Crane Co (CR) CFO Maue settles 2023 performance RSUs and withholds shares for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Crane Co.'s Executive VP and CFO Richard A. Maue reported equity award activity and related share withholding. On January 26, 2026, 5,430 2023 Performance-Based Restricted Share Units were exercised for common stock at $0 per share, and 7,537 shares of common stock were acquired. To cover tax obligations, 3,527 shares of common stock were withheld at a price of $204.24 per share. After these transactions, Maue beneficially owned 72,393 shares of Crane Co. common stock directly and 1,791 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.

Insights

Equity Compensation & Governance Analyst

CFO’s Form 4 shows routine RSU vesting with tax withholding.

The report details vesting of 2023 Performance-Based RSUs for Crane Co.’s Executive VP and CFO, Richard A. Maue. 5,430 performance-based RSUs were converted into common stock at $0 exercise price, reflecting standard long-term incentive compensation in equity.

To satisfy tax obligations, 3,527 common shares were withheld at $204.24 per share, a common mechanism that avoids separate cash payments. Following these movements, Maue holds 72,393 common shares directly and 1,791 shares indirectly via a 401(k) plan.

The activity appears administrative rather than thesis-changing, centered on equity award settlement rather than open-market buying or selling. Future filings may continue to show similar vesting and withholding patterns as additional performance-based awards reach their vesting dates.

Insider Trade Summary

5,430 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 4 txns

Insider Maue Richard A

Role Exec. V.P & CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	2023 Performance-Based Restricted Share Unit	5,430	$0.00	--
Exercise	Common Stock	7,537	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	3,527	$204.24	$720K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: 2023 Performance-Based Restricted Share Unit — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 75,920 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,791 shares (Indirect, 401(K))

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Maue Richard A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

100 FIRST STAMFORD PLACE

(Street)

STAMFORD CT 06902-6784

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Crane Co [ CR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Exec. V.P & CFO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/26/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/26/2026		M		7,537	A	$0	75,920	D
Common Stock	01/26/2026		F		3,527	D	$204.24	72,393	D
Common Stock								1,791	I	401(K)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
2023 Performance-Based Restricted Share Unit	(1)	01/26/2026		M			5,430	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	5,430	$0	0	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each 2023 Performance-Based RSU represents a contingent right to receive a number of shares of Crane Company common stock between 0 and 2.0. On January 26, 2026, each Performance-Based RSU was converted into the right to receive 1.388 shares of common stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ Attorney In Fact, Anthony M. D'Iorio	01/28/2026
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Crane Co (CR) report for its CFO on January 26, 2026?

Crane Co’s Executive VP and CFO, Richard A. Maue, reported vesting of 2023 performance-based RSUs on January 26, 2026. He exercised 5,430 RSUs into common stock at $0 per share as part of his long-term equity compensation program.

How many Crane Co (CR) shares did the CFO acquire and dispose of in this Form 4?

The CFO acquired 7,537 shares of Crane Co common stock through RSU exercise at $0 per share. He also had 3,527 shares withheld at $204.24 per share to cover taxes, resulting in a net increase in directly held shares.

What is the status of the CFO’s performance-based RSUs at Crane Co (CR) after this filing?

The 5,430 2023 Performance-Based RSUs were fully exercised into Crane Co common stock, leaving zero derivative securities of this grant outstanding. Each RSU converted into the right to receive 1.388 shares of common stock on January 26, 2026.

How many Crane Co (CR) shares does the CFO own after the January 26, 2026 transactions?

After the reported transactions, the CFO beneficially owns 72,393 shares of Crane Co common stock directly. He also holds 1,791 additional shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Was the Crane Co (CR) CFO’s transaction an open-market sale or tax withholding?

The transaction was primarily equity award settlement and tax withholding, not an open-market sale. Shares were acquired via RSU exercise at $0 and 3,527 shares were withheld at $204.24 per share to satisfy tax obligations on the vesting.

What type of award was involved in the Crane Co (CR) CFO’s Form 4 filing?

The filing involved 2023 Performance-Based Restricted Share Units, which represent contingent rights to receive Crane Co common shares. On January 26, 2026, these RSUs converted into common stock based on a performance-based share conversion rate.