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Delivering on All Fronts

2018 Annual Report

Five years ago we launched the 
One Curtiss-Wright Vision. Today, 
we’ve transformed those goals into 
accomplishments.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a global diversified industrial company built on 
long-standing customer relationships, leading market positions and innovative 
technologies. Our legacy dates back to 1929 with the merger of companies 
founded by aviation pioneers Glenn Curtiss and the Wright Brothers. 

Headquartered in Davidson, N.C., our team of approximately 9,000 employees is 
dedicated to providing highly-engineered, advanced solutions that uniquely meet 

the complex needs of today’s commercial, industrial, defense and power markets.

We encourage you to read the on-line annual report at 
www.curtisswright.com/investors/annual-report-and-proxy

Goal
Greater than 12.5%
Operating Margins1

Goal
Working Capital as
% of Sales Below 20%

Goal

Double-digit

EPS Growth1

Goal

Goal

Greater than 12% Return

on Invested Capital

FCF Conversion

Greater than 100%2

2018

15.8%

2013
9.3%

Growth
+650 bps

2013

32.0%

2018
19.4%

Reduction
1,260 bps

2018

$6.37

2013

$2.88

Growth

17% CAGR

2018

14.9%

2013

7.4%

Growth

+750 bps

2014-18

155%

2011-13

91%

Growth

+640 bps

1  2018 Adjusted financials are defined as Reported Operating Income, Operating Margin and Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) under GAAP, and exclude the impact of 
first year purchase accounting costs associated with acquisitions, specifically one-time inventory step-up, backlog amortization and transaction costs.

2  2018 Adjusted free cash flow (FCF) is defined as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures, and excludes voluntary contributions to the Company’s 
corporate defined benefit pension plan. Adjusted FCF conversion is defined as adjusted free cash flow divided by net earnings from continuing operations.

Goal

Greater than 12.5%
Operating Margins1

Goal
Working Capital as
% of Sales Below 20%

Goal
Double-digit
EPS Growth1

Goal
Greater than 12% Return
on Invested Capital

Goal
FCF Conversion
Greater than 100%2

2018

15.8%

2013

9.3%

Growth

+650 bps

2018

19.4%
2018
19.4%2013
32.0%

Reduction
1,260 bps

2018

$6.37

2013
$2.88

Growth
17% CAGR

2018

14.9%

2013
7.4%

Growth
+750 bps

2014-18

155%

2011-13
91%

Growth
+640 bps

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2018 ANNUAL REPORTDear Fellow Shareholders:

Over the past five years, our company has steadily evolved 
under the One Curtiss-Wright vision into an integrated, market-
facing business that is easier for our customers, employees, 
investors and other stakeholders to understand. We continue 
to leverage our critical mass and market leadership positions 
with our broad and highly diversified portfolio of products and 
services across the commercial aerospace, defense, general 
industrial and power generation markets. 

$6.37 

Diluted Earnings Per Share

$333M 

Free Cash Flow

$2,412M 

Net Sales

$382M 

Operating Income

15.8% 

Operating Margin

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CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION2018 ANNUAL REPORT“ We continue to take the steps necessary to 
improve the competitiveness of Curtiss-Wright 
and generate strong returns for our shareholders 
over the long-term.”

This performance included strong growth in the naval defense 
market, including the contribution from the DRG acquisition, as 
well as the general industrial market. 

We generated a 14% increase in adjusted operating income 
(excluding first year purchase accounting costs associated 
with acquisitions), and strong margin expansion of 110 basis 
points to achieve an adjusted operating margin of 15.8%.  
This performance reflects solid execution in all three segments 
and the benefits of our ongoing margin improvement initiatives. 

Our adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 28% to $6.37, 
led by the strong operational performance, and the benefits 
of a lower tax rate and steady share buyback activity, as we 
repurchased approximately $200 million in shares this past year, 
including nearly $120 million in the fourth quarter alone.

In addition, we generated $333 million in adjusted free cash 
flow (excluding a $50 million pension contribution), driving an 
adjusted free cash flow conversion of 121%, led by the strong 
operational performance and our continued efforts to reduce 
working capital. 

We maintain a healthy balance sheet, providing a strong base 
of financial flexibility enabling us to pursue our long-term 
growth strategies.

We are Delivering Top Quartile Performance  
Next, I’d like to reflect on our collective performance over 
the past five years. In 2013, we established a five-year goal 
to achieve top quartile performance versus our peer group 
across a range of financial metrics, including: Operating Margin, 
Earnings per Share, Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), Working 
Capital as a percentage of Sales, Capital Expenditures as a 
percentage of Sales and Free Cash Flow Conversion.

I am pleased to report that we achieved or exceeded all of 
the original targets and reached top quartile for every metric. 
Some notable achievements include the very strong results for 
operating margin and ROIC, which expanded 650 and 750 basis 
points, respectively, and a tremendous reduction in our working 
capital as a percentage of sales from 32% to less than 20%. 

3

David C. Adams 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

We drive a continuous improvement culture at Curtiss-Wright. 
Our ongoing pursuit of operational excellence with financial 
discipline has led us to successfully achieve top quartile 
performance compared with our peer group across a range of 
critical financial metrics established at our 2013 Investor Day 
(and as highlighted on the inside front cover). 

Our disciplined capital deployment strategy has been driven 
by continued operational performance, robust free cash flow 
generation and a strong balance sheet to generate solid returns 
to our shareholders, reinvestments back into the business and 
more recently, strategic acquisitions. Following a self-imposed 
hiatus on acquisitions—implemented in 2013—in order to focus 
on improving our operating metrics, we successfully completed 
two very solid and strategic acquisitions in the past two years, 
exemplified by our more recent acquisition of the Dresser-Rand 
government business (DRG) completed in 2018.

We continue to take the steps necessary to improve the 
competitiveness of Curtiss-Wright and generate strong returns 
for our shareholders over the long-term. To that end, We are 
Delivering on All Fronts.

2018 Financial Performance  
Curtiss-Wright achieved impressive results and delivered 
a highly successful performance in 2018, led by solid sales 
growth, continued operating margin expansion and strong free 
cash flow generation.

Net sales of $2.4 billion increased 6%, led by synchronized 
sales growth in all of our commercial and defense end markets. 

CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATIONReliable and 
Sophisticated Electronic 
Solutions
Curtiss-Wright teams with off-highway vehicle OEMs to provide 
safety-critical solutions that offer optimal ergonomics to reduce 
fatigue and increase productivity in extreme environments. 
Key technologies include human machine interface 
consoles, shifters, joysticks, electronic throttles, power 
electronics and vibration-tolerant tilt sensors. 

It has been an exciting journey to reach top quartile performance 
and I am very proud of the entire team’s accomplishments. 
We will remain focused on relentlessly driving operational 
improvement, leveraging the critical mass of One Curtiss-Wright 
across the enterprise, and maintaining our position in the top 
quartile of our peer group.  

Disciplined Capital Allocation Strategy 
Over the past five years, Curtiss-Wright’s commitment to 
a balanced capital allocation strategy consisting of a disciplined 
pace of acquisitions, reinvesting in our business, and providing 
steady distributions to our shareholders has created 
tremendous value. 

Since 2013, I’m proud to say that we have accomplished 
the following:

•  Returned nearly $850 million to shareholders through 

steady share repurchases and dividends 

•  Completed two significant acquisitions for nearly $500 million 

•  Spent $500 million on operational investments, including 
capital expenditures, voluntary pension contributions and 
debt prepayments

We have maintained an active share buyback program, as we 
repurchased approximately $715 million in shares and reduced 
our share count by 8.7 million shares over the past five years. 
We expect to repurchase at least $50 million in shares in 2019. 
We have also maintained a steady pace of dividend payouts in 
the past five years. Our strong financial position and continued 
ability to deliver solid earnings growth and free cash flow have 
enabled us to consistently provide a steady and solid return to 
our shareholders. 

In early 2018, we completed the acquisition of DRG (from 
Siemens) for $210 million in cash. DRG is the preferred supplier 
of steam turbines and main engine guard valves on aircraft 
carriers, and has significant content on submarines and other 
surface ships. This acquisition significantly increased our shipset 
content and our footprint on new U.S. Navy Nuclear vessels, 
and also expanded our naval aftermarket business through its 
prominent presence at U.S. Navy shipyards. DRG has been a 
great addition to our defense portfolio, particularly during a 
period of increasing naval defense budgets, and the integration 
has been going very well.

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CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION2018 ANNUAL REPORT 
 
 
Commercial / Industrial

2018 Segment Sales by End Market

6%

Power Generation

7%

Naval Defense

47%General Industrial

10%

Aerospace Defense

30%

Commercial Aerospace

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CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION2018 ANNUAL REPORTDefense

2018 Segment Sales by End Market

48%Aerospace Defense

3%

General Industrial

9%

Commercial Aerospace

17%

Ground Defense

23%

Naval Defense

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2018 ANNUAL REPORTNext-Gen 
“Black Boxes” Deliver 
25 Hours of Cockpit 
Recording
Curtiss-Wright was selected as exclusive supplier for Honeywell’s 
next-generation recorders supporting the commercial and 
business jet markets. The lightweight Fortress™ “black boxes” 
are the first to support 25 hours of cockpit voice recording 
and real-time aircraft connectivity.

Cockpit Voice 
Recorder

New 3-Year Targets 
Now that we successfully achieved those five-year targets 
set in 2013, we are moving forward with the next phase of our 
evolution, driven by a renewed focus on delivering top-line 
growth. We have issued the following long-term targets for the 
period ending in 2021:

•  5–7% Total Sales CAGR

• 17% Adjusted Operating Margin 

•  10% Adjusted diluted EPS CAGR (goal to deliver $8.50 in 

diluted EPS)

•  $1 Billion in cumulative Free Cash Flow (with 110% average 

free cash flow conversion)

We expect to accomplish this accelerated sales growth target 
both organically—aided by increased research and development 
and other growth investments—and through acquisitions—
utilizing our strong balance sheet. Within the defense markets, 
we expect to continue to benefit from the favorable trends in U.S. 
military spending and rising defense budgets, particularly as 
they relate to our content on critical fighter jet, ground vehicle, 
submarine and aircraft carrier programs. In the commercial 
markets, we expect to leverage the continued production ramp 
up in commercial aerospace, ongoing support for operating and 
new build reactors in the commercial nuclear power industry 
and favorable trends across our numerous industrial businesses. 

Beginning in 2019, we are shifting our capital allocation 
strategy slightly via two critical areas – internal growth 
investments and acquisitions. 

We are investing the necessary capital and resources to 
position us to deliver long-term growth and margin expansion, 
and our 2019 forecast includes increased research and 
development spending across all three segments. We have 
had considerable success with our R&D investments in recent 
years leading to significant awards and long term sustainable 
growth for Curtiss-Wright. Regarding capital investments, we 
committed to a $20 million investment in the DRG business in 
2019 to drive improved operating efficiencies and long-term 
margin expansion.

We also intend to increase our allocation of capital to high-
quality, profitable acquisitions to supplement our organic 
growth, building on our success with the acquisitions of TTC 
in 2017 and DRG in 2018. We seek acquisitions that support 
our long-term strategic and financial objectives, while also 
remaining both diligent and disciplined in our approach. 
Our confidence comes from a long track record of M&A, 
and a team that is very good at integration.

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CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION 
 
 
 
 
Getting Closer to 
Our End Users: DRG 
Acquisition Significantly 
Expands Naval Defense 
Capabilities
Our new Fleet Solutions business performs vital 
maintenance, repair and overhaul services at U.S. 
Navy shipyards worldwide.

Along with those investments, we will continue to focus on 
returns to shareholders through steady buybacks and dividends, 
and at a minimum, repurchase sufficient shares to cover annual 
dilution from stock compensation.

We remain focused on driving long-term profitability, while also 
maintaining top-quartile status compared with our peer group.

We expect to generate more than $1 billion in cumulative free 
cash flow over the next three years, and have raised our minimal 
annual free cash flow target base from $250 million to at least 
$300 million. Our continued focus on working capital and 
improved operational performance will help us reach this goal.

In Recognition 
It is with sincere best wishes that we announce the retirement 
of our colleague Dr. Allen A. Kozinski from our Board of 
Directors. Allen has been an integral member of our Board 
since 2007, serving as a member and Chairperson of the 
Committee on Directors and Governance, and member of the 
Executive Compensation and Finance Committees, and from 
2017–2018, as Lead Independent Director of the Board. I would 

like to personally thank Allen for his enduring dedication and 
many years of service to Curtiss-Wright and wish him well in 
his future endeavors.

Finally, I would like to thank our approximately 9,000 global 
employees for their steadfast drive and determination for making 
this past year a strong success. 

As we enter 2019 and look ahead to celebrating our 90th 
anniversary listing on the New York Stock Exchange this August, 
I remain confident that our long-term commitment to delivering 
strong operational performance will enhance Curtiss-Wright’s 
shareholder value for years to come.

David C. Adams 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION2018 ANNUAL REPORTPower

2018 Segment Sales by End Market

58%Power Generation

42%

Naval Defense

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CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATIONSegment Financial Information

Years ended December 31  (Dollars in millions, except percentages; unaudited)

2018

2017

Change

4%

(0%)

17%

6%

9%

17%

22%

14%

(9%)

15%

$

 1,209.2 

$

 1,162.7 

 554.4 

 648.3 

 555.5 

 552.9 

$

 2,411.8 

$

 2,271.0 

$

$

$

 182.7 

$

 128.4 

 98.9 

 410.0 

 (36.3)

 373.6 

$

$

 168.1 

 109.3 

 81.1 

 358.6 

 (33.5)

 325.1 

15.1%

23.2%

15.2%

17.0%

15.5%

14.5%

19.7%

14.7%

15.8%

14.3%

25%

General Industrial

18%

Power Generation

17%

Commercial Aerospace

Sales

Commercial/Industrial

Defense

Power

Total Sales

Operating Income (Expense)

Commercial/Industrial

Defense

Power

Total Segments

Corporate & Other

Total Operating Income

Operating Margins

Commercial/Industrial

Defense

Power

Segment Margins

Total Operating Margins

Note: Amounts may not add to the total due to rounding.

End Market Sales

40%

Defense

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CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION2018 ANNUAL REPORTHistorical Financial Performance (Three-Year Review)

Years ended December 31  (Dollars in millions, except per share data; unaudited)

Performance 1

Net Sales

Operating Income

Operating Margin

Net Earnings

Earnings Per Share 1

Basic

Diluted

Dividends Per Share

Year-end Financial Position

Return on Invested Capital 2

New Orders

Backlog

Working Capital as % of Sales 3

Total Assets

Total Debt

Stockholders’ Equity

Other Year-end Data

Cash Flow from Operations

Capital Expenditures

Free Cash Flow 4

EBITDA

Depreciation & Amortization

Shares of Stock Outstanding at December 31

Number of Registered Shareholders 5

Number of Employees 5

Note: Amounts may not add due to rounding.

1 Reported on a continuing operations basis.

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

2018

 2,411.8 

 373.6 

15.5%

 275.7 

 6.28 

 6.22 

 0.60 

14.9%

 2,426.7 

 2,032.5 

19.4%

 3,255.4 

 762.6 

 1,530.8 

 336.3 

 53.4 

 282.9 

 476.6 

 102.9 

 42.8 

 3,220 

 9,002 

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

2017

 2,271.0 

 325.1 

14.3%

 214.9 

 4.86 

 4.80 

 0.56 

13.6%

 2,290.2 

 2,011.1 

18.5%

 3,236.3 

 814.1 

 1,527.8 

 388.7 

 52.7 

 336.0 

 425.1 

 100.0 

 44.1 

 3,532 

 8,626 

2016

 2,108.9 

 296.5 

14.1%

 189.4 

 4.27 

 4.20 

 0.52 

12.0%

 2,149.2 

 1,950.8 

21.0%

 3,037.8 

 966.3 

 1,291.2 

 423.2 

 46.8 

 376.4 

 392.5 

 96.0 

 44.2 

 3,770 

 7,946 

2 Return on invested capital is equal to net operating profit after-tax over two-year average net debt plus equity and excludes equity from discontinued operations.

3 Working capital is equal to accounts receivable plus inventory minus accounts payable, deferred income and deferred development costs, and excludes first year impact from acquisitions.

4  Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures. 

5 Actual number, not in millions.

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CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATIONOfficers

David C. Adams 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Glenn E. Tynan 
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Thomas P. Quinly 
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Paul J. Ferdenzi 
Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary

Harry S. Jakubowitz 
Vice President and Treasurer

K. Christopher Farkas 
Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller

Directors

David C. Adams 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 
Director, Snap-On Incorporated

Dean M. Flatt 
Director, Ducommun, Inc. and National Technical Systems, Inc. 
Former President and Chief Operating Officer of 
Honeywell International’s Defense and Space Business

S. Marce Fuller 
Former President and Chief Executive Officer of Mirant Corporation, Inc. 
(formerly known as Southern Energy, Inc.)

Rita J. Heise 
Director, Fastenal Company; Former Corporate Vice President and 
Chief Information Officer of Cargill, Incorporated

Bruce D. Hoechner 
President and Chief Executive Officer, and a Director, of Rogers Corporation

Dr. Allen A. Kozinski 
Former Vice President of Global Refining of British Petroleum PLC

John B. Nathman 
Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.)

Robert J. Rivet 
Former Executive Vice President, Chief Operations,  
and Administrative Officer of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Albert E. Smith 
Director, Tetra Tech, Inc.; Former Executive Vice President of 
Lockheed Martin Corporation

Peter C. Wallace 
Director, Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. and Rogers Corporation 
Former Chief Executive Officer and Director of Gardner Denver Inc. 
Former President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Robbins & Myers, Inc.

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CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION2018 ANNUAL REPORTDelivering on All Fronts

Form 10-K

JOB TITLE Curtis Wright Corporation 10K

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UNITED STATES  
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 
FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF  
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018
or
[ ] 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
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 300, 
Davidson, North Carolina 
(Address of principal executive offices)

13-0612970
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

28036 
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 869-4600

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

Name of each exchange on which registered

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 if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities  
Act.  Yes   No 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the  
Act.  Yes   No 
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 (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), 
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes   No 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every 
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the 
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes   No  
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) 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.  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller 
reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of 
the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer 
Non-accelerated filer  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company  Emerging growth company 

Accelerated filer 

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.  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes   No
The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting Common stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of June 30, 2018 
was approximately $4.5 billion.
The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s Common stock as of January 31, 2019:

Class
Common stock, par value $1 per share

Number of shares
42,789,265

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Proxy Statement of the Registrant with respect to the 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 9, 2019 
are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.

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INDEX TO FORM 10-K

PART I

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Business

Item 1.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.

Properties
Legal Proceedings
Mine Safety Disclosures

Item 5.

Item 6.
Item 7.

PART II
Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer 
Purchases of Equity Securities
Selected Financial Data
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results 
of Operations

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Item 8.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and 
Item 9.
Financial Disclosure

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Item 9B. Other Information

PART III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Item 11.
Item 12.

Executive Compensation
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related 
Stockholder Matters

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Item 14.

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

Item 15.

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedule
Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Signatures

PART IV

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PART I

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Except for historical information, this Annual Report on Form 10-K may be deemed to contain 
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Examples 
of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (a) projections of or statements regarding 
return on investment, future earnings, interest income, sales, volume, other income, earnings or loss per 
share, growth prospects, capital structure, liquidity requirements, and other financial terms, (b) statements 
of plans and objectives of management, (c) statements of future economic performance, (d) the effect of 
laws, rules, regulations, new accounting pronouncements, and outstanding litigation on our business and 
future performance, and (e) statements of assumptions, such as economic conditions underlying other 
statements. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology 
such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expects,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “outlook,” 
“potential,” “predict,” “should,” “will,” as well as the negative of any of the foregoing or variations of such 
terms or comparable terminology, or by discussion of strategy. No assurance may be given that the future 
results described by the forward-looking statements will be achieved. While we believe these forward-
looking statements are reasonable, they are only predictions and are subject to known and unknown 
risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual 
results, performance or achievement to differ materially from anticipated future results, performance or 
achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition, other risks, uncertainties, 
assumptions, and factors that could affect our results and prospects are described in this report, including 
under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and elsewhere, and may further be described in our prior and 
future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other written and oral statements made 
or released by us. Such forward-looking statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K include, without 
limitation, those contained in Item 1. Business, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial 
Condition and Results of Operations, and Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, including, 
without limitation, the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking 
statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made, and we assume 
no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in or additions to the 
factors affecting such forward-looking statements.

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Item 1. Business.

BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

Curtiss-Wright Corporation and its subsidiaries (we, the Corporation, or the Company) is a global, 
diversified manufacturing and service company that designs, manufactures, and overhauls precision 
components and provides highly engineered products and services to the aerospace, defense, general 
industrial, and power generation markets. We were formed in 1929 by the merger of companies founded 
by the Wright brothers and Glenn Curtiss, who were aviation pioneers. We are incorporated under the laws 
of the State of Delaware and headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina. We list our common stock on the 
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and trade under the symbol CW.

We expect that the diversification and breadth of our portfolio should mitigate the impact of business 
cycle volatility and allow us to drive growth in new products and markets. We seek to leverage and build 
upon our critical mass to expand our global manufacturing capabilities, sales channels, and customer 
relationships. We strive for consistent organic sales growth, operating margin expansion, and free cash 
flow generation, while maintaining a disciplined capital deployment strategy in order to drive long-term 
shareholder value.

We are well positioned on high-performance platforms and critical applications that require our technical 
sophistication and benefit from decades of engineering expertise. Our technologies are relied upon to 
improve safety, operating efficiency, and reliability, while meeting demanding performance requirements. 
Our ability to provide these advanced technologies on a cost-effective basis is fundamental to our 
strategy to drive increased value to our customers. We compete globally, primarily based on technology 
and pricing.

Business Segments

We manage and evaluate our operations based on the products and services we offer and the different 
markets we serve. Based on this approach, we operate through three segments: Commercial/Industrial, 
Defense, and Power.

Our principal domestic manufacturing facilities are located in Arizona, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, and 
Pennsylvania, and internationally in Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.

Commercial / Industrial

Sales in the Commercial/Industrial segment are primarily to the general industrial and commercial 
aerospace markets and, to a lesser extent, the defense and power generation markets. The businesses in 
this segment provide a diversified offering of highly engineered products and services including: industrial 
vehicle products such as electronic throttle control devices, joysticks and transmission shifters; sensors, 
controls and electro-mechanical actuation components and utility systems used on commercial aircraft; 
valves to both the industrial and naval defense markets; and surface technology services such as shot 
peening, laser peening, coatings, and advanced analytical testing. The industrial businesses within our 
Commercial/Industrial segment are impacted primarily by general economic conditions which may include 
consumer consumption or commercial construction rates, as the nature of their products and services 
primarily support global industrial, oil and gas, commercial vehicles, medical, and transportation industries. 
The commercial aerospace business, in particular, is impacted by OEM production rates of new aircraft, 
while the defense business is impacted by government funding and spending on shipbuilding programs, 
primarily driven by the U.S. Government. As commercial industrial businesses, production and service 
processes rest primarily within material modification, machining, assembly, and testing and inspection 
at commercial grade specifications. The businesses distribute products through commercial sales and 
marketing channels.

Defense

Sales in the Defense segment are primarily to the defense markets and, to a lesser extent, to the 
commercial aerospace market. The businesses in this segment provide a diversified offering of products 
including: Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) embedded computing board-level modules, data acquisition 
and flight test instrumentation equipment, integrated subsystems, instrumentation and control systems, 

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turret aiming and stabilization products, and weapons handling systems. The businesses within our 
Defense segment are impacted primarily by government funding and spending, driven primarily by 
the U.S. Government. Our products typically support government entities in the aerospace defense, 
ground defense, and naval defense industries. As a result, we have varying degrees of content on most 
fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), helicopters, ground vehicle platforms, and naval vessels. 
Additionally, we provide avionics and electronics, flight test equipment, and aircraft data management 
solutions to the commercial aerospace market. Our defense businesses supporting government 
contractors typically utilize more advanced and ruggedized production and service processes compared 
to our commercial businesses and have more stringent specifications and performance requirements. 
The businesses in this segment typically market and distribute products through regulated government 
contracting channels.

Power

Sales in the Power segment are primarily to the commercial nuclear power generation and naval defense 
markets. For the commercial markets, we provide a diversified offering of products for commercial 
nuclear power plants and nuclear equipment manufacturers, including hardware, pumps, valves, fastening 
systems, specialized containment doors, airlock hatches, and spent fuel management products. We also 
provide Reactor Coolant Pumps (RCPs) and control rod drive mechanisms for commercial nuclear power 
plants, most notably to support the Westinghouse AP1000 reactor design. The businesses are dependent 
upon the need for ongoing maintenance, repair and overhaul of existing operating power plants, typically 
to U.S. customers, as well as the construction of new power plants globally. The businesses distribute 
products through commercial sales and marketing channels and are impacted by pricing and demand for 
various forms of energy (e.g. coal, natural gas, oil, and nuclear) and also subject to changes in regulation 
which may impact demand, consumption, and underlying supply. For the defense markets, our products 
principally support the naval defense market, where we specifically provide naval propulsion and auxiliary 
equipment, including main coolant pumps, power-dense compact motors, generators, steam turbines, 
valves and secondary propulsion systems, primarily to the U.S. Navy. We also provide ship repair and 
maintenance for the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic and Pacific fleets through three service centers. The defense 
businesses in this segment are impacted by government funding and spending on shipbuilding programs, 
primarily driven by the U.S. Government.

OTHER INFORMATION

Certain Financial Information

For information regarding sales by geographic region, see Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements contained in Part II, Item 8, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

In 2018, 2017, and 2016, our foreign operations as a percentage of pre-tax earnings were 39%, 40%, and 
42%, respectively.

Government Sales

Our sales to the U.S. Government and foreign government end use represented 40%, 39%, and 38% of 
total net sales during 2018, 2017, and 2016, respectively.

In accordance with normal U.S. Government business practices, 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, there generally are provisions for recovery of our allowable incurred 
costs and a proportionate share of the profit or fee on the work completed, consistent with regulations of 
the U.S. Government. Fixed-price redeterminable contracts usually provide that we absorb the majority 
of any cost overrun. In the event that there is a cost underrun, the customer recoups a portion of the 
underrun based upon a formula in which the customer’s portion increases as the underrun exceeds certain 
established levels.

Generally, long-term contracts with the U.S. Government require us to invest in and carry significant levels 
of inventory. However, where allowable, we utilize progress payments and other interim billing practices on 
nearly all of these contracts, thus reducing working capital requirements. It is our policy to seek customary 

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progress payments on certain contracts. Where we obtain such payments under U.S. Government prime 
contracts or subcontracts, the U.S. Government generally has control of the materials and work in process 
allocable or chargeable to the respective contracts. (See Notes 1, 5, and 6 to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements, contained in Part II, Item 8, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K).

Customers

We have hundreds of customers in the various industries we serve. No commercial customer accounted 
for more than 10% of our total sales during 2018, 2017, or 2016.

Approximately 34% of our total net sales for 2018, 33% for 2017, and 32% for 2016 were derived from 
contracts with agencies of, and prime contractors to, the U.S. Government. Information on our sales to the 
U.S. Government, including both direct sales as a prime contractor and indirect sales as a subcontractor, 
is as follows:

(In thousands)
Commercial/Industrial
Defense
Power

Total U.S. Government sales

Patents

Year Ended December 31,

2018
$191,036
362,776
261,188
$815,000

2017
$178,202
369,977
191,733
$739,912

2016
$187,498
305,459
181,851
$674,808

We own and license a number of United States and foreign patents and patent applications, which 
have been obtained or filed over a period of years. We also license intellectual property to and from 
third parties. Specifically, the U.S. Government receives licenses to our patents that are developed 
in performance of government contracts, and it may use or authorize others to use the technology 
covered by such patents for government purposes. Additionally, trade secrets, unpatented research and 
development, and engineering, some of which have been acquired by the company through business 
acquisitions, make an important contribution to our business. While our intellectual property rights in the 
aggregate are important to the operation of our business, we do not consider the success of our business 
or business segments to be materially dependent upon the timing of expiration or protection of any one or 
group of patents, patent applications, or patent license agreements under which we now operate.

Research and Development

Company-sponsored research and development costs are expensed when incurred. Total research 
and development expenses amounted to $65 million, $61 million, and $59 million in 2018, 2017, and 
2016, respectively.

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Executive Officers

Name
David C. Adams

Current Position
Chairman and Chief 
Executive Officer

Thomas P. Quinly

Vice President and 
Chief Operating 
Officer

Business Experience
Chairman and Chief Executive 
Officer of the Corporation since 
January 2015. Prior to this, he 
served as President and Chief 
Executive Officer of the Corporation 
from August 2013. He also served 
as President and Chief Operating 
Officer of the Corporation from 
October 2012 and as Co-Chief 
Operating Officer of the Corporation 
from November 2008. He has been 
a Director of the Corporation since 
August 2013.

Vice President of the Corporation 
since November 2010 and Chief 
Operating Officer of the Corporation 
since October 2013. He also served 
as President of Curtiss-Wright 
Controls, Inc. from November 2008.

Glenn E. Tynan

Paul J. Ferdenzi

Vice President and 
Chief Financial 
Officer

Vice President and Chief Financial 
Officer of the Corporation since 
June 2002.

Vice President, 
General Counsel, 
and Corporate 
Secretary

K. Christopher 
Farkas

Vice President 
of Finance and 
Corporate Controller

Harry S. 
Jakubowitz

Vice President and 
Treasurer

Vice President, General Counsel, 
and Corporate Secretary of the 
Corporation since March 2014. 
Prior to this, he served as Vice 
President-Human Resources of 
the Corporation from November 
2011 and also served as Associate 
General Counsel and Assistant 
Secretary of the Corporation 
from June 1999 and May 2001, 
respectively.

Vice President of Finance since 
December 2017. Prior to this, 
he served as Vice President 
and Corporate Controller of the 
Corporation from September 2014 
and also served as Assistant 
Corporate Controller from 
May 2009.

