Crane Co. (NYSE: CR) director granted 44 fully vested shares for board retainer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Crane Co. director Martin R. Benante received 44 shares of common stock on 01/26/2026 as part of his election to take a portion of his board cash retainer in fully vested stock. After this grant, he beneficially owned 1,913 Crane Co. common shares in direct ownership.

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 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 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)

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

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		A		44(1)	A	$0	1,913(1)	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

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.

Remarks:

	/s/ Attorney In Fact, Anthony M. D'Iorio	01/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Crane Co. (CR) disclose in this Form 4 filing?

Crane Co. disclosed that director Martin R. Benante received 44 shares of common stock on 01/26/2026. The shares were part of his election to take a portion of his board cash retainer in fully vested stock.

How many Crane Co. (CR) shares does Martin R. Benante now own?

After the reported transaction, director Martin R. Benante beneficially owned 1,913 shares of Crane Co. common stock. The filing shows these holdings as direct ownership, meaning they are held in his own name rather than through another entity.

What was the nature of the share transaction reported for Crane Co. (CR)?

The transaction was an acquisition (code "A") of 44 common shares. The footnote explains the shares were granted instead of part of a cash retainer for board services and are fully vested Crane Co. common stock.

Did Martin R. Benante pay cash for the Crane Co. (CR) shares received?

The filing reports a price per share of $0 for the 44 shares. According to the footnote, these shares were granted in lieu of part of his cash retainer for board services, rather than purchased for cash.

Is the Crane Co. (CR) Form 4 transaction a direct or indirect holding?

The Form 4 identifies the holdings as direct ("D") ownership. There is no indication that the shares are held through a trust, partnership, or other entity, and the nature of indirect beneficial ownership field is left blank.

Why did Crane Co. (CR) grant 44 shares to its director?

The 44-share grant reflects the director’s election to receive a portion of his board cash retainer in fully vested shares of Crane Co. common stock. This is a common way to align director compensation more closely with shareholder interests.