Columbus McKinnon (NYSE: CMCO) CFO equity awards vest after change in control
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP Executive VP Finance and CFO Gregory P. Rustowicz reported equity compensation changes tied to a change in control and his separation from service. Previously granted restricted stock units and performance stock units accelerated and vested at target performance levels, and related common shares were awarded at no cost. A portion of these shares was delivered back to the company to cover tax withholding obligations, rather than sold in the open market. Several non-qualified stock option grants also had their unvested portions accelerate and now share a revised expiration date of January 1, 2027.
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Insights
Compensation-driven vesting and tax withholding, not open-market trading.
Executive VP Finance and CFO Gregory P. Rustowicz reported accelerated vesting of multiple equity awards in connection with a corporate change in control and his qualifying termination of employment. Awards include restricted stock units and performance stock units that became fully vested at target performance levels.
Common shares received from these vestings were partly retained and partly used to satisfy tax obligations, with 4,661 shares delivered at $12.9200 per share for withholding. Several non-qualified stock option grants, covering tens of thousands of underlying shares at exercise prices between $17.5900 and $54.2600, now share an expiration date of 01/01/2027 after acceleration.
Overall, the activity reflects compensation terms triggered by the change in control and separation rather than discretionary buying or selling in the market, so the informational value for sentiment is limited.
Insider Trade Summary
14 transactions reported
Mixed
14 txns
Insider
Rustowicz Gregory P
Role
Executive VP Finance, CFO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 733 | $12.92 | $9K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 3,928 | $12.92 | $51K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 6,911 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 15,072 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 91,141.71 shares (Direct, null);
Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) — 13,422 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The reported transaction reflects the accelerated vesting of previously granted restricted stock units upon the reporting person's separation from service in connection with the Company's change in control. Pursuant to the terms of the applicable award agreement, 1,685.825 unvested restricted stock units became fully vested following the qualifying termination of the reporting person's employment occurring in connection with the change in control, of which 733 were traded to satisfy tax withholding obligations. The reported transaction reflects the accelerated vesting of previously granted restricted stock units upon the reporting person's separation from service in connection with the Company's change in control. Pursuant to the terms of the applicable award agreement, 9,040.092 unvested restricted stock units became fully vested following the qualifying termination of the reporting person's employment occurring in connection with the change in control, of which 3,928 were traded to satisfy tax withholding obligations. The reported transaction reflects the accelerated vesting of previously granted performance stock units upon the reporting person's qualifying termination of employment in connection with the Company's change in control. Pursuant to the terms of the applicable award agreement, performance was deemed achieved at target level and the award of 12,220.000 performance shares became vested upon such termination, of which 5,309 were traded to satisfy tax withholding obligations. The reported transaction reflects the accelerated vesting of previously granted performance stock units upon the reporting person's qualifying termination of employment in connection with the Company's change in control. Pursuant to the terms of the applicable award agreement, performance was deemed achieved at target level and the award of 26,648.000 performance shares became vested upon such termination, of which 11,576 were traded to satisfy tax withholding obligations. Following the qualifying termination of the reporting person's employment occurring in connection with the Company's change in control, pursuant to the terms of the applicable agreement, the expiration date of the reporting person's stock options became 01/01/2027. The reported transaction reflects the accelerated vesting of previously granted stock options upon the reporting person's separation from service in connection with the Company's change in control. Pursuant to the terms of the applicable award agreement, the unvested portion of the option (4,134 shares) became fully vested and exercisable following the qualifying termination of the reporting person's employment occurring in connection with the change in control. The reported transaction reflects the accelerated vesting of previously granted stock options upon the reporting person's separation from service in connection with the Company's change in control. Pursuant to the terms of the applicable award agreement, the unvested portion of the option (18,562 shares) became fully vested and exercisable following the qualifying termination of the reporting person's employment occurring in connection with the change in control.
Key Figures
Restricted stock units vested: 1,685.825 units
Additional RSUs vested: 9,040.092 units
Performance shares vested: 12,220.000 shares
+5 more
8 metrics
Restricted stock units vested
1,685.825 units
Previously unvested RSUs that became fully vested upon qualifying termination in connection with change in control
Additional RSUs vested
9,040.092 units
Previously unvested RSUs fully vested upon separation in connection with change in control
Performance shares vested
12,220.000 shares
Performance stock units vested at target upon qualifying termination in connection with change in control
Additional performance shares vested
26,648.000 shares
Performance stock units vested at target upon qualifying termination in connection with change in control
Shares used for tax withholding
4,661 shares at $12.9200
Common shares delivered to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vested awards
Option strike price and underlying shares
$33.1200, 23,990.0000 shares
Non-qualified stock options on common stock expiring 01/01/2027
Option strike price and underlying shares
$36.1600, 21,236.0000 shares
Non-qualified stock options on common stock expiring 01/01/2027
Option strike price and underlying shares
$17.5900, 27,843.0000 shares
Non-qualified stock options on common stock expiring 01/01/2027
Key Terms
change in control, restricted stock units, performance stock units, qualifying termination of employment, +2 more
6 terms
change in control regulatory
"employment occurring in connection with the Company's change in control"
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
restricted stock units financial
"accelerated vesting of previously granted restricted stock units upon the reporting person's separation"
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.
performance stock units financial
"accelerated vesting of previously granted performance stock units upon the reporting person's qualifying termination"
Performance stock units are a type of company award that grants employees shares of stock only if certain performance goals are met. They motivate employees to work toward specific company achievements, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. For investors, they can influence a company's future stock supply and reflect management’s confidence in reaching key targets.
qualifying termination of employment regulatory
"following the qualifying termination of the reporting person's employment occurring in connection"
Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) financial
"Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) with revised expiration date"
tax withholding obligations financial
"of which shares were traded to satisfy tax withholding obligations"
FAQ
What did CMCO CFO Gregory P. Rustowicz report in this Form 4?
He reported accelerated vesting of restricted stock units, performance stock units, and stock options triggered by a change in control and his qualifying termination, along with related tax-withholding share transfers instead of open-market trades.
How many restricted stock units vested for the CMCO CFO in this filing?
Footnotes state that 1,685.825 and 9,040.092 previously unvested restricted stock units became fully vested upon his separation in connection with the change in control, with portions of those shares used to satisfy tax withholding obligations.
How many performance stock units vested for CMCO’s CFO and at what performance level?
The filing notes awards of 12,220.000 and 26,648.000 performance shares became vested when employment ended in connection with the change in control, with performance deemed achieved at target level under the applicable award agreements.
What happened to CMCO stock options held by the CFO after the change in control?
Unvested portions of several non-qualified stock options became fully vested and exercisable, and, following his qualifying termination in connection with the change in control, the options’ expiration date was set to 01/01/2027.
Does this CMCO Form 4 reflect open-market buying or selling by the CFO?
No open-market purchases or sales are reported. The activity reflects grants and vesting of equity awards plus tax-withholding dispositions, where shares were delivered to satisfy taxes rather than traded on the open market.