A Form 4 filed on August 19, 2026, by David J. Wilson, President and CEO of Columbus McKinnon Corp (NASDAQ:CMCO), disclosed equity awards granted on August 17, 2026, including restricted stock units and non-qualified stock options under the company's long-term incentive plan.

Key Highlights

  • RSU grant: Wilson acquired 54,097 restricted stock units at $0 on August 17, 2026, under the Columbus McKinnon Corporation 2016 Long Term Incentive Plan.
  • Dividend reinvestment RSUs: An additional 171.173 restricted stock units were credited at $0 attributable to dividend reinvestment.
  • Stock options granted: Wilson received 119,961 non-qualified stock options with an exercise price of $19.11, exercisable beginning August 17, 2027, and expiring August 17, 2036.
  • Direct beneficial ownership: Following the transactions, Wilson directly holds 236,701.685 shares of common stock.
  • Indirect ownership: Wilson also holds 31,300 shares of common stock indirectly through a trust.
  • Vesting schedule: Both the RSUs and options vest 33.33% per year on August 17, 2027, May 18, 2028, and May 18, 2029, contingent on continued employment.

Equity Awards Details for Columbus McKinnon's President and CEO

According to the filing, David J. Wilson, serving as both Director and President and CEO of Columbus McKinnon Corp, received two categories of equity awards on August 17, 2026. The first was 54,097 restricted stock units issued under the Columbus McKinnon Corporation 2016 Long Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated effective June 4, 2024, and further amended effective August 14, 2026. In addition, 171.173 units were added to his holdings as dividend reinvestment on existing restricted stock units, both acquired at a price of $0.

The filing also discloses that Wilson was granted 119,961 non-qualified stock options with a conversion or exercise price of $19.11 per share, issued under the same long-term incentive plan. These options become exercisable at a rate of 33.33% per year on August 17, 2027, May 18, 2028, and May 18, 2029, provided Wilson remains an employee of the issuer. The options expire on August 17, 2036, according to the filing.

The filing notes that Wilson's total direct beneficial ownership of common stock following all reported transactions stands at 236,701.685 shares, of which 100,973.825 shares represent restricted stock subject to forfeiture conditions on various vesting schedules. An additional 31,300 shares are held indirectly through a trust. The Form 4 was signed by Mary C. O'Connor as Power of Attorney for David J. Wilson.

What Was Disclosed

Columbus McKinnon Corp's President and CEO David J. Wilson reported the acquisition of 54,097 restricted stock units, 171.173 dividend-reinvestment RSUs, and 119,961 non-qualified stock options on August 17, 2026, bringing his direct common stock holdings to 236,701.685 shares.