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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-25-024548"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CMCO"
cik: "0001005229"
company_name: "COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP"
filed_at: "2025-02-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-26T22:35:58.935210+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.95
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.95
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Columbus McKinnon to acquire Kito Crosby for $2.7B cash; secures $800M preferred investment from CD&R

## Summary
- Acquires all outstanding equity of Kito Crosby Limited for $2.7B in cash, subject to customary adjustments.
- CD&R Investors will purchase 800,000 convertible preferred shares at $1,000 each ($800M total), convertible at $37.68.
- Preferred shares accrue 7% annual dividends, compounding quarterly; rate rises to 10% on triggering events.
- Acquisition expected to close by August 10, 2026, subject to HSR and other regulatory approvals.
- CD&R may designate up to three directors based on beneficial ownership thresholds post-closing.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-25-024548
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CMCO
- cik: 0001005229
- company_name: COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP
- filed_at: 2025-02-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.95
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.95
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.02, 3.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1005229/000119312525024548/0001193125-25-024548-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1005229/000119312525024548/d196112d8k.htm

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