Vice President of the Corporation 
since May 2007 and Treasurer 
of the Corporation since 
September 2005.

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Age
64

Executive
Officer Since
2005

60

2010

60

2000

51

2011

50

2014

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Employees

At the end of 2018, we had approximately 9,000 employees, 7% of which are represented by labor unions 
and covered by collective bargaining agreements.

Available information

We file annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and 
proxy statements for our annual stockholders’ meetings, as well as any amendments to those reports, 
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The public may read and copy any of our materials 
filed with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. 
The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC 
at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains an Internet site at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy 
and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, 
including our filings. These reports are also available free of charge through the Investor Relations section 
of our web site at www.curtisswright.com as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

We have summarized the known, material risks to our business below. Our business, financial condition, 
and results of operations and cash flows could be materially and adversely impacted if any of these risks 
materialize. Additional risk factors not currently known to us or that we believe are immaterial may also 
impair our business, financial condition, and results of operations and cash flows. The risk factors below 
should be considered together with information included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K 
as well as other required filings by us to the Securities Exchange Commission, such as our Form 10-Q’s, 
Form 8-K’s, proxy statements for our annual shareholder meetings, and subsequent amendments, if any.

Intrusion on our systems could damage our business.

We store sensitive data, including intellectual property, proprietary business information, and confidential 
employee information on our servers and databases. Despite our implementation of firewalls, switchgear, 
and other network security measures, our servers, databases, and other systems may be vulnerable 
to computer hackers, physical or electronic break-ins, sabotage, computer viruses, worms, and similar 
disruptions from unauthorized tampering with our computer systems. We continue to review and enhance 
our computer systems as well as provide training to our employees in an attempt to prevent unauthorized 
and unlawful intrusions, but in the future it is possible that we may not be able to prevent all intrusions. 
Such intrusions could result in our network security or computer systems being compromised and possibly 
result in the misappropriation or corruption of sensitive information or cause disruptions in our services. 
We might be required to expend significant capital and resources to protect against, remediate, or 
alleviate problems caused by such intrusions. Any such intrusion could cause us to be non-compliant with 
applicable laws or regulations, subject us to legal claims or proceedings, disrupt our operations, damage 
our reputation, and cause a loss of confidence in our products and services, any of which could have a 
material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

A substantial portion of our revenues and earnings depends upon the continued willingness of the U.S. 
Government and other customers in the defense industry to buy our products and services.

In 2018, approximately 34% of our total net sales were derived from or related to U.S. defense programs. 
U.S. defense spending has historically been cyclical, and defense budgets tend to rise when perceived 
threats to national security increase the level of concern over the country’s safety. At other times, spending 
by the military can decrease. In August 2011, Congress enacted the Budget Control Act of 2011 (BCA), 
which imposed spending caps and certain reductions in defense spending over a ten-year period through 
2021. These spending caps and reductions, referred to as sequestration, went into effect in March 2013. 
Through a series of bipartisan agreements, Congress has been able to temporarily lift discretionary 
spending limits every year through 2019. However, unless a new agreement is enacted, the BCA will 
again become effective beginning in 2020. As a result of this uncertainty, a decrease in U.S. Government 
defense spending or changes in spending allocation could result in one or more of our programs being 
reduced, delayed, or terminated. In the event one or more of our programs are reduced, delayed, or 
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new programs, or products or services that we currently manufacture or provide, we may experience a 
reduction in our revenues and earnings and a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, 
and results of operations and cash flows.

As a U.S. Government contractor, we are subject to a number of procurement rules and regulations.

We must comply with and are affected by laws and regulations relating to the award, administration, and 
performance of U.S. Government contracts. Government contract laws and regulations affect how we do 
business with our customers and, in some instances, impose added costs on our business. A violation of 
specific laws and regulations could result in the imposition of fines and penalties, the termination of our 
contracts, or debarment from bidding on contracts. These fines and penalties could be imposed for failing 
to follow procurement integrity and bidding rules, employing improper billing practices or otherwise failing 
to follow cost accounting standards, receiving or paying kickbacks, or filing false claims. We have been, 
and expect to continue to be, subjected to audits and investigations by government agencies. The failure to 
comply with the terms of our government contracts could harm our business reputation. It could also result in 
our progress payments being withheld. In some instances, these laws and regulations impose terms or rights 
that are more favorable to the government than those typically available to commercial parties in negotiated 
transactions. For example, the U.S. Government may terminate any of our government contracts and, in 
general, subcontracts, at its convenience as well as for default based on performance. Upon termination 
for convenience of a fixed-price type contract, we normally are entitled to receive the purchase price for 
delivered items, reimbursement for allowable costs for work-in-process, and an allowance for profit on work 
actually completed on the contract or adjustment for loss if completion of performance would have resulted 
in a loss. Upon termination for convenience of a cost reimbursement contract, we normally are entitled to 
reimbursement of allowable costs plus a portion of the fee. Such allowable costs would normally include our 
cost to terminate agreements with our suppliers and subcontractors. The amount of the fee recovered, if any, 
is related to the portion of the work accomplished prior to termination and is determined by negotiation.

A termination arising out of our default could have a material adverse effect on our ability to compete for 
future contracts and orders. In addition, on those contracts for which we are teamed with others and are 
not the prime contractor, the U.S. Government could terminate a prime contract under which we are a 
subcontractor, irrespective of the quality of our services as a subcontractor.

Our U.S. Government contracts typically span one or more base years and multiple option years. The U.S. 
Government generally has the right to not exercise option periods and may not exercise an option period 
if the agency is not satisfied with our performance on the contract or does not receive funding to continue 
the program. U.S. Government procurement may adversely affect our cash flow or program profitability.

Furthermore, we are subject to other risks in connection with government contracts, including 
without limitation:

• 

• 

the frequent need to bid on programs prior to completing the necessary design, which may result in 
unforeseen technological difficulties and/or cost overruns;

the  difficulty  in  forecasting  long-term  costs  and  schedules  and  the  potential  obsolescence  of 
products related to long-term, fixed price contracts;

•  contracts  with  varying  fixed  terms  that  may  not  be  renewed  or  followed  by  follow-on  contracts 

upon expiration;

•  cancellation of the follow-on production phase of contracts if program requirements are not met in 

the development phase; and

• 

the fact that government contract wins can be contested by other contractors.

Our operations are subject to numerous domestic and international laws, regulations, and restrictions. 
Noncompliance with these laws, regulations, and restrictions could expose us to fines, penalties, suspension, 
or debarment, which could have a material adverse effect on our profitability and overall financial condition.

We have contracts and operations in many parts of the world subject to United States and foreign laws 
and regulations, including the False Claims Act, regulations relating to import-export control (including 
the International Traffic in Arms Regulation promulgated under the Arms Export Control Act), technology 
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U.K. Anti-Bribery Act, and the anti-boycott provisions of the U.S. Export Administration Act. Although 
we have implemented policies and procedures and provided training that we believe are sufficient to 
address these risks, we cannot guarantee that our operations will always comply with these laws and 
regulations. From time to time, we may file voluntary disclosure reports with the U.S. Department of State, 
the Department of Energy, and the Department of Commerce regarding certain violations of U.S. export 
control laws and regulations discovered by us in the course of our business activities, employee training, or 
internal reviews and audits. To date, our voluntary disclosures have not resulted in a fine, penalty, or export 
privilege denial or restriction that has had a material adverse impact on our financial condition or ability 
to export. Our failure, or failure by our sales representatives or consultants to comply with these laws and 
regulations could result in administrative, civil, or criminal liabilities and could, in the extreme case, result in 
suspension or debarment from government contracts or suspension of our export privileges, which could 
have a material adverse effect on our business.

Our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially adversely affected if the 
United States were to withdraw from or materially modify certain international trade agreements, or if tariffs 
or other restrictions on the foreign-sourced goods that we sell were to increase.

A significant portion of our business activities are conducted in foreign countries, including Mexico and 
Canada. Our business benefits from free trade agreements such as the North American Free Trade 
Agreement (NAFTA) and we also rely on various U.S. corporate tax provisions related to international 
commerce as we build, market, and sell our products globally. On November 30, 2018, President 
Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to replace NAFTA. The USMCA 
maintains duty-free access for most products and leaves most key provisions of the NAFTA agreement 
largely intact. The USMCA still requires approval by the U.S. Congress, Mexico’s National Assembly, 
and Canada’s Parliament before it enters into force. Additionally, President Trump recently announced 
his intention for the United States to withdraw from NAFTA. The outcome of the Congressional approval 
process is uncertain, but it is possible that withdrawal or revisions to NATFA or failure to secure 
Congressional approval of the USMCA could cause an increase in customs duties which in turn could 
adversely affect intercompany transactions among our operating subsidiaries in Canada, Mexico, and 
the U.S., as well as increase transaction costs with third party suppliers and customers. Furthermore, 
the current administration has threatened tougher trade terms with China and other countries, leading to 
the imposition of substantially higher U.S. tariffs on $250 billion of imports from China as well as higher 
Chinese tariffs on a large amount of U.S. exports to China. All of this could lead to increased costs and 
diminished sales opportunities in the U.S. and Chinese markets. Media and political reactions in the 
affected countries could potentially exacerbate the impact on our operations in those countries. The 
U.S. Administration’s assertive trade policies could result in further conflicts with U.S. trading partners, 
affecting our supply chains, sourcing, and markets. Foreign countries may impose additional burdens on 
us through the use of local regulations, tariffs or other requirements, which could increase our operating 
costs in those foreign jurisdictions. At this time, it remains unclear what actions, if any, President Trump will 
take with respect to other international trade agreements and U.S. tax provisions related to international 
commerce. If Congress does not pass the USMCA and if the United States were to withdraw from or 
materially modify NAFTA or other international trade agreements to which it is a party, or change corporate 
tax policy related to international commerce, or if tariffs were raised on the foreign-sourced goods that we 
sell, such goods may no longer be available at a commercially attractive price or at all. This in turn could 
have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Unanticipated changes in our tax provisions or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could affect 
our profitability.

Our business operates in many locations under government jurisdictions that impose income taxes. 
Changes in domestic or foreign income tax laws and regulations, or their interpretation, could result 
in higher or lower income tax rates assessed or changes in the taxability of certain revenues or the 
deductibility of certain expenses, thereby affecting our income tax expense and profitability. In addition, 
the amount of income taxes paid by us is subject to ongoing audits by U.S. federal, state, and local tax 
authorities and by non-U.S. tax authorities. If these audits result in assessments different from amounts 
reserved, future financial results may include unfavorable adjustments to our tax liabilities, which could 
have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

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Global economic conditions may adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.

Although we currently generate significant operating cash flows, which combined with access to the 
credit markets provides us with significant discretionary funding capacity, global economic and financial 
disruptions and tightening of the credit markets could affect our ability to fund our operations. In addition, 
certain of our customers and suppliers could be affected directly by an economic downturn and could 
face credit issues or cash flow problems that could give rise to payment delays, increased credit risk, 
bankruptcies, and other financial hardships, which could impact customer demand for our products as well 
as our ability to manage normal commercial relationships with our customers and suppliers. Depending on 
their severity and duration, the effects and consequences of a global economic downturn could have an 
adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition.

Political and economic changes in foreign countries and markets, including foreign currency fluctuations, 
may have a material effect on our operating results.

During 2018, approximately 33% of our total net sales were to customers outside of the United States. 
Additionally, we also have operating facilities located in foreign countries. Doing business in foreign countries 
is subject to numerous risks, including without limitation: political and economic instability, the uncertainty 
of the ability of non-U.S. customers to finance purchases, restrictive trade policies, changes in the local 
labor-relations climate, economic conditions in local markets, health concerns, and complying with foreign 
regulatory and tax requirements that are subject to change. While these factors or the impact of these factors 
are difficult to predict, any one or more of these factors could adversely affect our operations. To the extent 
that foreign sales are transacted in foreign currencies and we do not enter into currency hedge transactions, 
we are exposed to risk of losses due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly for 
the British Pound, Euro, and Canadian dollar. Significant fluctuations in the value of the currencies of the 
countries in which we do business could have an adverse effect on our results of operations.

We operate in highly competitive markets.

Many of our products and services are sold in highly competitive markets and are affected by varying 
degrees of competition. We compete against companies that often have higher sales volumes and greater 
financial, technological, research and development, human, and marketing resources than we have. As 
a result, they may be better able to withstand the effects of periodic economic downturns. In addition, 
some of our largest customers could develop the capability to manufacture products or provide services 
similar to products that we manufacture or services that we provide. This would result in these customers 
supplying their own products or services and competing directly with us for sales of these products or 
services, all of which could significantly reduce our revenues. Furthermore, we are facing increased 
international competition and cross-border consolidation of competition. Our management believes that 
the principal points of competition in our markets are technology, product quality, product performance, 
price, technical expertise, timeliness of delivery, superior customer service and support, and continued 
certification under customer quality requirements and assurance programs. If we are unable to compete 
successfully with existing or new competitors in these areas, we may experience a material adverse effect 
on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Potential product liability risks exist from the products that we sell.

We may be exposed to liabilities for personal injury, death, or property damage due to the failure of 
a product that we have sold. We typically agree to indemnify our customers against certain liabilities 
resulting from the products we sell, and any third-party indemnification we seek from our suppliers and our 
liability insurance may not fully cover our indemnification obligations to customers. We may also not be 
able to maintain insurance coverage in the future at an acceptable cost. Any liability for which third-party 
indemnification is not available that is not covered by insurance could have a material adverse effect on 
our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

In addition, an accident caused by one of our products could damage our reputation for selling quality products. 
We believe that our customers consider safety and reliability as key criteria in selecting our products and 
believe that our reputation for quality assurance is a significant competitive strength. If an accident were to be 
caused by one of our products, or if we were to otherwise fail to maintain a satisfactory record of safety and 
reliability, our ability to retain and attract customers may be materially adversely affected.

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We are subject to liability under warranty obligations.

The majority of our contracts contain provisions which expose us to potential liability for warranty claims 
made by customers or third parties with respect to products that have been designed, manufactured, or 
serviced by us or our suppliers. Material product warranty obligations could have a material adverse effect 
on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Further, our reputation may be adversely 
affected by such defective product claims, whether or not successful, including potential negative publicity 
about our products.

A downturn in the aircraft market could adversely affect our business.

Our sales to large commercial aircraft manufacturers are cyclical in nature and can be adversely affected 
by a number of factors, including current and future traffic levels, increasing fuel and labor costs, intense 
price competition, the retirement of older aircraft, regulatory changes, outbreak of infectious disease, 
terrorist attacks, general economic conditions, worldwide airline profits, and backlog levels, all of which 
can be unpredictable and are outside our control. Any decrease in demand resulting from a downturn in 
the aerospace market could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

The airline industry is heavily regulated, and if we fail to comply with applicable requirements, our results 
of operations could suffer.

Governmental agencies throughout the world, including the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 
and the European Aviation Safety Agency, prescribe standards and qualification requirements for 
aircraft components, including virtually all commercial airline and general aviation products. Specific 
regulations vary from country to country, although compliance with FAA requirements generally satisfies 
regulatory requirements in other countries. We include documentation with our products sold to aircraft 
manufacturing customers certifying that each part complies with applicable regulatory requirements and 
meets applicable standards of airworthiness established by the FAA or the equivalent regulatory agencies 
in other countries. In order to sell our products, the Corporation as well as the products we manufacture 
must also be certified by our individual original equipment manufacturers (OEM) customers. If any of the 
material authorizations or approvals qualifying us to supply our products is revoked or suspended, then 
the sale of such product would be prohibited by law, which would have an adverse effect on our business, 
financial condition, and results of operations.

From time to time, the FAA or equivalent regulatory agencies in other countries propose new regulations or 
changes to existing regulations, which are usually more stringent than existing regulations. If these proposed 
regulations are adopted and enacted, we may incur significant additional costs to achieve compliance, which 
could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

If we fail to satisfy our contractual obligations, our contracts may be terminated and we may incur 
significant costs or liabilities, including liquidated damages and penalties.

In general, our contracts may be terminated for our failure to satisfy our contractual obligations. In addition, 
some of our contracts contain substantial liquidated damages provisions and financial penalties related 
to our failure to satisfy our contractual obligations. For example, the terms of the Electro-Mechanical 
Division's AP1000 China and AP1000 U.S. contracts with Westinghouse Electric Company (WEC) 
include liquidated damage penalty provisions for failure to meet contractual delivery dates if we caused 
the delay and the delay was not excusable. On October 10, 2013, we received a letter from WEC stating 
entitlements to the maximum amount of liquidated damages allowable under the AP1000 China contract of 
approximately $25 million. To date, we have not met certain contractual delivery dates under the AP 1000 
China and U.S. contracts; however there are significant uncertainties as to which parties are responsible 
for the delays, and we believe we have adequate legal defenses. Consequently, as a result of the above 
matters, we may incur significant costs or liabilities, including penalties, which could have a material 
adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. As of December 31, 2018, the 
range of possible loss for liquidated damages on the WEC U.S. and China contracts is $0 to $55.5 million.

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We are subject to liability under environmental laws.

Our business and facilities are subject to numerous federal, state, local, and foreign laws and regulations 
relating to the use, manufacture, storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials and other waste 
products. Environmental laws generally impose liability for investigation, remediation, and removal of 
hazardous materials and other waste products on property owners and those who dispose of materials 
at waste sites, whether or not the waste was disposed of legally at the time in question. We are currently 
addressing environmental remediation at certain current and former facilities, and we have been named 
as a potentially responsible party along with other organizations in a number of environmental clean-up 
sites and may be named in connection with future sites. We are required to contribute to the costs of the 
investigation and remediation and to establish reserves in our financial statements for future costs deemed 
probable and estimable. Although we have estimated and reserved for future environmental remediation 
costs, the final resolution of these liabilities may significantly vary from our estimates and could potentially 
have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position.

Our future growth and continued success is dependent upon our key personnel.

Our success is dependent upon the efforts of our senior management personnel and our ability to 
attract and retain other highly qualified management and technical personnel. We face competition for 
management and qualified technical personnel from other companies and organizations. Therefore, we 
may not be able to retain our existing management and technical personnel or fill new management or 
technical positions or vacancies created by expansion or turnover at our existing compensation levels. 
Although we have entered into change of control agreements with some members of senior management, 
we do not have employment contracts with our key executives. As some of our key executives approach 
retirement age, we have made a concerted effort to reduce the effect of the loss of our senior management 
personnel through management succession planning. However, we may be required to devote significant 
time and resources to identify and integrate key new personnel should key management losses occur 
earlier than anticipated. The loss of members of our senior management and qualified technical personnel 
could have a material adverse effect on our business.

We use estimates when accounting for long-term contracts. Changes in estimates could affect our 
profitability and overall financial position.

Long-term contract accounting requires judgment relative to assessing risks, estimating contract revenues 
and costs, and making assumptions for schedule and technical issues. Due to the size and nature of many 
of our contracts, the estimation of total revenues and costs at completion is complicated and subject to many 
variables. For example, assumptions have to be made regarding the length of time to complete the contract 
as costs also include expected increases in wages and prices for materials. Similarly, assumptions have to 
be made regarding the future impact of efficiency initiatives and cost reduction efforts. Incentives, awards, 
price escalations, liquidated damages, or penalties related to performance on contracts are considered 
in estimating revenue and profit rates and are recorded when there is sufficient information to assess 
anticipated performance. It is possible that materially different amounts could be obtained, because of the 
significance of the judgments and estimation processes described above, if different assumptions were used 
or if the underlying circumstances were to change. Changes in underlying assumptions, circumstances, or 
estimates may have a material adverse effect upon future period financial reporting and performance. See 
“Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies” in Part II, Item 7 of this Form 10-K.

Our backlog is subject to reduction and cancellation, which could negatively impact our revenues and 
results of operations.

Backlog represents products or services that our customers have contractually committed to purchase 
from us. Total backlog includes both funded (unfilled orders for which funding is authorized, appropriated, 
and contractually obligated by the customer) and unfunded backlog (firm orders for which funding has 
not been appropriated and/or contractually obligated by the customer). We are a subcontractor to prime 
contractors for the vast majority of our government business; as such, substantially all amounts in 
backlog are funded. Backlog excludes unexercised contract options and potential orders under ordering 
type contracts (e.g. Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity). Backlog is adjusted for changes in foreign 
exchange rates and is reduced for contract cancellations and terminations in the period in which they 

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occur. Backlog as of December 31, 2018 was $2.0 billion. Backlog is subject to fluctuations and is 
not necessarily indicative of future sales. The U.S. Government may unilaterally modify or cancel its 
contracts. In addition, under certain of our commercial contracts, our customers may unilaterally modify or 
terminate their orders at any time for their convenience. Accordingly, certain portions of our backlog can 
be cancelled or reduced at the option of the U.S. Government and commercial customers. Our failure to 
replace cancelled or reduced backlog could negatively impact our revenues and results of operations.

We may be unable to protect the value of our intellectual property.

Obtaining, maintaining, and enforcing our intellectual property rights and avoiding infringing on the 
intellectual property rights of others are important factors to the operation of our business. While we take 
precautionary steps to protect our technological advantages and intellectual property and rely in part on 
patent, trademark, trade secret, and copyright laws, we cannot assure that the precautionary steps we 
have taken will completely protect our intellectual property rights. Because patent applications in the United 
States are maintained in secrecy until either the patent application is published or a patent is issued, we 
may not be aware of third-party patents, patent applications, and other intellectual property relevant to 
our products that may block our use of our intellectual property or may be used in third-party products 
that compete with our products and processes. When others infringe on our intellectual property rights, 
the value of our products is diminished, and we may incur substantial litigation costs to enforce our rights. 
Similarly, we may incur substantial litigation costs and the obligation to pay royalties if others claim we 
infringed on their intellectual property rights. When we develop intellectual property and technologies with 
funding from U.S. Government contracts, the government has the royalty-free right to use that property.

In addition to our patent rights, we also rely on unpatented technology, trade secrets, and confidential 
information. Others may independently develop substantially equivalent information and techniques or 
otherwise gain access to or disclose our technology. We may not be able to protect our rights in unpatented 
technology, trade secrets, and confidential information effectively. We require each of our employees and 
consultants to execute a confidentiality agreement at the commencement of an employment or consulting 
relationship with us. There is no guarantee that we will succeed in obtaining and retaining executed 
agreements from all employees or consultants. Moreover, these agreements may not provide effective 
protection of our information or, in the event of unauthorized use or disclosure, they may not provide 
adequate remedies.

Our future financial results could be adversely impacted by asset impairment charges.

As of December 31, 2018, we had goodwill and other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, 
of approximately $1,518 million, which represented approximately 47% of our total assets. Our goodwill is 
subject to an impairment test on an annual basis and is also tested whenever events and circumstances 
indicate that goodwill may be impaired. Intangible assets (other than goodwill) are generally amortized 
over the useful life of such assets. In addition, from time to time, we may acquire or make an investment 
in a business that will require us to record goodwill based on the purchase price and the value of the 
acquired assets. We may subsequently experience unforeseen issues with such business that adversely 
affect the anticipated returns of the business or value of the intangible assets and trigger an evaluation of 
the recoverability of the recorded goodwill and intangible assets for such business. Future determinations 
of significant write-offs of goodwill or intangible assets as a result of an impairment test or any accelerated 
amortization of other intangible assets could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and 
results of operations.

Our current debt, and debt we may incur in the future, could adversely affect our business and 
financial position.

As of December 31, 2018, we had $763 million of debt outstanding. Our level of debt could have significant 
consequences for our business including: requiring us to use our cash flow to pay the principal and interest 
on our debt, reducing funds available for acquisitions and other investments in our business, making us 
vulnerable to economic downturns and increases in interest rates, limiting us from obtaining additional 
debt, and impacting our ability to pay dividends.

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A percentage of our workforce is employed under collective bargaining agreements.

Approximately 7% of our workforce is employed under collective bargaining agreements, which from time 
to time are subject to renewal and negotiation. We cannot ensure that we will be successful in negotiating 
new collective bargaining agreements, that such negotiations will not result in significant increases in the 
cost of labor, or that a breakdown in such negotiations will not result in the disruption of our operations. 
Although we have generally enjoyed good relations with both our unionized and non-unionized employees, 
we may experience an adverse impact on our operating results if we are subject to labor actions.

Our earnings and margins depend in part on subcontractor performance, as well as raw material and 
component availability and pricing.

Our businesses depend on suppliers and subcontractors for raw materials and components. At times 
subcontractors perform services that we provide to our customers. We depend on these subcontractors 
and vendors to meet their contractual obligations in full compliance with customer requirements. 
Nonperformance or underperformance by subcontractors and vendors could materially impact our ability 
to perform obligations to our customers, which could result in a customer terminating our contract for 
default, expose us to liability, and substantially impair our ability to compete for future contracts and 
orders. Generally, raw materials and purchased components are available from a number of different 
suppliers, though several suppliers are our sole source of certain components. If a sole-source supplier 
should cease or otherwise be unable to deliver such components, our operating results could be adversely 
impacted. In addition, our supply networks can sometimes experience price fluctuations. Our ability to 
perform our obligations as a prime contractor may be adversely affected if one or more of these suppliers 
are unable to provide the agreed-upon supplies or perform the agreed-upon services in a timely and 
cost-effective manner. While we have attempted to mitigate the effects of increased costs through price 
increases, there are no assurances that higher prices can effectively be passed through to our customers 
or that we will be able to fully offset the effects of higher raw materials costs through price increases on a 
timely basis.

Our business involves risks associated with complex manufacturing processes.

Our manufacturing processes depend on certain sophisticated and high-value equipment. Unexpected 
failures of this equipment may result in production delays, revenue loss, and significant repair costs. In 
addition, equipment failures could result in injuries to our employees. Moreover, the competitive nature 
of our businesses requires us to continuously implement process changes intended to achieve product 
improvements and manufacturing efficiencies. These process changes may at times result in production 
delays, quality concerns, and increased costs. Any disruption of operations at our facilities due to 
equipment failures or process interruptions could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Our future success will depend, in part, on our ability to develop new technologies.

Virtually all of the products produced and sold by us are highly engineered and require sophisticated 
manufacturing and system-integration techniques and capabilities. The commercial and government 
markets in which we operate are characterized by rapidly changing technologies. The product and 
program needs of our government and commercial customers change and evolve regularly. Accordingly, 
our future performance depends in part on our ability to: identify emerging technological trends in our 
current and target markets, develop and manufacture competitive products, systems, and services, 
enhance our offerings by adding technological innovations that differentiate our products, systems, and 
services from those of our competitors, and develop, manufacture, and bring those products, systems, and 
service to market quickly at cost-effective prices.

We self-insure health benefits and may be adversely impacted by unfavorable claims experience.

We are self-insured for our health benefits. If the number or severity of claims increases, or we are 
required to accrue or pay additional amounts because the claims prove to be more severe than our original 
assessment, our operating results would be adversely affected. Our future claims expense might exceed 
historical levels, which could reduce our earnings. We expect to periodically assess our self-insurance 
strategy. We are required to periodically evaluate and adjust our claims reserves to reflect our experience. 

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However, ultimate results may differ from our estimates, which could result in losses over our reserved 
amounts. In addition, because we do not carry “stop loss” insurance, a significant increase in the number 
of claims that we must cover under our self-insurance retainage could adversely affect our profitability.

Increasing costs of certain employee and retiree benefits could adversely affect our financial position, 
results of operations, or cash flows.

Our earnings may be positively or negatively impacted by the amount of income or expense we record 
for our pension and other postretirement benefit plans. U.S. GAAP requires that we calculate income 
or expense for the plans using actuarial valuations. These valuations reflect assumptions relating to 
financial markets and other economic conditions. Changes in key economic indicators can change the 
assumptions. The most significant year-end assumptions used to estimate pension or other postretirement 
benefit expense for the following year are the discount rate, the expected long-term rate of return on 
plan assets, expected future medical cost inflation, and expected compensation increases. In addition, 
we are required to make an annual measurement of plan assets and liabilities, which may result in a 
significant change to equity through a reduction or increase to other comprehensive income. For a 
discussion regarding how our financial statements can be affected by pension and other postretirement 
benefit plans accounting policies, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis—Critical Accounting 
Estimates and Policies—Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits” in Part II, Item 7 of this Form 10-K. 
Although U.S. GAAP expense and pension or other postretirement contributions are not directly related, 
the key economic factors that affect U.S. GAAP expense would also likely affect the amount of cash we 
would contribute to the pension or other postretirement plans. Potential pension contributions include 
both mandatory amounts required under federal law, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and 
discretionary contributions to improve the plans’ funded status. An obligation to make contributions to 
pension plans could reduce the cash available for working capital and other corporate uses.

Implementing our acquisition strategy involves risks, and our failure to successfully implement this strategy 
could have a material adverse effect on our business.

As part of our capital allocation strategy, we aim to grow our business by selectively pursuing acquisitions 
to supplement our organic growth. We are continuing to actively pursue additional acquisition opportunities, 
some of which may be material to our business and financial performance. Although we have been 
successful with this strategy in the past, we may not be able to grow our business in the future through 
acquisitions for a number of reasons, including:

•  Encountering difficulties identifying and executing acquisitions;
• 
Increased competition for targets, which may increase acquisition costs;
•  Consolidation in our industry, reducing the number of acquisition targets;
•  Competition laws and regulations preventing us from making certain acquisitions; and
•  Acquisition financing not being available on acceptable terms or at all.

In addition, there are potential risks associated with growing our business through acquisitions, including 
the failure to successfully integrate and realize the expected benefits of an acquisition. For example, with 
any past or future acquisition, there is the possibility that:

•  The business culture of the acquired business may not match well with our culture;
•  Technological and product synergies, economies of scale, or cost reductions may not occur as expected;
•  Management  may  be  distracted  from  overseeing  existing  operations  by  the  need  to  integrate 

acquired businesses;

•  We may acquire or assume unexpected liabilities;
•  We may experience unforeseen difficulties in integrating operations and systems;
•  We may fail to retain or assimilate employees of the acquired business;
•  We may experience problems in retaining customers or integrating customer bases; and
•  We may encounter difficulties in entering new markets in which we may have little or no experience.

