Crane Co

1. 1

   Election of Directors

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Elect nine directors (Martin R. Benante, Sanjay Kapoor, Ronald C. Lindsay, Susan D. Lynch, Ellen McClain, Charles G. McClure, Jr., Max H. Mitchell, Jennifer M. Pollino, and James L. L. Tullis) to serve one-year terms until the 2027 annual meeting.

2. 2

   Ratification of the Selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Independent Auditors for 2026

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   Ratify the Audit Committee’s selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Crane Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

3. 3

   Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of Named Executive Officers (Say-on-Pay

   ManagementBoard: FOR

   A non-binding advisory vote requesting stockholder approval of the compensation paid to Crane Company’s named executive officers for 2025.

   More detail

   This proposal asks shareholders to cast a non-binding advisory vote to approve the Company’s disclosed 2025 executive compensation. Management seeks shareholder approval to validate its compensation framework, which emphasizes pay-for-performance through a mix of annual cash incentives tied to adjusted EPS and adjusted free cash flow and long-term equity awards (55% PRSUs tied to relative TSR, 25% stock options, 20% time-based RSUs for the CEO). The Compensation Committee sets targets against peer and survey data and retains an independent compensation consultant; the Committee also conducts pay-for-performance and risk assessments and has clawback and anti-hedging policies. The Company highlights strong 2025 operating performance, record segment margins, strategic acquisitions (Panametrics/Druck/Reuter‑Stokes and optek‑Danulat), and an executed CEO succession plan as context for awards and payouts. Because the vote is advisory, management cannot compel a specific outcome but will consider the vote when making future compensation decisions; the Board explicitly states it will give due consideration to stockholder opinions. The non-binding nature and the Company’s prior say-on-pay result (over 97% support in 2025) reduce the risk of forced changes, but a negative vote could prompt re-evaluation of pay design, target setting, or disclosure. Key governance features supporting management’s recommendation include high proportions of performance-based pay (86% for the CEO), rigorous peer benchmarking, stock ownership guidelines, and a revised clawback policy consistent with SEC and NYSE rules. Investors evaluating the proposal should weigh the Company’s recent financial and strategic performance, the alignment of pay metrics with long-term value creation (TSR, adjusted EPS, free cash flow), and the potential impact of succession and acquisition activity on compensation levels and retention needs.

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When is the Crane Co 2026 annual meeting?

Crane Co (CR) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Monday, April 27, 2026.

What is the record date for the Crane Co 2026 meeting?

The record date for the Crane Co 2026 meeting is Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.

Who are the director nominees for Crane Co's 2026 meeting?

The board is presenting 9 director nominees at the Crane Co 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.

What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Crane Co 2026 meeting?

Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Crane Co 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.