Columbus McKinnon amends bylaws with universal proxy rules and exclusive forum provision

COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP

Amended bylaws incorporate SEC universal proxy rules requiring compliance with Rule 14a-19 for shareholder director nominations.
Shareholders soliciting proxies must use a proxy card color other than white, reserved for the Board's exclusive use.
Enhanced disclosure requirements for shareholder nominations and proposals, including background and ownership information.
Exclusive forum designated: state court in Erie County, NY (or federal court) for certain claims; U.S. federal courts for Securities Act claims.
Technical, modernizing, and clarifying changes also adopted effective February 16, 2023.

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Governance Changes SEC 8-K Item 5.03/5.05/5.06 confidence 0.9

COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP: Amended and restated bylaws to address universal proxy rules, enhance shareholder nomination procedures, and adopt exclusive forum provisions (effective 2023-02-16).

Change: bylaw amendment
Effective: 2023-02-16

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On February 16, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Columbus McKinnon Corporation (the “ Company ”) approved and adopted amended and restated bylaws (the “ Amended and Restated Bylaws ”), which became effective the same day.

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