---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-032879"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CMCO"
cik: "0001005229"
company_name: "COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP"
filed_at: "2026-02-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T05:31:54.992984+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# DOJ clears Columbus McKinnon's acquisition of Kito Crosby; divestiture required, closing in Feb 2026

## Summary
- DOJ filed complaint and consent decree on Jan 29, 2026; Hold Separate approved by court on Jan 31, 2026.
- Consent decree requires divestiture of CMCO's U.S. power chain hoist and chain operations (previously announced).
- All regulatory clearances received; acquisition of Kito Crosby expected to close in February 2026.
- Combined company projects $70 million net annual run-rate cost synergies.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-032879
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CMCO
- cik: 0001005229
- company_name: COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP
- filed_at: 2026-02-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1005229/000119312526032879/0001193125-26-032879-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1005229/000119312526032879/d33537d8k.htm

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