COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORP
8-K/A, 1996-12-31
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    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              Washington D.C 20549


                                   FORM 8-K/A


                            CURRENT REPORT AMENDMENT

                     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                         Securities Exchange Act of 1934


                         Commission File Number 0-27618
                                                -------

       Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 17, 1996

                          COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

              NEW YORK                                16-0547600
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     (State or other jurisdiction of             (I.R.S. Employer
     incorporation or organization)              Identification No.)

          140 JOHN JAMES AUDUBON PARKWAY, AMHERST, NEW YORK 14228-1197
          ------------------------------------------------------------
               (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (716) 689-5400
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                                 NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed
 since last report)




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Item 7.           Financial Statements and Exhibits

         (a)      Financial statements of the business acquired

         Audited  Consolidated  Balance  Sheets of  Spreckels  Industries,  Inc.
(doing business as Yale International, Inc. "Yale") as of June 30, 1996 and 1995
and audited Consolidated  Statements of Operations,  Consolidated  Statements of
Stockholders'  Equity, and Consolidated  Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal
years ended June 30, 1996 and 1995,  the eleven month period ended June 30, 1994
and the one  month  period  ended  July 31,  1993  are  incorporated  herein  by
reference  from the Yale  Annual  Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal  year ended
June 30, 1996.

         (b)      Pro forma financial information

         L Acquisition Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the "Purchaser"),  a
wholly owned subsidiary of Columbus McKinnon Corporation, a New York corporation
(the "Company" or "Columbus McKinnon") , has completed its $24.00 per share cash
tender  offer  for  all of the  outstanding  shares  of  Class  A  Common  Stock
("Shares") of Spreckels Industries,  Inc.  ("Spreckels") (doing business as Yale
International,  Inc.  "Yale")  (including the  associated  common stock purchase
rights) and all outstanding  warrants (the  "Warrants") of Spreckels to purchase
Shares. The tender offer expired at 12:00 midnight New York City time on October
16, 1996. On the close of the tender offer on October 17, 1996, 5,059,055 Shares
(including  the  associated  common  stock  purchase  rights) and 241,162  $1.00
Warrants,  725,971 $15.00  Warrants,  284,164 $11.67  Warrants and 215,000 $9.17
Warrants had been tendered and acquired by Purchaser. The Shares and Warrants so
tendered  represent   approximately  72.7  percent  of  the  outstanding  Shares
calculated on a fully diluted basis.  Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and
Plan of Merger,  the Company will cause the Purchaser to be merged with and into
Spreckels  and the  holders  of the  outstanding  Shares  will have the right to
receive $24.00 per Share in cash without  interest  thereon and each holder of a
Warrant will be entitled to receive upon  exercise of such Warrant in accordance
with the terms thereof (including payment of the Exercise Price) $24.00 in cash.

         The following  unaudited pro forma combined  condensed balance sheet as
of  September  29, 1996  combines  the  historical  consolidated  balance  sheet
information of Columbus McKinnon and Yale as if the acquisition were consummated
on September 29, 1996. The unaudited pro forma combined condensed  statements of
income for the year ended March 31, 1996 and for the six months ended  September
29, 1996 combine the historical  consolidated  income  statement  information of
Columbus  McKinnon  (on a pro  forma  basis  as  though  the  November  1,  1995
acquisition of Lift-Tech International,  Inc. ("Lift-Tech") and the February 23,
1996  initial  public  offering  had  occurred  as of  April  1,  1995)  and the
historical consolidated income statement of Yale (only for continuing operations
which have been acquired by Columbus  McKinnon) as if the Yale  acquisition  had
been  consummated  on  April 1,  1995,  the  beginning  of the  earliest  period
presented.  The  transaction  is being  recorded  under the  purchase  method of
accounting, giving effect to the pro forma adjustments and assumptions described
in the accompanying notes.

         The pro forma financial  statements have been prepared by management of
Columbus  McKinnon based on historical  information and preliminary  assumptions
and  estimates.  Accordingly,  the pro  forma  financial  statements  may not be
indicative  of the  actual  financial  position  and  results of  operations  of
Columbus  McKinnon  that  would have  resulted  if the  acquisition  of Yale and
related borrowings had been effected on the dates indicated, nor does it purport
to  represent  the  financial  position  and results of  operations  of Columbus
McKinnon for any future period.  The pro forma  financial  statements  should be
read in conjunction  with Columbus  McKinnon's  audited  consolidated  financial
statements and notes thereto.



