Compass Diversified is a private equity firm specializing in add on acquisitions, buyouts, industry consolidation, recapitalization, late stage and middle market investments. It seeks to invest in niche industrial or branded consumer companies, manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, business services sector, safety & security, electronic components, food, foodservice. The firm prefers to invest in companies based in North America. It seeks to invest between $100 million and $800 million in companies with an EBITDA between $15 million to $80 million. It seeks to acquire controlling ownership interests in its portfolio companies and can make additional platform acquisitions. The firm prefer to have majority stake in companies. The firm invests through its balance sheet and typically holds investments between five to seven years. Compass Diversified was founded in 2005 and is based in Westport, Connecticut with an additional office in Irvine, California.
IPO Year: 2006
Exchange: NYSE
Website: compassdiversified.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2025 | $18.00 | Buy → Neutral | B. Riley Securities |
| 11/27/2024 | $34.00 | Buy | TD Cowen |
| 12/23/2022 | $26.00 | Buy | Jefferies |
| 4/8/2022 | $33.00 | Buy | B. Riley Securities |
| 9/14/2021 | $32.00 | Perform | Oppenheimer |
WESTPORT, Conn., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI") today disclosed non-reliance on its financial statements for fiscal 2024 amid an ongoing internal investigation into its subsidiary, Lugano Holding, Inc. It also announced that it intends to delay the filing of its first quarter 2025 Form 10-Q. The Audit Committee of CODI's Board of Directors promptly launched an investigation after CODI's senior leadership was made aware of concerns about how Lugano was potentially financing inventory. The investigation, led by outside counsel and a forensic accounting firm, is ongoing but has preliminarily identified irregularities in Lugano's non-CODI financing
WESTPORT, Conn., April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle-market branded consumer and industrial businesses, announced today that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.25 per share on the Company's common shares (the "Common Shares"). The distribution for the three months ended March 31, 2025, is payable on April 24, 2025, to all holders of record of Common Shares as of April 17, 2025. The Board also declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.453125 per share on the Company's 7.250% Series A Preferred Shares (the "Series A Preferred Shares"). The distribution o
WESTPORT, Conn., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market branded consumer and industrial businesses, today announced that Matthew Blake has been named Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary, Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corporation ("Arnold"), a leading global manufacturer of high-performance electric motors, magnets, and thin metals, effective March 31, 2025. Concurrent with his appointment, Blake will join Arnold's Board of Directors. After a successful nine-year tenure as CEO, Dan Miller will be concluding his time at Arnold after a planned transition period ending April 30, 2025. "On
WESTPORT, Conn., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market branded consumer and industrial businesses, announced today its consolidated operating results for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2024. "In 2024, we once again delivered strong financial results, achieving double digit sales growth and over 30% growth in our Adjusted EBITDA for the full year," said Elias Sabo, CEO of Compass Diversified. "In the fourth quarter, we saw both sales and earnings growth accelerate, driven by continued strong performance from our consumer businesses as well as improving performance in our industrial b
WESTPORT, Conn., Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today that current director James J. Bottiglieri ("Jim") advised the Board of Directors (the "Board") on February 14, 2025 that he plans to retire prior to the Company's 2025 annual shareholders meeting (the "2025 Annual Meeting"). Mr. Bottiglieri will remain on the Company's Board and as a member of each of the Company's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Audit Committee up and until the Company's 2025 Annual Meeting. Mr. Bottiglieri joined the Board in December of 2005. He served as the Company's Chie
WESTPORT, Conn., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today that it plans to release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, after the close of market trading. The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET. In conjunction with reporting fourth quarter and full year 2024 results, CODI will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT with the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Elias Sabo, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Steph
WESTPORT, Conn., Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE:CODI), an owner of leading middle market businesses (the "Company" or "CODI"), announced today that on January 15, 2025, it entered into a Seventh Amended and Restated Management Services Agreement with Compass Group Management LLC, the Company's Manager (the "Amendment"). The Amendment, commencing in the first quarter beginning on January 1, 2025, restructures the management fee under the existing Management Services Agreement to consist of a base management fee and an incentive management fee. Pursuant to the Amendment, the base management fee will be (i) 2.0% of the Company's adjusted net assets when t
WESTPORT, Conn., Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced that on January 9, 2025, it entered into a First Incremental Facility Amendment (the "Amendment") to its existing Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Lenders party thereto. The Amendment modifies the Company's Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 12, 2022, as amended, among the Company, the Lenders, the Administrative Agent and the other financial institutions party thereto, to provide for (a) an additional advance of the term loan in the aggregate a
WESTPORT, Conn., Jan. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE:CODI), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today that current director Gordon M. Burns advised the Board of Directors (the "Board") on January 3, 2025, he will not be standing for re-election at the Company's 2025 annual shareholders meeting due to other commitments. Effective as of January 3, 2025, Mr. Burns stepped down as the Chair of the Company's Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee (the "Nominating Committee"). Mr. Burns will remain on the Company's Board and as a member of each of the Company's Nominating Committee and Compensation Committee up and until the Company's 202
