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): October 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)
(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 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On October 24, 2008, the registrant issued a press release announcing financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2009. 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 October 24, 2008
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: October 24, 2008
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
99.1 Press Release dated October 24, 2008