2012 Business Overview

Shareholder Information

Corporate Headquarters

10 Waterview Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
www.curtisswright.com
Tel: (973) 541-3700

Annual Meeting

The 2013 annual meeting of stockholders will be held on May 10, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Parsippany Sheraton Hotel, 199 Smith Road, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054.

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, 2012, the approximate number of registered holders of record of common stock, par value of $1.00 per share of the Corporation, was 4,796.

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 2012 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, New York 11717 or overnight to 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717. Please include your name, address, and telephone number with all correspondence. Telephone inquiries may be made toll-free to (855) 449-0995 or (720) 864-4772 internationally. Internet inquiries should be directed to www.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, New York 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, Director of Investor Relations, at the Corporate Headquarters.

Shareholder Communications

Any stockholder wishing to communicate directly with our Board of Directors should write to Dr. William W. Sihler at Southeastern Consultants Group, Ltd., P.O. Box 5645, Charlottesville, Virginia 22905.

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, Director of Investor Relations, at the Corporate Headquarters or at the Corporation’s website: www.curtisswright.com.