Independent
Tenure on this board
4.6 yrs
Also a director at
Mks Inc (MKSI)
Meeting calendar
CMCO · Annual meeting · Friday, August 15, 2025
Columbus Mckinnon Corp
9 nominees · 7 ballot items.
Proposals presented at the 2025 Columbus McKinnon annual meeting include: Proposal 1 election of Directors; Proposal 2 advisory Say-on-Pay on named executive officer compensation; Proposal 3 ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor; Proposal 4 Nasdaq Listing Rules elimination (Nasdaq Cap) for conversion and voting of Series A Preferred Shares; Proposal 5 Authorized Shares Increase; Proposal 6 CD&R Investors Preemptive Rights; and Proposal 7 Adjournment of the meeting if necessary.
Market cap
$418M
1Y TSR
-4.1%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Jun 16, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Aug 15, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot7
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORTo elect nine Directors to hold office until the 2026 Annual Meeting and until their successors have been elected and qualified.
- 2
Advisory Vote on the Compensation of Our Named Executive Officers
ManagementBoard: FORThe advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers is a non-binding vote on the compensation disclosed in this proxy statement.
- 3
Ratification of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORThe ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
- 4
Nasdaq Listing Rules Proposal
ManagementBoard: FORTo eliminate restrictions on the issuance of common stock in connection with the conversion of the Preferred Shares and on the voting of Preferred Shares for Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635 compliance.
- 5
Authorized Shares Proposal
ManagementBoard: FORTo amend the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized common stock from 50,000,000 to 100,000,000 and the total authorized shares from 51,000,000 to 101,000,000.
- 6
Preemptive Rights Proposal
ManagementBoard: FORTo amend the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to permit exercise of preemptive rights by the CD&R Investors in connection with their contractual rights under the Investment Agreement.
- 7
Adjournment Proposal
ManagementBoard: FORTo adjourn the Annual Meeting to a later date, if necessary, to permit further solicitation of proxies.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot9
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.7 yrs
Also a director at
Generac Holdings Inc (GNRC)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
6.1 yrs
Also a director at
Modine Manufacturing Co (MOD)Microbot Medical Inc (MBOT)
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.1 yrs
Also a director at
Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK)
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.3 yrs
Also a director at
Edison International (EIX)
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.1 yrs
Also a director at
Jabil Inc (JBL)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.6 yrs
Also a director at
Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR)
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.3 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. | 6.1% | 1,766,235 | $26M |
| 2 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 4.5% | 1,307,883 | $19M |
| 3 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.2% | 1,214,616 | $18M |
| 4 | AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.9% | 1,126,958 | $16M |
| 5 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.8% | 1,082,378 | $16M |
| 6 | Blue Grotto Capital, LLC | 3.4% | 981,073 | $14M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.9% | 840,500 | $12M |
| 8 | Stanley Capital Management, LLC | 2.5% | 725,000 | $11M |
| 9 | Diameter Capital Partners LP | 2.5% | 715,783 | $10M |
| 10 | HEARTLAND ADVISORS INC | 2.4% | 694,050 | $10M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Columbus Mckinnon Corp 2025 annual meeting?
- Columbus Mckinnon Corp (CMCO) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Friday, August 15, 2025.
- What is the record date for the Columbus Mckinnon Corp 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the Columbus Mckinnon Corp 2025 meeting is Monday, June 16, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Columbus Mckinnon Corp's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 9 director nominees at the Columbus Mckinnon Corp 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Columbus Mckinnon Corp 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 7 proposals at the Columbus Mckinnon Corp 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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