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         UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET

COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION AND
SPRECKELS INDUSTRIES, INC. (doing business as Yale International, Inc.)
(in thousands)

                                                                            September 29, 1996
                                                            ____________________________________________________
                                                            Columbus                                   Pro Forma
                                                            McKinnon        Yale     Adjustments        Combined
                                                            ----------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                         <C>          <C>          <C>        <C>   <C>   
ASSETS                                                      
Current assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents ............................   $  11,238    $  15,117    $ (20,255) 3     $   6,100
   Trade accounts receivable ............................      37,724       29,001         --             66,725
   Inventories ..........................................      48,464       40,087        1,658  1        90,209
   Net assets of discontinued operations
     held for sale ......................................        --          2,462         --              2,462
   Prepaid expenses and other current
     assets .............................................       1,770        9,380         --             11,150
                                                            ---------    ---------    ---------        ---------   
Total current assets ....................................      99,196       96,047      (18,597)         176,646
Net property, plant and equipment .......................      31,799       25,237         --             57,036
Goodwill and other intangibles, net .....................      43,348       30,855      177,927  2,3,4   252,130
Marketable securities ...................................      12,356         --           --             12,356
Deferred taxes on income ................................       3,481        3,981        6,337  1        13,799
Other assets ............................................       1,741          371         --              2,112
                                                            ---------    ---------    ---------        ---------
Total assets ............................................   $ 191,921    $ 156,491    $ 165,667        $ 514,079
                                                            =========    =========    =========        =========
                                                                                                                

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 
Current liabilities:
   Notes payable to banks ...............................   $    --      $     167    $    --          $     167
   Trade accounts payable ...............................      12,794       11,726         --             24,520
   Accrued liabilities ..................................      14,557       20,690       (1,250) 1,5      33,997
   Current portion of long-term debt ....................       1,276         --         15,750  2        17,026
                                                            ---------    ---------    ---------        ---------
Total current liabilities ...............................      28,627       32,583       14,500           75,710
Long-term debt, less current portion ....................       7,234       70,000      180,056  1,2,5   257,290
Other non-current liabilities ...........................       8,971       28,019         --             36,990
                                                            ---------    ---------    ---------        ---------
Total liabilities .......................................      44,832      130,602      194,556          369,990
                                                            ---------    ---------    ---------        ---------

Shareholders' equity:
   Common stock .........................................         137           65          (65) 4           137
   Additional paid-in capital ...........................      94,843       76,539      (76,539) 4        94,843
   Retained earnings ....................................      57,910      (50,796)      47,796  1,4,5    54,910
   ESOP guarantee .......................................      (4,772)        --           --             (4,772)
   Other ................................................      (1,029)          81          (81) 4        (1,029)
                                                            ---------    ---------    ---------        ---------
Total shareholders' equity ..............................     147,089       25,889      (28,889)         144,089
                                                            ---------    ---------    ---------        ---------
Total liabilities and
   shareholders' equity .................................   $ 191,921    $ 156,491    $ 165,667        $ 514,079
                                                            =========    =========    =========        =========


SEE NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET

1.   Restate the net assets of Yale to their  estimated  fair values at the date
     of  acquisition.  Columbus  McKinnon is in the process of  finalizing  fair
     values for this purpose and final balances may not be available for several
     months.

2.   Record  the debt  incurred  to  purchase  all  outstanding  common  shares,
     warrants,  and stock options of Yale. With respect to warrants and options,
     this  reflects the spread  between the exercise  price and the tender offer
     per share price.

3.   Record the direct costs of acquisition and financing as a reduction of cash
     and establishment of an intangible asset.

4.   Eliminate the equity of Yale.

5.   Refinance  the acquired  $71.75  million (at market  value) of 11 1/2% Yale
     bonds and replace with $76.75  million of 8 1/2% bank debt. The premium and
     direct costs associated with this debt extinguishment have been recorded on
     the books of Columbus McKinnon as an extraordinary item, net of the related
     tax benefit.



