Completes $2.7B Kito Crosby Acquisition, Secures $3.85B in Debt and Preferred Equity Financing

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Columbus McKinnon Corp finalized its $2.7 billion Kito Crosby acquisition, funded by a new $2.15 billion credit facility, $900 million in senior secured notes, and $800 million in preferred equity, alongside significant board changes.

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• Kito Crosby Acquisition Closed

  The company completed the $2.7 billion cash acquisition of Kito Crosby Limited on February 3, 2026, a transaction previously discussed in preliminary filings.

• New Credit Facilities Secured

  Entered into a new credit agreement providing for a $500.0 million Revolving Credit Facility and a $1,650.0 million Term Loan B Facility, totaling $2.15 billion.

• Senior Secured Notes Offering Finalized

  Completed a $900.0 million offering of 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2033, with a supplemental indenture for guarantees executed on February 3, 2026.

• Preferred Equity Issued to CD&R Investor

  Issued and sold 800,000 Series A Cumulative Convertible Participating Preferred Shares for an aggregate purchase price of $800.0 million to CD&R Investor, with an initial conversion price of $37.68 per common share.

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This filing marks the definitive closing of the transformational $2.7 billion Kito Crosby Acquisition, a major strategic move for Columbus McKinnon. The acquisition is financed through a substantial $2.15 billion new credit facility, a $900 million senior secured notes offering, and an $800 million preferred equity issuance to CD&R Investor. This massive capital raise, significantly exceeding the company's current market capitalization, will fundamentally alter the company's financial structure, increasing leverage and introducing substantial potential dilution from the convertible preferred shares. The appointment of three CD&R-affiliated directors also signals significant investor influence on corporate governance. Investors should closely monitor the integration of Kito Crosby and the company's ability to manage the increased debt burden and potential dilution.