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Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) CEO adds restricted stock units via dividend reinvestment

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Columbus McKinnon Corp President & CEO David J. Wilson reported a routine equity award on Common Stock. He acquired 373.057 additional restricted stock units at no cash cost through dividend reinvestment, bringing his direct holdings to 199,036.512 shares. A separate entry shows 31,300 shares held indirectly by a trust. Footnotes explain that 84,923.512 of his direct shares are restricted stock subject to forfeiture, with portions scheduled to vest between May 2026 and later dates if he remains an employee.

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Insider Wilson David J.
Role President & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 373.057 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 199,036.512 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 31,300 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents additional restricted stock units attributable to dividend reinvestment. Includes 84,923.512 shares of restricted stock issued to reporting person subject to forfeiture in whole or part. 11,194.407 shares become fully vested 5/22/2026; 14,680.473 shares become fully vested 50% per year for three years beginning 5/20/2026, and 59,048.632 shares become fully vested 33.33% per year for 3 years beginning 5/19/2026, if reporting person remains an employee of issuer.
RSUs acquired 373.057 shares Restricted stock units from dividend reinvestment on Common Stock
Direct holdings after transaction 199,036.512 shares Common Stock directly held by CEO after award
Indirect holdings by trust 31,300 shares Common Stock held indirectly by trust
Restricted stock within direct holdings 84,923.512 shares Restricted stock subject to forfeiture and vesting conditions
Vesting tranche 1 11,194.407 shares Restricted stock vesting fully on May 22, 2026
Vesting tranche 2 14,680.473 shares Restricted stock vesting 50% per year for three years from May 20, 2026
Vesting tranche 3 59,048.632 shares Restricted stock vesting 33.33% per year for three years from May 19, 2026
restricted stock units financial
"Represents additional restricted stock units attributable to dividend reinvestment."
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.
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.
restricted stock financial
"Includes 84,923.512 shares of restricted stock issued to reporting person subject to forfeiture in whole or part."
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
subject to forfeiture financial
"Includes 84,923.512 shares of restricted stock issued to reporting person subject to forfeiture in whole or part."
vested financial
"11,194.407 shares become fully vested 5/22/2026; 14,680.473 shares become fully vested 50% per year for three years"
By Trust financial
"direct_or_indirect: I, nature_of_ownership: By Trust"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President & CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/11/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/11/2026A373.057(1)A$0199,036.512(2)D
Common Stock31,300IBy 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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents additional restricted stock units attributable to dividend reinvestment.
2. Includes 84,923.512 shares of restricted stock issued to reporting person subject to forfeiture in whole or part. 11,194.407 shares become fully vested 5/22/2026; 14,680.473 shares become fully vested 50% per year for three years beginning 5/20/2026, and 59,048.632 shares become fully vested 33.33% per year for 3 years beginning 5/19/2026, if reporting person remains an employee of issuer.
Remarks:
Mary C. O'Connor, Power of Attorney for David J. Wilson05/13/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did CMCO CEO David J. Wilson report on this Form 4?

David J. Wilson reported acquiring 373.057 restricted stock units of Columbus McKinnon common stock. The units were credited at no cash cost through dividend reinvestment and increased his direct holdings, reflecting a routine compensation-related equity adjustment rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How many Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) shares does the CEO hold after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, David J. Wilson directly holds 199,036.512 shares of Columbus McKinnon common stock. This total includes restricted stock subject to vesting conditions. He also has 31,300 shares reported as held indirectly by a trust, giving additional exposure through indirect ownership.

Was the CMCO CEO’s Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell?

The Form 4 does not show an open-market buy or sell by the CMCO CEO. Instead, it records a grant or award acquisition of 373.057 restricted stock units attributed to dividend reinvestment, a compensation-related adjustment with a reported price of $0.0000 per share.

What portion of the CMCO CEO’s shares are restricted and subject to vesting?

Footnotes state that 84,923.512 of David J. Wilson’s direct shares are restricted stock subject to forfeiture. These restricted shares vest in tranches between May 2026 and later dates, generally over three-year schedules, contingent on his continued employment with Columbus McKinnon.

How are the CMCO CEO’s indirect holdings structured in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 31,300 shares of Columbus McKinnon common stock held indirectly by a trust. This is disclosed as indirect ownership with the nature of ownership noted as “By Trust,” distinguishing it from the CEO’s directly held and restricted share positions.

What does the dividend reinvestment note mean for CMCO shareholders?

Dividend reinvestment means dividends are converted into additional share-based units rather than paid in cash. For the CMCO CEO, this resulted in 373.057 extra restricted stock units. It is a common mechanism in equity compensation plans and does not represent a market trade.