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to Registrant's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended June 30, 1987). Restated Certificate of Incorporation as amended through April 18, 1997 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997). (3)(ii) By-laws as amended through April 30, 1999, * (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999). (4)(i) Agreement to furnish to the Commission upon request, a copy * of any long term debt instrument where the amount of the securities authorized thereunder does not exceed 10% of the total assets of the Registrant and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1985). (4)(ii) Revolving Credit Agreement dated December 20, 1999 between * Registrant, the Lenders parties thereto from time to time, the Issuing Banks referred to therein and Mellon Bank, N.A.,(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(ii) to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999). (4)(iii) Short-Term Credit Agreement dated as of December 20, 1999 * Registrant, the Lenders parties thereto from time to time, the Issuing Banks referred to therein and Mellon Bank, N.A., (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(iii) to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999).
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Exhibit No. Name Page (4)(iii) Short-Term Credit Agreement dated as of December 20, __ 1999 between Registrant, the Lender Parties and Mellon Bank, N.A., as Agent, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(iii) to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999); First Amendment to Short-Term Credit Agreement dated as of December 19, 2000, filed herewith; Second Amendment to Short-Term Credit Agreement dated as of December 20, 2001, filed herewith. (4)(iv) Amended and Restated Rights Agreement, dated as of __ November 6, 2000, as amended and restated as of November 20, 2001, between the Company and Mellon Investor Services LLC (f/k/a ChaseMellon Shareholder Services, LLC), as Rights Agent, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to the Registrant's Report on Form 8-K, filed November 20, 2001); Amendment to Restated Rights Agreement dated February 1, 2002 naming American Stock Transfer & Trust Company as Rights Agent, filed herewith. (10) (i) Modified Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended * November 9, 1989 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 1989).** (10)(ii) Curtiss-Wright Corporation 1995 Long-Term Incentive * Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Form S-8 Registration Statement No. 95602114 filed December 15, 1995).** (10)(iii) Revised Standard Employment Severance Agreement with * Certain Management of Curtiss-Wright (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2001).** Modified Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended November * 9, 1989 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to Registrant's Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended September 30, 1989)
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Exhibit No. Name Page (10)(iv) Retirement Benefits Restoration Plan as amended April * 15, 1997 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 1997).** (10)(v) Restated and Amended Curtiss-Wright Corporation * Retirement Plan as amended through February 28, 2002, filed herewith.** (10)(vi) Restated and Amended Curtiss-Wright Corporation Savings * and Investment Plan dated February 28, 2002, filed herewith.** (10)(vii) Curtiss-Wright Corporation 1996 Stock Plan for * Non-Employees Directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to registrant's Form S-8 Registration Statement No. 96583181, filed June 19, 1996).** (10)(viii) Curtiss-Wright Corporation Executive Deferred * Compensation Plan effective November 18, 1997 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)(viii) to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997).** (10)(ix) Change In Control Severance Protection Agreement dated * July 9, 2001 between the Registrant and Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2001).** (10)(x) Standard Change In Control Severance Protection * Agreement dated July 9, 2001 between the Registrant and Key Executives of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2001).** (10)(xi) Trust Agreement dated January 20, 1998 by and between * Curtiss-Wright Corporation and PNC Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 1998). (10)(ii)** Curtiss-Wright Corporation 1995 Long-Term Incentive Plan * (incorporated by * reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Form S-8 Registration Statement No. 95602114 filed December 15, 1995). (10)(iii)**Standard Severance Agreement with Officers of Curtiss-Wright * (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(iv) to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K Report for the year ended December 31, 1991). (10)(iv)** Curtiss-Wright Corporation Retirement Benefits Restoration * Plan as amended April 15, 1997 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Registrant's Report on Form 10-Q Report for the quarter ended June 30, 1997). (10)(v)** Curtiss-Wright Corporation Retirement Plan as amended through * August 1, 1997(incorporated by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997); Fourth Amendment to the Curtiss-Wright Corporation Retirement Plan dated October 20, 1997(incorporated by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997); Fifth Amendment to the Curtiss-Wright Corporation Retirement Plan dated January 1, 1998 (incorporated by reference to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997); Sixth through Ninth Amendments to Curtiss-Wright Retirement Plan dated April 1, 1998, April 20, 1998, April 30, 1998 and June 30, 1998, respectively, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit a(ii) to Registrant's Quarterly Report for the quarter ended June 30, 1998); Tenth Amendment to the Curtiss-Wright Retirement Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Registrant's Quarterly Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2000).* (10)(vi)** Amended Curtiss-Wright Corporation Savings and Investment Plan 30 dated March 1, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)(vii) to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994). First through Sixth Amendments dated effective December 31, 1997, December 31, 1997, April 30, 1998, January 21, 2000, July 7, 2000, and December 29, 2000, respectively, filed herewith. (10)(vii)**Curtiss-Wright Corporation 1996 Stock Plan for Non-Employee * Directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Form S-8 Registration Statement No. 96583181 filed June 19, 1996).
Page 32 (10)(viii)**Curtiss-Wright Corporation Executive Deferred Compensation * Plan effective November 18, 1997 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Form S-8 Registration Statement No. 96583181,filed June 19, 1996). (10)(ix)** Standard Severance Protection Agreement dated June 19, 1998 * between the Registrant and Officers of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Form S-8 Registration Statement No. 96583181, filed June 19, 1996). (10)(x)** Trust Agreement approved April 17, 1998 dated as of January * 30, 1998 by and between Registrant and PNC Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1998). (10)(xi)** Consulting Agreement dated April 10, 2000 between Registrant 39 and David Lasky, filed herewith.* (13) Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended December 46 31, 2000 (only those portions expressly incorporated herein by reference in this document are deemed "filed.") (21) Subsidiaries of the Registrant 87
Exhibit No. Name Page (10)(xii) Consulting Agreement dated April 10, 2000 between * Registrant and David Lasky, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)(xi) to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000).** (10)(xiii) Standard Supplemental Retirement Agreement dated April * 27, 1999 between the registrant and certain Officers of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2000).** (10)(xiv) Mutual Separation Agreement dated June 26, 2001 between __ Brian D. O'Neill and Registrant, filed herewith.* (10)(xv) Mutual Separation Agreement dated November 12, 2001 __ between Robert A. Bosi and Registrant, filed herewith.* (13) Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended __ December 31, 2001. (21) Subsidiaries of the Registrant __ (23) Consents of Experts and Counsel - see Consent __ of Independent Accountants
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