8-K 1 cmlprop.txt SALE OF PROPERTY 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): JULY 21, 2005 ------------- 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) Item 2.01. COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS. On July 21, 2005, the registrant issued a press release announcing the sale and partial leaseback of their Cobourg, Ontario Canada property on July 15, 2005. 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 -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated July 21, 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 ----------------------------------- Name: Robert R. Friedl Title: Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer Dated: JULY 21, 2005 ------------- EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated July 21, 2005