CMCO director Aziz Aghili granted deferred stock units

Aghili Aziz reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Aghili Aziz reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Columbus McKinnon director Aziz Aghili reported new equity awards in the form of deferred stock units. On May 11, 2026, he received three grant-type transactions labeled as deferred stock, totaling 68.55 units, each equal in value to one share of common stock.

The grants were 38.241, 15.887, and 14.422 deferred stock units, all at a stated price of $0.00 per unit as compensation rather than open-market purchases. After these awards, Aghili directly holds 16,253 shares of common stock and several deferred stock unit balances scheduled to be delivered on future dates under the company’s plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 68.55 shares

Grant/Award 4 txns

Insider Aghili Aziz

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Stock	14.422	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Deferred Stock	15.887	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Deferred Stock	38.241	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock — 15,604.921 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 16,253 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (5)

1. F1. Each deferred stock unit is equal in value to one share of Columbus McKinnon Corporation common stock.
2. F2. Represents additional deferred stock units attributable to dividend reinvestment.
3. F3. Deferred shares will be delivered to the reporting person on June 1, 2026, under and subject to the terms of the Plan.
4. F4. Deferred shares will be delivered to the reporting person on January 1, 2027, under and subject to the terms of the Plan.
5. F5. Deferred shares will be delivered after the reporting person ceases to be a director of the issuer, under and subject to the terms of the Plan.

Key Figures

Common stock holdings: 16,253 shares Deferred stock grant 1: 38.241 units Deferred stock grant 2: 15.887 units +4 more

7 metrics

Common stock holdings 16,253 shares Shares of common stock held directly after transactions

Deferred stock grant 1 38.241 units Deferred stock units granted on May 11, 2026

Deferred stock grant 2 15.887 units Deferred stock units granted on May 11, 2026

Deferred stock grant 3 14.422 units Deferred stock units granted on May 11, 2026

Deferred units balance 1 8,705.236 units Deferred stock units outstanding after grant 1

Deferred units balance 2 3,616.600 units Deferred stock units outstanding after grant 2

Deferred units balance 3 3,283.085 units Deferred stock units outstanding after grant 3

Key Terms

Deferred stock unit, dividend reinvestment, grant/award acquisition, deferred shares, +1 more

5 terms

Deferred stock unit financial

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

A deferred stock unit (DSU) is a promise from a company to give an employee or director the value of a share at a future date, paid in actual shares or cash when certain conditions are met (such as retirement or a set date). Think of it like a gift card that converts to company stock later; it aligns pay with long‑term performance and can affect future share count, compensation expense and potential cash needs, so investors watch DSUs for their impact on dilution and company finances.

dividend reinvestment financial

"Represents additional deferred 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.

grant/award acquisition financial

"transaction_action: grant/award acquisition for deferred stock transactions."

deferred shares financial

"Deferred shares will be delivered to the reporting person on June 1, 2026, under and subject to the terms of the Plan."

Deferred shares are a class of stock whose economic benefits or certain shareholder rights are delayed or paid later than ordinary shares—for example, dividends may be paid only after other shareholders receive theirs, or voting or redemption rights may be postponed. For investors, that timing difference matters because deferred shares typically offer lower near-term income and different risk, affecting expected returns, priority in payouts, and the share’s market value; think of them like a delayed paycheck compared with a regular salary.

equity compensation plan financial

"Deferred shares will be delivered under and subject to the terms of the Plan."

A plan by which a company gives employees, directors or contractors ownership or the right to buy ownership in the company through stock, options or similar awards — think of promising slices of the company pie as part of someone's pay. It matters to investors because these awards can change the number of shares outstanding, affect reported profits and influence management’s decisions; large or generous plans can dilute existing holders and alter incentives over time.

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What insider activity did Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) disclose for Aziz Aghili?

Columbus McKinnon disclosed that director Aziz Aghili received new deferred stock unit awards. These Form 4 entries reflect compensation-related grants, not open-market stock purchases or sales, increasing his deferred equity position tied to the company’s common stock.

How many deferred stock units did Aziz Aghili receive in the latest CMCO Form 4?

Aziz Aghili received three deferred stock unit grants totaling 68.55 units. The individual awards were 38.241, 15.887, and 14.422 units, each equal in value to one share of Columbus McKinnon common stock under the company’s equity compensation plan.

Does the CMCO Form 4 show Aziz Aghili buying or selling common stock?

The Form 4 does not show Aziz Aghili buying or selling common stock in the open market. It reports grant-type transactions of deferred stock units as compensation, while his direct common stock holdings stand at 16,253 shares after the reported date.

When will Aziz Aghili’s CMCO deferred stock units be delivered?

The filing states that some deferred shares will be delivered on June 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027. Other deferred shares are scheduled for delivery after he ceases to be a director, all under the terms of the company’s equity plan.

How are Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) deferred stock units defined in the filing?

Each deferred stock unit is defined as equal in value to one share of Columbus McKinnon common stock. The filing notes that some additional units arise from dividend reinvestment, and that deferred shares will be delivered on specified future dates under the equity plan.

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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^*

Aghili Aziz

(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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/11/2026

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								16,253	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)	05/11/2026		A		14.422(2)		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	3,268.663	$0	3,283.085	D
Deferred Stock	(1)	05/11/2026		A		15.887(2)		(4)	(4)	Common Stock	3,600.713	$0	3,616.6	D
Deferred Stock	(1)	05/11/2026		A		38.241(2)		(5)	(5)	Common Stock	8,666.995	$0	8,705.236	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 June 1, 2026, under and subject to the terms of the Plan.

4. Deferred shares will be delivered to the reporting person on January 1, 2027, under and subject to the terms of the Plan.

5. Deferred shares will be delivered after the reporting person ceases to be a director of the issuer, under and subject to the terms of the Plan.

Remarks:

	Mary C. O'Connor as POA for Aziz S. Aghili	05/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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