Columbus McKinnon insider: 1,506 RSUs vested; 481 sold at $14.70

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Jon Adams, identified as President, Americas and an officer/director of Columbus McKinnon Corp (CMCO), reported transactions dated 08/22/2025. A total of 1,506.0825 restricted stock units fully vested on that date; of those, 481.0825 shares were disposed (transaction code F) at a price of $14.7 per share with 0.0825 units converted to cash to satisfy tax withholding. Following the transaction the filing shows 14,757.2337 shares reported as beneficially owned. The filing also discloses 9,998.2337 restricted shares still subject to forfeiture with detailed vesting schedules through 2026 and 2028, describing staggered vesting dates and percentages contingent on continued employment.

Positive

• Detailed vesting schedule disclosed for 9,998.2337 restricted shares, improving transparency on future equity dilution
• Tax withholding handled by conversion of 0.0825 units to cash, showing standard administrative settlement

Negative

• Disposition of 481.0825 shares reduces the officer's direct shareholdings reported on this Form 4
• Significant portion of equity remains subject to forfeiture, indicating future share issuance contingent on continued employment

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Officer vested 1,506 RSUs, sold 481.0825 at $14.70; remaining restricted shares carry staggered vesting schedules.

The filing documents a routine executive equity vesting event where 1,506.0825 restricted stock units became fully vested and 481.0825 shares were disposed at $14.70 per share. The post-transaction beneficial ownership is reported as 14,757.2337 shares. The filing provides granular vesting schedules for 9,998.2337 restricted shares that remain subject to forfeiture, with multiple future vesting tranches through 2028, which is relevant for modeling potential future share issuance or dilution. No earnings, debt, or material corporate events are disclosed here.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: This is a compliance report of an executive vesting and withholding-related disposition; disclosures appear complete and routine.

The Form 4 records required insider reporting for vested restricted stock units and the mechanics used to satisfy tax withholding (conversion of 0.0825 units to cash). It lists the reporting persons role and provides specific future vesting timetables for outstanding restricted shares, supporting transparency on compensation-related equity retention. There are no departures, option grants, or unusual transfer mechanisms disclosed that would raise governance concerns.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

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^*

Adams Jon

(Last) (First) (Middle)

13320 BALLANTYNE CORPORATE PLACE

(Street)

CHARLOTTE NC 28277

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/22/2025

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

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

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

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/22/2025		F		481.0825(1)	D	$14.7	14,757.2337(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. 1,506.0825 restricted stock units became fully vested on 8/22/2025, of which 481 shares were traded and .0825 were converted to cash to satisfy tax withholding obligations.

2. Includes 9,998.2337 shares of restricted stock issued to reporting person subject to forfeiture in whole or part; 733.6877 shares become fully vested 5/22/2026; 1,350.7352 shares become fully vested 50% per year for two years beginning 1/22/2026; 1,240.7508 become fully vested 50% per year for two years beginning 5/20/2026, and 6.673.0600 shares become fully vested 33.33% per year for three years beginning 5/19/2026, if reporting person remains an employee of issuer.

Remarks:

	Mary C. O'Connor as POA for Jon Adams	08/25/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Jon Adams report on Form 4 for CMCO?

The filing reports 1,506.0825 RSUs vested on 08/22/2025, of which 481.0825 shares were disposed at $14.70 per share and 0.0825 units converted to cash for tax withholding.

How many shares does Jon Adams beneficially own after the transaction?

The Form 4 lists 14,757.2337 shares as beneficially owned following the reported transaction.

How many restricted shares remain subject to forfeiture and what are the vesting terms?

The filing discloses 9,998.2337 restricted shares subject to forfeiture with multiple vesting tranches: some vest on 5/22/2026, others begin vesting 1/22/2026, 5/20/2026, and 5/19/2026 under specified percentages through 2028.

What does transaction code F indicate in this Form 4?

The Form lists the transaction with code F and shows 481.0825 shares disposed at $14.70; the filing does not add interpretive commentary beyond the code and amounts.

Who signed the Form 4 for Jon Adams?

The Form 4 was signed by Mary C. O'Connor as POA for Jon Adams on 08/25/2025 according to the signature block.