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 8, 2003
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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 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated July 8, 2003
Item 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On July 8, 2003, the registrant issued a press release announcing
guidance for the first quarter of fiscal 2004. The press release is annexed as
Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information contained in
this Item 9 (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished pursuant to Item 9 and
Item 12 of Form 8-K in accordance with SEC Release Nos. 33-8216 and 34-47583.
The information contained in this Item 9 (including Exhibit 99.1) is
not "filed" pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is
not incorporated and may not be incorporated by reference into any filing
thereunder or under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly
set forth in such filing.
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
By: /S/ ROBERT L. MONTGOMERY, JR.
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Name: Robert L. Montgomery, Jr.
Title: Executive Vice President
Dated: JULY 8, 2003
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated July 8, 2003