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Issuer:     COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP (CMCO)
CIK:        0001005229
Form:       8-K
Filed at:   2023-02-17T23:59:59+00:00
Accession:  0001005229-23-000023
Event type: other
Sentiment:  neutral
Materiality: 0.30
Item codes: 5.03, 9.01
LLM model:  deepseek-v4-flash:cloud@v2

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

Source:
  EDGAR index:    https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1005229/000100522923000023/0001005229-23-000023-index.htm
  Primary doc:    https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1005229/000100522923000023/cmco-20230216.htm
  HTML page:      https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001005229-23-000023

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