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 24, 2008
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
(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:
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Item 2.01. COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS.
On July 24, 2008, the registrant issued a press release announcing that that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Univeyor business to a newly-formed company established by the owner of a Danish material handling company, in a transaction expected to close on July 25, 2008. A copy of the press release issued in connection with such action is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. A copy of the share purchase agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2. A copy of the fiscal 2008 financial data restated for discontinued operations is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3.
Item 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
| 99.1 | Press Release dated July 24, 2008 |
| 99.2 | Share Purchase Agreement |
| 99.3 | Fiscal 2008 – Restated for Univeyor Discontinued Operations |
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/ Karen L. Howard
Name: Karen L. Howard
Title: Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
Dated: July 24, 2008
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
| 99.1 | Press Release dated July 24, 2008 |
| 99.2 | Share Purchase Agreement |
| 99.3 | Fiscal 2008 – Restated for Univeyor Discontinued Operations |