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): July 31, 2014
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.) | |
| 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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| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
| Item 2.02 | RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION |
On July 31, 2014 the registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter which ended June 30, 2014. The press release is annexed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information contained in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit annexed hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth in such filing.
| Item 9.01 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. |
(d) Exhibits.
EXHIBIT NUMBER | DESCRIPTION | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated July 31, 2014 | |
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 | |
| By: | /s/ Gregory P. Rustowicz |
| Name: | Gregory P. Rustowicz |
| Title: | Vice President and Chief |
| Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) | |
Dated: July 31, 2014
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER | DESCRIPTION | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated July 31, 2014 | |