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): May 13, 2002
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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 May 13, 2002, the registrant announced the sale of substantially all
of the assets of its subsidiary Automatic Systems, Inc. (ASI). This sale is
reported in the fiscal 2002 financial statements as discontinued operations;
prior period results have been restated to reflect the classification of the ASI
business as a discontinued operation. The ASI business was the principal
business unit of the Company's former Solutions - Automotive segment. A copy of
the asset purchase agreement, the press release issued in connection with such
action, and a schedule of quarterly segment reporting showing continuing and
discontinued operations are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.1, 99.1, and 99.2,
respectively.
Item 7. EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
10.1 Asset Purchase Agreement
99.1 Press Release dated May 13, 2002
99.2 Quarterly Segment Reporting Showing Continuing and
Discontinued Operations - Fiscal 2002 and Fiscal 2001
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: MAY 28, 2002
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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10.1 Asset Purchase Agreement
99.1 Press Release dated May 13, 2002
99.2 Quarterly Segment Reporting Showing Continuing and
Discontinued Operations - Fiscal 2002 and Fiscal 2001