WESTPORT, Conn., Jan. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.25 per share on the Company's common shares (the "Common Shares"). The distribution for the three months ended December 31, 2024, is payable on January 23, 2025, to all holders of record of Common Shares as of January 16, 2025. The Board also declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.453125 per share on the Company's 7.250% Series A Preferred Shares (the "Series A Preferred Shares"). The distribution on the Series A Preferred S
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B. Riley Securities downgraded Compass Diversified from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $18.00
TD Cowen initiated coverage of Compass Diversified with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $34.00
Jefferies resumed coverage of Compass Diversified with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $26.00
B. Riley Securities initiated coverage of Compass Diversified with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $33.00
Oppenheimer initiated coverage of Compass Diversified Hldgs with a rating of Perform and set a new price target of $32.00
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WESTPORT, Conn., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI") today disclosed non-reliance on its financial statements for fiscal 2024 amid an ongoing internal investigation into its subsidiary, Lugano Holding, Inc. It also announced that it intends to delay the filing of its first quarter 2025 Form 10-Q. The Audit Committee of CODI's Board of Directors promptly launched an investigation after CODI's senior leadership was made aware of concerns about how Lugano was potentially financing inventory. The investigation, led by outside counsel and a forensic accounting firm, is ongoing but has preliminarily identified irregularities in Lugano's non-CODI financing
WESTPORT, Conn., April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle-market branded consumer and industrial businesses, announced today that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.25 per share on the Company's common shares (the "Common Shares"). The distribution for the three months ended March 31, 2025, is payable on April 24, 2025, to all holders of record of Common Shares as of April 17, 2025. The Board also declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.453125 per share on the Company's 7.250% Series A Preferred Shares (the "Series A Preferred Shares"). The distribution o
WESTPORT, Conn., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market branded consumer and industrial businesses, announced today its consolidated operating results for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2024. "In 2024, we once again delivered strong financial results, achieving double digit sales growth and over 30% growth in our Adjusted EBITDA for the full year," said Elias Sabo, CEO of Compass Diversified. "In the fourth quarter, we saw both sales and earnings growth accelerate, driven by continued strong performance from our consumer businesses as well as improving performance in our industrial b
WESTPORT, Conn., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today that it plans to release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, after the close of market trading. The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET. In conjunction with reporting fourth quarter and full year 2024 results, CODI will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT with the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Elias Sabo, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Steph
WESTPORT, Conn., Jan. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.25 per share on the Company's common shares (the "Common Shares"). The distribution for the three months ended December 31, 2024, is payable on January 23, 2025, to all holders of record of Common Shares as of January 16, 2025. The Board also declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.453125 per share on the Company's 7.250% Series A Preferred Shares (the "Series A Preferred Shares"). The distribution on the Series A Preferred S
DALLAS, Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlander Partners, L.P. ("Highlander"), a Dallas-based private investment firm, today announced the acquisition of The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc., ("Ergobaby" or the "Company") from Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI). Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Ergobaby is the global market leader in premium baby carriers. The Company's ergonomically designed products provide the ultimate in comfort and ergonomics for both the baby and the caregiver. Through its global workforce of 170 employees, Ergobaby reaches customers across more than 1,800 retail doors and maintains distribution in over 75 countries.
WESTPORT, Conn., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today its consolidated operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2024. "Despite a dynamic macroeconomic environment, we had another great quarter," said Elias Sabo, CEO of Compass Diversified. "Our differentiated business model and strong operating companies position us to create long-term value for all stakeholders. In the third quarter, we saw double-digit sales growth driven by continued demand in our Branded Consumer businesses. Our Industrial businesses are stabilizing and delivered low single-digi
WESTPORT, Conn., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today that it plans to release financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, after the close of market trading. The Company has scheduled a conference call to discuss the results on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. In conjunction with reporting third quarter 2024 results, CODI will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT with the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Elias Sabo, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Stephen Keller, and Pat Maciariell
WESTPORT, Conn., Oct. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.25 per share on the Company's common shares (the "Common Shares"). The distribution for the three months ended September 30, 2024, is payable on October, 24, 2024, to all holders of record of Common Shares as of October 17, 2024. The Board also declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.453125 per share on the Company's 7.250% Series A Preferred Shares (the "Series A Preferred Shares"). The distribution on the Series A Prefe
WESTPORT, Conn., July 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today its consolidated operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2024. "I'm pleased to announce another strong quarter with results that exceeded our expectations, driven by continued strength in our consumer businesses," said Elias Sabo, CEO of Compass Diversified. "While Q2 saw deteriorating economic conditions that negatively impacted our industrial vertical, our branded consumer businesses performed exceptionally well with net sales up close to 20%, or 11% on a pro forma basis, offsetting any weaknesses in our
WESTPORT, Conn., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market branded consumer and industrial businesses, today announced that Matthew Blake has been named Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary, Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corporation ("Arnold"), a leading global manufacturer of high-performance electric motors, magnets, and thin metals, effective March 31, 2025. Concurrent with his appointment, Blake will join Arnold's Board of Directors. After a successful nine-year tenure as CEO, Dan Miller will be concluding his time at Arnold after a planned transition period ending April 30, 2025. "On
WESTPORT, Conn., Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today that Stephen Keller has been appointed as the Company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 31, 2024. He will be replacing Ryan Faulkingham, who has served as the Company's CFO since July 2013 and is departing the Company effective August 30, 2024. Mr. Faulkingham will continue to serve in an advisory capacity in order to facilitate a seamless transition. In his new role, Mr. Keller will lead CODI's finance organization, including accounting, planning, treasury, tax, reporting, and investor relations. He b
WESTPORT, Conn., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Honey Pot Company, LLC ("The Honey Pot Co." or "the Company"), a leading "better-for-you" feminine care brand, together with its partner, Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI"), proudly announces the appointment of three new directors - Janis Smith-Gomez, former executive of Johnson & Johnson; Dr. Maria Sophocles, a practicing gynecologist and the Medical Director and Founder of Women's Healthcare of Princeton; and JuE Wong, former President & CEO of Olaplex - to its Board of Directors, effective April 17, 2024. Ms. Janis Smith-Gomez brings visionary commercial and marketing expertise honed throughout her impressive career as an ex
WESTPORT, Conn., March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI), an owner of leading middle market businesses, proudly announces the appointment of Joshua Gaynor as the President of its subsidiary, Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry Inc., effective March 4th, 2024. As President, Mr. Gaynor will work closely with Lugano Diamonds' CEO and Co-Founder, Moti Ferder, and the executive team, helping to lead the day-to-day business operations and growth strategies with a particular focus on sales, marketing, and client experience. Mr. Gaynor will also oversee Lugano's private member club, Lugano Privé. Gaynor brings nearly two decades of experience working at luxury brands, most recent
WESTPORT, Conn., Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, proudly announces the appointment of Anne Cavassa as the Chief Executive Officer of its subsidiary, PrimaLoft Inc., effective January 1st, 2024. This move follows Cavassa's recent appointment as President of the company. The changes come as former President and CEO, Mike Joyce, steps into retirement at year end after leading the company for 11 years. In his retirement, Joyce will assume the role of Vice Chair on PrimaLoft's Board of Directors. Cavassa brings to PrimaLoft nearly three decades of experience marked by strategic leadership
WESTPORT, Conn., July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, today announced that Geoffrey Feil has been named CEO of its subsidiary The Sterno Group Companies, LLC ("Sterno" or "The Sterno Group"), a manufacturer and marketer of portable food warming systems, creative indoor and outdoor lighting, and home fragrance solutions for the foodservice industry and consumer markets. Concurrent with Mr. Feil's appointment, Craig Carnes assumed the new role of Chief Customer Officer. Mr. Feil has over 20 years of business leadership and management experience, holding previous roles in brand management,
WESTPORT, Conn., Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, today announced the appointment of Kurt Roth as Partner and Head of Healthcare for Compass Group Management LLC. In this role, Roth will work with the organization's senior investment professionals to launch CODI's new healthcare vertical. "Last December, we embarked on a journey to launch our third industry vertical," said Elias Sabo, CEO of Compass Diversified. "We chose healthcare as we believe it has multiple attractive, high-growth sectors with strong barriers to entry and advantageous demographic trends. Finding the right perso
Current Director Larry L. Enterline Appointed Chairman of the Board Appoints Teri R. Shaffer to the Board WESTPORT, Conn., July 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced that, effective July 2, 2022, Mr. Larry L. Enterline has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors (the "Board") in place of Mr. C. Sean Day, who is retiring from this position as of the same date. Day will continue to serve as a director. In addition, Ms. Teri R. Shaffer has been appointed to the Board, effective July 2, 2022. Shaffer has also been designated as a member of the Board's Audit Committee.
Industry Veteran Terry Moody Named CEO and Member of the Board James Hughes to Retire as CEO, Effective July 11, 2022, and Transition to Altor Board WESTPORT, Conn., July 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, today announced that Terry Moody has been named CEO of Altor Solutions ("Altor"), a leading designer and manufacturer of custom packaging, insulation and componentry. Concurrent with his appointment, Mr. Moody will join the Altor board of directors following the retirement of current CEO James Hughes on July 11, 2022. Following his retirement, Mr. Hughes will continue to serve as a b
WESTPORT, Conn., Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, today announced that Alex Bhathal has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC (the "Board"), effective January 1, 2022. With Mr. Bhathal's appointment, the Board will expand to comprise nine directors. Mr. Bhathal is currently the managing partner of RAJ Capital Management, a firm he founded in 2006. He brings more than 15 years of asset management experience and a successful track record of actively managing investments in sports, consumer products and real estate. "We are pleased to wel
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