Columbus McKinnon (NASDAQ: CMCO) CEO logs RSU vesting and tax-share disposition

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP President & CEO David J. Wilson reported compensation-related share activity. On May 22, 2026, 11,194.407 restricted stock units became fully vested, and 4,863 shares of common stock were delivered to cover tax withholding obligations at $14.88 per share. This tax-withholding disposition did not represent an open-market sale.

Following the transaction, Wilson held 182,433.512 shares of common stock directly and 31,300 shares indirectly through a trust. His position also includes 46,705.652 shares of restricted stock that remain subject to forfeiture and future vesting conditions tied to continued employment.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Routine RSU vesting with shares withheld for taxes; no open-market sale.

The disclosure shows David J. Wilson had 11,194.407 restricted stock units vest, with 4,863 shares used to satisfy tax obligations at $14.88 per share. This is coded as an F transaction, which typically reflects tax withholding rather than discretionary selling.

After the event, Wilson still holds 182,433.512 shares directly and 31,300 indirectly via a trust, plus 46,705.652 unvested restricted shares subject to forfeiture. This suggests a substantial continuing equity stake, and the filing reads as standard compensation and tax handling rather than a change in market view.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Wilson David J.

Role President & CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	4,863	$14.88	$72K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 182,433.512 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 31,300 shares (Indirect, By Trust)

Footnotes (1)

1. 11,194.407 restricted stock units became fully vested on 5/22/2026, of which 4,863 shares were traded to satisfy tax withholding obligations. Includes 46,705.652 shares of restricted stock issued to reporting person subject to forfeiture in whole or part. 7,340.236 shares become fully vested 5/20/2027, and 39,365.416 shares become fully vested 50% per year for two years beginning 5/19/2027, if reporting person remains an employee of issuer.

Key Figures

RSUs vested: 11,194.407 units Shares for tax withholding: 4,863 shares Tax withholding price: $14.88 per share +5 more

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RSUs vested 11,194.407 units Restricted stock units fully vested on May 22, 2026

Shares for tax withholding 4,863 shares Common shares delivered to satisfy tax obligations

Tax withholding price $14.88 per share Value used for F-code tax-withholding disposition

Direct holdings after transaction 182,433.512 shares Common stock held directly by David J. Wilson

Indirect trust holdings 31,300 shares Common stock held indirectly by trust

Unvested restricted stock 46,705.652 shares Restricted stock subject to forfeiture and future vesting

Single-tranche future vesting 7,340.236 shares Restricted stock vesting on May 20, 2027

Multi-year future vesting 39,365.416 shares Restricted stock vesting 50% per year from May 19, 2027

Key Terms

restricted stock units, tax withholding obligations, subject to forfeiture, fully vested, +1 more

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restricted stock units financial

"11,194.407 restricted stock units became fully vested on 5/22/2026"

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.

tax withholding obligations financial

"4,863 shares were traded to satisfy tax withholding obligations"

subject to forfeiture financial

"Includes 46,705.652 shares of restricted stock issued to reporting person subject to forfeiture in whole or part"

fully vested financial

"7,340.236 shares become fully vested 5/20/2027"

transaction code F financial

"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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).

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^*

Wilson David J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

13320 BALLANTYNE CORPORATE PLACE

(Street)

CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA 28277

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President & CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/22/2026

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

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

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

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	05/22/2026		F		4,863(1)	D	$14.88	182,433.512(2)	D
Common Stock								31,300	I	By Trust

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. 11,194.407 restricted stock units became fully vested on 5/22/2026, of which 4,863 shares were traded to satisfy tax withholding obligations.

2. Includes 46,705.652 shares of restricted stock issued to reporting person subject to forfeiture in whole or part. 7,340.236 shares become fully vested 5/20/2027, and 39,365.416 shares become fully vested 50% per year for two years beginning 5/19/2027, if reporting person remains an employee of issuer.

Remarks:

	Mary C. O'Connor, Power of Attorney for David J. Wilson	05/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did CMCO President & CEO David J. Wilson report?

David J. Wilson reported vesting of 11,194.407 restricted stock units, with 4,863 common shares delivered to satisfy tax withholding obligations at $14.88 per share. This was a compensation and tax event, not an open-market purchase or sale of Columbus McKinnon stock.

How many CMCO shares were used for tax withholding in this Form 4?

The filing shows 4,863 shares of Columbus McKinnon common stock were delivered to cover tax withholding obligations at $14.88 per share. These shares relate to the vesting of 11,194.407 restricted stock units, and are reported under transaction code F for tax payment.

What are David J. Wilson’s CMCO share holdings after the reported transactions?

After the reported transactions, David J. Wilson holds 182,433.512 Columbus McKinnon common shares directly and 31,300 shares indirectly through a trust. He also has 46,705.652 restricted shares that remain subject to forfeiture and future vesting based on continued employment with the company.

Does the CMCO Form 4 show an open-market sale by David J. Wilson?

The Form 4 does not show an open-market sale. It reports an F-code transaction where 4,863 shares were delivered to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to vested restricted stock units. This is treated as a tax-related disposition, not a discretionary market trade in Columbus McKinnon stock.

What future vesting schedule is disclosed for David J. Wilson’s CMCO restricted stock?

The filing states 7,340.236 shares of restricted stock become fully vested on May 20, 2027, and 39,365.416 shares vest 50% per year for two years beginning May 19, 2027. These 46,705.652 restricted shares remain subject to forfeiture if employment conditions are not met.