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                         UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION AND
SPRECKELS INDUSTRIES, Inc. (doing business as Yale International, Inc.)
(in thousands)
                                                         Year Ended March 31, 1996
                                            ---------------------------------------------------
                                            Columbus                                  Pro Forma
                                            McKinnon *    Yale **   Adjustments        Combined
                                            ---------------------------------------------------
<S>                                           <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>     <C>     
Net sales .................................   $252,672   $185,001   $   --             $437,673
Cost of products sold .....................    179,015    130,812     (1,091)  A        308,736
                                              --------   --------   --------           --------
Gross profit ..............................     73,657     54,189      1,091            128,937
Selling, general & administrative
   expenses ...............................     39,640     37,774     (5,968)  A         71,446
Amortization of intangibles ...............      1,822      1,697      6,750   D         10,269
Environmental remediation costs ...........        675       --         --                  675
                                              --------   --------   --------           --------
                                                42,137     39,471        782             82,390
                                              --------   --------   --------           --------
Income from operations ....................     31,520     14,718        309             46,547
Interest and debt expense .................        522      6,229     17,796   B,C,E     24,547
Interest and other income, net ............        319       --         --                  319
                                              --------   --------   --------           --------
Income before taxes .......................     31,317      8,489    (17,487)            22,319
Income tax expense ........................     12,772      3,578     (4,295)  F         12,055
                                              --------   --------   --------           --------
Net income from continuing operations .....   $ 18,545   $  4,911   $(13,192)          $ 10,264
                                              ========   ========   ========           ========
Net income per share ......................   $   1.41                                 $   0.78
                                              =======                                  ========
Average number of common shares               
   outstanding ............................     13,188                                   13,188
                                              ========                                 ========                                    

                                                     Six Months Ended September 29, 1996
                                              -------------------------------------------------
                                              Columbus                                Pro Forma
                                              McKinnon    Yale **  Adjustments         Combined
                                              --------   --------   --------           --------

Net sales .................................   $130,161   $ 95,034   $   --             $225,195
Cost of products sold .....................     90,960     66,505       (644)  A        156,821
                                              --------   --------   --------           --------                                   
Gross profit ..............................     39,201     28,529        644             68,374
Selling, general & administrative
   expenses ...............................     20,711     17,919     (2,464)  A         36,166
Amortization of intangibles ...............        899        857      3,375   D          5,131
Environmental remediation costs ...........       --         --         --                 --
                                              --------   --------   --------           --------
                                                21,610     18,776        911             41,297
                                              --------   --------   --------           --------
Income from operations ....................     17,591      9,753       (267)            27,077
Interest and debt expense .................        479      4,021      7,992   B,C,E     12,492
Interest and other income, net ............        415       --         --                  415
                                              --------   --------   --------           --------
Income before taxes .......................     17,527      5,732     (8,259)            15,000
Income tax expense ........................      7,284      2,077     (1,953)  F          7,408
                                              --------   --------   --------           --------
Net income from continuing operations .....   $ 10,243   $  3,655   $ (6,306)          $  7,592
                                              ========   ========   ========           ========
Net income per share                          $   0.77                                 $   0.57
                                              ========                                 ========
Average number of common shares
   outstanding                                  13,218                                   13,218
                                              ========                                 ========

*    The  Columbus  McKinnon  historical  statement  of  income  is pro forma to
     reflect the Lift-Tech  acquisition (which occurred on November 1, 1995) and
     the Initial Public Offering  (which  occurred  February 23, 1996) as though
     both occurred on April 1, 1995, which is the beginning of fiscal 1996.
**   The Yale  historical  statements  of income are pro forma to  reflect  only
     continuing operations which were acquired by Columbus McKinnon.

SEE NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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     NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

A.   Record  certain  synergies  which are within the direct control of Columbus
     McKinnon,  including:  a) vertical integration by supplying Yale with chain
     and forgings  manufactured by Columbus McKinnon;  b) freight  consolidation
     under  Columbus  McKinnon  contracts  and  the use of  Columbus  McKinnon's
     private  trucking fleet;  and c) elimination of the Yale's corporate office
     and related expenses.

B.   Remove Yale interest expense.

C.   Record  estimated  interest  expense at 8 1/2% on new borrowings to fund
     the Yale acquisition and to refinance the acquired Yale bonds.

D.   Record the  amortization of nondeductible  goodwill,  which is based on the
     excess of the purchase  price of Yale shares,  warrants,  and stock options
     (including directly related costs) over the fair market value of net assets
     acquired.  The goodwill will be amortized on a  straight-line  basis over a
     period of 25 years.

E.   Record  the  amortization  of  deferred  financing  costs as debt  expense,
     resulting  from the debt incurred to acquire Yale.  The deferred  financing
     costs will be  amortized  on a  straight-line  basis over the period of the
     related debt, which is five to seven years.

F.   Record  the tax  effect  of the  above  pro  forma  adjustments  (excluding
     adjustment D) using a 40% effective rate.


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                                                  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 hereunto duly authorized.


                                          COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION



Dated:  December 31, 1996                 By:  /s/  Robert L. Montgomery, Jr.
        -----------------                      ------------------------------
                                               Robert L. Montgomery, Jr.
                                               Executive Vice President and
                                               Chief Financial Officer





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