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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): January 5, 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
 
_________________________________________________

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

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Item 8.01
OTHER EVENTS.

On January 5, 2017, Columbus McKinnon Corporation (the Company) announced that it has received approval from the German Bundeskartellamt regarding Columbus McKinnon’s acquisition of Konecranes’ STAHL CraneSystems (“STAHL”) business. This approval was the final condition for closing. The Company filed an 8K regarding the acquisition of STAHL on December 7, 2016 under Items 1.01 and 7.01.

With the European Commission’s approval in late December 2016, the closing of Konecranes’ acquisition of Terex Corporation’s Material Handling and Port Solutions on January 4, 2017, and today’s approval from the German Bundeskartellamt, there are no additional contingencies on the closing of the Company’s acquisition of STAHL. The acquisition is now expected to close on or about January 31, 2017.

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.

(d)  Exhibits.

EXHIBIT
NUMBER
  
DESCRIPTION
  
  
  
99.1
  
Press Release dated Janaury 5, 2017





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: January 5, 2017





EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT
NUMBER
  
DESCRIPTION
  
  
  
99.1
  
Press Release dated January 5, 2017