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### Summary of Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) Annual Report (2025) #### **Financial Performance:** - **Revenue:** $963,027,000, a 5.0% decrease compared to fiscal 2024. - **Net Income:** $(5,138,000), a significant decrease from $46,625,000 in fiscal 2024. - **Earnings per Share (EPS):** $(0.18) diluted, compared to $1.61 in fiscal 2024. - **Operating Expenses:** Increased due to start-up costs, closure of Charlotte Manufacturing Operations, and higher product liability expenses. - **Cash Flow:** Net cash provided by operating activities was $45,612,000, a decrease from $67,198,000 in fiscal 2024. #### **Strategic Overview:** - **Core Growth Framework:** Focuses on strengthening, growing, expanding, and reimagining the core business. - **Acquisitions:** Completed the acquisition of montratec GmbH and announced the acquisition of Kito Crosby Limited. - **Market Position:** Strong in hoists, lifting and sling chain, forged attachments, actuators, precision conveyors, and digital power and motion control systems. #### **Future Outlook:** - **Kito Acquisition:** Expected to close in fiscal 2026, enhancing scale, geographic reach, and customer value proposition. - **Capital Expenditures:** Expected to range from $20,000,000 to $30,000,000 in fiscal 2026. - **Dividends:** Expects to continue paying dividends consistent with historical amounts. #### **Risk Factors:** - **Economic Conditions:** Sensitivity to industrial economic and macroeconomic conditions. - **Competition:** Highly competitive material handling and precision conveyance industries. - **Supply Chain:** Constraints in the global supply chain for critical components and raw materials. - **Regulatory:** Compliance with various environmental and other governmental regulations. #### **Financial Condition:** - **Debt:** Outstanding principal balance of $437,560,000 under the Term Loan B facility. - **Liquidity:** $240,155,000 in liquidity as of March 31, 2025. - **Market Position Changes:** Continued focus on innovation, product quality, and customer service to maintain market leadership. #### **Market Position Changes:** - **Product Innovation:** Continued investment in new products and channels. - **Market Expansion:** Focus on select North American and global market sectors. - **Customer Value Proposition:** Strengthening through strategic acquisitions and operational excellence. #### **Additional Notes:** - **Share Repurchase:** $9,055,000 available under the current authorization plan. - **Market Performance:** Volatile market price of common stock, influenced by various factors including economic conditions and industry trends.