Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) exec awarded more dividend-based RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Columbus McKinnon senior vice president Mark R. Paradowski reported an automatic acquisition of 32.0604 shares of common stock through additional restricted stock units attributable to dividend reinvestment. After this grant, he directly holds 32,307.2377 shares, including 8,734.2377 restricted shares that vest between May 2026 and later dates if he remains employed.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Paradowski Mark 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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Sr VP Information Services&CDO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/23/2026

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	02/23/2026		A		32.0604(1)	A	$0	32,307.2377(2)	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents additional restricted stock units attributable to dividend reinvestment.

2. Includes 8,734.2377 shares of restricted stock issued to reporting person subject to forfeiture in whole or part; 1,155.5878 shares become fully vested 5/22/2026; 1,461.1884 shares become fully vested 50% per year for two years beginning 5/20/2026, and 6,117.4615 shares become fully vested 33.33% per year for three years beginning 5/19/2026, if reporting person remains an employee of issuer.

Remarks:

	Mark R. Paradowski	02/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did CMCO executive Mark Paradowski report on this Form 4?

Mark Paradowski reported an automatic grant of additional restricted stock units. The filing shows he acquired 32.0604 shares of Columbus McKinnon common stock via dividend reinvestment, increasing his direct holdings without an open-market stock purchase or sale.

How many Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) shares does Mark Paradowski now directly own?

After the transaction, Mark Paradowski directly holds 32,307.2377 shares. This total includes both unrestricted and restricted Columbus McKinnon common shares, reflecting the newly credited 32.0604 restricted stock units associated with dividend reinvestment described in the Form 4 filing.

What are the vesting terms for Mark Paradowski’s restricted Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) shares?

Paradowski holds 8,734.2377 restricted shares subject to vesting conditions. According to the filing, 1,155.5878 shares vest on May 22, 2026, 1,461.1884 vest 50% per year for two years beginning May 20, 2026, and 6,117.4615 vest 33.33% per year for three years beginning May 19, 2026.

Was the CMCO Form 4 transaction a market sale or purchase of shares?

No, the transaction was not a market purchase or sale. The Form 4 identifies the code as “A,” meaning a grant, award, or other acquisition, and notes the 32.0604 shares represent restricted stock units added through dividend reinvestment rather than open-market trading.

What role does CMCO insider Mark Paradowski hold at Columbus McKinnon?

Mark Paradowski serves as a senior vice president at Columbus McKinnon. The filing lists his title as Sr VP Information Services & Chief Digital Officer, indicating a key leadership position overseeing information services and digital initiatives at the company.

How are dividend reinvestment restricted stock units described in the CMCO Form 4?

The filing states the new units come from dividend reinvestment. A footnote explains the 32.0604 additional restricted stock units are attributable to dividend reinvestment, meaning dividends on existing holdings were credited as restricted stock units instead of being paid out in cash.