DAVIDSON, N.C.- Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) reports financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Third Quarter 2023 Highlights:

Reported sales of $724 million, up 15%;

Reported operating income of $133 million, operating margin of 18.3%, and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.51;

Adjusted operating income of $134 million, up 17%;

Adjusted operating margin of 18.5%, up 30 basis points;

Adjusted diluted EPS of $2.54, up 23%;

New orders of $846 million, up 3%, reflecting solid Aerospace & Defense (A&D) and Commercial market demand, and book-to-bill of 1.2;

Backlog of $2.9 billion, up 12% year-to-date; and

Free cash flow (FCF) of $137 million, generating 140% Adjusted FCF conversion.

Raised Full-Year 2023 Adjusted Financial Guidance:

Sales increased to new range of 8% to 10% growth (previously 7% to 9%), reflecting growth in all A&D and Commercial end markets;

Maintained operating income range of 8% to 11% growth, and operating margin range of 17.4% to 17.6%, up 10 to 30 basis points compared with the prior year;

Diluted EPS increased to new range of $9.00 to $9.20, up 11% to 13% (previously $8.90 to $9.15); and

Free cash flow increased to new range of $380 to $400 million (previously $370 to $400 million) and continues to reflect greater than 110% FCF conversion.

'Curtiss-Wright delivered strong third quarter results, as Adjusted diluted EPS of $2.54 exceeded our expectations driven by sales growth in all of our A&D and Commercial end markets and a better-than-expected operational performance in our Defense Electronics segment,' said Lynn M. Bamford, Chair and CEO of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. 'We also demonstrated solid order activity and grew our already strong backlog, yielding a book-to-bill of 1.2x in the quarter, highlighted by record quarterly orders within our Defense Electronics segment and continued solid demand for commercial nuclear products.'

'Based on the strong year-to-date performance, we have increased our full-year sales, operating income, diluted EPS and free cash flow guidance as we continue to successfully execute on our Pivot to Growth strategy and maintain strong alignment with the near- and long-term favorable secular growth trends driving our business.'

Third Quarter 2023 Operating Results: See full release at:

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About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) is a global integrated business that provides highly engineered products, solutions and services mainly to Aerospace & Defense markets, as well as critical technologies in demanding Commercial Power, Process and Industrial markets. We leverage a workforce of approximately 8,500 highly skilled employees who develop, design and build what we believe are the best engineered solutions to the markets we serve. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing innovative solutions through trusted customer relationships. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com.

Certain statements made in this press release, including statements about future revenue, financial performance guidance, quarterly and annual revenue, net income, operating income growth, future business opportunities, cost saving initiatives, the successful integration of the Company's acquisitions, and future cash flow from operations, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements present management's expectations, beliefs, plans and objectives regarding future financial performance, and assumptions or judgments concerning such performance. Any discussions contained in this press release, except to the extent that they contain historical facts, are forward-looking and accordingly involve estimates, assumptions, judgments and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: a reduction in anticipated orders; an economic downturn; changes in the competitive marketplace and/or customer requirements; a change in government spending; an inability to perform customer contracts at anticipated cost levels; and other factors that generally affect the business of aerospace, defense contracting, electronics, marine, and industrial companies. Such factors are detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, and subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

This press release and additional information are available at www.curtisswright.com.

Jim Ryan

(704) 869-4621

Jim.Ryan@curtisswright.com

Source: Curtiss-Wright Corporation

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