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Failure to successfully implement our acquisition strategy, including successfully integrating acquired 
businesses, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results 
of operations.

Future terror attacks, war, natural disasters, or other events beyond our control could adversely impact 
our businesses.

Despite our concerted effort to minimize risk to our production capabilities and corporate information 
systems and to reduce the effect of unforeseen interruptions through business continuity planning and 
disaster recovery plans, we could be adversely impacted by terror attacks, war, natural disasters such 
as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, pandemic diseases, or other events such as strikes by the workforce 
of a significant customer or supplier. These risks could negatively impact demand for or supply of our 
products and could also cause disruption to our facilities or systems, which could also interrupt operational 
processes and adversely impact our ability to manufacture our products and provide services and support 
to our customers. We operate facilities in areas of the world that are exposed to natural disasters. Financial 
difficulties of our customers, delays by our customers in production of their products, high fuel prices, 
the concern of another major terrorist attack, and the overall decreased demand for our products could 
adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

None.

Item 2. Properties.

Our corporate headquarters is located at a leased facility in Davidson, North Carolina. As of 
December 31, 2018, we had 169 facilities worldwide, including five corporate and shared-services facilities. 
Approximately 85% of our facilities operate as manufacturing and engineering, metal treatment, or 
aerospace overhaul plants, while the remaining 15% operate as selling and administrative office facilities. 
The number and type of facilities utilized by each of our reportable segments are summarized below:

Owned Facilities Location
North America
Europe
Total

Leased Facilities Location
North America
Europe
Asia
Total

Commercial/ 
Industrial
15
11
26

Commercial/ 
Industrial
50
25
16
91

Defense
1
—
1

Defense
12
5
—
17

Power
3
—
3

Power
25
—
1
26

Total
19
11
30

Total
87
30
17
134

The buildings on the properties referred to in this Item are well maintained, in good condition, and are 
suitable and adequate for current needs. Management believes that the productive capacity of our 
properties is adequate to meet our anticipated volume for the foreseeable future.

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. We do not believe that the disposition of any of these matters, 
individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, 
results of operations, and cash flows.

In December 2013, the Corporation, along with other unaffiliated parties, received a claim from Canadian 
Natural Resources Limited (CNRL), which was filed in the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta, Judicial 
District of Calgary. The claim pertains to a January 2011 fire and explosion at a delayed coker unit at 
its Fort McMurray refinery that resulted in the injury of five CNRL employees, damage to property and 

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equipment, and various forms of consequential loss such as loss of profit, lost opportunities, and business 
interruption. The fire and explosion occurred when a CNRL employee bypassed certain safety controls 
and opened an operating coker unit. The total quantum of alleged damages arising from the incident has 
not been finalized, but is estimated to meet or exceed $1 billion. We maintain various forms of commercial, 
property and casualty, product liability, and other forms of insurance; however, such insurance may not 
be adequate to cover the costs associated with a judgment against us. All parties have agreed in principle 
to participate in a formal mediation in 2019 with the intention of settling this claim. In an effort to induce 
the parties to participate in the formal mediation, CNRL agreed to reduce its claim to approximately 
$400 million, which reflects the monetary amount of property damage incurred as result of the fire and 
explosion. We are currently unable to estimate an amount, or range of potential losses, if any, from this 
matter. We believe that we have adequate legal defenses and intend to defend this matter vigorously. Our 
financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows could be materially affected during a future fiscal 
quarter or fiscal year by unfavorable developments or outcome regarding this claim.

We have been named in pending lawsuits that allege injury from exposure to asbestos. To date, we have 
not been found liable or paid any material sum of money in settlement in any case. We believe that the 
minimal use of asbestos in our past operations and the relatively non-friable condition of asbestos in our 
products make it unlikely that we will face material liability in any asbestos litigation, whether individually or 
in the aggregate. We maintain insurance coverage for these potential liabilities and we believe adequate 
coverage exists to cover any unanticipated asbestos liability.

On March 29, 2017, WEC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy 
Court for the Southern District of New York, Case No. 17-10751. The Bankruptcy Court overseeing the 
Bankruptcy Case approved, on an interim basis, an $800 million Debtor-in-Possession Financing Facility 
to help WEC finance its business operations during the reorganization process. On January 4, 2018, 
WEC announced that it had agreed to be acquired by Brookfield Business Partners L.P (Brookfield) for 
approximately $4.6 billion. The acquisition, which was completed on August 1, 2018, is not expected 
to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations as WEC plans to continue 
operating in the ordinary course of business under existing senior management.

On January 18, 2019, we executed an agreement to settle substantially all of our general unsecured claims 
with WEC, including pre-petition billings. As it relates to post-petition work, we will continue to honor our 
executory contracts and expect to collect all amounts due. We will continue to monitor and evaluate the 
status of the WEC bankruptcy for potential impacts on our business.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

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PART II

Item 5. Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer 
Purchases of Equity Securities.

MARKET INFORMATION

Our common stock is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol CW.
Stock Price Range

2018

2017

Common Stock
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter

High

Low

High

Low

$140.07
143.38
141.29
138.90

$115.06
115.08
117.53
95.23

$100.74
95.21
106.63
125.00

$ 89.00
82.77
91.18
104.12

As of January 1, 2019, we had approximately 3,220 registered shareholders of our common stock, $1.00 
par value.

DIVIDENDS

During 2018 and 2017, the Company paid quarterly dividends as follows:

Common Stock
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter

2018

2017

$0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15

$0.13
0.13
0.15
0.15

SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS

The following table sets forth information regarding our equity compensation plans as of December 31, 
2018, the end of our most recently completed fiscal year:

Number of 
securities to 
be issued upon 
exercise 
of outstanding 
options, 
warrants, and 
rights

Weighted 
average exercise 
price of 
outstanding 
options, 
warrants, and 
rights

Number of securities 
remaining 
available for future issuance 
under 
equity compensation plans 
(excluding securities 
reflected in 
the first column)

518,986(a)

$65.73

1,834,153(b)

None

Not applicable

Not applicable

Plan category
Equity compensation plans 
approved by security holders
Equity compensation plans not 
approved by security holders

(a)  Consists of 467,055 shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding options and vesting of 

performance share units, restricted shares, restricted stock units, and shares to non-employee 
directors under the 2005 and 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan, and 51,931 shares issuable under the 
Employee Stock Purchase Plans.

(b)  Consists of 1,663,542 shares available for future option grants under the 2014 Omnibus Incentive 

Plan, and 170,611 shares remaining available for issuance under the Employee Stock 
Purchase Plan.

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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table provides information about our repurchases of equity securities that are registered by 
us pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, during the quarter ended 
December 31, 2018.

Total 
Number of
shares 
purchased
96,562
256,384
764,775
1,117,721

Average Price
Paid per Share
$123.95
108.22
104.58
$107.09

Total Number  
of
Shares 
Purchased
as Part of a
Publicly
Announced
Program
705,013
961,397
1,726,172
1,726,172

Maximum
Dollar amount 
of shares that 
may
yet be
Purchased
Under the
Program
$58,524,603
30,778,525
50,798,843
$50,798,843

October 1 – October 31
November 1 – November 30
December 1 – December 31
For the quarter ended December 31

On December 12, 2018, the Corporation authorized $100 million of share repurchases through a 
10b5-1 program. Of this authorization, the Company used $50 million for additional opportunistic share 
repurchases in December 2018. Beginning in January 2019, the Company expects to repurchase 
$50 million of additional shares via a 10b5-1 program.

The following performance graph does not constitute soliciting material and should not be deemed filed or 
incorporated by reference into any of our other filings under the Securities Act or the Securities Exchange 
Act of 1934, except to the extent we specifically incorporate this information by reference therein.

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PERFORMANCE GRAPH

The following graph compares the annual change in the cumulative total return on our common stock 
during the last five fiscal years with the annual change in the cumulative total return of the Russell 2000 
Index, the S&P MidCap 400 Index, and our self-constructed proxy peer group. The proxy peer group 
companies are as follows:

AAR Corp
Crane Co.
Cubic Corp
EnPro Industries Inc.
Esterline Technologies Corp
Hexcel Corp
IDEX Corporation
ITT Inc.

Kaman Corp
Moog Inc.
Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc.
Teledyne Technologies Inc.
TransDigm Group Inc.
Triumph Group Inc.
Woodward Inc.

The graph assumes an investment of $100 on December 31, 2013 and the reinvestment of all dividends 
paid during the following five fiscal years.

COMPARISON OF CUMULATIVE FIVE YEAR TOTAL RETURN

250

200

150

100

50

0

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

Curtiss-Wright Corp

S&P MidCap 400 Index

Russell 2000

Peer group

Company / Index
Curtiss-Wright Corp
S&P MidCap 400 Index
Russell 2000
Peer group

2013
100
100
100
100

2014
114.33
109.77
104.89
109.16

2015
111.77
107.38
100.26
105.99

2016
161.45
129.65
121.63
126.59

2017
201.11
150.71
139.44
163.26

2018
169.36
134.01
124.09
162.90

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

The following table presents our selected financial data from continuing operations. The table should be 
read in conjunction with Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results 
of Operations, and Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on 
Form 10-K.

Five-Year Financial Highlights

(In thousands, except per share data)
Net sales
Earnings from continuing operations
Total assets
Total debt, net
Earnings per share from continuing 
operations:
Basic
Diluted

Cash dividends per share

CONSOLIDATED SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

2017

2018

2016
$ 2,411,835 $2,271,026 $ 2,108,931 $2,205,683 $ 2,243,126
169,949
3,382,448
954,348

214,891
3,236,321
814,139

275,749
3,255,385
762,556

189,382
3,037,781
966,298

192,248
2,989,611
953,205

2015

2014

$
$
$

6.28 $
6.22 $
0.60 $

4.86 $
4.80 $
0.56 $

4.27 $
4.20 $
0.52 $

4.12 $
4.04 $
0.52 $

3.54
3.46
0.52

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations begins with 
an overview of our company, followed by economic and industry-wide factors impacting our company 
and the markets we serve, a discussion of the overall results of continuing operations, and finally a more 
detailed discussion of those results within each of our reportable operating segments.

COMPANY ORGANIZATION

Curtiss-Wright Corporation and its subsidiaries is a global, diversified, industrial provider of highly 
engineered, technologically advanced, products and services to a broad range of industries which 
are reported through our Commercial/Industrial, Defense, and Power segments. We are positioned 
as a market leader across a diversified array of niche markets through engineering and technological 
leadership, precision manufacturing, and strong relationships with our customers. We provide products 
and services to a number of global markets, including the commercial aerospace, defense, general 
industrial, and power generation markets. Our overall strategy is to be a balanced and diversified 
company, less vulnerable to cycles or downturns in any one market, with a focus on establishing and 
expanding strong technological breadth, market positions, and financial performance.

Impacts of inflation, pricing, and volume

We have not historically been and do not expect to be significantly impacted by inflation. Increases in 
payroll costs and any increases in raw material costs that we have encountered are generally offset 
through lean manufacturing activities. We have consistently made annual investments in capital that 
deliver efficiencies and cost savings. The benefits of these efforts generally offset the margin impact of 
competitive pricing conditions in all of the markets we serve.

Analytical Definitions

Throughout management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, 
the terms “incremental” and “organic” are used to explain changes from period to period. The term 
“incremental” is used to highlight the impact acquisitions had on the current year results for which there 
was no comparable prior-year period. Therefore, the results of operations for acquisitions are incremental 
for the first twelve months from the date of acquisition. The remaining businesses are referred to as the 
“organic”. The definition of “organic” excludes the effect of foreign currency translation.

Market Analysis and Economic Factors

Economic Factors Impacting Our Markets

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a global, diversified manufacturing and service company that designs, 
manufactures, and overhauls precision components and provides highly engineered products and services 
to the aerospace, defense, general industrial, and power generation markets. Many of Curtiss-Wright’s 
industrial businesses are driven in large part by global economic growth, primarily led by operations in the 
U.S., Canada, Europe, and China.

The U.S. economy, as measured by real gross domestic product (GDP), has slowly improved since 2009, 
aided by decreased levels of unemployment, improvements in the housing market, and a low interest rate 
environment. In 2018, U.S. GDP is expected to show solid growth of 3.0%, according to the most recent 
estimate, led by tax cuts and corporate spending increases which drove an acceleration in growth through 
mid-2018, ahead of GDP growth of 2.2% in 2017 and 1.6% in 2016. Looking ahead to 2019, economists 
have mixed views on the broader U.S. economy, with current estimates for U.S. real GDP growth indicating 
a rate of growth between 2% and 3%, despite the administration’s goal to raise the pace of expansion to 
4% per year through increased fiscal stimulus.

Meanwhile, the global environment’s rebound in economic activity that began in mid-2016 is expected 
to moderate somewhat from recent peak levels, influenced by international trade tensions, tightening 
financial conditions, and rising geopolitical uncertainty. As a result, 2019 GDP growth in world economies 
is expected to grow by approximately 3.5%, below the 2018 growth rate of 3.7%, according to the 
International Monetary Fund. This outlook is expected to be driven by a moderation in U.S. and European 

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economic growth rates, as well as a flattening of growth in emerging market and developing economies. 
Looking ahead to the next few years, we remain cautiously optimistic that our economically-sensitive 
commercial and industrial markets will improve based on normalized global conditions.

Defense

We have a well-diversified portfolio of products and services that supply all branches of the U.S. military, 
with content on many high performance programs and platforms, as well as a growing international 
defense business. A significant portion of our defense business operations is attributed to the United 
States market, and characterized by long-term programs and contracts driven primarily by the Department 
of Defense (DoD) budgets and funding levels.

The U.S. Defense budget serves as a leading indicator of our growth in the defense market. Following 
across-the-board sequestration mandated by the BCA, defense spending and related supplemental 
budgets bottomed in 2015. However, growth has stabilized in recent years, and in early 2018, Congress 
signed a bill to provide relief against the spending caps associated with the BCA. Further, a two-year 
budget agreement, signed in 2018, paved the way for lawmakers to fund defense at $700 billion in Fiscal 
Year 2018 and $716 billion in Fiscal Year 2019, both significant increases from the Fiscal Year 2017 
budget. These growth rates are expected to provide the DoD with additional stability and flexibility to enter 
into multi-year contracts without the impact of sequestration. In addition, the Fiscal Year 2019 Defense 
Appropriations Bill, signed by the President in September 2018, was the first to be signed into law on time 
in over a decade. Looking ahead, the Fiscal Year 2020 budget is expected to range from $700 to $750 
billion, with most reports indicating the likelihood of a $733 billion budget and continued growth in defense.

We derive revenue from the naval defense, aerospace defense, and ground defense markets. In the 
naval defense market, we expect continued solid funding for the U.S. shipbuilding program, particularly 
as it relates to production on the Ford class aircraft carrier, as well as the Columbia class and Virginia 
class submarine programs. We have a long legacy of providing products that support nuclear propulsion 
systems on naval vessels. In addition, through our service centers, we are a critical provider of ship repair 
and maintenance for the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic and Pacific fleets. In the aerospace defense market, we 
expect to benefit from increased funding levels on Command, Control, Communications, Computers, 
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR), electronic warfare, unmanned systems, 
and communications programs. As a leading supplier of COTS and COTS+ solutions, we continue to 
demonstrate that electronics technology will enhance our ability to design and develop future generations 
of advanced systems and products for high performance applications, while also meeting the military’s 
Size, Weight, and Power considerations. We are also a leading designer and manufacturer of high-
technology data acquisition and comprehensive flight test instrumentation systems. In the ground defense 
market, the modernization of the existing U.S. ground vehicle fleet is expected to recover slowly, while 
international demand should remain solid, particularly for our turret drive stabilization systems (TDSS).

While we monitor the budget process as it relates to programs in which we participate, we cannot predict 
the ultimate impact of future DoD budgets, which tend to fluctuate year-by-year and program-by-program.

Commercial Aerospace

Curtiss-Wright derives revenue from the global commercial aerospace market, principally to the 
commercial jet market, and to a lesser extent the regional jet and commercial helicopter markets. Our 
primary focus in this market is OEM products and services for commercial jets, which is highly dependent 
on new aircraft production from our primary customers - Boeing and Airbus. We provide a combination of 
flight control and utility actuation systems, sensors, and other sophisticated electronics, as well as shot 
and laser peening services utilized on highly stressed components of turbine engine fan blades, landing 
gear, and aircraft structures.

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Steady growth in airline travel, along with the demand for and delivery of new aircraft to replace an aging 
fleet, continue to be key drivers in the commercial aerospace market. Fiscal 2011 marked the beginning 
of a multi-year production up-cycle for the commercial aerospace market. This up-cycle is expected to 
continue based on planned increases in production by Boeing and Airbus on both legacy and new aircraft, 
particularly narrow-body aircraft, and is further supported by their strong backlogs. Additionally, the 
steady decline in oil prices during the past few years has been a key contributor to increased passenger 
growth, as declining fuel prices have led to cheaper airfares for consumers. According to the International 
Air Transport Association, air travel continues to be strong and is likely to display passenger growth of 
approximately 6.0% in 2019, which is growing faster than the 20-year trend. Industry data supports a 
continued, steady increase in commercial aircraft deliveries to meet this growing demand.

While we closely monitor these industry metrics, our success and future growth in the commercial 
aerospace market is primarily tied to the growth in aircraft production rates, the timing of our order 
placement, and continued partnering with aerospace original equipment manufacturers.

Power Generation

We derive revenue from the commercial nuclear power generation market, where we supply a variety of 
highly engineered products and services, including reactor coolant pumps, control rod drive mechanisms, 
valves, motors, spent fuel management, containment doors, bolting solutions, enterprise resource 
planning, plant process controls, and coating services. We provide equipment and services to both the 
aftermarket and new build markets and have content on every reactor operating in the U.S. today.

According to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), nuclear power comprises approximately 20% of 
all the electric power produced in the United States, with 98 reactors operating across 59 nuclear power 
plants in 30 states. Our growth opportunities for aftermarket products and services are driven by plant 
aging, plant closures, requirements for planned outages, plant life extensions (from the end of their original 
40-year operating lives to 60-year and now 80-year lives), the levying of regulatory requirements, suppliers 
abandoning the commercial nuclear market, and plants seeking technology and innovation advances.

One of the industry’s most significant challenges is electricity market competitiveness, primarily driven 
by sustained low natural gas prices. As a result, the industry has been tasked with reassessing operating 
practices, improving efficiency, and reducing costs to help keep nuclear power competitive in a changing 
electricity market, which are collectively referred to as “Delivering the Nuclear Promise.” Additionally, U.S. 
reactor operators were faced with increased security and post-Fukushima regulatory requirements over 
the past few years. All of these factors contributed to plant operators diverting and deferring their typical 
plant capital expenditure budgets significantly away from planned maintenance. However, in late 2017, 
as those necessary requirements abated and plant operators resumed a more normalized maintenance 
schedule, the industry began to turn the corner. As a result, we expect increased opportunities for our vast 
portfolio of advanced nuclear technologies moving forward.

Longer term, there are several factors that are expected to drive global commercial nuclear power 
demand. The Energy Information Administration forecasts that worldwide total energy consumption is 
expected to increase at an average annual rate of 1.0% through 2050. Continued growth in global demand 
for electricity, especially in developing countries with limited supply such as China and India, will require 
increased capacity. In addition, the continued supply constraints and environmental concerns attributed 
to the current dependence on fossil fuels have led to a greater appreciation of the value of nuclear 
technology as the most efficient and environmentally friendly source of energy available today. As a result, 
we expect growth opportunities in this market both domestically and internationally, although the timing of 
orders remains uncertain.

We also play an important role in the new build market for the Westinghouse AP1000 reactor design, 
for which we are a supplier of RCPs and also expect to supply a variety of ancillary plant products and 
services. Domestically, two new build reactors remain under construction in Georgia utilizing the AP1000 
design. On a global basis, nuclear plant construction is active. Currently, there are approximately 57 new 
reactors under construction across 17 countries, with approximately 132 planned and 376 proposed over 
the next several decades. In particular, China intends to expand its nuclear power capabilities significantly 
through the construction of new nuclear power plants over the next few decades, led by the successful 

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start-up and operation of the first two AP1000 plants (four reactors) in late 2018 and early 2019, which are 
the first Generation III+ reactors in operation worldwide. We continue to expect to play a role in new build 
nuclear plant construction with our largest opportunities in China and India.

Our future success in this industry will be led by new order activity for our vast array of nuclear 
technologies due to ongoing maintenance and upgrade requirements on operating nuclear plants, a 
renewed interest in products to aid safety and extend the reliability of existing reactors, and the continued 
emphasis on global nuclear power construction.

General Industrial

Revenue derived from our widely diversified offering to the general industrial market consists of industrial 
sensors and control systems, critical-function valves and valve systems, as well as surface treatment 
services. We supply our products and services to OEMs and aftermarket industrial customers, including 
the transportation, commercial trucking, off-road equipment, agriculture, construction, automotive, 
chemical, and oil and gas industries. Our performance in these markets is typically sensitive to the 
performance of the U.S. and global economies, with changes in global GDP rates and industrial production 
driving our sales, particularly for our surface treatment services.

One of the key drivers within our general industrial market is our sensors and controls systems products, 
most notably for electronic throttle controls, shift controls, joysticks, power management systems, traction 
control systems, serving on-and-off highway, medical mobility and specialty vehicles markets. Increased 
industry demand for electronic control systems and sensors has been driven by the need for improved 
operational efficiency, safety, repeatability, reduced emissions, enhanced functionality, and greater fuel 
efficiencies to customers worldwide. Key to our future growth is expanding the human-machine interface 
technology portfolio and providing a complete system solution to our customers. Existing and emerging 
trends in commercial vehicle safety, emissions control, and improved driver efficiency are propelling 
commercial vehicle OEMs toward higher performance subsystems. These trends are accelerating the 
evolution from discrete human machine interface components towards a more integrated vehicle interface 
architecture. Meanwhile, our surface treatment services, including shot and laser peening, engineered 
coatings, and analytical testing services, which are used to increase the safety, reliability, and longevity of 
components, are primarily driven by demand from general industrial customers.

We also service the oil and gas, chemical, and petrochemical industries through numerous industrial 
valve products, where nearly all of our industrial valve sales are to the downstream markets. We maintain 
a global maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) business for our pressure-relief valve technologies 
as refineries opportunistically service or upgrade equipment that has been operating at or near full 
capacity. We also produce severe service, operation-critical valves for the power and process industries. 
Earlier in the decade through mid-2014, the industry had experienced solid performance driven by new 
exploration and expansion of sub-segments, including offshore drilling and shale gas, which boosted end-
user demand. As a result of these market initiatives and reduced global economic growth, the industry 
experienced an excess of oil supply globally, driving a steady decline in crude oil prices throughout 
2014 and 2015, as well as reducing capital expenditures. Though oil prices rebounded in late 2016 and 
throughout the past two years, they remain well below the recent 2014 peak. Despite the challenges in the 
oil and gas market, we have seen an industrial renaissance in the U.S. chemical industry due to plentiful, 
affordable natural gas, which has led to further adoption of severe service valve technology. Over the long 
run, we believe improved economic conditions and continued global expansion will be key drivers for future 
growth of our severe service and operation-critical valves serving the process industry.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except percentages)
Sales:
Commercial/Industrial
Defense
Power

Total sales
Operating income:
Commercial/Industrial
Defense
Power
Corporate and eliminations
Total operating income

Interest expense
Other income, net
Earnings before income taxes
Provision for income taxes
Earnings from continuing operations
New orders
Backlog

Year Ended December 31,

2018

2017

2016

Percent changes

2018 vs. 
2017

2017 vs. 
2016

$1,209,178
554,374
648,283
$ 2,411,835

$1,162,689
555,479
552,858
$2,271,026

$ 1,118,768
466,654
523,509
$2,108,931

$ 182,669
128,446
98,858
(36,347)
$ 373,626
33,983
16,596
356,239
(80,490)
$ 275,749
$2,426,682
$2,032,451

$ 168,146
109,338
81,119
(33,483)
$ 325,120
41,471
15,970
299,619
(84,728)
$ 214,891
$2,290,155
$ 2,011,092

$ 156,084
98,182
74,360
(32,107)
$ 296,519
41,248
12,690
267,961
(78,579)
$ 189,382
$2,149,191
$1,950,750

4%
—%
17%
6%

9%
17%
22%
(9%)
15%
(18%)
4%
19%
(5%)
28%

4%
19%
6%
8%

8%
11%
9%
(4%)
10%
1%
26%
12%
8%
13%

Components of sales and operating income growth (decrease):

Organic
Acquisitions
Foreign currency
Total

2018 vs. 2017

2017 vs. 2016

Sales
3%
3%
—%
6%

Operating
Income
14%
—%
1%
15%

Sales
5%
3%
—%
8%

Operating
Income
7%
3%
—%
10%

Year ended December 31, 2018 compared to year ended December 31, 2017

Sales for the year increased $141 million, or 6%, to $2,412 million, compared with the prior year period. 
On a segment basis, sales from the Commercial/Industrial and Power segments increased $46 million 
and $95 million, respectively, with sales from the Defense segment essentially flat. Changes in sales by 
segment are discussed in further detail in the “Results by Business Segment” section below.

Operating income for the year increased $49 million, or 15%, to $374 million, and operating margin 
increased 120 basis points compared with 2017. In the Commercial/Industrial segment, operating income 
and operating margin increased primarily due to higher sales volumes and favorable overhead absorption 
for industrial vehicle and industrial valve products. Operating income and operating margin in the Defense 
segment benefited from higher sales and favorable overhead absorption, improved profitability due 
to the absence of first year purchase accounting costs from our acquisition of Teletronics Technology 
Corporation (TTC), and favorable contract adjustments. In the Power segment, operating income and 
operating margin increased primarily due to higher profitability on the AP1000 China Direct program, 
partially offset by first year purchase accounting costs from our Dresser-Rand Government Business 
(DRG) acquisition. Additionally, the benefits of our ongoing margin improvement initiatives were recognized 
across all segments.

Non-segment operating expense for the year increased $3 million, or 9%, to $36 million, primarily due to 
higher environmental costs.

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Interest expense for the year decreased $7 million, or 18%, to $34 million, primarily due to maturation of 
the $150 million 5.51% Senior Notes, which were repaid in full on December 1, 2017.

The effective tax rates from continuing operations for 2018 and 2017 were 22.6% and 28.3%, 
respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate in 2018, as compared to 2017, was primarily due to the 
U.S. corporate income tax rate reduction under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Tax Act) as well as a 
deduction for foreign derived intangible income (FDII) recognized during the current period. This decrease 
was partially offset by additional tax expense associated with the Tax Act for foreign withholding taxes as 
well as the elimination of the Section 199 manufacturers’ deduction. Refer to Note 12 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements for more information.

New orders increased $137 million, or 6%, from the prior year period to $2,427 million, primarily due to 
the DRG acquisition and the timing of customer funding in the Power segment, which contributed higher 
new orders of $121 million and $49 million, respectively. This increase was partially offset by a decrease 
of $9 million in the Commercial/Industrial segment as higher demand for aerospace defense products 
and surface treatment services was more than offset by the timing of commercial aerospace and naval 
defense orders. New orders in the Defense segment decreased $16 million primarily due to the timing of 
naval defense orders. Changes in new orders by segment are discussed in further detail in the “Results by 
Business Segment” section below.

Comprehensive income (loss)

Pension and postretirement adjustments within comprehensive income during the year ended 
December 31, 2018 were a $19 million loss, compared with a $3 million loss for the prior year period. The 
loss during the current period was primarily due to lower asset returns, partially offset by a discount rate 
gain. The loss in the prior period was primarily due to a discount rate loss, partially offset by higher asset 
returns.

Foreign currency translation adjustments during the year ended December 31, 2018 resulted in a 
$52 million loss, compared to a foreign currency translation gain of $78 million in the comparable prior 
period. The comprehensive loss during the current period was primarily attributed to decreases in the 
British Pound and Canadian dollar with the prior period comprehensive gain primarily impacted by 
increases in the British Pound, Canadian dollar, and Euro.

Year ended December 31, 2017 compared to year ended December 31, 2016

Sales for the year increased $162 million, or 8%, to $2,271 million, compared with the prior year period. 
On a segment basis, sales from the Commercial/Industrial, Defense, and Power segments increased 
$44 million, $89 million, and $29 million, respectively. Changes in sales by segment are discussed in 
further detail in the “Results by Business Segment” section below.

Operating income for the year increased $29 million, or 10%, to $325 million, and operating margin 
increased 20 basis points compared with 2016. Increases in operating income and operating margin 
were primarily attributable to higher production levels on the AP1000 China Direct program in our 
Power segment, higher volume on industrial vehicle products in the Commercial/Industrial segment, and 
the benefits of our ongoing margin improvement initiatives. These increases in operating income and 
operating margin were partially offset by first year purchase accounting costs from our TTC acquisition 
and an unfavorable shift in mix within our defense electronic products in the Defense segment.

Non-segment operating expense of $33 million and interest expense of $41 million were essentially flat 
compared to the respective prior year period.

The effective tax rates from continuing operations for 2017 and 2016 were 28.3% and 29.3%, 
respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate in 2017, as compared to 2016, was primarily due to the 
recognition of excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation and higher research and development 
credits. This decrease was partially offset by the impact of the Tax Act, which increased the current year 
provision for income taxes by approximately $10 million. Refer to Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements for more information.

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New orders increased $141 million from the prior year period to $2,290 million, primarily due to the TTC 
acquisition in the Defense segment, which contributed $70 million of new orders, and higher demand of 
$56 million for our industrial vehicle products in the Commercial/Industrial segment. New orders in the 
Defense segment also benefited from higher demand for our defense electronics products and naval 
defense products of $18 million and $13 million, respectively. Growth in both our actuation and sensors 
and controls products to the aerospace defense and naval defense markets increased new orders $30 
million in the Commercial/Industrial segment. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in 
new orders of $44 million in the Power segment and a decrease in naval new orders of $37 million in 
the Commercial/Industrial segment due to the timing of funding. Changes in new orders by segment are 
discussed in further detail in the “Results by Business Segment” section below.

