CD&R entities disclose large Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) convertible preferred stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Columbus McKinnon Corporation’s major holder CD&R XII Keystone Holdings, L.P. has filed a Form 3 as a 10% owner, disclosing a sizable preferred equity position. The filing shows ownership of Series A Cumulative Convertible Participating Preferred Stock that is convertible into 21,231,422 common shares at an initial conversion price of $37.68 per share.

The Series A preferred shares pay a 7.0% annual dividend, which can be paid in cash or added to the preferred base amount, and may step up to 10.0% upon certain triggering events. Columbus McKinnon may require conversion of all outstanding Series A preferred into common stock if the common share price exceeds 200% of the conversion price for 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days. Related CD&R entities are listed as potential beneficial owners through general partner relationships, while expressly disclaiming beneficial ownership except for their pecuniary interests.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

CD&R XII Keystone Holdings, L.P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O MAPLES CORPORATE SERVICES LTD, P.O.

BOX 309, UGLAND HOUSE, SOUTH CHURCH ST

(Street)

GEORGE TOWN E9 KY1-1104

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
02/03/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP [ CMCO ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

	Form filed by One Reporting Person
X	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Series A Cumulative Convertible Participating Preferred	(1)(2)	(1)(2)	Common Stock	21,231,422	$37.68(3)	D(4)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

CD&R XII Keystone Holdings, L.P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O MAPLES CORPORATE SERVICES LTD, P.O.

BOX 309, UGLAND HOUSE, SOUTH CHURCH ST

(Street)

GEORGE TOWN E9 KY1-1104

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

CD&R Investment Associates XII, Ltd.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O MAPLES CORPORATE SERVICES LTD, P.O.

BOX 309, UGLAND HOUSE, SOUTH CHURCH ST

(Street)

GEORGE TOWN E9 KY1-1104

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

CD&R Associates XII, L.P.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O MAPLES CORPORATE SERVICES LTD, P.O.

BOX 309, UGLAND HOUSE, SOUTH CHURCH ST

(Street)

GEORGE TOWN E9 KY1-1104

(City) (State) (Zip)

Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The Series A Cumulative Convertible Participating Preferred Stock ("Series A Preferred Shares") of Columbus McKinnon Corporation (the "Issuer") is convertible at any time at the option of the holder and has no expiration date.

2. The Issuer may, at its option, require conversion of all (but not less than all) of the outstanding Series A Preferred Shares to shares of the Issuer's common stock ("common shares") at any time the closing price of the common shares exceeds 200% of the then-effective conversion price for at least 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days. The Series A Preferred Shares accrue dividends at a rate of 7.0% per annum, payable in cash or in-kind by adding the dividend to the base amount of the Series A Preferred Stock. Upon the occurrence of certain triggering events (including the Issuer's failure to comply with its obligations to effect the conversion of Preferred Shares), the dividend rate shall become 10.0% per annum for so long as such triggering event remains in effect. Holders of Series A Preferred Shares are also entitled to receive certain dividends declared or paid on the common shares on as as-converted basis.

3. CD&R XII Keystone Holdings, L.P. ("CD&R Stockholder") directly owns 800,000 Series A Preferred Shares, which are convertible into common shares at an initial conversion price per share of $37.68, which is subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, including in the event of any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization or similar event.

4. CD&R Investment Associates XII, Ltd. ("CD&R Holdings GP") is the general partner of CD&R Stockholder and may be deemed to beneficially own the reported securities. CD&R Associates XII, L.P. ("CD&R Associates") is the general partner of CD&R Holdings GP and may be deemed to beneficially own the reported securities. Investment and voting decisions with respect to the reported securities are made by majority vote of an investment committee (the "Investment Committee") of limited partners of CD&R Associates. Each of CD&R Holdings GP and CD&R Associates, as well as each member of the Investment Committee, expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities, except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

	CD&R XII Keystone Holdings, L.P.; By: CD&R Investment Associates XII, Ltd., its general partner; By: /s/ Rima Simson: VP, Treasurer and Secretary.	02/12/2026
	CD&R Investment Associates XII, Ltd.; By: /s/ Rima Simson: VP, Treasurer and Secretary.	02/12/2026
	CD&R Associates XII, L.P.; By: CD&R Investment Associates XII, Ltd., its general partner; By: /s/ Rima Simson: VP, Treasurer and Secretary.	02/12/2026
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FAQ

What does CD&R disclose in its Form 3 for Columbus McKinnon (CMCO)?

CD&R XII Keystone Holdings, L.P. reports beneficial ownership of Series A Cumulative Convertible Participating Preferred Stock in Columbus McKinnon. These preferred shares are convertible into 21,231,422 common shares at an initial conversion price of $37.68 per share, establishing CD&R as a 10% owner.

How many Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) common shares are underlying CD&R’s preferred stake?

The filing shows Series A preferred shares convertible into 21,231,422 Columbus McKinnon common shares. Conversion is based on an initial price of $37.68 per share, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends, recapitalizations, or similar corporate actions affecting the capital structure.

What dividend rate do Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) Series A preferred shares pay?

The Series A preferred shares accrue dividends at 7.0% per annum, payable in cash or in-kind by adding to the preferred base amount. If specified triggering events occur, including failures to honor conversion obligations, the dividend rate increases to 10.0% annually while those events remain in effect.

Can Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) force conversion of the Series A preferred shares?

Yes. Columbus McKinnon may require conversion of all outstanding Series A preferred shares into common stock if the common share closing price exceeds 200% of the then-effective conversion price for at least 20 of 30 consecutive trading days, effectively mandating conversion under sustained higher prices.

Do CD&R’s related entities also report beneficial ownership in CMCO?

CD&R Investment Associates XII, Ltd. and CD&R Associates XII, L.P. are identified as general partners of the primary holding entity and may be deemed beneficial owners. They state investment decisions are made by an investment committee and expressly disclaim beneficial ownership except to the extent of their pecuniary interests.

Do Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) Series A preferred holders receive common share dividends?

Holders of Series A preferred shares are entitled to receive certain dividends declared or paid on Columbus McKinnon common shares on an as-converted basis. This means preferred holders participate in those distributions as though their preferred holdings were already converted into common stock for those specific dividend payments.