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Crane sells Engineered Materials to KPS for $227M; updates EPS guidance
Crane Co
- Divestiture of Engineered Materials segment to KPS Capital Partners for $227 million.
- Transaction expected to close in Q1 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
- Engineered Materials will be reported as discontinued operations from Q4 2024 onward.
- Updated FY2024 adjusted EPS from continuing ops guidance: $4.71–$4.86 (prior $5.05–$5.20).
- CEO says divestiture continues portfolio simplification toward core growth platforms.