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                            EXHIBIT 99.1
News Release
205 Crosspoint Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14068
Immediate Release     

Columbus McKinnon Reports Record Sales of $253.8 Million and
Delivers Record Operating Income for Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2023

BUFFALO, NY, May 25, 2023 - Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling, today announced financial results for its fiscal year 2023 fourth quarter, which ended March 31, 2023.

Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights (compared with prior year periods)
Set records in fiscal 2023 for sales, gross margin and operating income
Strong execution resulted in record fiscal 2023 sales of $936.2 million and record fourth quarter sales of $253.8 million; FX negatively impacted revenue by $30.6 million for the year
Achieved record annual gross margin of 36.5%, a 170 basis point improvement; fourth quarter gross margin expanded 220 basis points to 35.9%
Operational leverage drove operating income records of $97.8 million for the year and $27.5 million for the quarter
Generated $83.6 million in cash from operations for the year; delivered $66.7 million in cash from operations in the quarter, strongest quarter on record
Reduced net debt leverage ratio to 2.2x1 providing ample flexibility for montratec® acquisition expected to close by May 31st
Continue to expect low-to-mid single digit revenue growth in fiscal 2024 plus additional benefits of montratec acquisition


David J. Wilson, President and CEO, commented, “We delivered record sales, gross margin, and operating income for fiscal 2023 as the team successfully executes our strategy to transform Columbus McKinnon into a higher growth, less cyclical business with stronger earnings power. We are driving improvements through the discipline of CMBS which includes our 80/20 process and investments in robust digital tools and processes to improve our customers’ experience. Our fiscal year and fourth quarter results demonstrate another proof point along our path toward our fiscal 2027 financial goals of $1.5 billion in revenue with adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 21%.”

He continued, “We are thrilled to add montratec® to the portfolio as we enter fiscal 2024. montratec brings advanced automation technology to our precision conveying platform. With its rapid growth and attractive margin profile, montratec further propels our transformation. Importantly, our strong cash generation provides the financial flexibility to complete the acquisition and advance our strategy. We expect to close the deal in the next week.

“We are making substantial progress advancing our strategy and are executing to plan. I am excited about where we are headed as an enterprise.”

1 On a financial covenant basis per Amended and Restated Credit Agreement

Columbus McKinnon Reports Record Sales of $253.8 Million and Delivers Record Operating Income for Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2023
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Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2023 Sales
($ in millions)
Q4 FY 23
Q4 FY 22
Change% Change
Net sales$253.8 $253.4 $0.4 0.2 %
U.S. sales$149.4 $149.0 $0.4 0.3 %
     % of total59 %59 %
Non-U.S. sales$104.4 $104.4 $— — %
     % of total41 %41 %

For the quarter, sales increased $0.4 million, or 0.2%. Excluding a $4.2 million, or 1.7%, impact of foreign currency exchange, sales on a constant currency basis increased 1.8%. In the U.S., price improved $9.3 million, or 6.3%, which was partially offset by declining volume of $8.9 million, or 6.0%. Outside the U.S., price improved $5.1 million, or 4.9%, partially offset by declining volume of $0.9 million, or 0.8%.

Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2023 Operating Results
($ in millions)
Q4 FY 23Q4 FY 22Change% Change
Gross profit$91.2 $85.5 $5.7 6.7 %
     Gross margin35.9 %33.7 %220 bps
Adjusted gross profit*$91.2 $88.7 $2.5 2.8 %
     Adjusted gross margin*35.9 %34.8 %110 bps
Income from operations$27.5 $24.1 $3.4 14.2 %
Operating margin10.8 %9.5 %130 bps
Adjusted income from operations*$29.2 $28.6 $0.6 2.1 %
     Adjusted operating margin*11.5 %11.2 %30 bps
Net income (loss)$13.9 $11.8 $2.1 17.5 %
     Net income (loss) margin5.5 %4.7 %80 bps
Diluted EPS$0.48 $0.41 $0.07 17.1 %
Adjusted EPS*$0.80 $0.79 $0.01 1.3 %
Adjusted EBITDA*$39.7 $39.3 $0.4 1.0 %
     Adjusted EBITDA margin*15.7 %15.4 %30 bps
*Adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross margin, adjusted income from operations, adjusted operating margin, adjusted EPS, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP measures. See accompanying discussion and reconciliation tables in this release regarding adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted EPS, and the reconciliation of GAAP net income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA.

Adjusted earnings per diluted share were $0.80 in the fiscal 2023 fourth quarter compared with $0.79 in the prior year. Adjusted EPS excludes amortization of intangible assets related to acquisitions. The Company believes this better represents its inherent earnings power and cash generation capability.

