Crane Co (CR) VP logs RSU vesting and tax share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Crane Co. executive Marijane V. Papanikolaou, V.P., Controller & CAO, reported routine equity compensation transactions. On 02/10/2026, 72 Restricted Share Units vested and were converted into 72 shares of Crane Co. common stock at $0 exercise price, reflecting stock-based compensation rather than an open‑market purchase.

To satisfy tax obligations tied to this vesting, 34 shares of common stock were disposed of at $199.99 per share. After these transactions, Papanikolaou directly owned 635 shares of common stock and 1,784 Restricted Share Units, which each convert into one share of common stock upon vesting.

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^*

Papanikolaou Marijane V.

(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)
	V.P., Controller & CAO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/10/2026

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	02/10/2026		M		72(1)	A	$0	669	D
Common Stock	02/10/2026		F		34	D	$199.99	635	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)	02/10/2026		M			72	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	72	$0	1,784	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents vesting of 72 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	02/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider activity did Crane Co (CR) report for Marijane V. Papanikolaou?

Crane Co reported that executive Marijane V. Papanikolaou had 72 Restricted Share Units vest and convert into 72 common shares on 02/10/2026, with 34 shares withheld to cover tax liabilities related to the vesting event.

How many Crane Co (CR) shares did the executive own after the reported Form 4 transactions?

After the transactions, Marijane V. Papanikolaou directly owned 635 shares of Crane Co common stock and 1,784 Restricted Share Units, which each convert into one share of common stock as they vest over time according to the award schedule.

Were the Crane Co (CR) Form 4 transactions open-market stock purchases or sales?

The filing shows no open-market buys or sells. Instead, 72 Restricted Share Units vested and converted into common stock at a $0 exercise price, and 34 shares were surrendered at $199.99 per share to satisfy associated tax obligations.

What does the vesting of 72 Restricted Share Units mean for Crane Co (CR) executive compensation?

The vesting of 72 Restricted Share Units represents equity compensation becoming fully earned, converting into 72 common shares. This reflects part of the executive’s long-term incentive pay, aligned with Crane Co’s stock performance and the award’s vesting schedule.

How are Crane Co (CR) Restricted Share Units structured in this Form 4?

The Restricted Share Units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest in four equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, gradually increasing the executive’s stock ownership as service and vesting conditions are met.

What is transaction code F in the Crane Co (CR) Form 4 filing?

Transaction code F indicates that shares were used to pay the exercise price or related tax liability. Here, 34 Crane Co common shares were withheld at $199.99 per share to cover taxes arising from the vesting and conversion of 72 Restricted Share Units.