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 27, 2004
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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 27, 2004
Item 12. RESULTS OF OPERATION AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On July 27, 2004, the registrant issued a press release announcing
financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2005. 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 R. FRIEDL
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Name: Robert R. Friedl
Title: Vice President - Finance and Chief
Financial Officer
Dated: JULY 27, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated July 27, 2004