First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Outlook
Columbus McKinnon expects first quarter fiscal 2024 sales at current exchange rates to be in the range of
$235 million to $240 million including the first month of montratec, implying high-single digit growth at the mid-point of the range.

Mr. Wilson concluded, “We are encouraged by the opportunities we are identifying to grow our business at better than market rates. We are utilizing direct customer feedback to inform our actions, enhance customer experience and unlock the potential to earn greater market share. We are deepening our reach in more secular markets with enduring tailwinds and advancing our capabilities to sustain our leadership position in intelligent motion for material handling. We believe we are on track to deliver low-to-mid single digit revenue growth and further margin expansion in fiscal 2024.”


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Teleconference/webcast

Columbus McKinnon will host a conference call and live webcast today at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, at which management will review the Company’s financial results and strategy. The review will be accompanied by a slide presentation, which will be available on Columbus McKinnon’s website at investors.columbusmckinnon.com. A question-and-answer session will follow the formal discussion.

The conference call can be accessed by dialing 201-493-6780. The listen-only audio webcast can be monitored at investors.columbusmckinnon.com. To listen to the archived call, dial 412-317-6671 and enter the passcode 13738230. The telephonic replay will be available from 1:00 PM Eastern Time on the day of the call through Thursday, June 1, 2023. Alternatively, an archived webcast of the call can be found on the Company’s website. In addition, a transcript of the call will be posted to the website once available.

About Columbus McKinnon

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning, and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. The Company is focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by its superior design and engineering know-how. Comprehensive information on Columbus McKinnon is available at www.columbusmckinnon.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning expected growth, future sales and EBITDA margins, and future potential to deliver results; the execution of its strategy and further transformation of the Company with stronger growth, less cyclicality and higher margins, and achievement of certain goals. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such statements, including the impact of supply chain challenges and inflation, the ability of the Company to scale the organization, achieve its financial targets including revenue and adjusted EBITDA margin, and to execute CMBS and the Core Growth Framework; global economic and business conditions affecting the industries served by the Company and its subsidiaries including COVID-19; the Company's customers and suppliers, competitor responses to the Company's products and services, the overall market acceptance of such products and services, the ability to expand into new markets and geographic regions, and other factors disclosed in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Consequently, such forward-looking statements should be regarded as current plans, estimates and beliefs. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this release.

Contacts:
Gregory P. RustowiczInvestor Relations:
Executive Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial OfficerDeborah K. Pawlowski
Columbus McKinnon Corporation
Kei Advisors LLC
716-689-5442716-843-3908
greg.rustowicz@cmworks.comdpawlowski@keiadvisors.com

Financial tables follow.


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COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Income Statements - UNAUDITED
(In thousands, except per share and percentage data)
 
Three Months Ended
 March 31, 2023March 31, 2022Change
Net sales$253,843 $253,368 0.2 %
Cost of products sold162,625 167,893 (3.1)%
Gross profit91,218 85,475 6.7 %
Gross profit margin35.9 %33.7 % 
Selling expenses25,331 27,080 (6.5)%
% of net sales10.0 %10.7 %
General and administrative expenses26,353 23,633 11.5 %
% of net sales10.4 %9.3 %
Research and development expenses5,506 4,068 35.3 %
% of net sales2.2 %1.6 %
Amortization of intangibles6,559 6,635 (1.1)%
Income from operations27,469 24,059 14.2 %
Operating margin10.8 %9.5 % 
Interest and debt expense7,668 5,352 43.3 %
Investment (income) loss, net(483)578 NM
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain), net(1,037)527 NM
Other (income) expense, net(73)(378)NM
Income before income tax expense21,394 17,980 19.0 %
Income tax expense7,499 6,154 21.9 %
Net income$13,895 $11,826 17.5 %
Average basic shares outstanding28,609 28,507 0.4 %
Basic income per share$0.49 $0.41 19.5 %
Average diluted shares outstanding28,869 28,845 0.1 %
Diluted income per share$0.48 $0.41 17.1 %
Dividends declared per common share$0.14 $0.13 

















