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): DECEMBER 3, 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 November 27, 2002, the registrant announced the refinancing of its
existing senior secured credit facility with a new senior secured credit
facility and senior second secured term loan. A copy of new agreements and the
press release issued in connection with such action are attached hereto as
Exhibit 10.1, Exhibit 10.2, Exhibit 10.3, and Exhibit 99, respectively.
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Item 7. EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
10.1 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of November
21, 2002, among Columbus McKinnon Corporation, as Borrower,
Larco Industrial Services Ltd., Columbus McKinnon Limited,
the Guarantors named herein, the lenders from time to time
party thereto, Fleet Capital Corporation, as Administrative
Agent, Fleet National Bank, as Issuing Lender, and Fleet
Securities, Inc. as Arranger.
10.2 Financing Agreement, dated as of November 21, 2002, by and
among Columbus McKinnon Corporation, as Borrower, the
Guarantors, the financial institutions from time to time
party hereto, as Lenders, and Regiment Capital III, L.P., as
Agent.
10.3 Financing Agreement, dated as of November 21, 2002, by and
among Columbus McKinnon Limited, Larco Industrial Services
Ltd., as Borrowers, the financial institutions from time to
time party hereto, as Lenders, and Regiment Capital III,
L.P., as Agent.
99 Press Release dated November 27, 2002
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: DECEMBER 3, 2002
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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10.1 Fleet Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
10.2 Regiment Financing Agreement with Domestic Borrowers
10.3 Regiment Financing Agreement with Canadian Borrowers
99 Press Release dated November 27, 2002