SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
F 0 R M 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 11, 2000
COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEW YORK
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-27618 16-0547600
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
140 JOHN JAMES AUDUBON PARKWAY, AMHERST, NEW YORK 14228-1197
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(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)
Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
On January 10, 2000, the registrant retained Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. to
advise it on strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value, including a
sale or merger of the Company. A copy of the press release issued in connection
with such action is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
Item 7. EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
99 Press Release dated January 11, 2000
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 hereunto duly authorized.
COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
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By: /S/ ROBERT L. MONTGOMERY, JR.
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Name: Robert L. Montgomery, Jr.
Title: Executive Vice President
Dated: January 11, 2000
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