Crane Company is a diversified manufacturer of industrial products and services, operating in various sectors including aerospace, fluid handling, and payment and merchandising technologies. The company designs and produces a wide range of engineered materials and solutions, catering to industries such as construction, aerospace, and energy. Crane Company is committed to innovation and sustainability, focusing on delivering high-quality products that meet the complex needs of its customers while adapting to changing market demands and technological advancements. Its global presence allows it to serve clients across different regions, enhancing its reputation as a reliable partner in industrial and commercial sectors. Read More
Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) sells Precision Sensors & Instrumentation unit to Crane Company (NYSE: CR) for $1.15B in cash. Move aligns with BKR's focus on core areas and boosts CR's aerospace, nuclear, and industrial capabilities. Expected to close by late 2025/early 2026.
Crane Company (NYSE: CR) (“Crane” or the “Company”), a premier industrial manufacturing and technology company, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Precision Sensors & Instrumentation (“PSI”), a leading provider of sensor-based technologies for aerospace, nuclear and process industries, from Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, for $1,060 million after adjusting for expected tax benefits with an estimated net present value of approximately $90 million.
HOUSTON and LONDON, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, announced Monday an agreement to sell its Precision Sensors & Instrumentation (PSI) product line to Crane Company (NYSE: CR, “Crane”), a diversified manufacturer of engineered industrial products, for a total cash consideration of approximately $1.15 billion.
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