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Spinoffs & Takeovers Hotline – Friday, June 20, 2025

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CRANE CO., $178.80, symbol CR on New York, manufactures highly engineered industrial products and solutions, serving markets such as aerospace, electronics, chemicals, oil & gas, power generation, automated payment systems, and process flow technologies. It operates through two business segments: Aerospace & Electronics (44% of revenue) and Process Flow Technologies (56%). On June 9, 2025, Crane announced the acquisition of Precision Sensors & Instrumentation from Baker Hughes. Precision is a leading provider of sensor-based technologies for aerospace, nuclear and process industries. The purchase price is $1.06 billion. Precision expects to generate $390 million in revenue for 2025. For Crane’s Aerospace & Electronics segment, the addition of Precision’s Druck brand strengthens its pressure sensing capabilities across critical applications—including environmental control systems, hydraulics, and engine monitoring—with strong positions in both single-aisle and widebody aircraft platforms. Additionally, Druck expands its presence into ground-based test and calibration equipment, further extending its technological capabilities and market reach. For Crane’s Process Flow Technologies segment, the addition of Reuter-Stokes will…