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Crane Company’s SEC filings document operating results, material events, governance actions and acquisition-related disclosures for its diversified industrial business. Form 8-K reports furnish quarterly earnings releases, financial data supplements, dividend declarations and management updates tied to the company’s Aerospace & Advanced Technologies and Process Flow Technologies platforms.
Proxy and annual-meeting filings cover director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation votes and board governance. Acquisition filings include historical financial statements and unaudited pro forma information for Precision Sensors & Instrumentation, while other material-event records address capital-structure disclosure, executive compensation arrangements and corporate leadership changes.
Crane Co director Sanjay Kapoor received a grant of 1,393 Restricted Share Units (RSUs) that will convert into 1,393 shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis. After this award, he holds 7,966 RSUs directly. The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the next annual meeting of stockholders, as long as he continues to serve on the board. Any unvested RSUs are forfeited if his board service ends, except in the case of death or a change in control.
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.
Crane Co executive Marijane V. Papanikolaou, V.P., Controller & CAO, reported routine equity compensation activity. On April 24, 2026, 508 Restricted Share Units vested and converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis, with 236 shares withheld to cover tax obligations. Following these transactions, she directly holds 1,196 shares of common stock and 1,176 Restricted Share Units, reflecting an exercise-and-hold pattern rather than any open-market buying or selling.
Crane Company has completed its previously announced CEO succession, effective April 27, 2026. Alejandro (Alex) Alcala, formerly Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, is now President and Chief Executive Officer and has also joined the Board of Directors and its Executive Committee.
Former President and CEO Max Mitchell has transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman and will continue serving on the Board. The company highlights Mr. Alcala’s thirteen years at Crane and his role in shaping strategy and execution. Crane manufactures highly engineered components for aerospace, defense, space and process industries, with about 8,500 employees worldwide.
Crane Company has completed its previously announced CEO succession, effective April 27, 2026. Alejandro (Alex) Alcala, formerly Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, is now President and Chief Executive Officer and has also joined the Board of Directors and its Executive Committee.
Former President and CEO Max Mitchell has transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman and will continue serving on the Board. The company highlights Mr. Alcala’s thirteen years at Crane and his role in shaping strategy and execution. Crane manufactures highly engineered components for aerospace, defense, space and process industries, with about 8,500 employees worldwide.
Crane Company reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on April 27, 2026. Stockholders elected nine directors, including Martin R. Benante, Sanjay Kapoor, and Max H. Mitchell, each receiving roughly 49 million votes for, with about 3 million broker non-votes recorded for every nominee.
Stockholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for 2026, with 51,933,990 votes for and 474,412 against. In addition, they approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, with 48,555,251 votes for and 813,692 against.
Crane Company reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on April 27, 2026. Stockholders elected nine directors, including Martin R. Benante, Sanjay Kapoor, and Max H. Mitchell, each receiving roughly 49 million votes for, with about 3 million broker non-votes recorded for every nominee.
Stockholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for 2026, with 51,933,990 votes for and 474,412 against. In addition, they approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers, with 48,555,251 votes for and 813,692 against.
Crane Company reported a strong start to 2026, with first‑quarter adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $1.65, up 15% from $1.43 a year ago, while GAAP EPS from continuing operations declined to $1.14 from $1.34 due mainly to acquisition‑related costs and amortization. Net sales rose 24.9% to $696.4 million, driven by 3.8% core sales growth, an 18.3% contribution from the Druck, Panametrics, Reuter‑Stokes and optek‑Danulat acquisitions, and a 2.7% foreign‑exchange benefit.
Adjusted operating profit increased 28.7% to $137.8 million, lifting the adjusted operating margin to 19.8%. Aerospace & Advanced Technologies sales grew 27.9% to $318.3 million and Process Flow Technologies sales grew 22.5% to $378.1 million, both helped by acquisitions. Total backlog reached $1.79 billion, up from $1.35 billion a year earlier. Free cash flow was negative $40.2 million, largely reflecting acquisition activity, and cash at March 31, 2026 was $355.4 million versus total debt of $1.20 billion. Crane raised its full‑year 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $6.65–$6.85, implying about 12% growth over 2025, and declared a second‑quarter dividend of $0.255 per share.
Crane Company reported a strong start to 2026, with first‑quarter adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $1.65, up 15% from $1.43 a year ago, while GAAP EPS from continuing operations declined to $1.14 from $1.34 due mainly to acquisition‑related costs and amortization. Net sales rose 24.9% to $696.4 million, driven by 3.8% core sales growth, an 18.3% contribution from the Druck, Panametrics, Reuter‑Stokes and optek‑Danulat acquisitions, and a 2.7% foreign‑exchange benefit.
Adjusted operating profit increased 28.7% to $137.8 million, lifting the adjusted operating margin to 19.8%. Aerospace & Advanced Technologies sales grew 27.9% to $318.3 million and Process Flow Technologies sales grew 22.5% to $378.1 million, both helped by acquisitions. Total backlog reached $1.79 billion, up from $1.35 billion a year earlier. Free cash flow was negative $40.2 million, largely reflecting acquisition activity, and cash at March 31, 2026 was $355.4 million versus total debt of $1.20 billion. Crane raised its full‑year 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $6.65–$6.85, implying about 12% growth over 2025, and declared a second‑quarter dividend of $0.255 per share.
Crane Co senior vice president Jason D. Feldman reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted share units and related tax withholding. On April 20, 2026, 162 Restricted Share Units vested and converted into the same number of shares of Crane common stock on a one-for-one basis.
To cover tax obligations, 83 common shares were disposed of as a tax-withholding transaction at $192.81 per share, rather than through an open-market sale. Following these transactions, Feldman holds 10,718 common shares directly and 357 common shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.
Crane Co ownership update: The Vanguard Group files an amendment stating it beneficially owns 0 shares of Crane Co common stock, representing 0% of the class. The filing explains an internal realignment effective January 12, 2026, under which Vanguard subsidiaries report ownership separately.
Crane Company has issued its 2026 proxy for the April 27 annual stockholder meeting in Greenwich, Connecticut. Stockholders are asked to elect nine directors for one-year terms, ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as 2026 auditors, and approve 2025 executive pay in an advisory vote.
The proxy highlights record 2025 financial and operational results and notes an estimated 157% equity value increase since the 2022 separation, aided by portfolio reshaping and acquisitions. Crane completed the divestiture of its Engineered Materials segment, agreed to acquire Panametrics, Druck and Reuter‑Stokes for about $1.06 billion, and signed a deal for optek‑Danulat.
The Board describes extensive governance practices, including a lead independent director, majority‑voting with a resignation policy, strict overboarding limits, stock ownership guidelines, and active refreshment. A planned CEO transition is detailed: Alejandro (Alex) Alcala will become CEO at the annual meeting, while current CEO Max H. Mitchell will move to Executive Chairman, and the Board expects to expand to 10 members.