Curtiss-Wright (CW) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 7, 2026, with in-person attendance encouraged and electronic proxy voting options available.

• Focus on sustainable business practices, talent development, and workplace culture, with ongoing ESG and community initiatives.

• Dean M. Flatt retiring from the Board after over 13 years of service.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on electing nine director nominees for one-year terms, ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026, and an advisory say-on-pay vote for executive compensation.

• Board recommends voting FOR all proposals, citing director qualifications, auditor independence, and strong pay-for-performance alignment.

• Only shareholders of record as of March 13, 2026, are eligible to vote.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board consists of nine members, eight of whom are independent; Chair/CEO is the only management director.

• Lead Independent Director facilitates communication and annual CEO performance review.

• Annual board and committee evaluations, succession planning, and director onboarding are emphasized.

• Board committees (Audit, Compensation, Governance, Finance) are fully independent and have defined charters.

• Board diversity includes gender and ethnic representation, with recent refreshment and skills matrix disclosed.