---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001005229-25-000156"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CMCO"
cik: "0001005229"
company_name: "COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP"
filed_at: "2025-05-30T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-20T03:52:49.840247+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Columbus McKinnon receives Second Request from DOJ Antitrust Division for Kito acquisition

## Summary
- On May 28, 2025, Antitrust Division issued a Second Request under HSR Act, extending waiting period.
- Waiting period extended until 30 days after both CMCO and KKR substantially comply with the request.
- Parties state they continue to work collaboratively with the Antitrust Division to expedite review.
- Closing of the Kito Crosby acquisition remains subject to expiration or termination of HSR waiting period and other customary conditions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001005229-25-000156
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CMCO
- cik: 0001005229
- company_name: COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP
- filed_at: 2025-05-30T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1005229/000100522925000156/0001005229-25-000156-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1005229/000100522925000156/cmco-20250528.htm

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