Crane (CR) EVP Alejandro Alcala vests RSUs, withholds shares for taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Crane Co. executive Alejandro Alcala, Exec. V.P. & Chief Operating Officer, reported equity awards activity. On February 12, 2026, 501 previously granted restricted share units vested and were converted into 501 shares of common stock at a stated price of $0 per share.

On the same date, 198 common shares were disposed of at $200.61 per share to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting. Following these transactions, Alcala directly owned 37,192 shares of common stock and held an additional 290 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan, along with 6,841 restricted share units.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Alcala Alejandro

(Last) (First) (Middle)

100 FIRST STAMFORD PLACE

(Street)

STAMFORD CT 06902

(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. & Chief Op. Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/12/2026

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	02/12/2026		M		501(1)	A	$0	37,390	D
Common Stock	02/12/2026		F		198	D	$200.61	37,192	D
Common Stock								290	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
Restricted Share Unit	(2)	02/12/2026		M			501	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	501	$0	6,841	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents vesting of 501 previously reported Restricted Share Units.

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

3. Restricted Share Units vest ratably in four equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Attorney In Fact, Anthony M. D'Iorio	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Crane Co (CR) executive Alejandro Alcala report?

Alejandro Alcala reported vesting and conversion of 501 restricted share units into Crane Co common stock. He also reported a related tax-withholding disposition of 198 common shares, all dated February 12, 2026, as part of his executive equity compensation activity.

How many Crane Co (CR) restricted share units vested for Alejandro Alcala?

A total of 501 restricted share units vested for Alejandro Alcala. These units converted into 501 Crane Co common shares on a one-for-one basis, consistent with the plan terms, as disclosed in the Form 4 explanation of responses accompanying the reported insider transactions.

At what price were Crane Co (CR) shares withheld for Alejandro Alcala’s taxes?

Crane Co common shares were withheld for taxes at $200.61 per share. Exactly 198 shares were disposed of at this price to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting and conversion of previously granted restricted share units on February 12, 2026.

What are Alejandro Alcala’s Crane Co (CR) shareholdings after the reported transactions?

After the reported transactions, Alejandro Alcala directly owned 37,192 Crane Co common shares. He also held 290 additional common shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan, and 6,841 restricted share units that remain outstanding under the company’s equity compensation arrangements.

How do Crane Co (CR) restricted share units work in Alejandro Alcala’s grant?

Crane Co restricted share units in this grant convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. They vest in four equal installments, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, providing Alejandro Alcala with periodic share deliveries as long as vesting conditions are met.

Did Alejandro Alcala buy or sell Crane Co (CR) stock on the open market?

The Form 4 shows a derivative exercise and tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market trade. Shares were acquired through vesting of restricted share units and some were then disposed of to cover tax liabilities, a common administrative feature of stock-based executive compensation.