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): APRIL 29, 2005
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COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEW YORK
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-27618 16-0547600
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
140 JOHN JAMES AUDUBON PARKWAY, AMHERST, NEW YORK 14228-1197
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(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)
Item 1.01. ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT.
On April 29, 2005, the registrant amended its existing revolving credit
facility and term loan. The amendment increases availability under the revolving
credit facility from $50 million to $65 million and converts the term loan into
a revolving loan. A copy of the new agreement issued in connection with such
action is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1.
Item 2.03. CREATION OF A DIRECT FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OR AN OBLIGATION UNDER
AN OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENT.
On April 29, 2005, the registrant amended its existing revolving credit
facility and term loan. See Item 1.01.
Item 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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10.1 First Amendment to that certain Second Amended and
Restated Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of
November 21, 2002 and amended and restated as of January
2, 2004, among Columbus McKinnon Corporation, as
Borrower, Larco Industrial Services Ltd., Columbus
McKinnon Limited, the Guarantors From Time to Time Party
Thereto, the Lenders From Time to Time Party Thereto,
Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent for such
Lenders and as Issuing Lender dated April 29, 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
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Name: Robert R. Friedl
Title: Vice President - Finance and Chief
Financial Officer
Dated: APRIL 29, 2005
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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10.1 First Amendment to that certain Second Amended and
Restated Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of
November 21, 2002 and amended and restated as of January
2, 2004, among Columbus McKinnon Corporation, as
Borrower, Larco Industrial Services Ltd., Columbus
McKinnon Limited, the Guarantors From Time to Time Party
Thereto, the Lenders From Time to Time Party Thereto,
Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent for such
Lenders and as Issuing Lender dated April 29, 2005.