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Compass Diversified owns and manages a portfolio of middle-market businesses organized for reporting around branded consumer and industrial operations. Company news commonly covers consolidated operating results, subsidiary-level performance, portfolio acquisitions and divestitures, debt reduction, and cash distributions on its Series A, Series B, and Series C preferred shares.
Recurring updates also include developments at operating subsidiaries, such as commercial agreements involving Arnold Magnetic Technologies, and governance changes at the board level. CODI’s disclosures frame each subsidiary as an operating segment, with portfolio activity tied to its broader model of owning and managing branded consumer and industrial businesses.
Tempo Automation has announced a definitive merger agreement with ACE Convergence Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: ACEV), creating a new entity named Tempo Automation Holdings, Inc., expected to trade under the ticker symbol TMPO. The combined company is projected to have an equity value of approximately $919 million and estimated revenues of $146 million for 2021. Tempo is also acquiring Advanced Circuits and Whizz Systems to enhance its manufacturing capabilities in the $290 billion electronics market. The transaction is set to close in Q1 2022.
Compass Diversified (CODI) has declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.36 per common share, payable on October 22, 2021. This marks the first distribution following the company's transition to a corporate structure, enhancing its capital efficiency and shareholder value.
Additionally, distributions were announced for preferred shares: $0.453125 for Series A, $0.4921875 for Series B, and $0.4921875 for Series C, all payable on November 1, 2021. The company's strategy aims to leverage its permanent capital to drive sustained cash flow.
Altor Solutions, a subsidiary of Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI), has acquired Plymouth Foam for $56 million, enhancing Altor's protective packaging capabilities in the cold chain sector. This acquisition aims to expand Altor's geographic presence and diversify its customer base across various markets, including food and beverage and pharmaceuticals. Altor's CEO, James Hughes, expressed confidence in leveraging Plymouth’s expertise and facilities to drive growth. CODI's CEO, Elias Sabo, highlighted the strategic importance of this investment in positioning Altor for future growth.
On September 7, 2021, Compass Diversified (CODI) announced its acquisition of Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry for an enterprise value of $256 million. Lugano, known for its high-end, unique jewelry, plans to leverage CODI's resources for geographical expansion and enhanced marketing efforts. Established in 2004 and based in California, Lugano boasts a reputation for intimacy and exclusivity in its client relations. Both companies' leadership teams aim to enhance Lugano's growth trajectory by utilizing CODI's capital and operational expertise.
Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) has completed a tax reclassification to be treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, effective September 1, 2021. This strategic move aims to simplify the tax structure, enhance liquidity, lower capital costs, and expand the shareholder base. Alongside this, CODI has announced a special cash distribution of $0.88 per share, payable on September 7, 2021. The reclassification is expected to create more opportunities for growth and improve the company's standing with ratings agencies, potentially leading to inclusion in stock indices.
Compass Diversified's subsidiary, 5.11 ABR Corp., has confidentially filed a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the SEC for its planned initial public offering (IPO). The specific number of shares and pricing details remain undetermined, with the IPO expected to launch after SEC review and contingent upon market conditions. This announcement follows Rule 135 under the Securities Act of 1933, indicating it does not constitute an offer to sell or solicit purchases of securities.
On August 3, 2021, approximately 98% of voting shareholders of Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) approved an amendment to allow the Trust to elect to be treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, effective September 1, 2021. The Board's decision aims to simplify the tax structure, enhance shareholder value, and broaden investor access, potentially leading to an improved stock profile. A special cash distribution of $0.88 per share is also declared, payable on September 7, 2021. The election is expected to reduce capital costs and increase share liquidity.
Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) announced the sale of its majority-owned subsidiary, Liberty Safe Holding Corporation, to Monomoy Capital Partners for an enterprise value of $147.5 million. CODI expects to receive approximately $127 million in net proceeds after adjustments and anticipates a gain of $75 million to $85 million from the transaction. The funds will be used for general corporate purposes and a special distribution of $0.88 per share due to a tax reclassification. CEO Elias Sabo highlighted the successful growth and value creation during CODI's ownership of Liberty since 2010.
Compass Diversified (CODI) reported record operating results for Q2 2021, with net sales reaching $487.4 million, compared to $333.6 million in Q2 2020. Despite a net loss of $11.3 million, non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA surged to $94.2 million. The company announced a cash distribution of $0.36 per share and raised its annual guidance for Adjusted EBITDA to $350 million to $370 million. Additionally, CODI plans to change its tax classification to a corporation, aiming to enhance shareholder value. A definitive agreement for the sale of Liberty Safe for $147.5 million was also disclosed.
Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) has agreed to sell its majority-owned subsidiary, Liberty Safe Holding Corporation, to Monomoy Capital Partners for approximately $147.5 million in cash. The sale is expected to yield a gain of $75 million to $85 million for CODI. Proceeds will support general corporate purposes and a special distribution of $0.88 per share linked to a tax reclassification. The deal is subject to customary approvals and is projected to close by the end of August 2021.