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COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Income Statements - UNAUDITED
(In thousands, except per share and percentage data)
Year Ended
 March 31, 2023March 31, 2022Change
Net sales$936,240 $906,555 3.3 %
Cost of products sold594,141 590,825 0.6 %
Gross profit342,099 315,730 8.4 %
Gross profit margin36.5 %34.8 % 
Selling expenses102,528 99,187 3.4 %
% of net sales11.0 %10.9 %
General and administrative expenses94,794 102,128 (7.2)%
% of net sales10.1 %11.3 %
Research and development expenses20,935 15,351 36.4 %
% of net sales2.2 %1.7 %
Amortization of intangibles26,001 25,283 2.8 %
Income from operations97,841 73,781 32.6 %
Operating margin10.5 %8.1 % 
Interest and debt expense27,942 20,126 38.8 %
Cost of debt refinancing— 14,803 NM
Investment (income) loss, net(315)(46)NM
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain), net(2,189)1,574 NM
Other (income) expense, net(2,072)(1,122)NM
Income before income tax expense74,475 38,446 93.7 %
Income tax expense26,046 8,786 196.4 %
Net income$48,429 $29,660 63.3 %
Average basic shares outstanding28,600 28,040 2.0 %
Basic income per share$1.69 $1.06 59.4 %
Average diluted shares outstanding28,818 28,401 1.5 %
Diluted income per share$1.68 $1.04 61.5 %
Dividends declared per common share$0.28 $0.25 


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COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
 March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$133,176 $115,390 
Trade accounts receivable151,451 147,515 
Inventories179,359 172,139 
Prepaid expenses and other32,254 31,545 
Total current assets496,240 466,589 
Net property, plant, and equipment94,360 97,926 
Goodwill644,629 648,849 
Other intangibles, net362,537 390,788 
Marketable securities10,368 10,294 
Deferred taxes on income2,035 2,313 
Other assets88,286 68,948 
Total assets$1,698,455 $1,685,707 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Current liabilities:  
Trade accounts payable$76,736 $90,881 
Accrued liabilities124,317 118,187 
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations40,604 40,551 
Total current liabilities241,657 249,619 
Term loan and finance lease obligations430,988 470,675 
Other non-current liabilities192,013 192,610 
Total liabilities864,658 912,904 
Shareholders’ equity:  
Common stock286 285 
Treasury Stock(1,001)— 
Additional paid-in capital515,797 506,074 
Retained earnings356,758 316,343 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(38,043)(49,899)
Total shareholders’ equity833,797 772,803 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$1,698,455 $1,685,707 



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COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - UNAUDITED
(In thousands)
 Year Ended
 March 31, 2023March 31, 2022
Operating activities:
Net income$48,429 $29,660 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization41,947 41,924 
Deferred income taxes and related valuation allowance(300)(1,969)
Net loss (gain) on sale of real estate, investments and other(54)136 
Stock-based compensation10,425 11,246 
Amortization of deferred financing costs1,721 1,703 
Loss (gain) on hedging instruments(438)853 
Cost of debt refinancing— 14,803 
Loss on retirement of fixed asset175 — 
Gain on sale of building(232)(375)
Non-cash lease expense7,867 7,945 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions:
Trade accounts receivable(4,858)(18,988)
Inventories(9,087)(40,201)
Prepaid expenses and other6,667 (47)
Other assets(123)25 
Trade accounts payable(13,964)12,681 
Accrued liabilities9,150 696 
Non-current liabilities(13,689)(11,211)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities83,636 48,881 
Investing activities:  
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities3,651 4,434 
Purchases of marketable securities(4,021)(7,130)
Capital expenditures(12,632)(13,104)
Proceeds from sale of building, net of transaction costs373 461 
Proceeds from insurance reimbursement— 482 
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired(1,616)(539,778)
Dividend received from equity method investment313 324 
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities(13,932)(554,311)
Financing activities: 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock713 2,655 
Purchases of treasury stock(1,001)— 
Repayment of debt(40,550)(477,846)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt— 725,000 
Proceeds from equity offering— 207,000 
Fees related to debt and equity offering— (26,184)
Cash inflows from hedging activities24,495 19,417 
Cash outflows from hedging activities(24,221)(20,206)
Payment of dividends(8,008)(6,562)
Other(1,415)(2,574)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities(49,987)420,700 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(1,931)(2,007)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents17,786 (86,737)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year115,640 202,377 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of year$133,426 $115,640 


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COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
Q4 FY 2023 Sales Bridge
QuarterYear To Date
($ in millions)$ Change% Change$ Change% Change
Fiscal 2022 Sales
$253.4 $906.6 
Acquisitions— — %22.4 2.5 %
Volume(9.9)(3.9)%(9.2)(1.0)%
Pricing14.5 5.7 %47.0 5.2 %
Foreign currency translation(4.2)(1.7)%(30.6)(3.4)%
Total change$0.4 0.2 %$29.6 3.3 %
Fiscal 2023 Sales
$253.8 

