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): January 11, 2008
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COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
(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)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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following provisions:
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Item 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
On January 11, 2008, the registrant issued a press release announcing that,
although solid progress is being made in advancing the new business model of
Univeyor, it has decided to evaluate strategic alternatives, including the
potential sale of the business. The press release is annexed as Exhibit 99.1 to
this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated January 11, 2008
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/ Karen L. Howard
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Name: Karen L. Howard
Title: Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
Dated: January 11, 2008
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated January 11, 2008