Comprehensive income (loss)

Pension and postretirement adjustments within comprehensive income during the year ended 
December 31, 2017, were a $3 million loss compared with a $1 million loss for the prior year period. The 
changes were primarily due to a higher discount rate loss in 2017 compared to the prior period. The 
discount rate loss was partially offset by higher asset returns in the current period versus the prior period, 
and higher loss amortization in 2017 compared to the prior period.

Foreign currency translation adjustments during the year ended December 31, 2017 resulted in a 
$78 million gain, compared to a foreign currency translation loss of $65 million in the comparable prior 
period. The comprehensive gain during the current period was primarily attributed to increases in the 
British Pound, Canadian dollar, and Euro with the prior period comprehensive loss primarily impacted by a 
decrease in the British Pound.

RESULTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

Commercial/Industrial

Sales in the Commercial/Industrial segment are primarily generated from the general industrial and 
commercial aerospace markets and, to a lesser extent, the defense and power generation markets.

The following tables summarize sales, operating income and margin, and new orders within the 
Commercial/Industrial segment.

(In thousands, except percentages)
Sales
Operating income
Operating margin
New orders
Backlog

2018
$1,209,178
182,669

Year Ended December 31,
2017
$1,162,689
168,146

2016
$ 1,118,768
156,084

15.1%

14.5%

14.0%

$1,225,407
$ 596,468

$1,234,698
$ 585,556

$1,173,563
$ 504,482

Percent Changes

2018 vs 2017
4%
9%
60bps
(1%)
2%

2017 vs 2016
4%
8%
50bps
5%
16%

Components of sales and operating income growth (decrease):

Organic
Acquisitions
Foreign currency
Total

2018 vs 2017

2017 vs 2016

Sales
3%
—%
1%
4%

Operating
Income
7%
—%
2%
9%

Sales
4%
—%
—%
4%

Operating
Income
7%
—%
1%
8%

Year ended December 31, 2018 compared to year ended December 31, 2017

Sales increased $46 million, or 4%, to $1,209 million, from the comparable prior year period. In the 
general industrial market, we experienced higher sales of $25 million, primarily due to increased demand 
for our industrial vehicle, industrial controls, and industrial valve products. Sales in the naval defense 
market increased $9 million, primarily due to higher valve production on the CVN-80 aircraft carrier 

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program. Aerospace defense sales increased $6 million, primarily due to higher sales of actuation systems 
on fighter jets. Sales in the commercial aerospace market increased as higher sales of surface treatment 
services and sensors and controls products were partially offset by the timing of FAA directive revenues. 
Favorable foreign currency translation benefited sales $9 million.

Operating income increased $15 million, or 9%, to $183 million, and operating margin increased 60 basis 
points to 15.1%. The increases in operating income and operating margin were primarily due to higher 
sales volumes and favorable overhead absorption for industrial vehicle and industrial valve products as 
well as the benefits of our ongoing margin improvement initiatives.

New orders decreased $9 million as compared to the prior year, as higher demand for aerospace defense 
products and surface treatment services of $26 million and $18 million, respectively, was more than 
offset by the timing of commercial aerospace and naval defense orders of $33 million and $20 million, 
respectively.

Year ended December 31, 2017 compared to year ended December 31, 2016

Sales increased $44 million, or 4%, to $1,163 million, from the comparable prior year period. In the general 
industrial market, we experienced higher sales of $50 million, primarily due to increased demand for our 
industrial vehicle products. The commercial aerospace market benefited from higher sales of surface 
treatment services and actuation system products. These increases were partially offset by lower sales 
of $15 million in the naval defense market, primarily due to the timing of production on the Virginia-class 
submarine program.

Operating income increased $12 million, or 8%, to $168 million, and operating margin increased 50 basis 
points to 14.5%. The increases in operating income and operating margin were primarily driven by ongoing 
margin improvement initiatives and higher sales volumes of our industrial vehicle products and surface 
treatment services.

New orders increased $61 million as compared to the prior year, primarily due to growth in our industrial 
vehicle products of $56 million and higher demand of $30 million for both our actuation and sensors and 
controls products to the aerospace defense and naval defense markets. This increase was partially offset 
by a decline in naval valve new orders of $37 million due to the timing of funding.

Defense

Sales in the Defense segment are primarily to the defense markets and, to a lesser extent, the commercial 
aerospace and the general industrial markets.

The following tables summarize sales, operating income and margin, and new orders, within the Defense 
segment.

(In thousands, except percentages)
Sales
Operating income
Operating margin
New orders
Backlog

2018
$554,374
128,446

Year Ended December 31,
2017
$555,479
109,338

2016
$466,654
98,182

23.2%

19.7%

21.0%

$553,384
$522,994

$569,360
$547,273

$445,230
$499,993

Percent Changes

2018 vs. 2017
—%
17%
350bps
(3%)
(4%)

2017 vs. 2016
19%
11%
(130bps)
28%
9%

Components of sales and operating income growth (decrease):

Organic
Acquisitions
Foreign currency
Total

2018 vs. 2017

2017 vs. 2016

Sales
(1%)
—%
1%
—%

Operating
Income
17%
—%
—%
17%

Sales
5%
14%
—%
19%

Operating
Income
4%
8%
(1%)
11%

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Year ended December 31, 2018 compared to year ended December 31, 2017

Sales decreased $1 million, or less than 1%, to $554 million, from the comparable prior year period, as 
higher sales in the aerospace defense market were more than offset by declines in the naval defense 
market. In the aerospace defense market, we experienced higher demand for embedded computing 
products and data acquisition and flight test equipment on fighter jet programs, partially offset by lower 
sales of embedded computing products supporting various UAV programs. Sales in the naval defense 
market decreased primarily due to lower submarine sales, while sales in the ground defense and 
commercial aerospace markets were essentially flat.

Operating income increased $19 million, or 17%, to $128 million, compared with the same period in 
2017, while operating margin increased 350 basis points to 23.2%. The increases in operating income 
and operating margin were primarily due to improved profitability as we moved beyond first year purchase 
accounting costs from our TTC acquisition, favorable contract adjustments within our naval defense 
business, and the benefits of our ongoing margin improvement initiatives.

New orders decreased $16 million as compared to the prior year, primarily due to the timing of naval 
defense orders.

Year ended December 31, 2017 compared to year ended December 31, 2016

Sales increased $89 million, or 19%, to $555 million, from the comparable prior year period, primarily due 
to the incremental impact of our TTC acquisition, which contributed $65 million in sales. Excluding the 
impact of TTC, sales to the aerospace defense, ground defense, and naval defense markets increased 
$9 million, $6 million, and $9 million, respectively, while sales to the commercial aerospace market were 
essentially flat. The increase in sales to the aerospace defense market was primarily due to increased 
UAV production and higher foreign military sales, partially offset by declines in helicopter production. The 
ground defense market benefited primarily from higher TDSS demand on international ground defense 
platforms. Sales to the naval defense market increased primarily due to higher submarine production.

Operating income increased $11 million, or 11%, to $109 million, compared with the same period in 
2016, while operating margin decreased 130 basis points to 19.7%. The increase in operating income was 
driven primarily by the incremental impact of our TTC acquisition, which contributed operating income of 
$7 million. Operating income also benefited from improved profitability in our avionics business, higher 
sales volumes in our defense electronics business, and ongoing margin improvement initiatives. Both 
operating income and operating margin were negatively impacted by first year purchase accounting costs 
from our TTC acquisition and an unfavorable shift in mix within our defense electronic products.

New orders increased $124 million as compared to the prior year, primarily due to the acquisition of 
TTC, which contributed $70 million in new orders. New orders also benefited from higher demand for our 
defense electronics products and naval defense products of $18 million and $13 million, respectively.

Power

Sales in the Power segment are primarily to the power generation and naval defense markets.

The following tables summarize sales, operating income and margin, and new orders, within the Power 
segment.

Year Ended December 31,

Percent Changes

(In thousands, except percentages)
Sales
Operating income
Operating margin
New orders
Backlog

2018
$648,283
98,858

2017
$552,858
81,119

2016
$523,509
74,360

15.2%

14.7%

14.2%

$647,891
$912,989

$486,097
$878,263

$530,398
$946,275

2018 vs. 
2017
17%
22%
50bps
33%
4%

2017 vs. 
2016
6%
9%
50bps
(8%)
(7%)

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Components of sales and operating income growth (decrease):

Organic
Acquisitions
Foreign currency
Total

2018 vs. 2017

2017 vs. 2016

Sales
6%
11%
—%
17%

Operating
Income
21%
1%
—%
22%

Sales
6%
—%
—%
6%

Operating
Income
9%
—%
—%
9%

Year ended December 31, 2018 compared to year ended December 31, 2017

Sales increased $95 million, or 17%, to $648 million, from the comparable prior year period, primarily 
due to the incremental impact from our DRG acquisition which contributed $64 million in sales. Excluding 
the impact of DRG, sales in the naval defense market increased $18 million primarily due to higher pump 
production on the CVN-80 aircraft carrier program. Within the power generation market, sales increased 
as higher revenues on the AP1000 China Direct program were partially offset by lower sales on the 
AP1000 U.S. program. Sales in the general industrial market increased $13 million, primarily due to higher 
sales supporting the subsea oil and gas market.

Operating income increased $18 million, or 22%, to $99 million and operating margin increased 50 basis 
points to 15.2%. The increases in operating income and operating margin were primarily due to higher 
profitability on the AP1000 China Direct program and the benefits of our ongoing margin improvement 
initiatives. Both operating income and operating margin were negatively impacted by first year purchase 
accounting costs from our DRG acquisition.

New orders increased $162 million as compared to the prior year, primarily due to the acquisition of DRG, 
which contributed $121 million in new orders. Excluding the impact of DRG, new orders increased $49 million 
in the naval defense market due to the timing of customer funding. These increases were partially offset by 
the lower commercial orders in the power generation market.

Year ended December 31, 2017 compared to year ended December 31, 2016

Sales increased $29 million, or 6%, to $553 million, from the comparable prior year period, primarily due 
to higher production revenues of $52 million on the AP1000 China Direct program. This increase was 
partially offset by lower aftermarket sales of $20 million supporting domestic nuclear operating reactors 
and lower total production revenues of $13 million on the AP1000 U.S. and China programs. Within the 
naval defense market, sales increased $12 million primarily due to higher production levels on CVN-80 
pumps and increased development on the Columbia class submarine program.

Operating income increased $7 million, or 9%, to $81 million and operating margin increased 50 basis 
points to 14.7%. The increases in operating income and operating margin were primarily driven by 
higher production levels on the AP1000 China Direct program and the benefits of our ongoing margin 
improvement initiatives.

New orders decreased $44 million as compared to the prior year, as new orders to the commercial and 
defense markets decreased $34 million and $10 million, respectively. These decreases were primarily due 
to the timing of commercial orders received as well as the timing of customer funding.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

The table below depicts sales by end market. End market sales help provide an enhanced understanding 
of our businesses and the markets in which we operate. The table has been included to supplement the 
discussion of our consolidated operating results.

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Net Sales by End Market

(In thousands, except percentages)
Defense markets:
Aerospace
Ground
Naval
Total Defense
Commercial markets:

Aerospace
Power Generation
General Industrial

Total Commercial
Total Curtiss-Wright

Year Ended December 31,
2017

2018

2016

2018 vs. 2017

2017 vs. 2016

Percent changes

$ 376,951
97,131
486,476
$ 960,558

$ 414,422
431,793
605,062
$1,451,277
$ 2,411,835

$ 372,678
96,042
408,221
$ 876,941

$ 409,384
423,747
560,954
$1,394,085
$2,271,026

$ 303,430
86,139
403,343
$ 792,912

$ 397,327
409,201
509,491
$1,316,019
$2,108,931

1%
1%
19%
10%

1%
2%
8%
4%
6%

23%
11%
1%
11%

3%
4%
10%
6%
8%

Year ended December 31, 2018 compared to year ended December 31, 2017

Defense sales increased $84 million, or 10%, to $961 million, as compared to the prior year period, 
primarily due to higher sales in the naval and aerospace defense markets. Higher sales in the naval 
defense market were primarily due to the incremental impact from our DRG acquisition, which contributed 
$58 million in sales. Excluding the impact of DRG, naval defense sales also benefited from higher aircraft 
carrier program revenues of $22 million, partially offset by lower Columbia class submarine development 
revenues. The sales increase in the aerospace defense market was primarily due to higher demand for 
embedded computing products and data acquisition and flight test equipment on fighter jet programs, 
partially offset by lower sales of embedded computing products supporting various UAV programs.

Commercial sales increased $57 million, or 4%, to $1,451 million, as compared to the prior year period, 
primarily due to higher demand for our industrial vehicle, industrial controls, and industrial valve products 
in the general industrial market. Within the power generation market, higher revenues of $23 million on the 
AP1000 China Direct program and higher aftermarket sales of $12 million supporting international nuclear 
operating reactors were partially offset by lower production revenues of $22 million on the AP1000 
U.S. program.

Year ended December 31, 2017 compared to year ended December 31, 2016

Defense sales increased $84 million, or 11%, to $877 million, as compared to the prior year period, 
primarily due to higher sales in the aerospace defense and ground defense markets. The sales increase in 
the aerospace defense market was primarily due to the incremental impact of our TTC acquisition, which 
contributed $54 million of sales. The aerospace defense market also benefited from increased demand 
of $7 million for UAVs and higher production of $8 million on the F-16 program, partially offset by declines 
in helicopter sales of $5 million. Sales in the ground defense market increased primarily due to higher 
demand of $8 million for our TDSS products on international ground defense platforms.

Commercial sales increased $78 million, or 6%, to $1,394 million, as compared to the prior year period, 
due to higher sales across all markets. In the commercial aerospace market, our TTC acquisition 
contributed $8 million of incremental sales. Sales also benefited from increased demand for both our 
actuation and sensors and controls products. Within the power generation market, we generated higher 
production revenues of $52 million on the AP1000 China Direct program, partially offset by lower 
aftermarket sales of $25 million supporting domestic nuclear operating reactors and lower total production 
revenues of $13 million on the AP1000 U.S. and China programs. In the general industrial market, we 
experienced higher demand for our industrial vehicle products which resulted in a sales increase of 
$52 million.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Sources and Uses of Cash

We derive the majority of our operating cash inflow from receipts on the sale of goods and services 
and cash outflow for the procurement of materials and labor; cash flow is therefore subject to market 
fluctuations and conditions. Most of our long-term contracts allow for several billing points (progress or 
milestone) that provide us with cash receipts as costs are incurred throughout the project rather than upon 
contract completion, thereby reducing working capital requirements.

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(In thousands)
Net cash provided by (used in):

Operating activities
Investing activities
Financing activities
Effect of exchange rates
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

2018

December 31,
2017

2016

$ 336,273
(255,516)
(263,639)
(16,172)
$(199,054)

$388,712
(272,328)
(213,898)
18,786
$ (78,728)

$423,197
(42,934)
(96,141)
(18,971)
$265,151

Year ended December 31, 2018 compared to year ended December 31, 2017

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities decreased $52 million to $336 million during the year ended 
December 31, 2018, as compared to the prior year period. The decrease in cash provided by operating 
activities was primarily due to a voluntary pension contribution of $50 million during the current period.

Investing Activities

Capital Expenditures

Our capital expenditures were $53 million for both 2018 and 2017. For 2019, we anticipate capital 
expenditures of approximately $75 million to $85 million.

Divestitures

No material divestitures took place during 2018 or 2017.

Acquisitions

In 2018, we acquired one business for a total purchase price of $210 million. In 2017, we acquired two 
businesses for a total purchase price of $233 million.

Future acquisitions will depend, in part, on the availability of financial resources at a cost of capital that 
meet our stringent criteria. As such, future acquisitions, if any, may be funded through the use of our cash 
and cash equivalents, through additional financing available under the credit agreement, or through new 
financing alternatives.

Financing Activities

Debt Issuances

There were no debt issuances in 2018 or 2017. In 2018, we made a discretionary $50 million prepayment 
on our 2013 Notes. In 2017, we fully repaid the $150 million 2005 Senior Notes that had matured.

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Revolving Credit Agreement

As of December 31, 2018, the Corporation had no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Credit 
Agreement (the Credit Agreement or credit facility) and $22 million in letters of credit supported by the 
credit facility. The unused credit available under the Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2018 was 
$478 million, which could be borrowed in full without violating any of our debt covenants.

Repurchase of Common Stock

During 2018, the Company repurchased approximately 1,700,000 shares of its common stock for 
$199 million. In 2017, the Company repurchased approximately 526,000 shares of its common stock for 
$52 million.

Dividends

During 2018 and 2017, the Company made dividend payments of approximately $26 million and 
$25 million, respectively.

Year ended December 31, 2017 compared to year ended December 31, 2016

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities decreased $34 million to $389 million during the year ended 
December 31, 2017, as compared to the prior year period. The decrease in cash provided by operating 
activities was primarily due to prior year collections related to the AP1000 China Direct program of 
$102 million and a one-time $20 million benefit in the prior year as a result of the interest rate swap 
termination. This was partially offset by the timing of advanced collections of $48 million and higher cash 
earnings of $36 million during the current period.

Investing Activities

Capital Expenditures

Our capital expenditures were $53 million in 2017 as compared to $47 million in 2016. This increase was 
primarily due to increased capital investment in our Defense and Power segments.

Divestitures

No material divestitures took place during 2017 or 2016.

Acquisitions

In 2017, we acquired two businesses for a total purchase price of $233 million. No material acquisitions 
took place in 2016.

Financing Activities

Debt Issuances

There were no debt issuances in 2017 or 2016. In 2017, we fully repaid the $150 million 2005 Senior Notes 
that had matured. No principal payments on outstanding notes took place in 2016.

Revolving Credit Agreement

As of December 31, 2017, the Corporation had no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement and 
$21 million in letters of credit supported by the credit facility. The unused credit available under the Credit 
Agreement as of December 31, 2017 was $479 million, which could be borrowed in full without violating 
any of our debt covenants.

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Repurchase of Common Stock

During 2017, the Company repurchased approximately 526,000 shares of its common stock for $52 million. 
In 2016, the Company repurchased approximately 1,300,000 shares of its common stock for $105 million.

Dividends

During 2017 and 2016, the Company made dividend payments of approximately $25 million and 
$23 million, respectively.

Capital Resources

Cash in Foreign Jurisdictions

Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were $276 million and 
$475 million, respectively, of which $148 million and $293 million were held by foreign subsidiaries, 
respectively. As of December 31, 2018, our European, Canadian, and British subsidiaries held a 
substantial portion of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, totaling approximately $44 million, 
$36 million, and $30 million, respectively, As of December 31, 2017, our British subsidiaries held a 
substantial portion of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, totaling approximately $122 million. The 
decrease in cash held by U.S. subsidiaries during 2018 as compared to 2017 was primarily due to the 
acquisition of DRG as well as a voluntary pension contribution during the current period. The decrease in 
cash held by foreign subsidiaries during 2018 as compared to 2017 was primarily due to cash repatriation 
of $226 million. There are no legal or economic restrictions on the ability of any of our subsidiaries to 
transfer funds, absent certain regulatory approvals in China, where approximately $22 million of our 
foreign cash resides. Refer to Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for impacts on our foreign 
undistributed earnings due to the Tax Act.

Cash Utilization

Management continually evaluates cash utilization alternatives, including share repurchases, acquisitions, 
and increased dividends to determine the most beneficial use of available capital resources. We believe 
that our cash and cash equivalents, cash flow from operations, available borrowings under the credit 
facility, and ability to raise additional capital through the credit markets are sufficient to meet both the 
short-term and long-term capital needs of the organization, including the return of capital to shareholders 
through dividends and share repurchases and growing our business through acquisitions.

Debt Compliance

As of December 31, 2018, we were in compliance with all debt agreements and credit facility covenants, 
including our most restrictive covenant, which is our debt to capitalization ratio limit of 60%. As of 
December 31, 2018, we had the ability to incur total additional indebtedness of $1.4 billion without violating 
our debt to capitalization covenant.

Future Commitments

Cash generated from operations should be adequate to meet our planned capital expenditures of 
approximately $75 million to $85 million and expected dividend payments of approximately $26 million 
in 2019. There can be no assurance, however, that we will continue to generate cash from operations at 
the current level, or that these projections will remain constant throughout 2019. If cash generated from 
operations is not sufficient to support these operating requirements and investing activities, we may be 
required to reduce capital expenditures, borrow from our existing credit line, refinance a portion of our 
existing debt, or obtain additional financing. While all companies are subject to economic risk, we believe 
that our cash and cash equivalents, cash flow from operations, and available borrowings are sufficient to 
meet both the short-term and long-term capital needs of the organization.

In February 2018, we made a discretionary pension contribution of $50 million to the Curtiss-Wright 
Pension Plan. For more information on our pension and other postretirement benefits plans, see Note 16 
to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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The following table quantifies our significant future contractual obligations and commercial commitments 
as of December 31, 2018:

(In thousands)
Debt Principal 
Repayments
Interest Payments on 
Fixed Rate Debt
Operating Leases
Tax Act - Transition 
Tax Payments(1)
Build-to-suit Lease
Total

Total
$ 750,243

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

$

243

$

— $100,000

$

— $202,500

Thereafter
$447,500

198,531
216,325

29,710
29,562

29,710
28,514

29,465
24,501

25,870
19,996

23,248
19,778

60,528
93,974

8,992
15,773
$1,189,864

—
1,309
$60,824

—
1,342
$59,566

—
1,375
$155,341

—
1,410
$47,276

—
1,445
$246,971

8,992
8,892
$619,886

(1)   Refer to Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

We do not have material purchase obligations. Most of our raw material purchase commitments are made 
directly pursuant to specific contract requirements.

We enter into standby letters of credit agreements and guarantees with financial institutions and customers 
primarily relating to future performance on certain contracts to provide products and services and to 
secure advance payments we have received from certain international customers. As of December 31, 
2018, we had contingent liabilities on outstanding letters of credit due as follows:

(In thousands)
Letters of Credit

Total
$21,727

2019
$11,383

2020
$7,276

2021
$1,273

2022
$551

2023
$286

Thereafter(1)
$958

(1)  Amounts indicated as Thereafter are letters of credit that expire during the revolving credit agreement term 
but will automatically renew on the date of expiration. In addition, amounts exclude bank guarantees of 
approximately $11.7 million.

Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies

Our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with 
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Preparing consolidated financial 
statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, 
liabilities, revenues, and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are affected by the application of 
our accounting policies. Critical accounting policies are those that require application of management’s 
most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the 
effects of matters that are inherently uncertain and may change in subsequent periods. We believe that 
the following are some of the more critical judgment areas in the application of our accounting policies that 
affect our financial condition and results of operations:

Revenue Recognition

We account for revenues in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which 
was adopted as of January 1, 2018 on a modified retrospective basis. Under ASC 606, revenue is 
recognized when control of a promised good and/or service is transferred to a customer at a transaction 
price that reflects the consideration that we expect to be entitled to in exchange for that good and/or 
service. The unit of account is a performance obligation whereby a contract’s transaction price is allocated 
to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when the respective performance 
obligation is satisfied. In certain instances, the transaction price may include estimated amounts of 
variable consideration including but not limited to incentives, awards, price escalations, liquidated 
damages, and penalties, only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative 
revenue recognized to date around such variable consideration will not occur. We estimate variable 
consideration to be included in the transaction price using either the expected value method or most 
likely amount method, contingent upon the facts and circumstances of the specific arrangement. Variable 
consideration associated with our respective arrangements is not typically constrained.

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Performance obligations are satisfied either at a point-in-time or on an over-time basis. Contracts that 
qualify for over-time revenue recognition are generally associated with the design, development, and 
manufacture of highly engineered industrial products used in commercial and defense applications and 
generally span between 2-5 years in duration. Revenue recognized on an over-time basis for the year 
ended December 31, 2018 accounted for approximately 46% of total net sales. Typically, over-time revenue 
recognition is based on the utilization of an input measure used to measure progress, such as costs 
incurred to date relative to total estimated costs. Application of an over-time revenue recognition method 
requires the use of reasonable and dependable estimates of future material, labor, and overhead costs that 
will be incurred as well as a disciplined cost estimating system in which all functions of the business are 
integrally involved. These estimates are determined based on industry knowledge and experience of our 
engineers, project managers, and financial staff. Changes in total estimated costs are recognized using 
the cumulative catch-up method of accounting which recognizes the cumulative effect of the changes on 
current and prior periods in the current period. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2018, 2017, 
and 2016, there were no significant changes in estimated contract costs.

If a performance obligation does not qualify for over-time revenue recognition, revenue is then recognized 
at the point-in-time in which control of the distinct good or service is transferred to the customer, typically 
based upon the terms of delivery. Revenue recognized at a point-in-time for the year ended December 31, 
2018 accounted for approximately 54% of total net sales.

Timing of revenue recognition and cash collection may result in billed receivables, unbilled receivables 
(contract assets), and deferred revenue (contract liabilities) on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Contract 
assets primarily relate to our right to consideration for work completed but not billed as of the reporting 
date. Contract assets are transferred to billed receivables when the rights to consideration become 
unconditional. Contract liabilities primarily consist of customer advances received prior to revenue being 
earned. Contract assets and contract liabilities are reported in the “Receivables, net” and “Deferred 
revenue” lines, respectively, within the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

As we adopted ASC 606 using a modified retrospective method, our Consolidated Financial Statements 
for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were not retrospectively adjusted. For the years ended 
December 31, 2017 and 2016, revenue was recognized when the earnings process was considered 
substantially complete with all of the following criteria met: 1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement 
existed; 2) delivery occurred or services were rendered; 3) our price to the customer was fixed or 
determinable; and 4) collectability was reasonably assured. We determined the appropriate revenue 
recognition method by analyzing the terms and conditions of each contract. Revenue was recognized 
on product sales as production units were shipped and title and risk of loss was transferred. Revenue 
was recognized on service-type contracts as services were rendered. The significant estimates made 
in recognizing revenue were primarily for long-term contracts, which were generally accounted for using 
the cost-to-cost method of percentage of completion accounting. Under the cost-to-cost percentage of 
completion accounting, profits were recorded pro-rata, based upon estimates of direct and indirect costs 
to complete such contracts. Any changes in estimates of contract sales, costs, or profits were recognized 
using the cumulative catch-up method of accounting.

Inventory

Inventory costs include materials, direct labor, purchasing, and manufacturing overhead costs, which 
are stated at the lower of cost or market, where market is limited to the net realizable value. We estimate 
the net realizable value of our inventories and establish reserves to reduce the carrying amount of these 
inventories to net realizable value, as necessary. We continually evaluate the adequacy of the inventory 
reserves by reviewing historical scrap rates, on-hand quantities as compared with historical and projected 
usage levels, and other anticipated contractual requirements. We generally hold reserved inventory for 
extended periods before scrapping and disposing of the reserved inventory, which contributes to a higher 
level of reserved inventory relative to the level of annual inventory write-offs.

We purchase materials for the manufacture of components for sale. The decision to purchase a set 
quantity of a particular item is influenced by several factors including: current and projected price, future 
estimated availability, existing and projected contracts to produce certain items, and the estimated needs 
for our businesses.

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Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

In consultation with our actuaries, we determine the appropriate assumptions for use in determining the 
liability for future pension and other postretirement benefits. The most significant of these assumptions 
include the discount rates used to determine plan obligations, the expected return on plan assets, and 
the number of employees who will receive benefits, their tenure, their salary levels, and their projected 
mortality. Changes in these assumptions, if significant in future years, may have an effect on our pension 
and postretirement expense, associated pension and postretirement assets and liabilities, and our annual 
cash requirements to fund these plans.

The discount rate used to determine the plan benefit obligations as of December 31, 2018, and the annual 
periodic costs for 2019, was increased from 3.63% to 4.28% for the Curtiss-Wright Pension Plan, and from 
3.55% to 4.19% for the nonqualified benefit plan, to reflect current economic conditions. The rates reflect 
the hypothetical rates at which the projected benefit obligations could be effectively settled or paid out 
to participants on that date. We determine our discount rates for past service liabilities and service cost 
utilizing a select bond yield curve developed by our actuaries, by using the rates of return on high-quality, 
fixed-income corporate bonds available at the measurement date with maturities that match the plan’s 
expected cash outflows for benefit payments. Interest cost is determined by applying the spot rate from the 
full yield curve to each anticipated benefit payment. The discount rate changes contributed to a decrease 
in the benefit obligation of $55 million in the CW plans.

The rate of compensation increase for base pay in the pension plans was unchanged at a weighted 
average of 3.5% based upon a graded scale of 4.9% to 2.9% that decrements as pay increases, which 
reflects the experience over past years and the Company’s expectation of future salary increases. We 
also utilized the RP-2014 mortality tables published by the Society of Actuaries, and updated the projected 
mortality scale to MP-2018, which reflects a slower rate of future mortality improvements than the previous 
MP-2017 table utilized. This change contributed to a decrease in the benefit obligation of $2 million in all 
U.S. plans.

The overall expected return on assets assumption is based primarily on the expectations of future 
performance. Expected future performance is determined by weighting the expected returns for each 
asset class by the plan’s asset allocation. The expected returns are based on long-term capital market 
assumptions provided by our investment consultants. Based on a review of market trends, actual returns 
on plan assets, and other factors, the Company’s expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 
remained at 8.00% as of December 31, 2018, which will be utilized for determining 2019 pension cost. 
Expected long-term rates of return of 8.00%, 8.00%, and 8.25% were used for determining 2018, 2017 
and 2016 pension expense, respectively.

The timing and amount of future pension income or expense to be recognized each year is dependent 
on the demographics and expected compensation of the plan participants, the expected interest rates 
in effect in future years, inflation, and the actual and expected investment returns of the assets in the 
pension trust.

The funded status of the Curtiss-Wright Pension Plan increased by $19 million in 2018, primarily driven 
by an increase in market interest rates as of December 31, 2018. This was partially offset by unfavorable 
asset experience due to weaker market performance in 2018.

