Columbus McKinnon updates CFO responsibilities

Columbus McKinnon Corporation reports a transition in its finance leadership structure.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Columbus McKinnon Corporation reports a transition in its finance leadership structure. As previously disclosed, the board appointed John R. Linker, age 51, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and named Thomas Oddo as Chief Accounting Officer and interim principal financial officer, effective July 1, 2026.

After the Quarter ended June 30, 2026 was reported on Form 10-Q, Mr. Linker began serving as the Company’s principal financial officer as of July 31, 2026. Mr. Oddo continues as principal accounting officer. The company states there were no special arrangements leading to Mr. Linker’s appointment, no related party transactions requiring disclosure, and no changes to his compensation or benefits tied to this role change.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Age of John R. Linker: 51 years Effective date as principal financial officer: July 31, 2026 Effective date as EVP and CFO: July 1, 2026

3 metrics

Age of John R. Linker 51 years Age of the new principal financial officer

Effective date as principal financial officer July 31, 2026 Date John R. Linker assumed principal financial officer duties

Effective date as EVP and CFO July 1, 2026 Date John R. Linker became Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Key Terms

principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, related party transaction, Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, +1 more

5 terms

principal financial officer financial

"began his appointment as the Company’s principal financial officer"

The principal financial officer is the senior executive who runs a company's financial operations: preparing and certifying financial reports, managing accounting controls, budgets and cash flow, and advising on financial strategy. Investors care about this role because its competence affects how trustworthy the company’s numbers are, how well it manages risk and capital needs, and the credibility of forecasts—like the chief navigator steering a firm's financial course.

principal accounting officer financial

"continues as the Company’s principal accounting officer"

The Principal Accounting Officer is the person responsible for making sure a company's financial records are accurate and follow the rules. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that show how well the company is doing. This helps investors, managers, and regulators trust the company's financial information.

related party transaction regulatory

"not party to any related party transaction required to be reported"

A related party transaction is any deal or transfer of value between a company and people or entities with close ties to it — such as executives, major owners, family members, or affiliated businesses. Investors watch these transactions because they can favor insiders over outside shareholders, skirt fair market pricing, or hide risks; like selling your car to a relative at a friendly price, they require clear disclosure and scrutiny to judge impact on value.

Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K regulatory

"required to be reported pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K"

Inline XBRL technical

"cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document"

Inline XBRL is a file format for financial filings that embeds machine-readable data tags directly inside the human-readable report, so the same document can be read by people and parsed by software. For investors it makes extracting, comparing and verifying financial numbers faster and more reliable—like a grocery list where each item also has a barcode—reducing manual errors and speeding up analysis.

FAQ

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What finance leadership change did Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) disclose?

Columbus McKinnon designated John R. Linker as its principal financial officer as of July 31, 2026, while Thomas Oddo remains Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer after previously serving as interim principal financial officer.

When did John R. Linker become principal financial officer of CMCO?

John R. Linker began serving as Columbus McKinnon’s principal financial officer on July 31, 2026, after the company filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, formalizing his finance leadership responsibilities.

Does John R. Linker have any related party transactions with Columbus McKinnon (CMCO)?

The company states that John R. Linker is not party to any related party transaction required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, indicating no such disclosable arrangements with Columbus McKinnon.

Were there compensation changes for John R. Linker when he became principal financial officer at CMCO?

Columbus McKinnon reports no changes to John R. Linker’s compensation in connection with his appointment as principal financial officer. He remains eligible for employee benefits and executive perquisites consistent with other senior executives at the company.

What is Thomas Oddo’s role at Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) after the update?

Thomas Oddo continues as Columbus McKinnon’s Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer. His prior interim principal financial officer responsibilities have transferred to John R. Linker as of July 31, 2026.

How did CMCO describe the process behind appointing John R. Linker as principal financial officer?

Columbus McKinnon notes there are no understandings or arrangements with any person under which John R. Linker was appointed as principal financial officer, underscoring that no special appointment agreements were disclosed.

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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): July 31, 2026

COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

001-34362						16-0547600
(Commission File Number)						(IRS Employer Identification No.)

13320 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Suite D			Charlotte			NC			28277
(Address of principal executive offices)									(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number including area code: (716) 689-5400

_________________________________________________

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

☐ Emerging Growth Company

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. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) and (c) As previously disclosed, on July 1, 2026, the board of directors of Columbus McKinnon Corporation (the “Company”) appointed John R. Linker, age 51, as the Company’s new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and appointed Thomas Oddo, the Company’s Vice President and Corporate Controller, as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer, principal accounting officer and interim principal financial officer, each effective as of July 1, 2026.

Following the filing of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2026, Mr. Linker began his appointment as the Company’s principal financial officer as of July 31, 2026. Mr. Oddo continues as the Company’s principal accounting officer, with principal financial officer responsibility transferring from him to Mr. Linker.

There are no understandings or arrangements with any person pursuant to which Mr. Linker was appointed as the Company’s principal financial officer, and he is not party to any related party transaction required to be reported pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

No changes to Mr. Linker’s compensation were implemented in connection with his appointment as principal financial officer, and Mr. Linker will continue to be eligible for employee benefits and executive perquisites consistent with those provided to other senior executives of the Company.

Item 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d)  Exhibits.

EXHIBIT NUMBER						DESCRIPTION
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.

COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
By:			/s/ Alan S. Korman
Name:			Alan S. Korman
Title:			Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corp. Development and Secretary

Dated: August 4, 2026

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