Crane NXT CFO granted new stock options, RSUs

Crane NXT, Co. reported that its SVP and Chief Financial Officer, Cristiano Christina, received several equity awards.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Crane NXT, Co. reported that its SVP and Chief Financial Officer, Cristiano Christina, received several equity awards. On February 25, 2026, he was granted 15,417 employee stock options with no upfront exercise cost, which become exercisable 25% per year over four years starting on the first anniversary of the grant.

He also acquired 12,250 2026 Performance-Based Restricted Share Units, each representing a contingent right to 0 to 2.00 shares of common stock, vesting on December 31, 2028 if multi-year performance criteria are met and employment continues, subject to exceptions. In addition, he was granted 6,125 restricted share units that convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest 25% per year over four years beginning on the first anniversary of the grant.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 33,792 shares

Grant/Award 3 txns

Insider Cristiano Christina

Role SVP, Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	15,417	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	2026 Performance-Based Restricted Share Unit	12,250	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Share Unit	6,125	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 15,417 contracts (Direct); 2026 Performance-Based Restricted Share Unit — 12,250 contracts (Direct); Restricted Share Unit — 20,730 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (5)

1. F1. Options become exercisable 25% per year over four years beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.
2. F2. Each 2026 Performance-Based Restricted Share Unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive a number of shares of issuer common stock between 0 and 2.00.
3. F3. 2026 Performance-Based RSUs vest on December 31, 2028, if issuer's common stock achieves certain performance criteria for each fiscal year over the three years ending December 31, 2028, and contingent on continued employment with issuer, subject to certain exceptions.
4. F4. Restricted Share Units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
5. F5. Restricted Share Units vest 25% per year over four years beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

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What equity awards did Crane NXT (CXT) grant to its CFO Cristiano Christina?

Crane NXT granted Cristiano Christina stock options, 2026 performance-based restricted share units, and time-based restricted share units. The awards increase his potential equity ownership, aligning compensation with both continued service and specific multi-year performance goals tied to the company’s common stock.

How many stock options did the Crane NXT (CXT) CFO receive in this Form 4?

Cristiano Christina received 15,417 employee stock options. These options have no upfront exercise price reported here and become exercisable in 25% installments each year over four years, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, encouraging longer-term retention.

What are the terms of the 2026 Performance-Based RSUs reported for CXT’s CFO?

The CFO received 12,250 2026 Performance-Based RSUs. Each unit may convert into 0 to 2.00 shares of common stock, vesting on December 31, 2028 if specified performance criteria over three fiscal years are achieved and employment with the company is maintained, subject to stated exceptions.

When do the restricted share units granted to the Crane NXT (CXT) CFO vest?

The restricted share units vest 25% per year over four years. Vesting begins on the first anniversary of the grant date, and each unit converts into one share of common stock upon vesting, providing a structured, time-based incentive for continued executive service at the company.

Do the 2026 Performance-Based RSUs for CXT’s CFO guarantee shares of common stock?

The 2026 Performance-Based RSUs do not guarantee shares. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive between 0 and 2.00 shares, depending on whether Crane NXT’s common stock meets defined performance criteria over the three fiscal years ending December 31, 2028, alongside continued employment conditions.

How is vesting of the 2026 Performance-Based RSUs for Crane NXT (CXT) determined?

Vesting of the 2026 Performance-Based RSUs occurs on December 31, 2028. It depends on the company’s stock meeting specified performance criteria for each fiscal year in the three-year period ending that date and on the executive’s continued employment, subject to limited exceptions described in the award terms.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/27/2026 - 09:42 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Cristiano Christina

(Last) (First) (Middle)

950 WINTER STREET

4TH FLOOR NORTH

(Street)

WALTHAM MA 02451

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Crane NXT, Co. [ CXT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/25/2026

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

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
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$51.02	02/25/2026		A		15,417		(1)	02/25/2036	COMMON STOCK	15,417	$0	15,417	D
2026 Performance-Based Restricted Share Unit	(2)	02/25/2026		A		12,250		(3)	(3)	COMMON STOCK	12,250	$0	12,250	D
Restricted Share Unit	(4)	02/25/2026		A		6,125		(5)	(5)	COMMON STOCK	6,125	$0	20,730	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Options become exercisable 25% per year over four years beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.

2. Each 2026 Performance-Based Restricted Share Unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive a number of shares of issuer common stock between 0 and 2.00.

3. 2026 Performance-Based RSUs vest on December 31, 2028, if issuer's common stock achieves certain performance criteria for each fiscal year over the three years ending December 31, 2028, and contingent on continued employment with issuer, subject to certain exceptions.

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

5. Restricted Share Units vest 25% per year over four years beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

	/s/ Paul G. Igoe, Attorney-in-Fact	02/27/2026
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