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2019-12-11
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 11, 2019
COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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0-27618 | | 16-0547600 |
(Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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205 Crosspoint Parkway | Getzville | NY | 14068 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number including area code: (716) 689-5400
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share | CMCO | NASDAQ Global Select Market |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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☐ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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☐ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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☐ | If an Emerging Growth Company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. |
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Item 5.02 | DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY AGREEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS. |
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (the Company) announced today that Mark Morelli has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to resign from his position as President, CEO and Director effective January 10, 2020 to accept the position of President and CEO of Fortive’s NewCo. Mr. Morelli will continue in his capacity to transition his responsibilities over the next 30 days. Richard H. Fleming, Columbus McKinnon’s Chairman of the Board, will be named Interim CEO effective with Mr. Morelli’s resignation. The Board has initiated a search process for a new chief executive officer.
A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Morelli's resignation is filed with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 9.01 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. |
(d) Exhibits.
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EXHIBIT NUMBER | | DESCRIPTION |
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| | Press Release dated December 11, 2019 |
104 | | Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION |
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By: | /s/ Gregory P. Rustowicz |
Name: | Gregory P. Rustowicz |
Title: | Vice President Finance and Chief |
| Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
Dated: December 11, 2019