Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) Director Reports Sale and Deferred Stock Units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kathryn V. Bohl, a director of Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO), reported transactions on 08/18/2025. The filing shows a reported disposition of 14,812 shares of common stock. Separately, the filing records the acquisition of multiple deferred stock units that each convert one-for-one into common stock and reflect dividend reinvestment; the underlying common-stock amounts are approximately 4,220.73, 3,226.44, 3,553.88 and 8,553.00 shares. The deferred units are stated to be deliverable only after the reporting person ceases to be a director, pursuant to the applicable plan. The Form 4 was signed by a power of attorney on 08/19/2025.

Positive

• Director received deferred stock units that preserve long-term alignment and are deliverable after cessation of board service
• Deferred units include dividend reinvestment, increasing the number of units credited

Negative

• Reported disposition of 14,812 common shares reduced the directors direct holdings as of the transaction date
• Form does not disclose sale price or whether transaction was under a trading plan, limiting transparency on intent

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Director reported a sale of 14,812 shares and simultaneous additions of deferred stock units that vest on departure.

The reported disposition of 14,812 common shares is a clear change in beneficial ownership for a director-level insider. Offsetting this, the director acquired multiple deferred stock units (each equal to one share) that were credited with dividend reinvestment amounts and will be delivered only after the director leaves the board under the terms of the issuers plan. This combination suggests a mix of current liquidity (disposition) and continued long-term alignment via deferred compensation. The filing contains no pricing for the non-derivative disposition line and does not indicate whether the sale was part of a planned trading program.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR: Transaction is routine director compensation and ownership adjustment, with no explicit unusual governance signals.

The Form 4 documents routine director activity: a reported disposal of 14,812 shares and the crediting of deferred stock units attributable to dividends, which are subject to post-service delivery under the companys plan. The disclosure references standard plan terms for deferred shares and shows a power-of-attorney signature. There is no indication of departures, change-in-control payments, or accelerated vesting in the filing. Based on the information provided, the filing appears procedural rather than indicative of a corporate governance event.

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 to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bohl Kathryn V

(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								14,812	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(3)	D
Deferred Stock	(1)	08/18/2025		A		15.2938(2)		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	3,226.4392	$0	3,241.733(3)	D
Deferred Stock	(1)	08/18/2025		A		16.9641(2)		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	3,553.8779	$0	3,570.842(3)	D
Deferred Stock	(1)	08/18/2025		A		41.2903(2)		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	8,553	$0	8,594.2903(3)	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 after the reporting person ceases to be a director of issuer, under and subject to the terms of the Plan.

Remarks:

	Mary C. O'Connor, Power of Attorney for Kathryn Bohl	08/19/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Kathryn V. Bohl report in the CMCO Form 4 filed for 08/18/2025?

The filing reports a disposition of 14,812 common shares and the acquisition of multiple deferred stock units equal to specified numbers of common shares.

When will the deferred stock units reported by CMCO be delivered?

The deferred stock units are stated to be deliverable after the reporting person ceases to be a director, under the terms of the plan.

Do the deferred stock units include dividend reinvestment for CMCO director compensation?

Yes. The filing explains that certain amounts represent additional deferred stock units attributable to dividend reinvestment.

Who signed the Form 4 for Kathryn V. Bohl?

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

How many underlying shares were reported for each deferred stock unit entry?

The filing lists underlying common-stock amounts of approximately 4,220.73, 3,226.44, 3,553.88, and 8,553.00 shares for the respective deferred stock unit entries.