$936.2 

COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
Q4 FY 2023 Gross Profit Bridge
($ in millions)QuarterYear To Date
Fiscal 2022 Gross Profit
$85.5 $315.7 
Acquisitions— 9.5 
Price, net of material cost inflation9.2 22.6 
Prior year acquisition amortization of backlog1.7 2.2 
Prior year acquisition inventory step-up expense1.5 5.0 
Tariffs0.5 0.6 
Productivity, net of other cost changes(0.5)(5.0)
Foreign currency translation(1.3)(10.8)
Sales volume and mix(5.4)(3.4)
Business realignment costs— 1.6 
Acquisition integration costs— 0.5 
Product liability— 0.7 
Prior year product liability settlement— 2.9 
Total change5.7 26.4 
Fiscal 2023 Gross Profit
$91.2 $342.1 

U.S. Shipping Days by Quarter 
 Q1Q2Q3Q4Total
FY 2463626162248
FY 2363646063250
FY 2263646163251




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COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
Additional Data - UNAUDITED
 March 31, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2022
($ in millions)
Backlog$308.7  $329.1  $309.1 
Long-term backlog
  Expected to ship beyond 3 months$142.0 $164.7 $135.2 
Long-term backlog as % of total backlog46.0 %50.0 %43.7 %
Trade accounts receivable    
Days sales outstanding54.3 days58.0 days53.0 days
Inventory turns per year    
(based on cost of products sold)3.6 turns3.0 turns3.9 turns
Days' inventory101.4 days121.0 days93.6 days
Trade accounts payable    
Days payables outstanding53.3 days52.6 days58.7 days
Working capital as a % of sales (2)
17.3 %22.1 %15.5 %
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities$66.7 $10.8 $25.2 
Capital expenditures$3.1 $4.2 $3.6 
Free cash flow (1)
$63.6 $6.5 $21.6 
Debt to total capitalization percentage36.1 %37.3 %39.8 %
Debt, net of cash, to net total capitalization28.9 %33.0 %33.9 %

(1) Free cash flow is defined as cash from operations less capital expenditures. Free cash flow is not a measure determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, commonly known as GAAP, and may not be comparable with the measures as used by other companies. Nevertheless, Columbus McKinnon believes that providing non-GAAP information, such as free cash flow, is important for investors and other readers of the Company’s financial statements.
Components may not add due to rounding.
(2) March 31, 2022 figure excludes the impact of the acquisition of Garvey.



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COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross Profit to Non-GAAP Adjusted Gross Profit
($ in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended March 31,Year Ended March 31,
2023202220232022
GAAP gross profit$91,218 $85,475 $342,099 $315,730 
Add back (deduct):
Acquisition inventory step-up expense— 1,546 — 5,042 
Product liability settlement— — — 2,850 
     Acquisition amortization of backlog— 1,650 — 2,100 
Business realignment costs— — — 1,606 
Acquisition integration costs— — — 521 
Non-GAAP adjusted gross profit$91,218 $88,671 $342,099 $327,849 
Sales$253,843 $253,368 $936,240 $906,555 
Add back:
     Acquisition amortization of backlog— 1,650 — 2,100 
Non-GAAP sales$253,843 $255,018 $936,240 $908,655 
Gross margin - GAAP35.9 %33.7 %36.5 %34.8 %
Adjusted gross margin - Non-GAAP35.9 %34.8 %36.5 %36.1 %

Adjusted gross profit is defined as gross profit as reported, adjusted for certain items. Adjusted gross profit is not a measure determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, commonly known as GAAP, and may not be comparable with the measures as used by other companies. Nevertheless, Columbus McKinnon believes that providing non-GAAP information, such as adjusted gross profit, is important for investors and other readers of the Company’s financial statements and assists in understanding the comparison of the current quarter’s and current year's gross profit to the historical periods' gross profit, as well as facilitates a more meaningful comparison of the Company’s gross profit to that of other companies.



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COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
Reconciliation of GAAP Income from Operations to Non-GAAP Adjusted Income from Operations
($ in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended March 31,Year Ended March 31,
2023202220232022
GAAP income from operations$27,469 $24,059 $97,841 $73,781 
Add back (deduct):
Acquisition deal and integration costs173 229 616 10,473 
Acquisition inventory step-up expense— 1,546 — 5,042 
Business realignment costs848 1,115 5,140 3,902 
Product liability settlement— — — 2,850 
Garvey contingent consideration— — 1,230 — 
Headquarter relocation costs681 — 996 — 
     Acquisition amortization of backlog— 1,650 — 2,100 
Non-GAAP adjusted income from operations$29,171 $28,599 $105,823 $98,148 
Sales$253,843 $253,368 $936,240 $906,555 
Add back:
     Acquisition amortization of backlog— 1,650 — 2,100 
Non-GAAP sales$253,843 $255,018 $936,240 $908,655 
Operating margin - GAAP10.8 %9.5 %10.5 %8.1 %
Adjusted operating margin - Non-GAAP11.5 %11.2 %11.3 %10.8 %