The following table reflects the impact of changes in selected assumptions used to determine the 
funded status of the Company’s U.S. qualified and nonqualified pension plans as of December 31, 2018 
(in thousands, except for percentage point change):

Assumption

Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
Expected return on assets

Percentage
Point Change
(0.25)%
0.25%
(0.25)%

Increase in
Benefit
Obligation
$21,000
$ 2,000
—

Increase in
Expense
$2,500
$ 500
$1,700

See Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on our pension and 
postretirement plans.

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Purchase Accounting

We apply the purchase method of accounting to our acquisitions. Under this method, we allocate the cost 
of business acquisitions to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values 
at the date of acquisition, commonly referred to as the purchase price allocation. As part of the purchase 
price allocations for our business acquisitions, identifiable intangible assets are recognized as assets apart 
from goodwill if they arise from contractual or other legal rights, or if they are capable of being separated 
or divided from the acquired business and sold, transferred, licensed, rented, or exchanged. The purchase 
price is allocated to the underlying tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based 
on their respective fair market values, with any excess recorded as goodwill. We determine the fair values 
of such assets and liabilities, generally in consultation with third-party valuation advisors. Such fair value 
assessments require significant judgments and estimates such as projected cash flows, discount rates, 
royalty rates, and remaining useful lives that can differ materially from actual results. The analysis, while 
substantially complete, is finalized no later than twelve months from the date of acquisition.

Goodwill

We have $1.1 billion in goodwill as of December 31, 2018. Generally, the largest separately identifiable asset 
from the businesses that we acquire is the value of their assembled workforces, which includes the additional 
benefit received from management, administrative, marketing, business development, engineering, and 
technical employees of the acquired businesses. The success of our acquisitions, including the ability to 
retain existing business and to successfully compete for and win new business, is based on the additional 
benefit received from management, administrative, marketing, and business development, scientific, 
engineering, and technical skills and knowledge of our employees rather than on productive capital (plant 
and equipment, technology, and intellectual property). Therefore, since intangible assets for assembled 
workforces are part of goodwill, the substantial majority of the intangible assets for our acquired business 
acquisitions are recognized as goodwill.

We test for goodwill impairment annually, at the reporting unit level, in the fourth quarter, which coincides 
with the preparation of our strategic operating plan. Additionally, goodwill is tested for impairment when an 
event occurs or if circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting 
unit below its carrying amount.

We perform either a quantitative or qualitative assessment to assess if the fair value of the respective 
reporting unit exceeds its carrying value. The qualitative goodwill impairment assessment requires 
evaluating factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is 
less than its carrying amount. As part of our goodwill qualitative assessment process for each reporting 
unit, when utilized, we evaluate various factors that are specific to the reporting unit as well as industry 
and macroeconomic factors in order to determine whether it is reasonably likely to have a material impact 
on the fair value of our reporting units. Examples of the factors that are considered include the results of 
the most recent impairment test, current and long-range forecasts, and changes in the strategic outlook or 
organizational structure of the reporting units. The long-range financial forecasts of the reporting units are 
compared to the forecasts used in the prior year analysis to determine if management expectations for the 
business have changed.

Actual results may differ from those estimates. When performing the quantitative assessment to calculate 
the fair value of a reporting unit, we consider both comparative market multiples as well as estimated 
discounted cash flows for the reporting unit. The significant estimates and assumptions include, but are 
not limited to, revenue growth rates, operating margins, and future economic and market conditions. The 
discount rates are based upon the reporting unit’s weighted average cost of capital. As a supplement, we 
conduct additional sensitivity analysis to assess the risk for potential impairment based upon changes in 
the key assumptions such as the discount rate, expected long-term growth rate, and cash flow projections. 
Based upon the completion of our annual test, which included qualitative assessments, we determined that 
there was no impairment of goodwill and that all reporting units’ estimated fair values were substantially in 
excess of their carrying amounts.

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Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible assets are generally the result of acquisitions and consist primarily of purchased technology, 
customer related intangibles, and trademarks. Intangible assets are recorded at their fair values as determined 
through purchase accounting, based on estimates and judgments regarding expectations for the estimated 
future after-tax earnings and cash flows arising from follow-on sales. Definite-lived intangible assets are 
amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which generally range from 1 to 20 years. 
Customer-related intangibles primarily consist of customer relationships, which reflect the value of the benefit 
derived from the incremental revenue and related cash flows as a direct result of the customer relationship. 
We review the recoverability of all intangible assets, including the related useful lives, whenever events or 
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount might not be recoverable. We would record any 
impairment in the reporting period in which it has been identified.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

We are exposed to certain market risks from changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates 
as a result of our global operating and financing activities. We seek to minimize any material risks from foreign 
currency exchange rate fluctuations through our normal operating and financing activities and, when deemed 
appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments. We used forward foreign currency contracts to 
manage our currency rate exposures during the year ended December 31, 2018, and, in order to manage our 
interest rate risk, we may, from time to time, enter into interest rate swaps to balance the ratio of fixed to floating 
rate debt. We do not use such instruments for trading or other speculative purposes. Information regarding our 
accounting policy on financial instruments is contained in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Interest Rates

The market risk for a change in interest rates relates primarily to our debt obligations. Our fixed rate 
interest exposure was 100% as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. As of December 31, 2018, 
a change in interest rates of 1% would not have a material impact on consolidated interest expense. 
Information regarding our Senior Notes and Revolving Credit Agreement is contained in Note 13 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rates

Although the majority of our business is transacted in U.S. dollars, we do have market risk exposure to 
changes in foreign currency exchange rates, primarily as it relates to the value of the U.S. dollar versus 
the British Pound, Canadian dollar, and Euro. Any significant change against the U.S. dollar in the value of 
the currencies of those countries in which we do business could have an effect on our business, financial 
condition, and results of operations. If foreign exchange rates were to collectively weaken or strengthen 
against the U.S. dollar by 10%, net earnings would have decreased or increased, respectively, by 
approximately $7 million as it relates exclusively to foreign currency exchange rate exposures.

Financial instruments expose us to counter-party credit risk for non-performance and to market risk 
for changes in interest and foreign currency rates. We manage exposure to counter-party credit risk 
through specific minimum credit standards, diversification of counter-parties, and procedures to monitor 
concentrations of credit risk. We monitor the impact of market risk on the fair value and cash flows of our 
investments by investing primarily in investment grade interest-bearing securities, which have short-term 
maturities. We attempt to minimize possible changes in interest and currency exchange rates to amounts 
that are not material to our consolidated results of operations and cash flows.

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(In thousands, except per share data)
Net sales
Product sales
Service sales
Total net sales
Cost of sales
Cost of product sales
Cost of service sales
Total cost of sales
Gross profit

Research and development expenses
Selling expenses
General and administrative expenses

Operating income

Interest expense
Other income, net
Earnings before income taxes
Provision for income taxes
Earnings from continuing operations
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes
Net earnings
Basic earnings per share:

Earnings from continuing operations
Loss from discontinued operations

Total
Diluted earnings per share:

Earnings from continuing operations
Loss from discontinued operations

Total
Dividends per share
Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic
Diluted

For the years ended December 31,

2018

2017

2016

$1,993,249
418,586
2,411,835

$1,854,216
416,810
2,271,026

$1,714,358
394,573
2,108,931

1,272,599
267,975
1,540,574
871,261
64,525
126,641
306,469
373,626
33,983
16,596
356,239
(80,490)
275,749
—
$ 275,749

1,198,881
271,360
1,470,241
800,785
61,393
121,873
292,399
325,120
41,471
15,970
299,619
(84,728)
214,891
—
$ 214,891

1,113,078
261,162
1,374,240
734,691
59,424
113,164
265,584
296,519
41,248
12,690
267,961
(78,579)
189,382
(2,053)
$ 187,329

$

$

$

$
$

6.28
—
6.28

6.22
—
6.22
0.60

$

$

$

$
$

4.86
—
4.86

4.80
—
4.80
0.56

$

$

$

$
$

4.27
(0.05)
4.22

4.20
(0.05)
4.15
0.52

43,892
44,316

44,182
44,761

44,389
45,045

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)
Net earnings
Other comprehensive income

Foreign currency translation, net of tax(1)
Pension and postretirement adjustments, net of tax(2)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

Comprehensive income

For the years ended December 31,

2018
$275,749

2017
$214,891

2016
$187,329

(52,440)
(19,167)
(71,607)
$204,142

77,942
(3,026)
74,916
$289,807

(64,840)
(988)
(65,828)
$121,501

(1)  The  tax  benefit  (expense)  included  in  other  comprehensive  income  for  foreign  currency  translation 

adjustments for 2018, 2017, and 2016 were $0.8 million, ($1.9) million, and $1.7 million, respectively.

(2)  The  tax  benefit  (expense)  included  in  other  comprehensive  income  for  pension  and  postretirement 

adjustments for 2018, 2017, and 2016 were $7.0 million, $2.8 million, and ($1.7) million, respectively.

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share data)

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents
Receivables, net
Inventories, net
Other current assets

Total current assets

Property, plant, and equipment, net
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net
Other assets

Total assets

Current liabilities:

LIABILITIES

Current portion of long-term and short-term debt
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Income taxes payable
Deferred revenue
Other current liabilities

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt
Deferred tax liabilities, net
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefit costs
Long-term portion of environmental reserves
Other liabilities

Total liabilities

Contingencies and Commitments (Notes 13, 17 and 19)

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common stock, $1 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized as of  
December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017; 49,187,378 shares  
issued as of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017; outstanding  
shares were 42,772,417 as of December 31, 2018 and 44,123,519 as of 
December 31, 2017
Additional paid in capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Common treasury stock, at cost (6,414,961 shares as of December 31, 
2018 and 5,063,859 shares as of December 31, 2017)

Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

See notes to consolidated financial statements

As of December 31,

2018

2017

$ 276,066
593,755
423,426
50,719
1,343,966
374,660
1,088,032
429,567
19,160
$3,255,385

$

243
232,983
166,954
5,811
236,508
44,829
687,328
762,313
47,121
101,227
15,777
110,838
1,724,604

$ 475,120
494,923
378,866
52,951
1,401,860
390,235
1,096,329
329,668
18,229
$3,236,321

$

150
185,176
150,406
4,564
214,891
35,810
590,997
813,989
49,360
121,043
14,546
118,586
1,708,521

49,187
118,234
2,191,471
(288,447)

49,187
120,609
1,944,324
(216,840)

(539,664)
1,530,781
$3,255,385

(369,480)
1,527,800
$3,236,321

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:

Net earnings
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash 
provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization
(Gain) loss on sale of businesses
(Gain) loss on fixed asset disposals
Deferred income taxes
Share-based compensation
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of 
businesses acquired and disposed of:

Receivables, net
Inventories, net
Progress payments
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Deferred revenue
Income taxes
Net pension and postretirement liabilities
Termination of interest rate swap
Other liabilities
Other
Net cash provided by operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities:

Proceeds from sales and disposals of long-lived assets
Proceeds from divestitures
Acquisition of intangible assets
Additions to property, plant, and equipment
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Additional consideration paid on prior year acquisitions

Net cash used for investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities:

Borrowings under revolving credit facilities
Payment of revolving credit facilities
Principal payments on debt
Repurchases of company stock
Proceeds from share-based compensation plans
Dividends paid
Other
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

Net cash used for financing activities

Effect of exchange-rate changes on cash
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities:

For the years ended December 31,
2016
2018

2017

$ 275,749 $ 214,891

$ 187,329

102,949
(1,735)
(1,120)
8,562
14,094

(57,492)
(41,197)
(11,121)
48,930
23,082
(8,847)
(43,759)
—
23,357
4,821
336,273

99,995
(875)
29
(5,782)
11,572

(16,388)
19,711
(774)
4,323
36,898
(5,479)
3,481
—
25,686
1,424
388,712

9,117
958
(1,547)
(53,417)
(210,167)
(460)
(255,516)

6,769
6,973
—
(52,705)
(232,630)
(735)
(272,328)

372,980
(372,887)
(50,000)
(198,592)
11,940
(26,328)
(752)
—
(263,639)
(16,172)
(199,054)
475,120

7,658
(8,176)
(150,000)
(52,127)
14,179
(24,740)
(692)
—
(213,898)
18,786
(78,728)
553,848
$ 276,066 $ 475,120

96,008
(845)
(2,069)
1,224
9,478

91,692
4,391
2,583
4,125
(11,084)
11,797
3,405
20,405
11,474
(6,716)
423,197

3,674
1,027
—
(46,776)
(295)
(564)
(42,934)

7,839
(8,430)
—
(105,249)
22,300
(23,067)
(635)
11,101
(96,141)
(18,971)
265,151
288,697
$ 553,848

Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid

2,193

976

2,512

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY 
(In thousands)

January 1, 2016
Net earnings
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Dividends paid
Restricted stock
Stock options exercised
Other
Share-based compensation
Repurchase of common stock
December 31, 2016
Net earnings
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Dividends paid
Restricted stock
Stock options exercised
Other
Share-based compensation
Repurchase of common stock
December 31, 2017
Cumulative effect from adoption of ASC 606
Net earnings
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Dividends paid
Restricted stock
Stock options exercised
Other
Share-based compensation
Repurchase of common stock
December 31, 2018

Retained
Earnings

Common 
Stock

—
—
—
—
—
—
— (12,086)
— (11,271)
(1,104)
(3)
9,021
—
—
—

Additional
Paid
in Capital
$49,190 $144,923 $1,590,645
187,329
—
(23,067)
—
—
—
—
—
$49,187 $129,483 $1,754,907
214,891
—
(24,740)
—
—
(734)
—
—
$49,187 $120,609 $1,944,324
(2,274)
275,749
—
(26,328)
—
—
—
—
—
$49,187 $ 118,234 $2,191,471

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— (13,134)
(2,355)
—
(752)
—
13,866
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—
— (12,104)
(5,724)
—
(2,237)
—
11,191
—
—
—

Accumulated 
Other 
Comprehensive 
Income (Loss)
$(225,928)
—
(65,828)
—
—
—
—
—
—
$(291,756)
—
74,916
—
—
—
—
—
—
$(216,840)
—
—
(71,607)
—
—
—
—
—
—
$(288,447)

Treasury 
Stock
$(303,407)
—
—
—
17,275
39,483
811
457
(105,249)
$(350,630)
—
—
—
12,105
19,902
889
381
(52,127)
$(369,480)
—
—
—
—
13,134
14,294
752
228
(198,592)
$(539,664)

See notes to consolidated financial statements

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Operations

Curtiss-Wright Corporation and its subsidiaries (the Corporation or the Company) is a global, diversified 
manufacturing and service company that designs, manufactures, and overhauls precision components and 
provides highly engineered products and services to the aerospace, defense, general industrial, and power 
generation markets.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its majority-owned 
subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates

The financial statements of the Corporation have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles 
generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP), which requires management to make 
estimates and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses 
and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in the accompanying financial statements. The most 
significant of these estimates includes the estimate of costs to complete long-term contracts, the estimate 
of useful lives for property, plant, and equipment, cash flow estimates used for testing the recoverability 
of assets, pension plan and postretirement obligation assumptions, estimates for inventory obsolescence, 
estimates for the valuation and useful lives of intangible assets and legal reserves. Actual results may 
differ from these estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of money market funds and commercial paper that are readily convertible into 
cash, all with original maturity dates of three months or less.

Inventory

Inventories are stated at lower of cost or net realizable value. Production costs are comprised of direct 
material and labor and applicable manufacturing overhead.

Progress Payments

Certain long-term contracts provide for interim billings as costs are incurred on the respective contracts. 
Pursuant to contract provisions, agencies of the U.S. Government and other customers obtain control of 
promised goods or services to the extent that progress payments are received. Accordingly, these receipts 
have been reported as a reduction of unbilled receivables as presented in Note 5 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements. In the event that progress payments received exceed revenue recognized to date 
on a specific contract, a contract liability has been established with such amount reported in the “Deferred 
revenue” line within the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The Corporation also receives progress payments on development contracts related to certain aerospace 
and defense programs. Progress payments received on partially funded development contracts have been 
reported as a reduction of inventories, as presented in Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Major renewals and 
betterments are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs that do not improve or extend the life of the 
asset are expensed in the period that they are incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line 
method based over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets.

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Average useful lives for property, plant, and equipment are as follows:

Buildings and improvements
Machinery, equipment, and other

5 to 40 years
3 to 15 years

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are generally the result of acquisitions and consist primarily of purchased technology, 
customer related intangibles, trademarks, and technology licenses. Intangible assets are amortized on 
a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from 1 to 20 years. See Note 9 to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on other intangible assets.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Corporation reviews the recoverability of all long-lived assets, including the related useful lives, 
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a long-lived asset might 
not be recoverable. If required, the Corporation compares the estimated fair value determined by either the 
undiscounted future net cash flows or appraised value to the related asset’s carrying value to determine 
whether there has been an impairment. If an asset is considered impaired, the asset is written down to fair 
value in the period in which the impairment becomes known. The Corporation recognized no significant 
impairment charges on assets held in use during the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016.

Goodwill

Goodwill results from business acquisitions. The Corporation accounts for business acquisitions by 
allocating the purchase price to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. 
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their fair values, and the excess of the purchase 
price over the amounts allocated is recorded as goodwill. The recoverability of goodwill is subject to an 
annual impairment test or whenever an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than 
not result in an impairment. The impairment test is based on the estimated fair value of the underlying 
businesses. The Corporation’s goodwill impairment test is performed annually in the fourth quarter of each 
year. See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on goodwill.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Accounting guidance requires certain disclosures regarding the fair value of financial instruments. Due to 
the short maturities of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued 
expenses, the net book value of these financial instruments is deemed to approximate fair value. See 
Notes 10 and 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on the Corporation’s 
financial instruments.

Research and Development

The Corporation funds research and development programs for commercial products and independent 
research and development and bid and proposal work related to government contracts. Development costs 
include engineering and field support for new customer requirements. Corporation-sponsored research 
and development costs are expensed as incurred.

Research and development costs associated with customer-sponsored programs are capitalized to 
inventory and are recorded in cost of sales when products are delivered or services performed. Funds 
received under shared development contracts are a reduction of the total development expenditures under 
the shared contract and are shown net as research and development costs.

Accounting for Share-Based Payments

The Corporation follows the fair value based method of accounting for share-based employee 
compensation, which requires the Corporation to expense all share-based employee compensation. 
Share-based employee compensation is a non-cash expense since the Corporation settles these 
obligations by issuing the shares of Curtiss-Wright Corporation instead of settling such obligations with 
cash payments.

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Compensation expense for non-qualified share options, performance shares, and time-based restricted 
stock is recognized over the requisite service period for the entire award based on the grant date 
fair value.

Income Taxes

The Corporation accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and 
liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable 
to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their 
respective tax bases. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax laws is recognized 
in the results of operations in the period the new laws are enacted. A valuation allowance is recorded to 
reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets unless it is more likely than not that such assets will 
be realized.

The Corporation records amounts related to uncertain income tax positions by 1) prescribing a minimum 
recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements 
and 2) the measurement of the income tax benefits recognized from such positions. The Corporation’s 
accounting policy is to classify uncertain income tax positions that are not expected to be resolved in 
one year as a non-current income tax liability and to classify interest and penalties as a component of 
Interest expense and General and administrative expenses, respectively. See Note 12 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements for further information.

Foreign Currency

For operations outside the United States of America that prepare financial statements in currencies other 
than the U.S. dollar, the Corporation translates assets and liabilities at period-end exchange rates and 
income statement amounts using weighted-average exchange rates for the period. The cumulative effect 
of translation adjustments is presented as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income 
(loss) within stockholders’ equity. This balance is affected by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations 
and by the acquisition of foreign entities. (Gains) and losses from foreign currency transactions are 
included in General and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings, which 
amounted to ($4.5) million, $5.4 million, and ($8.9) million for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, 
and 2016, respectively.

Derivatives

Forward Foreign Exchange and Currency Option Contracts

The Corporation uses financial instruments, such as forward exchange and currency option contracts, to 
hedge a portion of existing and anticipated foreign currency denominated transactions. The purpose of 
the Corporation’s foreign currency risk management program is to reduce volatility in earnings caused by 
exchange rate fluctuations. All of the derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value based upon 
quoted market prices for comparable instruments, with the gain or loss on these transactions recorded 
into earnings in the period in which they occur. These (gains) and losses are classified as General and 
administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings and amounted to $6.6 million, ($0.3) 
million, and $11.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016, respectively. The 
Corporation does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risks and Related Strategies

The Corporation’s primary interest rate exposure results from changes in U.S. dollar interest rates. The 
Corporation’s policy is to manage interest cost using a mix of fixed and variable rate debt. The Corporation 
periodically uses interest rate swaps to manage such exposures. Under these interest rate swaps, the 
Corporation exchanges, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed and floating interest amounts 
calculated by reference to an agreed-upon notional principal amount.

For interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges (i.e., hedges against the exposure to changes in 
the fair value of an asset or a liability or an identified portion thereof that is attributable to a particular risk), 
changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps offset changes in the fair value of the fixed rate debt 
due to changes in market interest rates.

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Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Recent accounting standards adopted

ASU 2014-09 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers - On January 1, 2018, the Corporation adopted 
ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and the related amendments (“new revenue 
standard”) using the modified retrospective method. The Corporation recognized the cumulative effect 
of initially applying the new revenue standard as an adjustment to the retained earnings balance as of 
January 1, 2018. Comparative information for prior periods has not been restated and continues to be 
reported under the accounting standard in effect for those respective periods.

The cumulative effect from the adoption of the new revenue standard as of January 1, 2018 was 
as follows:

Balance Sheet (In thousands)
Receivables, net
Inventories, net
Other assets
Deferred revenue
Retained earnings

As of
December 31, 2017
$ 494,923
378,866
18,229
214,891
1,944,324

Adjustments due to
ASU 2014-09
$ 18,363
(23,555)
878
(2,040)
(2,274)

As of
January 1, 2018
$ 513,286
355,311
19,107
212,851
1,942,050

The impact of adoption on the Corporation’s Consolidated Statement of Earnings and Consolidated 
Balance Sheet was as follows:

Statement of Earnings (In thousands)
Product sales
Cost of product sales
Provision for income taxes
Net earnings

Balance Sheet (In thousands)
Receivables, net
Inventories, net
Other assets
Income taxes payable
Deferred revenue
Retained earnings

Year Ended December 31, 2018

As Reported
$1,993,249
1,272,599
(80,490)
$ 275,749

Adjustments 
Increase/(Decrease)
$(5,668)
(383)
1,313
$(3,972)

Balances Without 
Adoption of ASC 606
$1,987,581
1,272,216
(79,177)
$ 271,777

As Reported
$ 593,755
423,426
19,160
5,811
236,508
2,191,471

As of December 31, 2018

Adjustments 
Increase/(Decrease)
$(22,378)
24,235
(879)
(1,296)
3,972
(1,698)

Balances Without 
Adoption of ASC 606
$ 571,377
447,661
18,281
4,515
240,480
2,189,773

ASU 2017-07, Retirement Benefits - Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net 
Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost - On January 1, 2018, the Corporation adopted the amendments 
to ASC 715 that improve the presentation of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs. The 
Corporation retrospectively adopted the presentation of service cost separate from the other components 
of net periodic costs and included it as a component of employee compensation cost in operating income. 
The interest cost, expected return on assets, amortization of prior service costs, and net actuarial gain/
loss components of net periodic benefit costs have been reclassified from operating income to other 
income, net. Additionally, the Corporation elected to apply the practical expedient which allows it to 
reclassify amounts previously disclosed in Note 15 of the Corporation’s 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K 
as the basis for applying retrospective presentation for comparative periods.

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The effect of the retrospective change on the Corporation’s Consolidated Statement of Earnings for the 
year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was as follows:

Statement of Earnings (In thousands)
Cost of product sales
Cost of service sales
Research and development expenses
Selling expenses
General and administrative expenses
Other income, net

Statement of Earnings (In thousands)
Cost of product sales
Cost of service sales
Research and development expenses
Selling expenses
General and administrative expenses
Other income, net

Previously 
Reported
$1,184,358
268,073
60,308
120,002
298,542
1,347

Year Ended December 31, 2017
Adjustments
Increase/(Decrease)
$14,523
3,287
1,085
1,871
(6,143)
14,623

As Revised
$1,198,881
271,360
61,393
121,873
292,399
15,970

Previously 
Reported
$1,100,287
258,161
58,592
111,228
272,565
1,111

Year Ended December 31, 2016
Adjustments
Increase/(Decrease)
$12,791
3,001
832
1,936
(6,981)
11,579

As Revised
$ 1,113,078
261,162
59,424
113,164
265,584
12,690

ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations - Clarifying the Definition of a Business. On January 1, 2018, 
the Corporation adopted the amendments to ASC 805 which clarifies the definition of a business. The 
standard introduces a screen for determining when assets acquired are not a business and clarifies that a 
business must include, at a minimum, an input and a substantive process that contribute to an output. The 
adoption of this standard did not have a financial impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Recent accounting standards to be adopted

Standard
ASU 2016-02 Leases

Description
In February 2016, the FASB issued final 
guidance that will require lessees to record 
both right-of-use assets and lease liabilities 
for most leases on their balance sheets 
but recognize expenses on their income 
statements in a manner similar to 
today’s accounting.

Date of adoption: 
January 1, 2019
ASU 2018-02 
Reclassification of 
Certain Tax Effects 
from Accumulated 
Other Comprehensive 
Income

Date of adoption: 
January 1, 2019

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 
2018-02, Reclassification of Certain 
Tax Effects from Accumulated Other 
Comprehensive Income. This ASU permits 
the reclassification of tax effects stranded 
in accumulated other comprehensive 
income to retained earnings as a result 
of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The 
standard will be effective for fiscal years 
beginning after December 15, 2018, and 
interim periods within those fiscal years, 
with early adoption permitted.

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Effect on the consolidated  
financial statements
The Corporation will apply the 
optional transition method of 
adoption as of January 1, 2019, 
which permits the entity to 
continue presenting all periods 
prior to January 1, 2019 under 
previous lease accounting 
guidance. In conjunction with 
adoption, the Corporation plans 
to elect the package of practical 
expedients which permits the 
entity to forgo reassessment 
of conclusions reached 
regarding lease existence 
and lease classification under 
previous guidance, as well 
as the practical expedient 
to not separate non-lease 
components. Further, the 
Corporation will make an 
accounting policy election to 
account for short-term leases 
in a manner consistent with 
the methodology applied 
under previous guidance. 
The adoption of this standard 
is expected to result in an 
increase of approximately 
$175 million to $185 million 
in total assets and total 
liabilities in the Corporation’s 
Consolidated Balance Sheet as 
of January 1, 2019. However, 
the standard is not expected 
to have a material impact on 
the Corporation’s cash flows or 
statement of earnings.

The adoption is expected to 
result in a reclassification of 
approximately $25 million 
from accumulated other 
comprehensive loss to retained 
earnings in the Corporation’s 
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Effect on the consolidated  
financial statements
The Corporation does not 
expect the adoption of this 
standard to have a material 
impact on its Consolidated 
Financial Statements.

Description
In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 
2018-07,  Improvements to Nonemployee 
Share-Based Payment Accounting. The 
ASU simplifies the accounting for share-
based payments to nonemployees by 
aligning it with the accounting for share-
based payments to employees, with 
certain exceptions. The standard will be 
effective for fiscal years beginning after 
December 15, 2018, and interim periods 
within those fiscal years, with early 
adoption permitted.

Standard
ASU 2018-07 
Improvements to 
Nonemployee Share-
Based Payment 
Accounting

Date of adoption: 
January 1, 2019

2. REVENUE

The Corporation accounts for revenues in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with 
Customers, which was adopted as of January 1, 2018 on a modified retrospective basis. Under ASC 606, 
revenue is recognized when control of a promised good and/or service is transferred to a customer at a 
transaction price that reflects the consideration that the Corporation expects to be entitled to in exchange 
for that good and/or service.

Performance Obligations

The Corporation identifies a performance obligation for each promise in a contract to transfer a distinct 
good or service to the customer. As part of its assessment, the Corporation considers all goods and/or 
services promised in the contract, regardless of whether they are explicitly stated or implied by customary 
business practices. The Corporation’s contracts may contain either a single performance obligation, 
including the promise to transfer individual goods or services that are not separately distinct within the 
context of the respective contracts, or multiple performance obligations. For contracts with multiple 
performance obligations, the Corporation allocates the overall transaction price to each performance 
obligation using standalone selling prices, where available, or utilizes estimates for each distinct good or 
service in the contract where standalone prices are not available. In certain instances, the transaction 
price may include estimated amounts of variable consideration including but not limited to incentives, 
awards, price escalations, liquidated damages, and penalties, only to the extent that it is probable that a 
significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized to date around such variable consideration will not 
occur. The Corporation estimates variable consideration to be included in the transaction price using either 
the expected value method or most likely amount method, contingent upon the facts and circumstances 
of the specific arrangement. Variable consideration associated with the Corporation’s respective 
arrangements is not typically constrained.

The Corporation’s performance obligations are satisfied either at a point-in-time or on an over-time 
basis. Revenue recognized on an over-time basis for the year ended December 31, 2018 accounted 
for approximately 46% of total net sales. Typically, over-time revenue recognition is based on the 
utilization of an input measure used to measure progress, such as costs incurred to date relative to total 
estimated costs. Changes in total estimated costs are recognized using the cumulative catch-up method 
of accounting which recognizes the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods in 
the current period. Accordingly, the effect of the changes on future periods of contract performance is 
recognized as if the revised estimate had been the original estimate. A significant change in an estimate 
on more or more contracts could have a material effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial 
position, results or operations, or cash flows. However, there were no significant changes in estimated 
contract costs during 2018, 2017, or 2016.

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If a performance obligation does not qualify for over-time revenue recognition, revenue is then recognized 
at the point-in-time in which control of the distinct good or service is transferred to the customer, 
typically based upon the terms of delivery. Revenue recognized at a point-in-time for the year ended 
December 31, 2018 accounted for approximately 54% of total net sales.

