form8k.htm


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): October 28, 2011

COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

NEW YORK
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

0-27618
16-0547600
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

140 JOHN JAMES AUDUBON PARKWAY, AMHERST, NEW YORK
14228-1197
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number including area code: (716) 689-5400

 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
 
On October 28, 2011, the registrant issued a press release announcing financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2012.  The press release is annexed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information contained in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit annexed hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth in such filing.
 
Item 9.01
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
 
(d)
Exhibits.

EXHIBIT NUMBER
 
DESCRIPTION
     
99.1
 
Press Release dated October 28, 2011

 
 

 
 
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/ Gregory P. Rustowicz
 
 
Name:
Gregory P. Rustowicz
 
Title:
Vice President and Chief
   
Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)


Dated:  October 28, 2011

 
 

 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX


EXHIBIT NUMBER
 
DESCRIPTION
     
 
Press Release dated October 28, 2011