---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001005229-26-000048"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CMCO"
cik: "0001005229"
company_name: "COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP"
filed_at: "2026-08-04T20:14:41+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-04T20:16:20.643006+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Columbus McKinnon appoints John R. Linker as principal financial officer effective July 31, 2026

## Summary
- John R. Linker, age 51, appointed EVP and CFO; became principal financial officer on July 31, 2026.
- Thomas Oddo continues as principal accounting officer; previously served as interim principal financial officer.
- No changes to Linker's compensation or related party transactions in connection with the appointment.
- Appointment follows filing of Q1 10-Q for period ended June 30, 2026.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001005229-26-000048
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CMCO
- cik: 0001005229
- company_name: COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP
- filed_at: 2026-08-04T20:14:41+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1005229/000100522926000048/0001005229-26-000048-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1005229/000100522926000048/cmco-20260731.htm

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