Crane director receives stock and RSU awards

Crane Co director Martin R. Benante reported equity compensation grants rather than open-market trades.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Crane Co director Martin R. Benante reported equity compensation grants rather than open-market trades. He received 49 fully vested shares of common stock as part of his election to take a portion of his board cash retainer in stock, bringing his direct common share holdings to 1,962. He was also granted 1,004 Restricted Share Units, increasing his direct RSU balance to 20,215. The RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the next annual meeting of stockholders, subject to his continued board service, with unvested units generally forfeited if his board service ends, except in cases of death or a change in control.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 1,053 shares

Grant/Award 2 txns

Insider BENANTE MARTIN R

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Share Unit	1,004	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Common Stock	49	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Share Unit — 20,215 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 1,962 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Shares granted as part of the reporting person's election to receive a portion of the cash retainer for board services in fully vested shares of common stock.
2. F2. Restricted Share Units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
3. F3. Restricted Share Units vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the next year's annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the reporting person's continued board service through the applicable date. Any unvested Restricted Share Units are forfeited upon the termination of the reporting person's board service, except upon death or a change in control.

Key Figures

Common shares granted: 49 shares Common shares held after grant: 1,962 shares RSUs granted: 1,004 units +2 more

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Common shares granted 49 shares Fully vested shares in lieu of part of cash retainer

Common shares held after grant 1,962 shares Direct Crane common stock holdings after Form 4 transactions

RSUs granted 1,004 units New Restricted Share Unit award on grant date

RSUs held after grant 20,215 units Total direct RSU balance following the award

RSU conversion ratio 1:1 Each RSU converts into one share of common stock

Key Terms

Restricted Share Units, cash retainer, change in control

3 terms

Restricted Share Units financial

"Restricted Share Units vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date"

Restricted share units (RSUs) are a promise from a company to give an employee or service provider actual shares or cash equal to the shares after certain conditions are met, typically staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a time-locked gift card that becomes usable only after you’ve earned it. For investors, RSUs matter because they align employee incentives with company performance and can increase the number of shares outstanding over time, diluting existing ownership and affecting earnings per share.

cash retainer financial

"election to receive a portion of the cash retainer for board services in fully vested shares"

change in control financial

"except upon death or a change in control"

A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.

FAQ

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What did Crane (CR) director Martin R. Benante report in this Form 4?

Martin R. Benante reported equity compensation grants, not market trades. He received 49 fully vested shares of Crane common stock and 1,004 Restricted Share Units, both classified as awards under transaction code A, increasing his direct stock and RSU holdings.

How many Crane (CR) shares does Martin R. Benante hold after these grants?

After the grant, Benante directly holds 1,962 shares of Crane common stock. This reflects the addition of 49 fully vested shares received in lieu of part of his cash retainer for board service, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

How many Restricted Share Units did Crane (CR) grant to Martin R. Benante?

Crane granted Benante 1,004 Restricted Share Units. Following this award, his total direct RSU balance is 20,215 units, each of which is designed to convert into one share of Crane common stock upon vesting under the plan terms.

When do Martin R. Benante’s Crane (CR) Restricted Share Units vest?

The Restricted Share Units vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the next year’s annual meeting of stockholders. Vesting is conditioned on Benante’s continued board service, with unvested units generally forfeited if that service ends.

What happens to Martin R. Benante’s Crane (CR) RSUs if his board service ends?

Any unvested Restricted Share Units are forfeited if Benante’s board service terminates. The filing notes exceptions for termination due to death or a change in control, where the usual forfeiture provisions on these unvested RSUs would not apply.

How do Crane (CR) Restricted Share Units convert into common stock for Martin R. Benante?

Each Restricted Share Unit converts into Crane common stock on a one-for-one basis. Once vesting conditions are met, the RSUs settle in an equal number of common shares, aligning Benante’s compensation more closely with shareholder interests over time.

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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^*

BENANTE MARTIN R

(Last) (First) (Middle)

100 FIRST STAMFORD PLACE

(Street)

STAMFORD CONNECTICUT 06902-6784

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/27/2026

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

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

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

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	04/27/2026		A		49(1)	A	$0	1,962	D

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
Restricted Share Unit	(2)	04/27/2026		A		1,004		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	1,004	$0	20,215	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares granted as part of the reporting person's election to receive a portion of the cash retainer for board services in fully vested shares of common stock.

2. Restricted Share Units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

3. Restricted Share Units vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the next year's annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the reporting person's continued board service through the applicable date. Any unvested Restricted Share Units are forfeited upon the termination of the reporting person's board service, except upon death or a change in control.

Remarks:

	/s/ Attorney In Fact, Anthony M. D'Iorio	04/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)