SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): FEBRUARY 16, 2005
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COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEW YORK
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-27618 16-0547600
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
140 JOHN JAMES AUDUBON PARKWAY, AMHERST, NEW YORK 14228-1197
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number including area code: (716) 689-5400
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 2.01. COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS.
On February 16, 2005, the registrant issued an amended press release
regarding the sale and partial leaseback of their Amherst, NY property in
relation to the clarification of required accounting treatment of the leaseback
and non-cash components of the transaction. A copy of the press release issued
in connection with such action is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated February 16, 2005
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
By: /S/ ROBERT R. FRIEDL
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Name: Robert R. Friedl
Title: Vice President - Finance and Chief
Financial Officer
Dated: FEBRUARY 16, 2005
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated February 16, 2005