Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) counsel sells ESOP-allocated shares in small Form 4 trade

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Columbus McKinnon Corp insider Alan S. Korman reported a small share sale linked to the termination of the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). On this Form 4, he sold 302 shares of common stock at $19.15 per share in an open-market transaction, reflecting ESOP shares previously allocated to him.

After this sale, he directly holds 51,532.3931 common shares, including 14,234.3931 restricted shares that vest over time if he remains an employee. These awards are scheduled to vest in tranches between May 2026 and later dates under the company’s equity compensation terms.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 302 shares ($5,783)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Korman Alan S

Role Sr VP, Gen'l Counsel & Sec

Sold 302 shs ($6K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	302	$19.15	$6K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 0 shares (Indirect, ESOP SHARES); Common Stock — 51,532.393 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Includes 14,234.3931 shares of restricted stock issued to reporting person subject to forfeiture in whole or part; 1,931.4823 shares become fully vested 5/22/2026; 2,387.4958 shares become fully vested 50% per year for three years beginning 5/20/2026, and 9,915.4150 shares become fully vested 33.33% per year for three years beginning 5/19/2026, if reporting person remains an employee of issuer. The reported transaction reflects the sale of shares previously allocated to the reporting person under the issuers Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The shares were sold in connection with the termination of the ESOP, pursuant to the plans terms.

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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^*

Korman Alan S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

13220 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, Gen'l Counsel & Sec

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/27/2026

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								51,532.3931(1)	D
Common Stock	02/27/2026		S		302(2)	D	$19.15	0	I	ESOP SHARES

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. Includes 14,234.3931 shares of restricted stock issued to reporting person subject to forfeiture in whole or part; 1,931.4823 shares become fully vested 5/22/2026; 2,387.4958 shares become fully vested 50% per year for three years beginning 5/20/2026, and 9,915.4150 shares become fully vested 33.33% per year for three years beginning 5/19/2026, if reporting person remains an employee of issuer.

2. The reported transaction reflects the sale of shares previously allocated to the reporting person under the issuers Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The shares were sold in connection with the termination of the ESOP, pursuant to the plans terms.

Remarks:

	Alan S. Korman	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did CMCO executive Alan S. Korman report on this Form 4?

Alan S. Korman reported selling 302 shares of Columbus McKinnon common stock at $19.15 per share. The sale involved shares previously allocated to him under the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan, in connection with that plan’s termination under its terms.

How many Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) shares does Alan S. Korman hold after this transaction?

After the reported transaction, Alan S. Korman holds 51,532.3931 Columbus McKinnon common shares directly. This total includes 14,234.3931 restricted shares scheduled to vest over several years if he continues as an employee under the issuer’s equity compensation arrangements.

What is the role of the ESOP in Alan S. Korman’s CMCO share sale?

The sale reflects shares previously allocated to Alan S. Korman under Columbus McKinnon’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan. According to the disclosure, these ESOP shares were sold in connection with the ESOP’s termination, consistent with the plan’s terms governing how allocated shares are handled.

What restricted stock awards does Alan S. Korman have from Columbus McKinnon (CMCO)?

Alan S. Korman holds 14,234.3931 restricted Columbus McKinnon shares, subject to potential forfeiture. Vesting schedules include 1,931.4823 shares fully vesting on May 22, 2026, and additional tranches vesting in annual installments starting in May 2026, contingent on continued employment.

Is the 302-share CMCO sale by Alan S. Korman a direct or indirect holding transaction?

The 302-share sale is reported as an indirect transaction labeled “ESOP SHARES.” It involves shares previously allocated to Alan S. Korman under Columbus McKinnon’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan, which were sold in connection with that plan’s termination, rather than from his direct share account.