Columbus McKinnon insider files Form 4 showing share sale and deferred stock credits

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Chad R. Abraham, a director of Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO), reported transactions dated 08/18/2025. The Form 4 shows a disposal of 20,000 shares of common stock. On the same date the reporting person was credited with multiple deferred stock unit awards that convert 1:1 to common shares, reflecting additions from dividend reinvestment. After those derivative transactions, the filing reports beneficial ownership totals of 4,240.5745, 3,241.733, 3,570.842, and 8,594.2903 common-share equivalents for the respective deferred stock entries. Some deferred shares are scheduled for delivery on February 1, 2031 and others on February 1, 2032, under the issuer's plan. The Form 4 was signed by Mary C. O'Connor as Power of Attorney on 08/19/2025.

Positive

• Director received deferred stock units that align compensation with long-term performance and are scheduled for delivery in 2031 and 2032
• Deferred units include dividend reinvestment, increasing long-term share-equivalent holdings without cash outlay

Negative

• Disposition of 20,000 common shares reduced the reporting person’s direct shareholdings on 08/18/2025
• Form does not disclose sale price or reason, limiting ability to assess market impact or intent

Insights

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Director sold 20,000 shares while receiving deferred stock units scheduled for 2031–2032 delivery.

This filing documents routine director-level compensation and an open-market or other disposal of common shares on 08/18/2025, coupled with the crediting of deferred stock units that will convert to shares on specified future delivery dates. From a governance perspective, the deferred units indicate alignment of part of director compensation with long-term share performance because delivery is delayed until 2031 or 2032. The reported disposal reduces immediate shareholdings; the filing does not state the reason for the sale, the sale price, or whether the shares sold were previously reported as held directly.

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Transactions are administratively material but likely neutral for near-term shareholder value.

The Form 4 shows a direct disposition of 20,000 common shares and multiple deferred stock unit credits that increase long-term beneficial ownership counts by specific common-share equivalents. The deferred units include amounts attributed to dividend reinvestment and have zero reported price, consistent with compensation credits rather than purchases. Without pricing or context for the 20,000-share disposal, the filing does not provide evidence of a material change in ownership percentage or control. Impact on valuation or liquidity cannot be assessed from this filing alone.

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Abraham Chad R

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/18/2025

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								20,000	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
Deferred Stock	(1)	08/18/2025		A		19.8462(2)		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	4,220.7283	$0	4,240.5745	D
Deferred Stock	(1)	08/18/2025		A		15.2938(2)		(4)	(4)	Common Stock	3,226.4392	$0	3,241.733	D
Deferred Stock	(1)	08/18/2025		A		16.9641(2)		(4)	(4)	Common Stock	3,553.8779	$0	3,570.842	D
Deferred Stock	(1)	08/18/2025		A		41.2903(2)		(4)	(4)	Common Stock	8,553	$0	8,594.2903	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each deferred stock unit is equal in value to one share of Columbus McKinnon Corporation common stock.

2. Represents additional deferred stock units attributable to dividend reinvestment.

3. Deferred Shares will be delivered to the reporting person on February 1, 2031, under and subject to the terms of the Plan.

4. Deferred Shares will be delivered to the reporting person on February 1, 2032, under and subject to the terms of the Plan.

Remarks:

	By: Mary C. O'Connor, Power of Attorney for Chad R. Abraham	08/19/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did CMCO director Chad R. Abraham report on Form 4?

The director reported a disposition of 20,000 common shares and the crediting of multiple deferred stock units on 08/18/2025.

When will the deferred stock units be delivered for CMCO filings?

Some deferred shares are scheduled for delivery on February 1, 2031 and others on February 1, 2032, under the issuer's plan.

Do the deferred stock units convert to common stock for CMCO?

Yes. The filing states each deferred stock unit is equal in value to one share of Columbus McKinnon common stock.

Who signed the Form 4 for Chad R. Abraham?

The Form 4 was signed by Mary C. O'Connor, Power of Attorney for Chad R. Abraham on 08/19/2025.

Does the Form 4 disclose the price for the 20,000-share disposal?

No. The filing discloses the number of shares disposed (20,000) but does not provide a sale price or proceeds.