Contract backlog represents the remaining performance obligations that have not yet been recognized 
as revenue. Backlog includes deferred revenue and amounts that will be invoiced and recognized as 
revenue in future periods. Total backlog was approximately $2.0 billion as of December 31, 2018, of which 
the Corporation expects to recognize approximately 94% as net sales over the next 12 -36 months. The 
remainder will be recognized thereafter.

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table presents the Corporation’s total net sales disaggregated by end market and 
customer type:

Total Net Sales by End Market and Customer Type
(In thousands)

Year Ended December 31,

2018

2017

2016

Defense

Aerospace
Ground
Naval

Total Defense Customers
Commercial
Aerospace
Power Generation
General Industrial

Total Commercial Customers
Total

Contract Balances

$ 376,951
97,131
486,476
$ 960,558

$ 372,678
96,042
408,221
$ 876,941

$ 303,430
86,139
403,343
$ 792,912

$ 414,422
431,793
605,062
$1,451,277
$ 2,411,835

$ 409,384
423,747
560,954
$1,394,085
$2,271,026

$ 397,327
409,201
509,491
$1,316,019
$2,108,931

Timing of revenue recognition and cash collection may result in billed receivables, unbilled receivables 
(contract assets), and deferred revenue (contract liabilities) on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The 
Corporation’s contract assets primarily relate to its rights to consideration for work completed but not 
billed as of the reporting date. Contract assets are transferred to billed receivables when the rights 
to consideration become unconditional. This is typical in situations where amounts are billed as work 
progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms or upon achievement of contractual 
milestones. The Corporation’s contract liabilities primarily consist of customer advances received prior 
to revenue being earned. Revenue recognized for the year ended December 31, 2018 included in the 
contract liabilities balance at the beginning of the year was approximately $164 million. Changes in 
contract assets and contract liabilities as of December 31, 2018, were not materially impacted by any 
other factors. Contract assets and contract liabilities are reported in the “Receivables, net” and “Deferred 
revenue” lines, respectively, within the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Pre-adoption of ASC 606 

As the Corporation adopted ASC 606 using the modified retrospective method, the Consolidated Financial 
Statements for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were not retrospectively adjusted. For 
the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, revenue was recognized when the earnings process 
was considered substantially complete with all of the following criteria met: 1) persuasive evidence of 
an arrangement existed; 2) delivery occurred or services were rendered; 3) the Corporation’s price to 
its customer was fixed or determinable; and 4) collectability was reasonably assured. The Corporation 
determined the appropriate revenue recognition method by analyzing the terms and conditions of each 
contract. Revenue was recognized on product sales as production units were shipped and title and risk 
of loss was transferred. Revenue was recognized on service-type contracts as services were rendered. 
The significant estimates made in recognizing revenue were primarily for long-term contracts, which were 

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generally accounted for using the cost-to-cost method of percentage of completion accounting. Under the 
cost-to-cost percentage of completion accounting, profits were recorded pro-rata, based upon estimates of 
direct and indirect costs to complete such contracts. Any changes in estimates of contract sales, costs, or 
profits were recognized using the cumulative catch-up method of accounting.

3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

As part of a strategic portfolio review conducted in 2014, the Corporation identified certain businesses it 
considered non-core. The Corporation considers businesses non-core when their products or services do 
not complement existing businesses and where the long-term growth and profitability prospects are below 
the Corporation’s expectations. As part of this initiative, the Corporation divested all five businesses during 
2015 that were classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2014. The results of operations of these 
businesses are reported as discontinued operations within our Consolidated Statement of Earnings.

The aggregate financial results of all discontinued operations for the years ended December 31 were 
as follows:

(In thousands)
Net sales

Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes
Income tax benefit / (expense)
Loss on sale of businesses
Loss from discontinued operations

2018
$—
—
—
—
$—

2016

2017
$— $ —
—
(2,053)(1)
—
$— $(2,053)

—
—
—

(1)  Amount represents finalization of the income tax provision related to discontinued operations for the year 

ended December 31, 2015.

4. ACQUISITIONS

The Corporation continually evaluates potential acquisitions that either strategically fit within the 
Corporation’s existing portfolio or expand the Corporation’s portfolio into new product lines or adjacent 
markets. The Corporation has completed a number of acquisitions that have been accounted for as 
business combinations and have resulted in the recognition of goodwill in the Corporation’s financial 
statements. This goodwill arises because the purchase prices for these businesses reflect the future 
earnings and cash flow potential in excess of the earnings and cash flows attributable to the current 
product and customer set at the time of acquisition. Thus, goodwill inherently includes the know-how of the 
assembled workforce, the ability of the workforce to further improve the technology and product offerings, 
and the expected cash flows resulting from these efforts. Goodwill may also include expected synergies 
resulting from the complementary strategic fit these businesses bring to existing operations.

The Corporation allocates the purchase price at the date of acquisition based upon its understanding of 
the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. In the months after closing, as the Corporation 
obtains additional information about these assets and liabilities, including through tangible and intangible 
asset appraisals, and as the Corporation learns more about the newly acquired business, it is able to 
refine the estimates of fair value and more accurately allocate the purchase price. Only items identified as 
of the acquisition date are considered for subsequent adjustment. The Corporation will make appropriate 
adjustments to the purchase price allocation prior to completion of the measurement period, as required.

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2018, the Corporation acquired one business for an 
aggregate purchase price of $210 million. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, the 
Corporation acquired two businesses for an aggregate purchase price of $233 million, net of cash 
acquired. These acquisitions are described in more detail below.

For the year ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, included within the Consolidated Statement of Earnings, 
the Corporation’s acquisitions contributed $64 million and $71 million of total net sales, respectively, and 
$1 million and $5 million of net earnings, respectively.

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The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at 
the date of acquisition for all acquisitions consummated during 2018 and 2017:

(In thousands)
Accounts receivable
Inventory
Property, plant, and equipment
Intangible assets
Other current and non-current assets
Current and non-current liabilities
Due to seller
Net tangible and intangible assets
Purchase price
Goodwill

Goodwill deductible for tax purposes

2018 Acquisitions

Dresser-Rand Government Business (DRG)

2018
$ 24,385
31,875
3,206
146,100
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—
200,239
210,167
9,928

$

$

2017
4,994
22,702
4,598
88,900
2,816
(6,730)
(804)
116,476
232,630
$ 116,154

$

9,928

$ 115,532

On April 2, 2018, the Corporation acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of DRG for 
$210.2 million in cash. The Asset Purchase Agreement contains a purchase price adjustment mechanism 
and representations and warranties customary for a transaction of this type. DRG is a designer and 
manufacturer of mission-critical, high-speed rotating equipment solutions and also acts as the sole 
supplier of steam turbines and main engine guard valves on all aircraft carrier programs. The acquired 
business operates within the Power segment.

2017 Acquisitions

Teletronics Technology Corporation (TTC)

On January 3, 2017, the Corporation acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of TTC 
for $226.0 million, net of cash acquired. The Share Purchase Agreement contains a purchase price 
adjustment mechanism and representations and warranties customary for a transaction of this type, 
including a portion of the purchase price deposited in escrow as security for potential indemnification 
claims against the seller. TTC is a designer and manufacturer of high-technology data acquisition and 
comprehensive flight test instrumentation systems for critical aerospace and defense applications. The 
acquired business operates within the Defense segment.

Para Tech Coating, Inc. (Para Tech)

On February 8, 2017, the Corporation acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Para Tech 
for $6.6 million in cash. The Asset Purchase Agreement contains a purchase price adjustment mechanism 
and representations and warranties customary for a transaction of this type, including a portion of the 
purchase price held back as security for potential indemnification claims against the seller. Para Tech is a 
provider of parylene conformal coating services for aerospace & defense electronic components as well 
as critical medical devices. The acquired business operates within the Commercial/Industrial segment.

5. RECEIVABLES

Receivables include current notes, amounts billed to customers, claims, other receivables, and 
unbilled revenue on long-term contracts, which consists of amounts recognized as sales but not billed. 
Substantially all amounts of unbilled receivables are expected to be billed and collected in the subsequent 
year. An immaterial amount of unbilled receivables are subject to retainage provisions. The amount of 
claims and unapproved change orders within our receivables balances are immaterial.

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Credit risk is diversified due to the large number of entities comprising the Corporation’s customer base 
and their geographic dispersion. The Corporation is either a prime contractor or subcontractor to various 
agencies of the U.S. Government. Revenues derived directly and indirectly from government sources 
(primarily the U.S. Government) were 40% and 39% of total net sales in 2018 and 2017, respectively. 
Total receivables due primarily from the U.S Government were $329.1 million and $208.4 million as 
of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Government (primarily the U.S. Government) unbilled 
receivables, net of progress payments, were $180.0 million and $89.3 million as of December 31, 2018 and 
2017, respectively.

The composition of receivables as of December 31 is as follows:

(In thousands)
Billed receivables:
Trade and other receivables

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

Net billed receivables
Unbilled receivables:
Recoverable costs and estimated earnings not billed

Less: Progress payments applied

Net unbilled receivables
Receivables, net

6. INVENTORIES

2018

2017

$ 390,306
(7,436)
382,870

$ 363,234
(7,486)
355,748

225,810
(14,925)
210,885
$ 593,755

160,727
(21,552)
139,175
$ 494,923

Inventoried costs contain amounts relating to long-term contracts and programs with long production 
cycles, a portion of which will not be realized within one year. Long term contract inventory includes an 
immaterial amount of claims or other similar items subject to uncertainty concerning their determination or 
realization. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market.

The composition of inventories as of December 31 is as follows:

(In thousands)
Raw material
Work-in-process
Finished goods
Inventoried costs related to U.S. Government and other long-term contracts
Gross inventories
Less: Inventory reserves

Progress payments applied

Inventories, net

2018
$ 214,442
74,536
143,016
54,195
486,189
(55,776)
(6,987)
$ 423,426

2017
$ 191,855
73,937
114,307
65,150
445,249
(54,638)
(11,745)
$ 378,866

As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, inventory also includes capitalized development costs of $44.4 million 
and $35.0 million, respectively, related to certain aerospace and defense programs. These capitalized 
costs will be liquidated as units are produced under contract. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, 
$18.7 million and $5.4 million, respectively, are scheduled to be liquidated under existing firm orders.

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7. PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

The composition of property, plant, and equipment as of December 31 is as follows:

(In thousands)
Land
Buildings and improvements
Machinery, equipment, and other
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Property, plant, and equipment, net

$

2018
18,548
226,743
801,169
1,046,460
(671,800)
$ 374,660

$

2017
19,947
234,539
783,430
1,037,916
(647,681)
$ 390,235

Depreciation expense from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016 
was $59.4 million, $61.6 million, and $62.6 million, respectively.

8. GOODWILL

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

(In thousands)
December 31, 2016
Acquisitions
Divestitures
Foreign currency translation adjustment
December 31, 2017
Acquisitions
Divestitures
Foreign currency translation adjustment
December 31, 2018

Commercial/
Industrial
$436,141
2,677
(1,168)
10,881
$448,531
—
(111)
(6,405)
$442,015

Defense
$327,655
113,477
(647)
19,847
$460,332
—
(1,594)
(9,867)
$448,871

Power
$187,261
—
—
205
$187,466
9,928
—
(248)
$197,146

Consolidated
$ 951,057
116,154
(1,815)
30,933
$1,096,329
9,928
(1,705)
(16,520)
$1,088,032

The purchase price allocations relating to the businesses acquired are initially based on estimates. The 
Corporation adjusts these estimates based upon final analysis, including input from third party appraisals 
when deemed appropriate. The determination of fair value is finalized no later than twelve months from 
acquisition. Goodwill adjustments represent subsequent adjustments to the purchase price allocation 
for acquisitions.

The Corporation completed its annual goodwill impairment testing as of October 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016 
and concluded that there was no impairment of goodwill. The estimated fair value of each respective 
reporting unit substantially exceeded its recorded book value.

9. OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

Intangible assets are generally the result of acquisitions and consist primarily of purchased technology, 
customer related intangibles, and trademarks. Intangible assets are amortized over useful lives that 
generally range between 1 and 20 years.

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The following tables present the cumulative composition of the Corporation’s intangible assets as of 
December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

(In thousands)
Technology
Customer related intangibles
Programs(1)
Other intangible assets
Total

Gross

2018
Accumulated 
Amortization
$238,212 $(123,156)
(193,455)
(5,400)
(29,806)
$781,384 $(351,817)

358,832
144,000
40,340

Net

2017
Accumulated 
Amortization
Gross
$ 115,056 $243,440 $ (114,036)
(180,580)
367,230
—
—
(27,026)
40,640
$429,567 $651,310 $(321,642)

165,377
138,600
10,534

Net
$129,404
186,650
—
13,614
$329,668

(1)  Programs include values assigned to major programs of acquired businesses and represent the 

aggregate value associated with the customer relationships, contracts, technology, and trademarks 
underlying the associated program.

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Corporation acquired intangible assets of $146.1 million 
which included Programs of $144.0 million, Customer-related intangibles of $1.8 million, and Other 
intangible assets of $0.3 million. The weighted average amortization periods for these aforementioned 
intangible assets are 20.0 years, 10.4 years, and 8.0 years, respectively.

Amortization expense from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 
2016 was $43.6 million, $38.4 million, and $33.4 million, respectively. The estimated future amortization 
expense of intangible assets over the next five years is as follows:

(In thousands)
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023

$43,488
41,576
39,826
37,312
33,641

10. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Forward Foreign Exchange and Currency Option Contracts

The Corporation has foreign currency exposure primarily in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Europe. 
The Corporation uses financial instruments, such as forward and option contracts, to hedge a portion of 
existing and anticipated foreign currency denominated transactions. The purpose of the Corporation’s 
foreign currency risk management program is to reduce volatility in earnings caused by exchange rate 
fluctuations. Guidance on accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities requires companies 
to recognize all of the derivative financial instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the 
Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Interest Rate Risks and Related Strategies

The Corporation’s primary interest rate exposure results from changes in U.S. dollar interest rates. The 
Corporation’s policy is to manage interest cost using a mix of fixed and variable rate debt. The Corporation 
periodically uses interest rate swaps to manage such exposures. Under these interest rate swaps, the 
Corporation exchanges, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed and floating interest amounts 
calculated by reference to an agreed-upon notional principal amount. The Corporation’s foreign exchange 
contracts and interest rate swaps are considered Level 2 instruments which are based on market based 
inputs or unobservable inputs and corroborated by market data such as quoted prices, interest rates, or 
yield curves.

For interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges (i.e., hedges against the exposure to changes in 
the fair value of an asset or a liability or an identified portion thereof that is attributable to a particular risk), 
changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps offset changes in the fair value of the fixed rate debt 
due to changes in market interest rates.

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Effects on Consolidated Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the fair values of the asset and liability derivative 
instruments are immaterial.

Effects on Consolidated Statement of Earnings

Undesignated hedges

The location and amount of (gains) and losses recognized in income on forward exchange derivative 
contracts not designated for hedge accounting for the years ended December 31, were as follows:

(In thousands)
Forward exchange contracts:

2018

2017

2016

General and administrative expenses

$6,643

$(346)

$11,510

Debt

The estimated fair value amounts were determined by the Corporation using available market information, 
which is primarily based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues as of December 31, 2018. 
The fair value of our debt instruments are characterized as a Level 2 measurement which are based on 
market based inputs or unobservable inputs and corroborated by market data such as quoted prices, 
interest rates, or yield curves. The estimated fair values of the Corporation’s fixed rate debt instruments 
as of December 31, 2018, net of debt issuance costs, totaled $750 million compared to a carrying value, 
net of debt issuance costs, of $749 million. The estimated fair values of the Corporation’s fixed rate debt 
instruments as of December 31, 2017, net of debt issuance costs, totaled $822 million compared to a 
carrying value, net of debt issuance costs, of $799 million.

The fair values described above may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair 
values. Furthermore, the use of different methodologies to determine the fair value of certain financial 
instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.

11. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accrued expenses consist of the following as of December 31:

(In thousands)
Accrued compensation
Accrued commissions
Accrued interest
Accrued insurance
Other
Total accrued expenses

Other current liabilities consist of the following as of December 31:

(In thousands)
Warranty reserves
Additional amounts due to sellers on acquisitions
Reserves on loss contracts
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
Other
Total other current liabilities

2018
$ 118,479
7,769
8,944
6,951
24,811
$166,954

2017
$108,268
6,296
9,894
7,015
18,933
$150,406

2018
$17,293
233
2,487
6,528
18,288
$44,829

2017
$14,212
1,941
1,418
5,060
13,179
$35,810

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12. INCOME TAXES

2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

On December 22, 2017, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Tax Act) was enacted into law. The 
new legislation contained several key tax provisions, including a one-time mandatory transition tax 
on accumulated foreign earnings and a reduction of the U.S. corporate income tax rate to 21%. The 
Corporation will also generally be eligible for a 100% dividends received exemption on its foreign earnings. 
The Tax Act subjects a U.S. shareholder to tax on global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) earned by 
certain foreign subsidiaries. The Corporation has applied an accounting policy election to provide for the 
tax expense related to GILTI in the year in which the tax is incurred.

The Corporation has summarized the most significant impacts from the Tax Act below:

Reduction of the U.S. Corporate Income Tax Rate

The Corporation measures deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that are applicable 
in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or paid. Accordingly, the 
Corporation’s deferred tax assets and liabilities were remeasured to reflect the reduction of the U.S. 
corporate income tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent, resulting in a provisional $13.4 million decrease 
in income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2017 and a corresponding $13.4 million decrease 
in net deferred tax liabilities as of December 31, 2017.

Transition Tax on Foreign Earnings

The Corporation recorded provisional income tax expense of $18.2 million for the year ended 
December 31, 2017 related to the one-time transition tax on certain foreign earnings. Prior to assessing 
the impact of the Tax Act, the Corporation had a deferred tax liability of $5.5 million for certain foreign 
subsidiaries whose earnings were not considered permanently reinvested. As of December 31, 2017, the 
Corporation’s provisional income tax liability related to the transition tax was $23.7 million. The finalized 
transition tax of $23.6 million was to be paid over eight years pursuant to the Tax Act, with $1.9 million 
paid in 2018. An additional $12.7 million carryforward from the 2017 income tax return further reduced the 
transition tax liability to $9.0 million, which will be paid in 2024 and 2025. Given that foreign undistributed 
earnings are no longer considered permanently reinvested, the Corporation also recorded provisional 
income tax expense of $3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 for withholding taxes that would 
arise upon distribution of the Corporation’s foreign undistributed earnings.

During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Corporation recorded additional tax expense of $9.3 million 
for foreign withholding taxes associated with the Tax Act, $6.5 million of which related to the prior period. 
The Corporation is considered permanently reinvested to the extent of any outside basis differences in its 
foreign subsidiaries in excess of the amount of undistributed earnings.

Earnings before income taxes for the years ended December 31 consist of:

(In thousands)
Domestic
Foreign

2018
$217,374
138,865
$356,239

2017
$179,006
120,613
$299,619

2016
$154,571
113,390
$267,961

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The provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31 consists of:

(In thousands)
Current:

Federal
State
Foreign
Total current
Deferred:

Federal
State
Foreign
Total deferred
Provision for income taxes

2018

2017

2016

$37,648
9,228
25,285
72,161

8,518
(1,047)
858
8,329
$80,490

$54,963
2,648
23,162
80,773

2,595
4,282
(2,922)
3,955
$84,728

$45,523
8,002
20,861
74,386

4,267
73
(147)
4,193
$78,579

The effective tax rate varies from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate for the years ended 
December 31, principally:

U.S. federal statutory tax rate
Add (deduct):
State and local taxes, net of federal benefit
R&D tax credits
Foreign earnings(1)
Stock compensation - excess tax benefits
Impacts related to the Tax Act
All other, net
Effective tax rate

2018

2017
21.0% 35.0% 35.0%

2016

1.8
2.2
(1.3)
(1.0)
(6.0)
0.9
(2.6)
(1.3)
3.4
1.8
(2.0)
(1.0)
22.6% 28.3% 29.3%

1.1
(0.9)
(5.8)
—
—
(0.1)

(1)  Foreign earnings primarily include the net impact of differences between local statutory rates and the 
U.S. Federal statutory rate, the cost of repatriating foreign earnings, and the impact of changes to 
foreign valuation allowances.

The components of the Corporation’s deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31 are as follows:

(In thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Pension plans
Environmental reserves
Inventories
Postretirement/postemployment benefits
Incentive compensation
Net operating loss
Capital loss carryover
Other

Total deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities:

Depreciation
Goodwill amortization
Other intangible amortization
Withholding taxes
Other

Total deferred tax liabilities
Valuation allowance
Net deferred tax liabilities

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2018

2017

$ 28,020
8,613
14,154
7,636
8,472
9,868
6,972
27,795
111,530

24,983
70,850
33,600
10,300
5,345
145,078
11,646
$ 45,194

$ 18,903
7,109
15,116
8,241
7,721
10,908
7,047
28,775
103,820

19,586
67,779
38,252
3,800
8,836
138,253
12,322
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Deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected on the Corporation’s consolidated balance sheet as of 
December 31 as follows:

(In thousands)
Net noncurrent deferred tax assets
Net noncurrent deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax liabilities

2018
1,927
47,121
$45,194

2017
2,605
49,360
$46,755

The Corporation has income tax net operating loss carryforwards related to international operations of 
$19.2 million, of which $16.4 million have an indefinite life and $2.8 million which expire through 2027. The 
Corporation has federal and state income tax net loss carryforwards of $102.2 million, of which $71.1 million 
are net operating losses which expire through 2037 and $31.1 million are capital loss carryforwards which 
expire through 2020. The Corporation has recorded a deferred tax asset of $16.8 million reflecting the 
benefit of the loss carryforwards.

Management assesses the available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable 
income will be generated to utilize the existing deferred tax assets. A significant piece of objective negative 
evidence evaluated was the cumulative loss incurred over the three-year period ended December 31, 2018 
in certain of the Corporation’s foreign locations. Such objective evidence limits the ability to consider other 
subjective evidence such as projections for future growth. The Corporation provisionally decreased its 
valuation allowance by $0.7 million to $11.6 million, as of December 31, 2018, in order to measure only the 
portion of the deferred tax asset that more likely than not will be realized. The amount of the deferred tax 
asset considered realizable, however, could be adjusted if estimates of future taxable income during the 
carryforward period are reduced or if objective negative evidence in the form of cumulative losses is no 
longer present and additional weight may be given to subjective evidence such as projections for growth.

Income tax payments, net of refunds, of $79.1 million, $92.1 million, and $54.5 million were made in 2018, 
2017, and 2016, respectively.

The Corporation has recognized a liability in Other liabilities for interest of $3.2 million and penalties of 
$1.7 million as of December 31, 2018.

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A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

(In thousands)
Balance as of January 1,
Additions for tax positions of prior periods
Reductions for tax positions of prior periods
Additions for tax positions related to the current year
Settlements
Balance as of December 31,

2018
$13,174
88
(290)
1,036
(445)
$13,563

2017
$11,454
1,069
(194)
1,273
(428)
$13,174

2016
$12,414
32
(1,679)
789
(102)
$11,454

In many cases, the Corporation’s uncertain tax positions are related to tax years that remain subject to 
examination by tax authorities.

The following describes the open tax years, by major tax jurisdiction, as of December 31, 2018:

United States (Federal)
United States (Various states)
United Kingdom
Canada

2015 - present
2007 - present
2011 - present
2012 - present

The Corporation does not expect any significant changes to the estimated amount of liability associated 
with its uncertain tax positions through the next twelve months. Included in total unrecognized tax benefits 
as of December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016 is $11.0 million, $10.1 million, and $7.7 million, respectively, 
which if recognized, would favorably impact the effective income tax rate.

13. DEBT

Debt consists of the following as of December 31:

(In thousands)

3.84% Senior notes due 2021
3.70% Senior notes due 2023
3.85% Senior notes due 2025
4.24% Senior notes due 2026
4.05% Senior notes due 2028
4.11% Senior notes due 2028
Other debt
Total debt
Debt issuance costs, net
Unamortized interest rate swap proceeds
Total debt, net
Less: current portion of long-term debt and  

short-term debt
Total long-term debt

2018
Carrying 
Value
100,000
202,500
90,000
200,000
67,500
90,000
243
750,243
(714)
13,027
762,556

2018
Estimated 
Fair Value
100,359
201,813
89,711
202,288
66,942
89,647
243
751,003
(714)
13,027
763,316

2017
Carrying 
Value
100,000
225,000
100,000
200,000
75,000
100,000
150
800,150
(831)
14,820
814,139

2017
Estimated 
Fair Value
102,472
228,783
102,164
208,873
76,997
103,226
150
822,665
(831)
14,820
836,654

243
$762,313

243
$763,073

150
$813,989

150
$836,504

The weighted-average interest rate of the Corporation’s Revolving Credit Agreement was 3.2% in 2018. 
The Corporation did not have any borrowings against the Revolving Credit Agreement in 2017.

The Corporation’s total debt outstanding had weighted-average interest rates of 3.7% and 3.9% in 2018 
and 2017, respectively.

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Aggregate maturities of debt are as follows:

(In thousands)
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Thereafter
Total

$

243
—
100,000
—
202,500
447,500
$750,243

Interest payments of $32 million, $39 million, and $38 million were made in 2018, 2017, and 2016, respectively.

Revolving Credit Agreement

In October 2018, the Corporation amended the terms of its existing Credit Agreement (Credit Agreement) 
with a syndicate of financial institutions, led by Bank of America N.A., Wells Fargo, N.A., and JP Morgan 
Chase Bank, N.A.. The amended agreement, which provides the Corporation with a borrowing capacity 
of $500 million, extended the maturity date from November 2019 to October 2023 and expanded the 
accordion feature from $100 million to $200 million. The proceeds available under the Credit Agreement 
are to be used for working capital, internal growth initiatives, funding of future acquisitions, and general 
corporate purposes. As of December 31, 2018, the Corporation had $22 million in letters of credit 
supported by the credit facility and no borrowings outstanding under the credit facility. The unused credit 
available under the credit facility as of December 31, 2018 was $478 million, which the Corporation had the 
ability to borrow in full without violating its debt to capitalization covenant.

The Credit Agreement contains covenants that the Corporation considers usual and customary for an 
agreement of this type for comparable commercial borrowers, including a maximum consolidated debt to 
capitalization ratio of 60%. The Credit Agreement has customary events of default, such as non-payment 
of principal when due; nonpayment of interest, fees, or other amounts; cross-payment default and 
cross-acceleration.

Borrowings under the credit agreement will accrue interest based on (i) Libor or (ii) a base rate of the 
highest of (a) the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, (b) BofA’s announced prime rate, or (c) the Eurocurrency 
rate plus 1%, plus a margin. The interest rate and level of facility fees are dependent on certain financial 
ratios, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement also provides customary fees, including 
administrative agent and commitment fees. In connection with the Credit Agreement, the Corporation 
paid customary transaction fees that have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of the 
Credit Agreement.

Senior Notes

On February 26, 2013, the Corporation issued $500 million of Senior Notes (the “2013 Notes”). The 2013 
Notes consist of $225 million of 3.70% Senior Notes that mature on February 26, 2023, $100 million of 
3.85% Senior Notes that mature on February 26, 2025, and $75 million of 4.05% Senior Notes that mature 
on February 26, 2028. $100 million of additional 4.11% Senior Notes were deferred and subsequently 
issued on September 26, 2013 that mature on September 26, 2028. On October 15, 2018, the Corporation 
made a discretionary $50 million prepayment on the $500 million 2013 Notes. The 2013 Notes are senior 
unsecured obligations, equal in right of payment to the Corporation’s existing senior indebtedness. The 
Corporation, at its option, can prepay at any time all or any part of the 2013 Notes, subject to a make-
whole payment in accordance with the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement. In connection with the 
issuance of the 2013 Notes, the Corporation paid customary fees that have been deferred and are 
being amortized over the term of the 2013 Notes. Under the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement, 
the Corporation is required to maintain certain financial ratios, the most restrictive of which is a debt to 
capitalization limit of 60%. The debt to capitalization ratio (as defined per the Notes Purchase Agreement 
and Credit Agreement) is calculated using the same formula for all of the Corporation’s debt agreements 
and is a measure of the Corporation’s indebtedness to capitalization, where capitalization equals debt plus 

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equity. As of December 31, 2018, the Corporation had the ability to borrow additional debt of $1.4 billion 
without violating our debt to capitalization covenant. The 2013 Notes also contain a cross default provision 
with respect to the Corporation’s other senior indebtedness.

On December 8, 2011, the Corporation issued $300 million of Senior Notes (the “2011 Notes”). The 2011 
Notes consist of $100 million of 3.84% Senior Notes that mature on December 1, 2021 and $200 million 
of 4.24% Senior Series Notes that mature on December 1, 2026. The 2011 Notes are senior unsecured 
obligations, equal in right of payment to our existing senior indebtedness. The Corporation, at its option, 
can prepay at any time all or any part of our 2011 Notes, subject to a make-whole payment in accordance 
with the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement. In connection with our 2011 Notes, the Corporation paid 
customary fees that have been deferred and are being amortized over the term of our 2011 Notes. Under 
the Note Purchase Agreement, the Corporation is required to maintain certain financial ratios, the most 
restrictive of which is a debt to capitalization limit of 60%. The 2011 Notes also contain a cross default 
provision with our other senior indebtedness.

Interest Rate Swaps

On February 5, 2016, the Corporation terminated its fixed-to floating interest rate swap agreements on the 
3.85% and 4.24% Senior Notes. As a result of the termination, the Corporation received a cash payment of 
$20.4 million, representing the fair value of the interest rate swaps on the date of termination. In connection 
with the termination, the Corporation and the counterparties released each other from all obligations under 
the interest rate swaps agreement, including, without limitation, the obligation to make periodic payments 
under such agreements. The gain on termination is reflected as a bond premium to the carrying value 
of the respective Senior Notes and will be amortized into interest expense over the remaining terms of 
the notes.

14. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The Corporation is required to report both basic earnings per share (EPS), based on the weighted-average 
number of common shares outstanding, and diluted earnings per share, based on the basic EPS adjusted 
for all potentially dilutive shares issuable.

As of December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016, there were no options outstanding that were considered 
anti-dilutive.

Earnings per share calculations for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016, are as follows:

(In thousands, except per share data)
2018
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations
Dilutive effect of stock options and deferred 
stock compensation
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
2017
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations
Dilutive effect of stock options and deferred 
stock compensation
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
2016
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations
Dilutive effect of stock options and deferred 
stock compensation
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

Earnings from
continuing
operations

Weighted-
Average Shares
Outstanding

Earnings per 
share
from continuing
operations

$275,749

43,892

$6.28

$275,749

424
44,316

$214,891

44,182

$214,891

579
44,761

$189,382

44,389

$189,382

656
45,045

$6.22

$4.86

$4.80

$4.27

$4.20

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15. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

In May 2014, the Corporation adopted the Curtiss-Wright 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2014 
Omnibus Plan”). The plan replaced the Corporation’s existing 2005 Long Term Incentive Plan and the 
2005 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors (collectively the “2005 Stock Plans”). Beginning in May 2014, 
all awards were granted under the 2014 Omnibus Plan. The maximum aggregate number of shares of 
common stock that may be issued under the 2014 Omnibus Plan are 2,400,000 less one share of common 
stock for every one share of common stock granted under any prior plan after December 31, 2013 and 
prior to the effective date of the 2014 Omnibus Plan. In addition, any awards that were previously granted 
under any prior plan that terminate without issuance of shares, shall be eligible for issuance under the 
2014 Omnibus Plan. Awards under the 2014 Omnibus Plan may be in the form of stock options, stock 
appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units (RSU), other stock-based awards, performance 
share units (PSU), or cash-based performance units (PU).

During 2018, the Corporation granted awards in the form of RSUs, PSUs, and restricted stock. Previous 
grants under the 2005 Stock Plans included non-qualified stock options. Under our employee benefit 
program, the Corporation also provides an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) to most active 
employees. Certain awards provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control.

The compensation cost for employee and non-employee director share-based compensation programs 
during 2018, 2017, and 2016 is as follows:

(In thousands)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Performance Share Units
Restricted Share Units
Other share-based payments
Total share-based compensation expense before income taxes

2018
1,435
4,746
7,026
887
$14,094

2017
1,207
4,340
4,931
1,094
$11,572

2016
1,184
3,910
3,426
958
$9,478

Other share-based grants include service-based restricted stock awards to non-employee directors, 
who are treated as employees as prescribed by the accounting guidance on share-based payments. The 
compensation cost recognized follows the cost of the employee, which is primarily reflected as General 
and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. No share-based compensation 
costs were capitalized during 2018, 2017, or 2016.

The following table summarizes the cash received from share-based awards on share-based compensation:

(In thousands)
Cash received from share-based awards

2018
$11,940

2017
$14,179

2016
$22,300

A summary of employee stock option activity is as follows:

Outstanding as of December 31, 2017

Exercised
Forfeited

Outstanding as of December 31, 2018
Exercisable as of December 31, 2018

Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
$30.30
30.23

30.12
$30.34

$30.34

Shares
(000’s)
264
(105)

(1)
158

158

Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term in
Years

Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(000’s)

1.5

1.5

$11,345

$11,345

The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during 2018, 2017, and 2016 was $10.1 million, $12.7 
million, and $20.6 million, respectively.

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Performance Share Units

The Corporation has granted performance share units to certain employees, whose three year cliff 
vesting is contingent upon the Corporation’s total shareholder return over the three-year term of the 
awards compared to a self-constructed peer group. The non-vested shares are subject to forfeiture if 
established performance goals are not met or employment is terminated other than due to death, disability, 
or retirement. Share plans are denominated in share-based units based on the fair market value of the 
Corporation’s common stock on the date of grant. The performance share unit’s compensation cost is 
amortized to expense on a straight-line basis over the three-year requisite service period.

Restricted Share Units

Restricted share units cliff vest at the end of the awards’ vesting period. The restricted share units are 
service-based and thus compensation cost is amortized to expense on a straight-line basis over the 
requisite service period, which is typically three years. The non-vested restricted units are subject to 
forfeiture if employment is terminated other than due to death, disability, or retirement.

A summary of the Corporation’s 2018 activity related to performance share units and restricted share units 
are as follows:

Nonvested as of December 31, 2017

Granted
Vested
Forfeited

Nonvested as of December 31, 2018
Expected to vest as of December 31, 2018

Performance Share Units 
(PSUs)

Restricted Share Units 
(RSUs)

Shares/Units
(000’s)
135
75
(93)
—

117
117

Weighted-
Average
Fair Value
$ 75.51
126.46
83.52
—

$101.70
$101.70

Shares/Units
(000’s)
169
47
(77)
(2)

137
137

Weighted-
Average
Fair Value
$ 75.19
135.46
147.26
95.92

$ 54.66
$ 54.66

Nonvested PSUs had an intrinsic value of $12.0 million and unrecognized compensation costs of $6.8 
million as of December 31, 2018. Nonvested RSUs had an intrinsic value of $14.0 million and unrecognized 
compensation costs of $6.7 million as of December 31, 2018. Unrecognized compensation costs related to 
PSUs and RSUs are expected to be recognized over periods of 1.3-1.9 years.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Corporation’s ESPP enables eligible employees to purchase the Corporation’s common stock at a 
price per share equal to 85% of the fair market value at the end of each offering period. Each offering 
period of the ESPP lasts six months, commencing on January 1st and July 1st of each year. Compensation 
cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the six-month vesting period during which employees 
perform related services.

16. PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

The Corporation maintains ten separate and distinct pension and other post-retirement defined benefit 
plans, consisting of three domestic plans and seven separate foreign pension plans. The domestic plans 
include a qualified pension plan, a non-qualified pension plan, and a postretirement health-benefits plan. 
The foreign plans consist of one defined benefit pension plan each in the United Kingdom, Canada, and 
Switzerland, two in Germany, and two in Mexico.

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Domestic Plans

Qualified Pension Plan

The Corporation maintains a defined benefit pension plan (the “CW Pension Plan”) covering certain 
employee populations under six benefit formulas: a non-contributory non-union and union formula for 
certain Curtiss-Wright (CW) employees, a contributory union and non-union benefit formula for employees 
at the EMD business unit, and two benefit formulas providing annuity benefits for participants in the former 
Williams Controls salaried and union plans.

CW non-union employees hired prior to February 1, 2010 receive a “traditional” benefit based on years 
of credited service, using the five highest consecutive years’ compensation during the last ten years of 
service. These employees became participants under the CW Pension Plan after one year of service and 
were vested after three years of service. CW non-union employees hired on or after the effective date 
were eligible for a cash balance benefit through December 31, 2013, and were transitioned to the new 
defined contribution plan, further described below. CW union employees who have negotiated a benefit 
under the CW Pension Plan are entitled to a benefit based on years of service multiplied by a monthly 
pension rate.

The formula for EMD employees covers both union and non-union employees and is designed to satisfy 
the requirements of relevant collective bargaining agreements. Employee contributions are withheld each 
pay period and are equal to 1.5% of salary. The benefits for the EMD employees are based on years of 
service and compensation. On December 31, 2012, the Corporation amended the CW Pension Plan to 
close the benefit to EMD employees hired after January 1, 2014.

Participants of the former Williams Controls Retirement Income Plan for salaried employees are either 
deferred vested participants or currently receiving benefits, as benefit accruals under the plan were 
frozen to future accruals effective January 1, 2003. Benefits in the salaried plan are based on average 
compensation and years of service.

Participants of the former Williams Controls UAW Local 492 Plan for union employees are entitled 
to a benefit based on years of service multiplied by a monthly pension rate, and may be eligible for 
supplemental benefits based upon attainment of certain age and service requirements.

Effective January 1, 2014, all active non-union employees participating in the final and career average pay 
formulas in the defined benefit plan will cease accruals 15 years from the effective date of the amendment.  
In addition to the sunset provision, the “cash balance” benefit for non-union participants ceased as of 
January 1, 2014.  Non-Union employees who were not currently receiving final or career average pay 
benefits became eligible to participate in a new defined contribution plan which provides both employer 
match and non-elective contribution components. The amendment did not affect CW employees that are 
subject to collective bargaining agreements.

As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Corporation had a noncurrent pension liability of $26.6 million and 
$45.1 million, respectively. This decrease was driven by a $50 million pension contribution to the Curtiss-
Wright Pension Plan in February 2018 and an increase in the discount rate as of December 31, 2018, 
partially offset by unfavorable asset experience during 2018.

Due to the aforementioned discretionary pension contribution of $50 million, the Corporation does not 
expect to make any required contributions through 2023.

Nonqualified Pension Plan

The Corporation also maintains a non-qualified restoration plan (the “CW Restoration Plan”) covering 
those employees of CW and EMD whose compensation or benefits exceed the IRS limitation for pension 
benefits. Benefits under the CW Restoration Plan are not funded, and, as such, the Corporation had an 
accrued pension liability of $52.8 million and $48.7 million as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. 
The Corporation’s contributions to the CW Restoration Plan are expected to be $4.6 million in 2019.

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Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Plan

The Corporation provides post-employment benefits consisting of retiree health and life insurance to three 
distinct groups of employees/retirees: the CW Grandfathered plan, and plans assumed in the acquisitions 
of EMD and Williams Controls.

The Corporation also provides retiree health and life insurance benefits for substantially all of the Curtiss-
Wright EMD employees. The plan provides basic health and welfare coverage for pre-65 participants 
based on years of service and are subject to certain caps. Effective January 1, 2011, the Corporation 
modified the benefit design for post-65 retirees by introducing Retiree Reimbursement Accounts (RRA’s) to 
participants in lieu of the traditional benefit delivery. Participant accounts are funded a set amount annually 
that can be used to purchase supplemental coverage on the open market, effectively capping the benefit.

The plan also provides retiree health and life insurance benefits for certain retirees of the Williams 
Controls salaried and union pension plans. Effective August 31, 2013, the Corporation modified the benefit 
design for post-65 retirees by introducing Retiree Reimbursement Accounts (RRA’s) to align with the EMD 
delivery model.

The Corporation had an accrued postretirement benefit liability as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 of 
$22.0 million and $25.0 million, respectively. The Corporation expects to contribute $1.6 million to the plan 
during 2019.

Foreign Plans

As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the total projected benefit obligation related to all foreign plans was 
$83.5 million and $97.4 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Corporation had a net 
pension asset of $2.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively. The Corporation’s contributions to the foreign 
plans are expected to be $2.3 million in 2019.

Components of net periodic benefit expense

The net pension and net postretirement benefit costs (income) consisted of the following:

Pension Benefits

Postretirement Benefits

(In thousands)
Service cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Amortization of prior service cost
Recognized net actuarial loss/(gain)
Cost of settlements/curtailments
Net periodic benefit cost (income)

2017

2017

2018

2018

2016
2016
$ 27,116 $ 25,093 $ 25,100 $ 490 $ 435 $ 338
996
30,495
—
(54,101)
(657)
(46)
(296)
12,029
—
—
$ 11,576 $ 10,588 $ 13,477 $ 422 $ 318 $ 381

26,149
(58,641)
(252)
16,867
337

25,895
(53,552)
(100)
12,925
327

762
—
(656)
(223)
—

719
—
(656)
(131)
—

The cost of settlements/curtailments indicated above represents events that are accounted for under 
guidance on employers’ accounting for settlements and curtailments of defined benefit pension plans. In 
2018, a settlement charge was incurred in connection with a restructuring in Switzerland. In 2017, there 
were settlement charges incurred in both the U.K. and Switzerland.

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The following table outlines the Corporation’s consolidated disclosure of the pension benefits and 
postretirement benefits information described previously. The Corporation had no foreign postretirement 
plans. All plans were valued using a December 31, 2018 measurement date.

Pension Benefits

Postretirement Benefits

2018

2017

2018

2017

$868,887
27,116
26,149
1,402
(58,913)
(41,962)
(1,371)
(2,228)
(4,186)
$814,894

$776,482
(44,876)
55,311
1,402
(44,190)
(1,371)
(4,462)
$738,296
$ (76,598)

$798,605
25,093
25,895
1,655
56,727
(41,233)
(1,301)
(4,151)
7,597
$868,887

$714,608
94,960
4,561
1,655
(45,384)
(1,301)
7,383
$776,482
$ (92,405)

$

9,098
(4,905)
(80,791)
$ (76,598)

$

8,663
(3,374)
(97,694)
$ (92,405)

$ 25,035
490
719
319
(1,982)
(2,521)
—
—
—
$ 22,060

$ 24,436
435
762
253
2,056
(2,907)
—
—
—
$ 25,035

$

— $
—
2,203
319
(2,522)
—
—
— $

—
—
2,654
253
(2,907)
—
—
—
$(25,035)

$
$(22,060)

$

— $

(1,623)
(20,437)
$(22,060)

—
(1,686)
(23,349)
$(25,035)

$228,430
(1,225)
$227,205

$201,390
(1,461)
$199,929

$ (4,751)
(2,060)
$ (6,811)

$ (2,899)
(2,718)
$ (5,617)

$ 10,368
$
(284)
$784,205

$ 15,615
$
(250)
$834,745

$
$

131
(657)
N/A

$
$

(29)
(657)
N/A

$743,632
714,146
658,327

$785,039
752,371
684,756

N/A
N/A
N/A

N/A
N/A
N/A

(In thousands)
Change in benefit obligation:

Beginning of year
Service cost
Interest cost
Plan participants’ contributions
Actuarial (gain) loss
Benefits paid
Actual expenses
Settlements
Currency translation adjustments

End of year
Change in plan assets:
Beginning of year
Actual return on plan assets
Employer contribution
Plan participants’ contributions
Benefits paid
Actual Expenses
Currency translation adjustments

End of year
Funded status
Amounts recognized on the balance sheet

Noncurrent assets
Current liabilities
Noncurrent liabilities

Total
Amounts recognized in accumulated other 
comprehensive income (AOCI)

Net actuarial loss (gain)
Prior service cost

Total
Amounts in AOCI expected to be recognized in 
net periodic cost in the coming year:
Loss (gain) recognition
Prior service cost recognition
Accumulated benefit obligation
Information for pension plans with an 
accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan 
assets:
Projected benefit obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets

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Plan Assumptions

Weighted-average assumptions in determination of 
benefit obligation:
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
Health care cost trends:

Rate assumed for subsequent year
Ultimate rate reached in 2026

Weighted-average assumptions in determination of net 
periodic benefit cost:
Discount rate
Expected return on plan assets
Rate of compensation increase
Health care cost trends:

Rate assumed for subsequent year
Ultimate rate reached in 2026

Pension  
Benefits

Postretirement 
Benefits

2018

2017

2018

2017

4.09% 3.46% 4.20% 3.54%
3.50% 3.55%

N/A

N/A

N/A
N/A

N/A
N/A

7.85% 8.30%
4.50% 4.50%

3.46% 3.93% 3.54% 4.02%
7.47% 7.47%
3.50% 3.54%

N/A
N/A

N/A
N/A

N/A
N/A

N/A
N/A

8.30% 8.25%
4.50% 4.50%

Effective December 31, 2016, the Corporation adopted the spot rate, or full yield curve, approach for 
developing discount rates. The discount rate for each plan’s past service liabilities and service cost is 
determined by discounting the plan’s expected future benefit payments using a yield curve developed from 
high quality bonds that are rated Aa or better by Moody’s as of the measurement date. The yield curve 
calculation matches the notional cash inflows of the hypothetical bond portfolio with the expected benefit 
payments to arrive at one effective rate for these components. Interest cost is determined by applying the 
spot rate from the full yield curve to each anticipated benefit payment, based on the anticipated optional 
form elections.

The overall expected return on assets assumption is based on a combination of historical performance of 
the pension fund and expectations of future performance. Expected future performance is determined by 
weighting the expected returns for each asset class by the plan’s asset allocation. The expected returns 
are based on long-term capital market assumptions utilizing a ten-year time horizon through consultation 
with investment advisors. While consideration is given to recent performance and historical returns, the 
assumption represents a long-term prospective return.

The effect on the Other Post-Employment Benefits plan of a 1% change in the health care cost trend is 
as follows:

(In thousands)
Total service and interest cost components
Postretirement benefit obligation

Pension Plan Assets

1% 
Increase
$ 29
$331

1% 
Decrease
$ (23)
$(272)

The overall objective for plan assets is to earn a rate of return over time to meet anticipated benefit 
payments in accordance with plan provisions. The long-term investment objective of the domestic 
retirement plans is to achieve a total rate of return, net of fees, which exceeds the actuarial overall 
expected return on asset assumptions used for funding purposes and which provides an appropriate 
premium over inflation. The intermediate-term objective of the domestic retirement plans, defined as three 
to five years, is to outperform each of the capital markets in which assets are invested, net of fees. During 
periods of extreme market volatility, preservation of capital takes a higher precedence than outperforming 
the capital markets.

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The Finance Committee of the Corporation’s Board of Directors is responsible for formulating investment 
policies, developing investment manager guidelines and objectives, and approving and managing qualified 
advisors and investment managers. The guidelines established define permitted investments within each 
asset class and apply certain restrictions such as limits on concentrated holdings, and prohibits selling 
securities short, buying on margin, and the purchase of any securities issued by the Corporation.

The Corporation maintains the funds of the CW Pension Plan under a trust that is diversified across 
investment classes and among investment managers to achieve an optimal balance between risk and 
return. As a part of its diversification strategy, the Corporation has established target allocations for 
each of the following assets classes: domestic equity securities, international equity securities, and debt 
securities. Below are the Corporation’s actual and established target allocations for the CW Pension Plan, 
representing 88% of consolidated assets:

Asset class
Domestic equities
International equities
Total equity
Fixed income

As of December 31,
2017
2018

Target
Exposure

Expected
Range

48%
15%
63%
37%

52%
15%
67%
33%

50%
15%
65%
35%

40%-60%
10%-20%
55%-75%
25%-45%

As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, cash funds in the CW Pension Plan represented approximately 6% of 
portfolio assets in both periods.

Foreign plan assets represent 12% of consolidated plan assets, with the majority of the assets supporting 
the U.K. plan. Generally, the foreign plans follow a similar asset allocation strategy and are more heavily 
weighted in fixed income resulting in a weighted expected return on assets assumption of 4.50% for all 
foreign plans.

The Corporation may from time to time require the reallocation of assets in order to bring the retirement 
plans into conformity with these ranges. The Corporation may also authorize alterations or deviations from 
these ranges where appropriate for achieving the objectives of the retirement plans.

Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents consolidated plan assets (in thousands) as of December 31, 2018 using the 
fair value hierarchy, as described in Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Asset Category

Cash and cash equivalents
Equity securities-Mutual funds(1)
Bond funds(2)
Insurance Contracts(3)
Other(4)

December 31, 2017

Cash and cash equivalents
Equity securities-Mutual funds(1)
Bond funds(2)
Insurance Contracts(3)
Other(4)

December 31, 2018

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

$ 12,551
455,175
150,265
—
—
$617,991
$ 20,034
404,509
177,731
—
—
$602,274

Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

$ 29,823
49,458
66,107
—
—
$145,388
$ 22,227
41,925
61,149
—
—
$125,301

$

—
—
—
10,912
2,191
$13,103
—
$
—
—
8,408
2,313
$10,721

Total

$ 42,374
504,633
216,372
10,912
2,191
$776,482
$ 42,261
446,434
238,880
8,408
2,313
$738,296

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(1)  This category consists of domestic and international equity securities. It is comprised of U.S. 

securities benchmarked against the S&P 500 index and Russell 2000 index, international mutual funds 
benchmarked against the MSCI EAFE index, global equity index mutual funds associated with our U.K. 
based pension plans and balanced funds associated with the U.K. and Canadian based pension plans.

(2)  This category consists of domestic and international bonds. The domestic fixed income securities 

are benchmarked against the Bloomberg Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond index, actively-managed 
bond mutual funds comprised of domestic investment grade debt, fixed income derivatives, and below 
investment-grade issues, U.S. mortgage backed securities, asset backed securities, municipal bonds, 
and convertible debt. International bonds consist of bond mutual funds for institutional investors 
associated with the CW Pension Plan, Switzerland, and U.K. based pension plans.

(3)  This category consists of a guaranteed investment contract (GIC) in Switzerland. Amounts contributed 
to the plan are guaranteed by a foundation for occupational benefits that in turn entered into a group 
insurance contract and the foundation pays a guaranteed rate of interest that is reset annually.

(4) This category consists primarily of real estate investment trusts in Switzerland.

Valuation

Equity securities and exchange-traded equity and bond mutual funds are valued using a market approach 
based on the quoted market prices of identical instruments. Pooled institutional funds are valued at their 
net asset values and are calculated by the sponsor of the fund.

Fixed income securities are primarily valued using a market approach utilizing various underlying pricing 
sources and methodologies. Real estate investment trusts are priced at net asset value based on 
valuations of the underlying real estate holdings using inputs such as discounted cash flows, independent 
appraisals, and market-based comparable data.

Cash balances in the United States are held in a pooled fund and classified as a Level 2 asset. Non-U.S. 
cash is valued using a market approach based on quoted market prices of identical instruments.

The following table presents a reconciliation of Level 3 assets held during the years ended December 31, 
2018 and 2017:

(In thousands)
December 31, 2016
Actual return on plan assets:

Relating to assets still held at the reporting date
Purchases, sales, and settlements
Foreign currency translation adjustment

December 31, 2017
Actual return on plan assets:

Relating to assets still held at the reporting date
Purchases, sales, and settlements
Foreign currency translation adjustment

December 31, 2018

Insurance
Contracts
$10,760

167
(503)
488
$10,912

163
(2,595)
(72)
$ 8,408

Other
$1,618

Total
$12,378

58
436
79
$2,191

(13)
152
(17)
$2,313

226
(68)
567
$13,103

150
(2,443)
(89)
$10,721

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Benefit Payments

The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be 
paid from the plans:

(In thousands)
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024 — 2028

Pension
Plans
$ 48,806
48,976
50,691
51,360
52,418
275,736

Postretirement
Plans
$1,623
1,630
1,616
1,615
1,619
7,611

Total
$ 50,429
50,606
52,307
52,975
54,037
283,347

Defined Contribution Retirement Plans

The Corporation offers all of its domestic employees the opportunity to participate in a defined contribution 
plan. Costs incurred by the Corporation in the administration and record keeping of the defined contribution 
plan are paid for by the Corporation and are not considered material.

Effective January 1, 2014, all non-union employees who were not currently receiving final or career 
average pay benefits became eligible to receive employer contributions in the Corporation’s sponsored 
401(k) plan, including both employer match and non-elective contribution components. Effective January 1, 
2019, the employer contribution was increased to a maximum of 7% of eligible compensation from 6% 
previously. During the year ended December 31, 2018, the expense relating to the plan was $14.4 million, 
consisting of $6.3 million in matching contributions to the plan in 2018, and $8.1 million in non-elective 
contributions paid in January 2019. Cumulative contributions of approximately $81 million are expected to 
be made from 2019 through 2023.

In addition, the Corporation had foreign pension costs under various defined contribution plans 
of $5.3 million, $4.2 million, and $4.2 million in 2018, 2017, and 2016, respectively.

17. LEASES

The Corporation conducts a portion of its operations from leased facilities, which include manufacturing 
and service facilities, administrative offices, and warehouses. In addition, the Corporation leases vehicles, 
machinery, and office equipment under operating leases. The leases expire at various dates and may 
include renewals and escalations. Rental expenses for all operating leases amounted to $38.4 million, 
$37.1 million, and $35.3 million in 2018, 2017, and 2016, respectively.

As of December 31, 2018, the approximate future minimum rental commitments under operating leases 
that have initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year are as follows:

(In thousands)
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Thereafter
Total

Rental
Commitments
$ 29,562
28,514
24,501
19,996
19,778
93,974
$216,325

18. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Corporation’s segments are composed of similar product groupings that serve the same or similar end 
markets. Based on this approach, the Corporation has three reportable segments: Commercial/Industrial, 
Defense, and Power, as described below in further detail.

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The Commercial/Industrial reportable segment is comprised of businesses that provide a diversified 
offering of highly engineered products and services supporting critical applications primarily across the 
commercial aerospace and general industrial markets. The products offered include electronic throttle 
control devices and transmission shifters, electro-mechanical actuation control components, valves, and 
surface technology services such as shot peening, laser peening, coatings, and advanced testing.

The Defense reportable segment is comprised of businesses that primarily provide products to the 
defense markets and to a lesser extent the commercial aerospace market. The products offered include 
commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) embedded computing board level modules, integrated subsystems, 
turret aiming and stabilization products, weapons handling systems, avionics and electronics, flight test 
equipment, and aircraft data management solutions.

The Power segment is comprised of businesses that primarily provide products to the power generation 
markets and to a lesser extent the naval defense market. The products offered include main coolant 
pumps, power-dense compact motors, generators, secondary propulsion systems, pumps, pump seals, 
control rod drive mechanisms, fastening systems, specialized containment doors, airlock hatches, spent 
fuel management products, and fluid sealing products.

The Corporation’s measure of segment profit or loss is operating income. Interest expense and income 
taxes are not reported on an operating segment basis as they are not considered in the segments’ 
performance evaluation by the Corporation’s chief operating decision-maker, its Chief Executive Officer.

Net sales and operating income by reportable segment are as follows:

(In thousands)
Net sales
Commercial/Industrial
Defense
Power

Less: Intersegment Revenues

Total Consolidated

(In thousands)
Operating income (expense)
Commercial/Industrial
Defense
Power
Corporate and Eliminations(1)

Total Consolidated
Depreciation and amortization expense

Commercial/Industrial
Defense
Power
Corporate
Total Consolidated
Segment assets

Commercial/Industrial
Defense
Power
Corporate
Total Consolidated

Year Ended December 31,

2018

2017

2016

$1,209,943
559,058
649,754
(6,920)
$2,411,835

$1,163,510
557,954
554,048
(4,486)
$2,271,026

$1,120,326
469,796
524,967
(6,158)
$2,108,931

2018

2017

2016

$ 182,669
128,446
98,858
(36,347)
$ 373,626

$ 168,146
109,338
81,119
(33,483)
$ 325,120

$ 156,084
98,182
74,360
(32,107)
$ 296,519

$

50,690
20,578
27,737
3,944
$ 102,949

$1,398,601
961,298
720,073
175,413
$3,255,385

$

$

53,180
20,702
22,019
4,094
99,995

$1,444,097
1,044,776
482,753
264,695
$3,236,321

$

$

53,970
14,488
23,032
4,518
96,008

$1,391,040
751,859
516,321
378,561
$3,037,781

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(In thousands)
Capital expenditures

Commercial/Industrial
Defense
Power
Corporate
Total Consolidated

2018

2017

2016

$

$

30,411
5,793
11,350
5,863
53,417

$

$

29,028
9,276
10,039
4,362
52,705

$

$

30,145
5,870
6,653
4,108
46,776

(1)  Corporate and Eliminations includes pension expense, environmental remediation and administrative 

expenses, legal, foreign currency transactional gains and losses, and other expenses.

Reconciliations

(In thousands)
Earnings before taxes:

Total segment operating income
Corporate and Eliminations
Interest expense
Other income, net

Total consolidated earnings before tax

(In thousands)
Assets:

Total assets for reportable segments
Non-segment cash
Other assets

Total consolidated assets

Geographic Information

(In thousands)
Revenues

United States of America
United Kingdom
Other foreign countries

Consolidated total

(In thousands)
Long-Lived Assets

United States of America
United Kingdom
Other foreign countries

Consolidated total

Year Ended December 31,

2018

2017

2016

$ 409,973
(36,347)
33,983
16,596
$ 356,239

$ 358,603
(33,483)
41,471
15,970
$ 299,619

$ 328,626
(32,107)
41,248
12,690
$ 267,961

As of December 31,

2018

2017

2016

$3,079,972
138,053
37,360
$3,255,385

$2,971,626
204,664
60,031
$3,236,321

$2,659,220
357,021
21,540
$3,037,781

Year Ended December 31,

2018

2017

2016

$1,623,511
126,439
661,885
$2,411,835

$1,562,180
118,350
590,496
$2,271,026

$1,472,241
114,752
521,938
$2,108,931

As of December 31,

2018

2017

2016

$ 258,504
34,649
81,507
$ 374,660

$ 264,829
41,100
84,306
$ 390,235

$ 272,826
39,014
77,063
$ 388,903

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Net sales by product line

(In thousands)
Net sales

Flow Control
Motion Control
Surface Technologies

Consolidated total

Year Ended December 31,

2018

2017

2016

$1,008,262
1,090,703
312,870
$2,411,835

$ 899,705
1,075,218
296,103
$2,271,026

$ 883,735
940,162
285,034
$2,108,931

The Flow Control products include valves, pumps, motors, generators, and instrumentation that manage 
the flow of liquids and gases, generate power, and monitor or provide critical functions. Motion Control’s 
products include turret aiming and stabilization products, embedded computing board level modules, 
electronic throttle control devices, transmission shifters, and electro-mechanical actuation control 
components. Surface Technologies include shot peening, laser peening, and coatings services that 
enhance the durability, extend the life, and prevent premature fatigue and failure on customer-supplied 
metal components.

19. CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS

Legal Proceedings

The Corporation has been named in a number of lawsuits that allege injury from exposure to asbestos. To 
date, the Corporation has not been found liable for or paid any material sum of money in settlement in any 
case. The Corporation believes its minimal use of asbestos in its past operations and the relatively non-
friable condition of asbestos in its products make it unlikely that it will face material liability in any asbestos 
litigation, whether individually or in the aggregate. The Corporation maintains insurance coverage for these 
potential liabilities and believes adequate coverage exists to cover any unanticipated asbestos liability.

