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 21, 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 October 21, 2003
Item 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On October 21, 2003, the registrant issued a press release announcing
financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2004. The press release is
annexed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. This information is
being furnished pursuant under Item 12 of 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.
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/ ROBERT L. MONTGOMERY, JR.
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Name: Robert L. Montgomery, Jr.
Title: Executive Vice President
Dated: OCTOBER 21, 2003
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated October 21, 2003