Crane NXT (CXT) CEO receives new stock options and RSU awards

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Crane NXT, Co. disclosed that CEO and director Aaron W. Saak received new equity awards on February 25, 2026. He was granted 61,667 employee stock options with an exercise schedule of 25% per year over four years beginning on the first anniversary of the grant.

He also received 53,900 2026 Performance-Based Restricted Share Units, each representing a contingent right to between 0 and 2 shares of common stock, vesting on December 31, 2028 if multi-year performance goals are met and employment continues. In addition, he was granted 19,600 time-based Restricted Share Units, which convert one-for-one into common stock and vest 25% per year over four years starting on the first anniversary of the grant.

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^*

Saak Aaron W

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CEO

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		61,667		(1)	02/25/2036	COMMON STOCK	61,667	$0	61,667	D
2026 Performance-Based Restricted Share Unit	(2)	02/25/2026		A		53,900		(3)	(3)	COMMON STOCK	53,900	$0	53,900	D
Restricted Share Unit	(4)	02/25/2026		A		19,600		(5)	(5)	COMMON STOCK	19,600	$0	66,959	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
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Crane NXT (CXT) CEO Aaron Saak receive in this Form 4 filing?

The CEO received new equity compensation grants, not open-market share purchases. He was awarded 61,667 stock options, 53,900 performance-based RSUs, and 19,600 time-based RSUs, all at a grant price of $0.00 per unit, subject to multi-year vesting conditions.

How many stock options were granted to the Crane NXT (CXT) CEO?

Aaron Saak was granted 61,667 employee stock options. These options become exercisable in four equal annual installments of 25% each, starting on the first anniversary of the grant date, creating a four-year vesting period tied to continued service with Crane NXT.

What are the terms of the 2026 Performance-Based RSUs granted at Crane NXT (CXT)?

The CEO received 53,900 2026 Performance-Based RSUs. Each unit may convert into between 0 and 2 shares of common stock, vesting on December 31, 2028 if Crane NXT meets specified performance criteria for each fiscal year in the three-year period ending that date.

How do the time-based Restricted Share Units for Crane NXT (CXT) vest?

The CEO received 19,600 time-based Restricted Share Units. These RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest in four equal annual installments of 25% each, beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, contingent on continued employment.

Did the Crane NXT (CXT) CEO buy or sell shares for cash in this Form 4?

No cash share purchases or sales were reported. All three transactions were coded as grants or awards at a price of $0.00 per unit, reflecting equity compensation awards rather than open-market trading by the CEO.

When do the performance-based RSUs at Crane NXT (CXT) vest for the CEO?

The 2026 Performance-Based RSUs vest on December 31, 2028. Vesting depends on Crane NXT’s common stock achieving specified performance criteria for each fiscal year in the three-year period ending that date, along with the CEO’s continued employment, subject to certain exceptions.