Crane Co 8-K

What Happened
Crane Co (CR) filed a Form 8‑K on April 27, 2026 reporting the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held that day. Nine directors were re-elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting. Stockholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent auditors for 2026 and approved, on a non‑binding advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the 2026 proxy.

Key Details

• Directors elected (votes "for"): Martin R. Benante 49,128,466; Sanjay Kapoor 49,101,519; Ronald C. Lindsay 49,029,119; Susan D. Lynch 49,185,268; Ellen McClain 49,074,631; Charles G. McClure, Jr. 49,045,263; Max H. Mitchell 49,021,386; Jennifer M. Pollino 48,889,839; James L.L. Tullis 49,139,544. Broker non‑votes: 2,974,070 (reported for director elections).
• Auditor ratification: Deloitte & Touche LLP ratified — Votes for 51,933,990; against 474,412; abstain 60,261.
• Advisory vote on executive compensation (non‑binding): For 48,555,251; Against 813,692; Abstain 125,650; Broker non‑votes 2,974,070.

Why It Matters
These results confirm the board's composition and governance continuity for the coming year, and the auditor ratification secures audit continuity. The non‑binding "say‑on‑pay" approval indicates shareholder support for the disclosed executive compensation, though the board can consider the advisory vote when setting future pay policies.