Crane Co (CR) CFO Richard Maue reports RSU vesting and tax share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Crane Co executive Richard A. Maue, Exec. V.P & CFO, reported equity compensation activity involving restricted share units and common stock. On February 12, 2026, 651 restricted share units vested and were converted into 651 shares of Crane common stock at $0 exercise price, increasing his directly held common stock to 74,096 shares.

On the same date, 302 common shares were withheld at $200.61 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving 73,794 common shares held directly, plus 1,791 common shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan. After these transactions, he also directly holds 5,128 restricted share units, which convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest in four equal installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant date.

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^*

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)
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		651(1)	A	$0	74,096	D
Common Stock	02/12/2026		F		302	D	$200.61	73,794	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
Restricted Share Unit	(2)	02/12/2026		M			651	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	651	$0	5,128	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents vesting of 651 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 transactions did Crane Co (CR) CFO Richard Maue report?

Crane Co CFO Richard A. Maue reported vesting of 651 restricted share units that converted into 651 common shares, and a related withholding of 302 common shares to satisfy tax obligations on February 12, 2026, as part of his equity compensation.

How many Crane Co (CR) shares does the CFO hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Richard A. Maue directly holds 73,794 Crane Co common shares and indirectly holds 1,791 common shares through a 401(k) plan, along with 5,128 restricted share units that each convert into one share of common stock.

What does the vesting of 651 restricted share units mean for Crane Co (CR) CFO?

The vesting of 651 restricted share units means 651 units previously granted to the Crane Co CFO became fully earned and converted into 651 shares of common stock at no exercise price, increasing his direct share ownership on the vesting date, February 12, 2026.

Why were 302 Crane Co (CR) shares reported with transaction code F?

Transaction code F indicates shares were withheld to cover tax obligations. In this filing, 302 Crane Co common shares were withheld at $200.61 per share to satisfy taxes tied to the restricted share unit vesting, rather than being sold in an open-market transaction.

How do Crane Co (CR) restricted share units held by the CFO work?

Crane Co restricted share units held by the CFO convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. The filing states these units vest ratably in four equal installments, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, gradually increasing his share ownership over time as each tranche vests.

Are the Crane Co (CR) insider transactions open-market buys or sells?

The reported insider transactions are not open-market buys or sells. One transaction reflects the conversion of restricted share units into common stock at a $0 exercise price, and another reflects share withholding for taxes, rather than discretionary market purchases or sales.