Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) CFO reports new restricted stock unit award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Columbus McKinnon Executive VP Finance and CFO Gregory P. Rustowicz reported an acquisition of 71.8678 shares of common stock on February 23, 2026, recorded as a grant or award. A footnote explains this represents additional restricted stock units attributable to dividend reinvestment. After this transaction, his directly held common stock, including restricted stock, totals 95,671.3083 shares, some of which vest over multiple future dates if he remains employed by the company.

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^*

Rustowicz Gregory P

(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)
	Executive VP Finance, CFO

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		71.8678(1)	A	$0	95,671.3083(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 19,582.3083 shares of restricted stock issued to reporting person subject to forfeiture in whole or part; 2,723.8855 shares become fully vested 5/22/2026; 3,356.8398 shares become fully vested 50% per year for two years beginning 5/20/2026; and 13,501.5830 shares become fully vested 33.33% per year for 3 years beginning 5/19/2026, if reporting person remains an employee of issuer.

Remarks:

	Gregory Rustowicz	02/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did CMCO CFO Gregory Rustowicz report on this Form 4?

Gregory P. Rustowicz, CFO of Columbus McKinnon (CMCO), reported acquiring 71.8678 shares of common stock on February 23, 2026. The transaction is classified as a grant or award, specifically additional restricted stock units attributable to dividend reinvestment.

Was the CMCO insider transaction a market buy or sell?

The CMCO insider transaction was not a market buy or sell. It was coded as an acquisition under a grant or award, reflecting additional restricted stock units from dividend reinvestment rather than an open-market purchase or sale of shares.

How many CMCO shares does the CFO hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After this transaction, CMCO’s CFO Gregory Rustowicz holds 95,671.3083 shares of common stock directly. This total includes restricted stock, a portion of which will vest over several years, subject to his continued employment with Columbus McKinnon.

What is the nature of the 71.8678 CMCO shares acquired by the CFO?

The 71.8678 shares represent additional restricted stock units tied to dividend reinvestment. These units are part of the CFO’s equity compensation program, rather than a cash purchase, and follow the company’s existing vesting and forfeiture conditions for restricted stock.

What vesting conditions apply to CMCO CFO Gregory Rustowicz’s restricted stock?

Footnotes state his holdings include 19,582.3083 restricted shares subject to forfeiture. Portions vest on May 22, 2026, then 50% per year for two years from May 20, 2026, and 33.33% per year for three years from May 19, 2026, if he remains employed.