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 24, 2017
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.) | |
205 CROSSPOINT PARKWAY, GETZVILLE, NEW YORK | 14068 | |
(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)
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Item 5.07 | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. |
On July 24, 2017, Columbus McKinnon (the “Company”) held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
At the Annual Meeting, stockholders approved each of management’s proposals, which consisted of: (i) the election of eight (8) directors, each of whom will serve as directors of the Company for terms of one (1) year and until their successors are elected and qualified; (ii) the ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for fiscal year 2018; (iii) the approval of the advisory vote on executive compensation, and (iv) recommendation for the frequency of the advisory vote on executive compensation.
Proposal 1: Election of Directors
The following table reflects the tabulation of the votes with respect to each director who was elected at the Annual Meeting:
Name | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Vote | |||
Ernest R. Verebelyi | 18,009,658 | 1,673,209 | 1,067,220 | |||
Mark D. Morelli | 19,143,360 | 539,507 | 1,067,220 | |||
Richard H. Fleming | 17,475,866 | 2,207,001 | 1,067,220 | |||
Stephen Rabinowitz | 18,006,688 | 1,676,179 | 1,067,220 | |||
Nicholas T. Pinchuk | 18,048,655 | 1,634,212 | 1,067,220 | |||
Liam G. McCarthy | 18,128,331 | 1,554,536 | 1,067,220 | |||
R. Scott Trumbull | 18,129,629 | 1,553,238 | 1,067,220 | |||
Heath A Mitts | 19,285,489 | 397,378 | 1,067,220 | |||
Proposal 2: Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The following table reflects the tabulation of the votes with respect to the ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for fiscal year 2018:
Votes For | Votes Against | Abstained | Broker Non-Vote |
20,017,759 | 306,891 | 425,437 | — |
Proposal 3: Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
The following table reflects the tabulation of the votes with respect to the approval of the advisory vote on executive compensation:
Votes For | Votes Against | Abstained | Broker Non-Vote |
19,163,081 | 384,516 | 135,270 | 1,067,220 |
Proposal 4: Recommendation for the frequency of the advisory vote on executive compensation
The following table reflects the tabulation of the votes with respect to the recommendation for the frequency of the advisory vote on executive compensation:
1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years | Abstain |
17,036,557 | 23,131 | 2,466,048 | 157,131 |
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.
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 Finance and Chief |
Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) | |
Dated: July 25, 2017