Adjusted income from operations is defined as income from operations as reported, adjusted for certain items. Adjusted income from operations is not a measure determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, commonly known as GAAP, and may not be comparable with the measures as used by other companies. Nevertheless, Columbus McKinnon believes that providing non-GAAP information, such as adjusted income from operations, is important for investors and other readers of the Company’s financial statements and assists in understanding the comparison of the current quarter’s and current year's income from operations to the historical periods' income from operations, as well as facilitates a more meaningful comparison of the Company’s income from operations to that of other companies.





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COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Share to
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Share
($ in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended March 31,Year Ended March 31,
2023202220232022
GAAP net income (loss)$13,895 $11,826 $48,429 $29,660 
Add back (deduct):
Amortization of intangibles6,559 6,635 26,001 25,283 
Cost of debt refinancing— — — 14,803 
Acquisition deal and integration costs173 229 616 10,473 
Acquisition inventory step-up expense— 1,546 — 5,042 
Business realignment costs848 1,115 5,140 3,902 
Product liability settlement— — — 2,850 
     Acquisition amortization of backlog— 1,650 — 2,100 
Garvey contingent consideration— — 1,230 — 
Headquarter relocation costs681 — 996 — 
     Normalize tax rate to 22% (1)
975 (260)2,185 (13,852)
Non-GAAP adjusted net income$23,131 $22,741 $84,597 $80,261 
Average diluted shares outstanding28,869 28,845 28,818 28,401 
Diluted income (loss) per share - GAAP$0.48 $0.41 $1.68 $1.04 
Diluted income per share - Non-GAAP$0.80 $0.79 $2.94 $2.83 
(1) Applies a normalized tax rate of 22% to GAAP pre-tax income and non-GAAP adjustments above, which are each pre-tax.

Adjusted net income and diluted EPS are defined as net income and diluted EPS as reported, adjusted for certain items, including amortization of intangible assets, and also adjusted for a normalized tax rate. Adjusted net income and diluted EPS are not measures determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, commonly known as GAAP, and may not be comparable with the measures used by other companies. Nevertheless, Columbus McKinnon believes that providing non-GAAP information, such as adjusted net income and diluted EPS, is important for investors and other readers of the Company’s financial statements and assists in understanding the comparison of the current quarter’s and current year's net income and diluted EPS to the historical periods' net income and diluted EPS, as well as facilitates a more meaningful comparison of the Company’s net income and diluted EPS to that of other companies. The Company believes that representing adjusted EPS provides a better understanding of its earnings power inclusive of adjusting for the non-cash amortization of intangible assets, reflecting the Company’s strategy to grow through acquisitions as well as organically.


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COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA
($ in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31,Year Ended March 31,
2023202220232022
GAAP net income (loss)$13,895 $11,826 $48,429 $29,660 
Add back (deduct):
Income tax expense7,499 6,154 26,046 8,786 
Interest and debt expense7,668 5,352 27,942 20,126 
Investment (income) loss, net(483)578 (315)(46)
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain), net(1,037)527 (2,189)1,574 
Other (income) expense, net(73)(378)(2,072)(1,122)
Depreciation and amortization expense
10,567 10,679 41,947 41,924 
Cost of debt refinancing— — — 14,803 
Acquisition deal and integration costs173 229 616 10,473 
Acquisition inventory step-up expense— 1,546 — 5,042 
Business realignment costs848 1,115 5,140 3,902 
Product liability settlement— — — 2,850 
     Acquisition amortization of backlog— 1,650 — 2,100 
Garvey contingent consideration— — 1,230 — 
Headquarter relocation costs681 — 996 — 
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA$39,738 $39,278 $147,770 $140,072 
Sales$253,843 $253,368 $936,240 $906,555 
Add back:
     Acquisition amortization of backlog— 1,650 — 2,100 
Non-GAAP sales$253,843 $255,018 $936,240 $908,655 
Net income (loss) margin - GAAP5.5 %4.7 %5.2 %3.3 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin - Non-GAAP15.7 %15.4 %15.8 %15.4 %

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, and other adjustments. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, commonly known as GAAP, and may not be comparable with the measures as used by other companies. Nevertheless, Columbus McKinnon believes that providing non-GAAP information, such as adjusted EBITDA, is important for investors and other readers of the Company’s financial statements.