In December 2013, the Corporation, along with other unaffiliated parties, received a claim from Canadian 
Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) filed in the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Judicial District of 
Calgary. The claim pertains to a January 2011 fire and explosion at a delayed coker unit at its Fort 
McMurray refinery that resulted in the injury of five CNRL employees, damage to property and equipment, 
and various forms of consequential loss such as loss of profit, lost opportunities, and business interruption. 
The fire and explosion occurred when a CNRL employee bypassed certain safety controls and opened 
an operating coker unit. The total quantum of alleged damages arising from the incident has not been 
finalized, but is estimated to meet or exceed $1 billion. The Corporation maintains various forms of 
commercial, property and casualty, product liability, and other forms of insurance; however, such insurance 
may not be adequate to cover the costs associated with a judgment against it. All parties have agreed in 
principle to participate in a formal mediation in 2019 with the intention of settling this claim. In an effort to 
induce the parties to participate in the formal mediation, CNRL agreed to reduce its claim to approximately 
$400 million, which reflects the monetary amount of property damage incurred as a result of the fire and 
explosion. The Corporation is currently unable to estimate an amount, or range of potential losses, if any, 
from this matter. The Corporation believes that it has adequate legal defenses and intends to defend this 
matter vigorously. The Corporation’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows could be 
materially affected during a future fiscal quarter or fiscal year by unfavorable developments or outcome 
regarding this claim.

The Corporation is party to a number of other legal actions and claims, none of which individually or in 
the aggregate, in the opinion of management, are expected to have a material effect on the Corporation’s 
results of operations or financial position.

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WEC Bankruptcy

On March 29, 2017, WEC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court 
for the Southern District of New York, Case No. 17-10751. The Bankruptcy Court overseeing the Bankruptcy 
Case approved, on an interim basis, an $800 million Debtor-in-Possession Financing Facility to help WEC 
finance its business operations during the reorganization process. On January 4, 2018, WEC announced 
that it had agreed to be acquired by Brookfield Business Partners L.P for approximately $4.6 billion. The 
acquisition, which was completed on August 1, 2018, is not expected to have a material impact on the 
Corporation’s financial condition or results of operations as WEC plans to continue operating in the 
ordinary course of business under existing senior management.

On January 18, 2019, the Corporation executed an agreement to settle substantially all of its general 
unsecured claims with WEC, including its pre-petition billings. As it relates to post-petition work, the 
Corporation will continue to honor its executory contracts and expects to collect all amounts due. The 
Corporation will continue to monitor and evaluate the status of the WEC bankruptcy for potential impacts 
on its business.

Letters of Credit and Other Arrangements

The Corporation enters into standby letters of credit agreements and guarantees with financial institutions 
and customers primarily relating to guarantees of repayment, future performance on certain contracts to 
provide products and services, and to secure advance payments from certain international customers. 
As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, there were $21.7 million and $21.3 million of stand-by letters of credit 
outstanding, respectively, and $11.7 million and $14.6 million of bank guarantees outstanding, respectively.

The Corporation, through its Electro-Mechanical Division (EMD) business unit, has three Pennsylvania 
Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) radioactive materials licenses that are utilized in the 
continued operation of the EMD business. In connection with these licenses, the Corporation has known 
conditional asset retirement obligations related to asset decommissioning activities to be performed in the 
future, when the Corporation terminates these licenses. For two of the three licenses, the Corporation has 
recorded an asset retirement obligation of approximately $7.2 million. For its third license, the Corporation 
has not recorded an asset retirement obligation as it is not reasonably estimable due to insufficient 
information about the timing and method of settlement of the obligation. Accordingly, this obligation has 
not been recorded in the Consolidated Financial Statements. A liability for this obligation will be recorded 
in the period when sufficient information regarding timing and method of settlement becomes available to 
make a reasonable estimate of the liability’s fair value. The Corporation is required to provide the Nuclear 
Regulatory Commission financial assurance demonstrating its ability to cover the cost of decommissioning 
its Cheswick, Pennsylvania facility upon closure, though the Corporation does not intend to close this 
facility. The Corporation has provided this financial assurance in the form of a $45.6 million surety bond.

AP1000 Program

Within the Corporation’s Power segment, the Electro-Mechanical Division is the RCP supplier for the 
WEC AP1000 nuclear power plants under construction in China and the United States. The terms of the 
AP1000 China and U.S. contracts include liquidated damage provisions for failure to meet contractual 
delivery dates if the Corporation caused the delay and the delay was not excusable. The Corporation 
would be liable for liquidated damages if the Corporation was deemed responsible for not meeting the 
delivery dates. On October 10, 2013, the Corporation received a letter from WEC stating entitlements 
to the maximum amount of liquidated damages allowable under the AP1000 China contract from WEC 
of approximately $25 million. As of December 31, 2018, the Corporation has not met certain contractual 
delivery dates under its AP1000 U.S. and China contracts; however, there are significant counterclaims 
and uncertainties as to which parties are responsible for the delays. The Corporation believes it has 
adequate legal defenses and intends to vigorously defend this matter. Given the uncertainties surrounding 
the responsibility for the delays, no accrual has been made for this matter as of December 31, 2018. As of 
December 31, 2018, the range of possible loss is $0 million to $31 million for the AP1000 U.S. contract, for 
a total range of possible loss of $0 to $55.5 million.

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20. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The total cumulative balance of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net 
of tax, is as follows:

(In thousands)
December 31, 2016

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(1)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other 
comprehensive income(1)

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
December 31, 2017

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(1)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other 
comprehensive income(1)

Net current period other comprehensive loss
December 31, 2018

(1) All amounts are after tax.

Foreign 
currency 
translation 
adjustments, net
$(172,650)
77,942

Total pension  
and 
postretirement 
adjustments, net
$(119,106)
(10,831)

Accumulated 
other 
comprehensive 
income (loss)
$(291,756)
67,111

—
77,942
$ (94,708)
(52,440)

—
(52,440)
$(147,148)

7,805
(3,026)
$(122,132)
(31,380)

12,213
(19,167)
$(141,299)

7,805
74,916
$(216,840)
(83,820)

12,213
(71,607)
$(288,447)

Details of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are below:

(In thousands)
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plans

Amortization of prior service costs
Amortization of net actuarial losses
Settlements

Total reclassifications

Amount reclassified from 
Accumulated other 
comprehensive 
income (loss)

2018

2017

908
(16,736)
(337)
(16,165)
3,952
$(12,213)

756
(12,702)
(327)
(12,273)
4,468
$ (7,805)

Affected line item in the 
statement where net earnings 
is presented

(1)

(1)

(1)

Total before tax
Income tax effect
Net of tax

(1)  These items are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 16, Pension and 

Other Postretirement Benefit Plans.

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21. QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

The following tables set forth selected unaudited quarterly Consolidated Statements of Earnings 
information for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.

(In thousands, except per share data)
2018
Net sales
Gross profit
Net earnings
Net earnings per share
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
2017
Net sales
Gross profit
Net earnings
Net earnings per share
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share

Note: Certain amounts may not add due to rounding.

First

Second

Third

Fourth

$547,522
181,191
43,643

$620,298
226,500
74,788

$595,393
222,518
74,483

$648,622
241,052
82,835

$
$

0.99
0.98

$
$

1.69
1.68

$
$

1.70
1.68

$
$

1.91
1.89

$523,591
166,935
32,547

$567,653
195,010
50,650

$567,901
207,496
63,944

$611,881
231,344
67,750

$
$

0.74
0.73

$
$

1.15
1.13

$
$

1.45
1.43

$
$

1.54
1.52

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Report of the Corporation

The Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K have 
been prepared by the Corporation in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the 
United States of America. The financial statements necessarily include some amounts that are based on 
the best estimates and judgments of the Corporation. Other financial information in this Annual Report on 
Form 10-K is consistent with that in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Corporation maintains accounting systems, procedures, and internal accounting controls designed 
to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded and that transactions are executed in 
accordance with the appropriate corporate authorization and are properly recorded. The accounting 
systems and internal accounting controls are augmented by written policies and procedures, 
organizational structure providing for a division of responsibilities, selection and training of qualified 
personnel, and an internal audit program. The design, monitoring, and revision of internal accounting 
control systems involve, among other things, management’s judgment with respect to the relative cost 
and expected benefits of specific control measures. Management of the Corporation has completed 
an assessment of the Corporation’s internal controls over financial reporting and has included 
“Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting” in Item 9A of this 
Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Deloitte & Touche LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm, performed an integrated audit 
of the Corporation’s Consolidated Financial Statements that also included forming an opinion on the 
internal controls over financial reporting of the Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2018. An 
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial 
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates 
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. The objective 
of their audit is the expression of an opinion on the fairness of the Corporation’s Consolidated Financial 
Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, in 
all material respects, and on the internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018.

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, composed entirely of directors who are independent of the 
Corporation, appoints the independent registered public accounting firm for ratification by stockholders 
and, among other things, considers the scope of the independent registered public accounting firm’s 
examination, the audit results, and the adequacy of internal accounting controls of the Corporation. 
The independent registered public accounting firm and the internal auditor have direct access to the 
Audit Committee, and they meet with the committee from time to time, with and without management 
present, to discuss accounting, auditing, non-audit consulting services, internal control, and financial 
reporting matters.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Curtiss-Wright Corporation and 
subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the related consolidated statements 
of earnings, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the 
period ended December 31, 2018, and the related notes and the schedule listed in the Index at Item 15 
(collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, 
in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the 
results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 
2018, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight 
Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of 
December 31, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) 
issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report 
dated February 27, 2019, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over 
financial reporting.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility 
is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public 
accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the 
Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of 
the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that 
we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are 
free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures 
to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, 
and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a 
test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also 
included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as 
well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a 
reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Parsippany, New Jersey 
February 27, 2019

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2003.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Curtiss-Wright Corporation and subsidiaries 
(the “Company”) as of December 31, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated 
Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission 
(COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over 
financial reporting as of December 31, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated 
Framework (2013) issued by COSO.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight 
Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended 
December 31, 2018, of the Company and our report dated February 27, 2019, expressed an unqualified 
opinion on those financial statements.

As described in Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, management 
excluded from its assessment the internal control over financial reporting at Dresser-Rand Government 
Business, which was acquired on April 2, 2018 and whose financial statements constitute 3% of total 
net sales and 2% of total assets of the consolidated financial statement amounts (excluding acquired 
intangible assets and goodwill) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2018. Accordingly, our audit did 
not include the internal control over financial reporting at Dresser-Rand Government Business.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial 
reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included 
in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our 
responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on 
our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent 
with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules 
and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we 
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over 
financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding 
of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and 
evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and 
performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our 
audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable 
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for 
external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal 
control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance 
of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the 
assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to 
permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, 
and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations 
of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention 
or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have 
a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect 
misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk 
that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance 
with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Parsippany, New Jersey 
February 27, 2019

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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

None.

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of December 31, 2018, the Corporation’s management, including the Corporation’s Chief Executive 
Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and 
procedures, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act 
of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Based on such evaluation, the Corporation’s Chief Executive 
Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures 
are effective as of December 31, 2018 insofar as they are designed to ensure that information required to 
be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, 
summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and they 
include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be 
disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated 
to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing 
similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management’s Annual Report On Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

The Corporation’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control 
over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934, as amended.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect 
misstatements. Also, projections of the future effectiveness of controls currently deemed effective are 
subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration 
in the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures.

The Corporation’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal control over financial 
reporting as of December 31, 2018. In making this assessment, the Corporation’s management used the 
criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring 
Organizations of the Treadway Commission. However, under guidelines established by the SEC, companies 
are allowed to exclude an acquired business from management’s report on internal control over financial 
reporting for the first year subsequent to the acquisition. Accordingly, in making its assessment of internal 
control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018, management excluded the internal control activities 
of Dresser-Rand Government Business (DRG), which was acquired on April 2, 2018. DRG constituted 3% 
of total net sales and 2% of total assets (excluding acquired intangible assets and goodwill) as of and for the 
year ended December 31, 2018.

Based on management’s assessment, management believes that as of December 31, 2018, the 
Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting is effective based on the established criteria.

The Corporation’s internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018 have been audited 
by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, and their report thereon is 
included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 
2018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over 
financial reporting.

Item 9B. Other Information.

None.

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PART III

The information required by Items 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 of Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, 
to the extent not set forth herein, is incorporated herein by reference from the registrant’s definitive proxy 
statement relating to the annual meeting of stockholders to be held on May 9, 2019 which definitive proxy 
statement shall be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the 
fiscal year to which this report relates. Information required by Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K is included 
in Part I of this report under the caption “Executive Officers” and information required by Item 201(d) of 
Regulation S-K is included in Part II of this report under the caption “Securities Authorized For Issuance 
Under Equity Compensation Plans.”

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Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedule.

PART IV

(a)

Financial Statements and Footnotes

Page

1. The following are documents filed as part of this report in Part II, Item 8:

39
40
41
42
43
44

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Filed
Herewith

Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2. Financial Statement Schedule

(b)

Exhibit
No.

2.1

3.1
3.2
4.1
10.1

10.2

10.3

10.4

10.5

10.6

10.7

10.8

10.9

Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
All other financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are 
either not required, not applicable or the required information is shown in the 
Consolidated Financial Statements or Notes thereto.

Exhibits

Exhibit Description
Agreement and Plan of Merger and Recapitalization, 
dated as of February 1, 2005,  
by and between the Registrant and CW Merger 
Sub, Inc.
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
Amended and Restated By-Laws
Form of stock certificate for Common Stock
Curtiss-Wright Corporation 2005 Omnibus Long-
Term Incentive Plan, amended and restated effective 
January 1, 2010*
Form of Long Term Incentive Award Agreement, 
between the Registrant and the executive officers of 
the Registrant*
Revised Standard Employment Severance 
Agreement with Senior Management of 
the Registrant*
Amended and Restated Retirement Benefits 
Restoration Plan as amended January 1, 2009.*
Instrument of Amendment No. 1 to Amended and 
Restated Retirement Benefits Restoration Plan as 
amended January 1, 2009*
Instrument of Amendment No. 2 to Amended and 
Restated Retirement Benefits Restoration Plan as 
amended January 1, 2009*
Instrument of Amendment No. 3 to Amended and 
Restated Retirement Benefits Restoration Plan as 
amended January 1, 2009*
Instrument of Amendment No. 4 to Amended and 
Restated Retirement Benefits Restoration Plan as 
amended January 1, 2009*
Curtiss-Wright Corporation Retirement Plan, as 
Amended and Restated January 1, 2015*

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Incorporated by Reference
Form

Filing Date
February 3, 2005

8-K

8-A12B/A May 24, 2005
8-K
May 18, 2015
8-A12B/A May 24, 2005
14A

March 19, 2010

10-K

March 7, 2006

10-Q

August 15, 2001

10-K

February 25, 2011

10-K

February 24, 2012

10-K

February 19, 2015

10-K

February 19, 2015

10-K

February 25, 2016

10-K

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Exhibit
No.
10.10

10.11

10.12

10.13

10.14

10.15

10.16

10.17

10.18

10.19

10.20

10.21

10.22

10.23

10.24

10.25

10.26

10.27

Exhibit Description

Instrument of Amendment No. 1 to Curtiss-Wright 
Corporation Retirement Plan, as Amended and 
Restated January 1, 2015*
Instrument of Amendment No. 2 to Curtiss-Wright 
Corporation Retirement Plan, as Amended and 
Restated January 1, 2015*
Instrument of Amendment No. 3 to Curtiss-Wright 
Corporation Retirement Plan, as Amended and 
Restated January 1, 2015*
Instrument of Amendment No. 4 to Curtiss-Wright 
Corporation Retirement Plan, as Amended and 
Restated January 1, 2015*
Instrument of Amendment No. 5 to Curtiss-Wright 
Corporation Retirement Plan, as Amended and 
Restated January 1, 2015*
Instrument of Amendment No. 6 to Curtiss-Wright 
Corporation Retirement Plan, as Amended and 
Restated January 1, 2015*
Curtiss-Wright Corporation Savings and Investment 
Plan, as Amended and Restated effective as of 
January 1, 2015*
Instrument of Amendment No. 1 to the Curtiss-
Wright Corporation Savings and Investment Plan, as 
Amended and Restated effective January 1, 2015*
Instrument of Amendment No. 2 to the Curtiss-
Wright Corporation Savings and Investment Plan, as 
Amended and Restated effective January 1, 2015*
Instrument of Amendment No. 3 to the Curtiss-
Wright Corporation Savings and Investment Plan, as 
Amended and Restated effective January 1, 2015*
Instrument of Amendment No. 4 to the Curtiss-
Wright Corporation Savings and Investment Plan, as 
Amended and Restated effective January 1, 2015*
Instrument of Amendment No. 5 to the Curtiss-
Wright Corporation Savings and Investment Plan, as 
Amended and Restated effective January 1, 2015*
Instrument of Amendment No. 6 to the Curtiss-
Wright Corporation Savings and Investment Plan, as 
Amended and Restated effective January 1, 2015*
Instrument of Amendment No. 7 to the Curtiss-
Wright Corporation Savings and Investment Plan, as 
Amended and Restated effective January 1, 2015*
Instrument of Amendment No. 8 to the Curtiss-
Wright Corporation Savings and Investment Plan, as 
Amended and Restated effective January 1, 2015*
Instrument of Amendment No. 9 to the Curtiss-
Wright Corporation Savings and Investment Plan, as 
Amended and Restated effective January 1, 2015*
Curtiss-Wright Corporation 2014 Omnibus 
Incentive Plan*
Curtiss-Wright Corporation Retirement Savings 
Restoration Plan*

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Herewith

X

X

X

X

X

Incorporated by Reference
Form

Filing Date
February 21, 2017

10-K

10-K

February 21, 2017

10-K

February 22, 2018

10-K

February 22, 2018

10-K

February 25, 2016

10-K

February 25, 2016

10-K

February 21, 2017

10-K

February 21, 2017

10-K

February 21, 2017

10-K

February 22, 2018

10-K

February 22, 2018

14A

March 21, 2014

10-K

February 19, 2015

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Exhibit
No.
10.28

10.29

10.30

10.31

10.32

10.33

10.34

10.35

10.36

10.37

10.38

10.39

10.40

10.41

10.42

10.43

10.44

10.45

Exhibit Description

Instrument of Amendment No. 1 to the Curtiss-
Wright Corporation Retirement Savings Restoration 
Plan*
Form of indemnification Agreement entered into by 
the Registrant with each of its directors
Amended and Restated Curtiss-Wright Electro-
Mechanical Corporation Savings Plan, dated 
January 1, 2010*
Instrument of Amendment No.1 to the Amended 
and Restated Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical 
Corporation Savings Plan, dated January 1, 2010*
Instrument of Amendment No. 2 to the Amended 
and Restated Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical 
Corporation Savings Plan, dated January 1, 2010*
Instrument of Amendment No.3 to the Amended 
and Restated Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical 
Corporation Savings Plan, dated January 1, 2010*
Instrument of Amendment No.4 to the Amended 
and Restated Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical 
Corporation Savings Plan, dated January 1, 2010*
Curtiss-Wright Corporation 2005 Stock Plan for 
Non-Employee Directors*
Amended and Revised Curtiss-Wright Corporation 
Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, as 
amended November 2006*
Instrument of Amendment No. 1 to the Amended 
and Revised Curtiss-Wright Corporation Executive 
Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended 
August 29, 2008*
Instrument of Amendment No. 2 to the Amended 
and Revised Curtiss-Wright Corporation Executive 
Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended 
August 29, 2008*
Instrument of Amendment No. 3 to the Amended 
and Revised Curtiss-Wright Corporation Executive 
Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended 
August 29, 2008*
Standard Change In Control Severance Protection 
Agreement, dated July 9, 2001, between the 
Registrant and Key Executives of the Registrant*
Curtiss-Wright Corporation Employee Stock 
Purchase Plan, as amended May 10, 2018*
Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended 
November 15, 2010*
Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, dated 
April 1, 2013, by and between the Registrant and 
Thomas Quinly*
Trust Agreement, dated January 20, 1998, between 
the Registrant and PNC Bank, National Association
Note Purchase Agreement between the Registrant 
and certain Institutional Investors, dated 
December 8, 2011

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Incorporated by Reference
Form

Filing Date
February 25, 2016

10-K

Filed
Herewith

10-Q

May 7, 2012

10-K

February 25, 2011

10-K

February 24, 2012

10-K

February 21, 2013

10-K

February 21, 2013

10-K

February 21, 2014

14A

April 5, 2005

10-K

February 27, 2007

10-K

February 24, 2012

10-K

February 19, 2015

10-K

February 25, 2016

10-Q

November 15, 2001

14A

14A

March 23, 2018

March 24, 2011

10-Q

May 2, 2013

10-Q

May 13, 1998

8-K

December 13, 2011

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Filed
Herewith

X
X

X

X

X

Incorporated by Reference
Form

Filing Date
December 13, 2011

8-K

February 27, 2013

February 27, 2013

October 17, 2018

Exhibit
No.
10.46

10.47

10.48

10.49

21.00
23.00

31.10

31.20

32.00

8-K

8-K

8-K

Exhibit Description

Restrictive Legends on Notes subject to Note 
Purchase Agreement between the Registrant 
and certain Institutional Investors, dated 
December 8, 2011
Note Purchase Agreement between the Registrant 
and certain Institutional Investors, dated 
February 26, 2013
Restrictive Legends on Notes subject to Note 
Purchase Agreement between the Registrant 
and certain Institutional Investors, dated 
February 26, 2013
Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement 
dated as of October 17, 2018 among the Company 
and Certain Subsidiaries as Borrowers; the 
Lenders party thereto; Bank of America N.A., 
as Administrative Agent, Swingline Lender, and 
L/C Issuer; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith 
Incorporated, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., 
and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as Joint Lead 
Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners; JPMorgan 
Chase Bank, N.A., and Wells Fargo, N.A., as 
Syndication Agents; and Citizens Bank, N.A., as 
Documentation Agents
Subsidiaries of the Registrant
Consent of Independent Registered Public 
Accounting Firm
Certification of David C. Adams, Chairman and 
CEO, Pursuant to Rule 13a - 14(a)
Certification of Glenn E. Tynan, Chief Financial 
Officer, Pursuant to Rule 13a - 14(a)
Certification of David C. Adams, Chairman and 
CEO and Glenn E. Tynan, Chief Financial Officer, 
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
Indicates contract or compensatory plan or arrangement

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CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES 
SCHEDULE II – VALUATION and QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS 
for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016 
(In thousands)

Description
Deducted from assets to which they apply:

December 31, 2018
Tax valuation allowance
Total
December 31, 2017
Tax valuation allowance
Total
December 31, 2016
Tax valuation allowance
Total

Balance at
Beginning 
of
Period

Additions

Charged to
Costs and
Expenses

Charged to 
Other
Accounts

Balance at
End of 
Period

Deductions

12,322

108

17(1)

801

11,646

$12,322

$ 108

$ 17

$ 801

$ 11,646

17,776

$17,776

17,895
$17,895

1,471

$1,471

1,951
$1,951

125(1)

7,050(3)

12,322

$ 125

$7,050

$12,322

(181)(1)

1,889(2)

$(181)

$1,889

17,776
$17,776

(1) Primarily foreign currency translation adjustments.

(2) Capital loss on sale of upstream oil and gas business.

(3) $4.3 million relates to the reduction of the U.S. corporate income tax rate due to the Tax Act.

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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.

SIGNATURES

Date:   February 27, 2019 

CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION 
(Registrant)

By: /s/ David C. Adams 
David C. Adams 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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:  February 27, 2019 

Date:  February 27, 2019 

Date:  February 27, 2019 

Date:  February 27, 2019 

Date:  February 27, 2019 

Date:  February 27, 2019 

Date:  February 27, 2019 

Date:  February 27, 2019 

Date:  February 27, 2019 

Date:   February 27, 2019 

Date:   February 27, 2019 

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

By: /s/ K. Christopher Farkas 
K. Christopher Farkas 
Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller

By: /s/ David C. Adams 
David C. Adams 
Director

By: /s/ Dean M. Flatt 
Dean M. Flatt 
Director

By: /s/ S. Marce Fuller 
S. Marce Fuller 
Director

By: /s/ Bruce D. Hoechner 
Bruce D. Hoechner 
Director

By: /s/ Allen A. Kozinski 
Allen A. Kozinski 
Director

By: /s/ John B. Nathman 
John B. Nathman 
Director

By: /s/ Robert J. Rivet 
Robert J. Rivet 
Director

By: /s/ Albert E. Smith 
Albert E. Smith 
Director

By: /s/ Peter C. Wallace 
Peter C. Wallace 
Director

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2018 RECONCILIATIONS 
Year ended December 31 
(Dollars in millions, except percentages; unaudited)

Sales

Commercial/Industrial
Defense
Power
Total sales
Operating income (expense)
Commercial/Industrial
Defense
Power

Total segments
Corporate and other
Total operating income
Interest expense
Other income, net
Earnings before income taxes
Provision for income taxes
Net earnings
Diluted earnings per share
Diluted shares outstanding
Effective tax rate
Operating margins

Commercial/Industrial
Defense
Power

Total operating margin

2018 Reported 
(GAAP)

2018 
Adjustments(1) 
(Non-GAAP)

2018 Adjusted 
(Non-GAAP)

$1,209.2
554.4
648.3
$2,411.8

$ 182.7
128.4
98.9
$ 410.0
(36.3)
$ 373.6
(34.0)
16.6
$ 356.2
(80.5)
$ 275.7
$
6.22
$
44.3
22.6%

15.1%
23.2%
15.2%
15.5%

$ —
—
—
$ —

$ —
—
8.6
$ 8.6
—
$ 8.6
—
—
$ 8.6
$ (1.9)
$ 6.7
$0.15
—
—

+140bps
+30bps

$1,209.2
554.4
648.3
$2,411.8

$ 182.7
128.4
107.5
$ 418.6
(36.3)
$ 382.3
(34.0)
16.6
$ 364.9
(82.4)
$ 282.4
$
6.37
$
44.3
22.6%

15.1%
23.2%
16.6%
15.8%

Note: Amounts may not add to the total due to rounding.

(1)  Adjusted financials are defined as Reported Operating Income, Operating Margin and Diluted EPS under 
GAAP,  and  excludes  the  impact  of  first  year  purchase  accounting  costs  associated  with  acquisitions, 
specifically one-time inventory step-up, backlog amortization and transaction costs.

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2018 RECONCILIATIONS 
Year ended December 31 
(Dollars in millions, except percentages; unaudited)

Net cash provided by operating activities
Capital expenditures
Free cash flow
Free cash flow conversion

2018 Reported
$336,273
(53,417)
$282,856

103%

2018 Adjustments(1) 
(Pension)
—
$
—
$50,000
—

2018 Adjusted
$

—
—
$332,856

121%

(1)  Adjusted  free  cash  flow  (FCF)  is  defined  is  cash  flow  from  operations  less  capital  expenditures,  and 
excludes voluntary contributions to the Company’s corporate defined benefit pension plan. Adjusted FCF 
conversion is defined as adjusted free cash flow divided by net earnings from continuing operations.

<12345678>CleanShareholder Information

Corporate Headquarters
130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 300
Davidson, NC 28036
www.curtisswright.com
Tel: (704) 869-4600

Annual Meeting
The 2019 annual meeting of stockholders will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2019, 
at the Homewood Suites by Hilton, 125 Harbour Place Drive, Davidson, NC, 28036, 
commencing at 1:00 p.m. local time.

Stock Exchange Listing
The Corporation’s common stock is listed and traded on the New York Stock 
Exchange under the symbol CW.

Common Shareholders
As of December 31, 2018, the approximate number of registered holders of record 
of common stock, par value of $1.00 per share of the Corporation, was 3,294.

Forward-Looking Statements
This brochure contains not only historical information, but also forward-looking 
statements regarding expectations of future performance of the Corporation. 
Forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty. Please refer to the 
Corporation’s 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion relating to 
forward-looking statements contained in this brochure and risk factors that 
could cause future results to differ from current expectations.

Stock Transfer Agent and Registrar
For services such as changes of address, replacement of lost certificates or 
dividend checks, and changes in registered ownership, or for inquiries as to 
account status, write to: Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, Inc., P.O. Box 
1342, Brentwood, NY 11717 or overnight to 1155 Long Island Avenue, Brentwood, 
NY 11717. Please include your name, address and telephone number with all 
correspondence. Telephone inquiries may be made toll-free to (855) 449-0995, 
or to (720) 864-4772 internationally. Internet inquiries should be directed to 
http://shareholder.broadridge.com/curtisswright and by email to shareholder@
broadridge.com. Hearing-impaired shareholders are invited to log on to the 
website and select the Live Chat option.

Direct Stock Purchase Plan/Dividend Reinvestment Plan
A plan is available to purchase or sell shares of Curtiss-Wright common stock. 
The plan provides a low-cost alternative to the traditional methods of buying, 
holding and selling stock. The plan also provides for the automatic reinvestment 
of Curtiss-Wright dividends. For more information, contact our transfer agent,
Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, Inc., P.O. Box 1342, Brentwood, NY 11717, 
toll-free at (855) 449-0995.

Investor Information
Investors, stockbrokers, security analysts and others seeking information about 
Curtiss-Wright Corporation should contact James M. Ryan, Senior Director of 
Investor Relations, at (704) 869-4600 or investor@curtisswright.com.

Shareholder Communications
Any stockholder wishing to communicate directly with our Board of Directors 
should write to Albert E. Smith, c/o Curtiss-Wright Corporation, 130 Harbour Place 
Drive, Suite 300, Davidson, NC 28036.

Financial Reports
This brochure includes some of the periodic financial information required to be 
on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Corporation also files 
an Annual Report on Form 10-K, a copy of which may be obtained free of charge. 
These reports, as well as additional financial documents such as quarterly 
shareholder reports, proxy statements, and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, may 
be obtained by written request to James M. Ryan, Senior Director of Investor 
Relations, at the Corporate Headquarters or through the Investor Relations 
section of the Corporation’s website: www.curtisswright.com.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation 
130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 300 
Davidson, N.C. 28036 
www.curtisswright.com