Columbus McKinnon separates CFO Rustowicz, appoints John Linker as successor

Filed July 1, 2026 · Period ending July 1, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  CFO Gregory Rustowicz separated after 15 years; termination classified as without cause in connection with change in control, triggering severance under 2011 agreement. Company states separation unrelated to accounting or financial reporting concerns.

  Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
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  John Linker appointed new CFO effective July 1, 2026. Brings 20+ years financial leadership in industrial manufacturing; most recently CFO of Husky Technologies (Oct 2023–Mar 2026), previously CFO at JELD-WEN and led 2017 IPO.

  Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
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  Linker's compensation: $600K base, 70% target bonus, 165% of base in equity incentives, plus special synergy incentive award (50% of LTI) vesting fiscal 2029 based on cost synergy targets.

  Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →