Form 8-K COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP For: Jan 26
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2015
COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEW YORK
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-27618 | � | 16-0547600 |
(Commission File Number) | � | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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140 JOHN JAMES AUDUBON PARKWAY, AMHERST, NEW YORK | � | 14228-1197 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | � | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number including area code: (716) 689-5400
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Item 8.01 | OTHER EVENTS. |
On January 26, 2015, Columbus McKinnon Corporation (the Company) announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.04 per common share. The dividend will be payable on or about February 17, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 6, 2015.
A copy of the press release issued in connection with such action is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. |
(d)��Exhibits.
EXHIBIT NUMBER | �� | DESCRIPTION |
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99.1 | �� | Press Release dated January 26, 2015 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION | |
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By: | /s/ Gregory P. Rustowicz |
Name: | Gregory P. Rustowicz |
Title: | Vice President Finance and Chief |
�� | Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
Dated: �January 27, 2015
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER | �� | DESCRIPTION |
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99.1 | �� | Press Release dated January 26, 2015 |
EXHIBIT 99.1
�News Release
140 John James Audubon Parkway
Amherst, NY �14228
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Immediate Release ������������
Columbus McKinnon Declares Quarterly Dividend
of $0.04 per Share
AMHERST, NY, January 26, 2015 - Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved payment of a regular quarterly dividend of $0.04 per common share. The dividend will be payable on or about February 17, 2015 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 6, 2015. Columbus McKinnon has approximately 20.0 million common shares outstanding.
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About Columbus McKinnon
Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, systems and services, which efficiently and ergonomically move, lift, position and secure materials. Key products include hoists, cranes, actuators and rigging tools. The Company is focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by its superior design and engineering know-how. Comprehensive information on Columbus McKinnon is available on its website at http://www.cmworks.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning future revenue and earnings, involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such statements, including general economic and business conditions, conditions affecting the industries served by the Company and its subsidiaries, conditions affecting the Company's customers and suppliers, competitor responses to the Company's products and services, the overall market acceptance of such products and services, the integration of acquisitions and other factors disclosed in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Consequently, such forward looking statements should be regarded as the Companys current plans, estimates and beliefs. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this release.
Contacts:
Gregory P. Rustowicz | Investor Relations: |
Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer | Deborah K. Pawlowski |
Columbus McKinnon Corporation | Kei Advisors LLC |
716-689-5442 | 716-843-3908 |
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