Direct Improvement The target business must provide clear and direct improvement to an existing Crane Co. business unit's competitive position. Ideal candidates will increase product or customer scope, improve costs or improve investment utilization.
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Sponsorship
An existing Crane Co. unit and management team must sponsor each acquisition. Line managers determine the strategic direction of our units. No significant investment, especially acquisition, will occur without the passionate support, advocacy and leadership of an operating management team.
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Management Quality
An attractive acquisition candidate will have a high caliber management team willing and eager to join with the sponsoring Crane Co. business unit. We believe that good people make good things happen.
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Shareholder Value Every acquisition will generate a significant contribution to shareholder value. Crane Co. evaluates all strategic decisions on the potential to increase the value of the company. We will evaluate all potential acquisitions using these criteria.
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