Columbus McKinnon grants CEO 120K options, RSUs
COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP (CMCO) reported equity awards for President & CEO David J. Wilson.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP (CMCO) reported equity awards for President & CEO David J. Wilson. On 2026-08-17, he received 119,961 non-qualified stock options with an exercise price of $19.11 per share, exercisable in three equal installments on 8/17/2027, 5/18/2028 and 5/18/2029, subject to continued employment. He also acquired 54,097 restricted stock units with the same three-year vesting schedule and 171.173 additional RSUs from dividend reinvestment. A separate indirect holding shows 31,300 common shares held by trust.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 174,229.173 shares
Grant/Award
4 txns
Insider
Wilson David J.
Role
President & CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) F4 | 119,961 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock F1 | 171.173 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock F2, F3 | 54,097 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) — 119,961 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 236,701.685 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 31,300 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Represents additional restricted stock units attributable to dividend reinvestment.
- F2. Represents restricted stock units issued to reporting person under the Columbus McKinnon Corporation 2016 Long Term Incentive Plan as amended and restated effective June 4, 2024, and further amended effective August 14, 2026, subject to forfeiture in whole or part; units become fully and non-forfeitable 33.33% per year for three years on 8/17/2027, 5/18/2028 and 5/18/2029, if reporting person remains an employee of issuer.
- F3. Includes 100,973.825 shares of restricted stock issued to reporting person subject to forfeiture in whole or part; 7,367.138 shares become fully vested 5/20/2027, 39,509.687 shares become fully vested 50% per year for two years beginning 5/19/2026 and 54,097 shares become fully vested 33.33% per year for three years on 8/17/2027, 5/18/2028 and 5/18/2029, if reporting person remains an employee of issuer.
- F4. Represents non-qualified stock options issued to reporting person under the Columbus McKinnon Corporation 2016 Long Term Incentive Plan as amended and restated effective June 4, 2024, and further amended effective August 14, 2026, subject to forfeiture in whole or part; options become exercisable 33.33% per year for three years on 8/17/2027, 5/18/2028 and 5/18/2029, if reporting person remains an employee of issuer.
Key Figures
Options granted: 119,961 options
Option exercise price: $19.11 per share
Option expiration: 2036-08-17
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7 metrics
Options granted
119,961 options
Non-qualified stock options granted on 2026-08-17
Option exercise price
$19.11 per share
Exercise price for 119,961 non-qualified stock options
Option expiration
2036-08-17
Expiration date of non-qualified stock options
RSUs granted
54,097 units
Restricted stock units granted on 2026-08-17
Dividend RSUs
171.173 units
Additional restricted stock units from dividend reinvestment
Total restricted shares
100,973.825 shares
Restricted stock held and subject to vesting schedules
Trust-held shares
31,300 shares
Indirect ownership of CMCO common stock by trust
Key Terms
Non-Qualified Stock Options, restricted stock units, subject to forfeiture, dividend reinvestment, +1 more
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Non-Qualified Stock Options financial
"Represents non-qualified stock options issued to reporting person under the Columbus"
Non-qualified stock options are a type of employee benefit that gives individuals the right to buy company shares at a set price, usually lower than the market value, within a certain period. Unlike other options that may have special tax advantages, these options are taxed as income when exercised, which can affect how much money the employee or investor ultimately gains. They are important because they can influence company compensation strategies and impact the financial outcomes for employees and investors.
restricted stock units financial
"Represents restricted stock units issued to reporting person under the Columbus"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
subject to forfeiture financial
"restricted stock units issued to reporting person ... subject to forfeiture in whole"
dividend reinvestment financial
"Represents additional restricted stock units attributable to dividend reinvestment."
Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.
indirect ownership financial
"Common Stock ... ownership_type indirect ... nature_of_ownership By Trust"
FAQ
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What equity awards did CMCO President & CEO David J. Wilson receive on August 17, 2026?
On 2026-08-17, David J. Wilson received 119,961 non-qualified stock options at a $19.11 exercise price and 54,097 restricted stock units. Both awards vest in three equal installments on 8/17/2027, 5/18/2028 and 5/18/2029, subject to continued employment with Columbus McKinnon.
What is the exercise price and expiration date of David J. Wilson’s new CMCO stock options?
The new options have a $19.11 per share exercise price and expire on 2036-08-17. They become exercisable 33.33% per year on 8/17/2027, 5/18/2028 and 5/18/2029, provided Wilson remains an employee of Columbus McKinnon throughout the vesting period.
How many restricted stock units were granted to David J. Wilson in this CMCO Form 4?
David J. Wilson was granted 54,097 restricted stock units plus 171.173 additional RSUs from dividend reinvestment. The 54,097 RSUs vest 33.33% per year on 8/17/2027, 5/18/2028 and 5/18/2029, contingent on his continued employment with Columbus McKinnon.
What indirect ownership in CMCO common stock does David J. Wilson report?
David J. Wilson reports 31,300 CMCO common shares held “By Trust” as an indirect ownership position. This reflects shares held through a trust rather than directly, as indicated by the indirect ownership code and nature-of-ownership description in the Form 4.
Are David J. Wilson’s new CMCO awards subject to forfeiture or vesting conditions?
Yes. Both the 119,961 options and 54,097 RSUs are subject to forfeiture and vest 33.33% per year on 8/17/2027, 5/18/2028 and 5/18/2029. Vesting requires that Wilson remain an employee of Columbus McKinnon through each applicable vesting date.
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