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WESTPORT, Conn., Feb. 24, 2021 (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 and twelve months ended December 31, 2020.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Highlights

  • Reported net sales of $474.8 million for the fourth quarter 2020 and $1.561 billion for the full year 2020;
  • Reported net income of $8.8 million for the fourth quarter 2020 and $27.2 million for the full year 2020;
  • Reported non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA of $79.8 million for the fourth quarter 2020 and $249.2 million for the full year 2020;
  • Reported Cash Provided by Operating Activities of $35.8 million for the fourth quarter 2020 and $148.6 million for the full year 2020, and non-GAAP Cash Flow Available for Distribution and Reinvestment ("CAD") of $36.0 million for the fourth quarter 2020 and $110.6 million for the full year 2020;
  • Paid a fourth quarter 2020 cash distribution of $0.36 per share on CODI's common shares in January 2021; and
  • Paid quarterly cash distributions of $0.453125 per share on the Company's 7.250% Series A Preferred Shares, $0.4921875 per share on the Company's 7.875% Series B Preferred Shares, and $0.4921875 per share on the Company's 7.875% Series C Preferred Shares payable on January 30, 2021.

“I am incredibly proud of our strong fourth quarter and full year results, which underscore how CODI’s differentiated model has continued to perform across economic cycles,” said Elias Sabo, CEO of Compass Diversified. “We drove impressive organic growth year-over-year and our permanent capital strategy enabled us to take advantage of multiple exciting opportunities in the market. At a time when uncertainty and unprecedented volatility paralyzed many market participants, we acquired Marucci and BOA, two highly aspirational and rapidly growing consumer businesses, and we have already begun to see the impact of these strong brands.”

Mr. Sabo continued, “Our performance in 2020 is also a testament to the strategic diversification across our portfolio and the high quality of our subsidiary companies. We look forward to continuing to partner with our leading niche brands to enhance value for shareholders in the year to come.”

Operating Results

Net sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 were $474.8 million, as compared to $387.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. Net sales were $1.561 billion for the year ended December 31, 2020, as compared to $1.450 billion for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 was $8.8 million, as compared to $5.4 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. For the year ended December 31, 2020, CODI reported net income of $27.2 million compared to net income of $307.1 million, which included $331.0 million in gains from sales of Clean Earth and Manitoba Harvest, for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Adjusted EBITDA (see "Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below) for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 was $79.8 million, as compared to $61.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $249.2 million, as compared to $226.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. The year-over-year increase in Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter and full year 2020 was primarily a result of our 2020 acquisitions of BOA and Marucci, as well as strong performance in the branded consumer companies.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

For the quarter ended December 31, 2020, CODI reported Cash Provided by Operating Activities of $35.8 million, as compared to Cash Provided by Operating Activities of $53.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.

CODI reported CAD (see "Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below) of $36.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2020, as compared to $30.0 million for the prior year's comparable quarter. CODI's CAD is calculated after taking into account all interest expenses, cash taxes paid, preferred distributions and maintenance capital expenditures, and includes the operating results of each of our businesses for the periods during which CODI owned them. However, CAD excludes the gains from monetizing interests in CODI's subsidiaries, which have totaled over $1.0 billion since going public in 2006.

CODI's weighted average number of shares outstanding for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 was 64.9 million, and for the quarter ended December 31, 2019 was 59.9 million.

As of December 31, 2020, CODI had approximately $70.7 million in cash and cash equivalents, $307 million outstanding on its revolver and $600 million outstanding in 8.00% Senior Notes due 2026.

The Company has no significant debt maturities until 2026 and had net borrowing availability of $292 million at December 31, 2020 under its revolving credit facility.

Fourth Quarter 2020 Distributions

On January 4, 2021, CODI's Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a fourth quarter distribution of $0.36 per share on the Company's common shares. The cash distribution was paid on January 22, 2021 to all holders of record of common shares as of January 15, 2021. Since its IPO in 2006, CODI has paid a cumulative distribution of $20.3952 per common share.

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 Shares covers the period from, and including, October 30, 2020, up to, but excluding, January 30, 2021. The distribution for such period was payable on January 30, 2021 to all holders of record of Series A Preferred Shares as of January 15, 2021. The payment occurred on February 1, 2021, the next business day following the payment date.

The Board also declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.4921875 per share on the Company’s 7.875% Series B Preferred Shares (the “Series B Preferred Shares”). The distribution on the Series B Preferred Shares covers the period from, and including, October 30, 2020, up to, but excluding, January 30, 2021. The distribution for such period was payable on January 30, 2021 to all holders of record of Series B Preferred Shares as of January 15, 2021. The payment occurred on February 1, 2021, the next business day following the payment date.

The Board also declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.4921875 per share on the Company’s 7.875% Series C Preferred Shares (the “Series C Preferred Shares”). The distribution on the Series C Preferred Shares covers the period from, and including, October 30, 2020, up to, but excluding, January 30, 2021. The distribution for such period was payable on January 30, 2021 to all holders of record of Series C Preferred Shares as of January 15, 2021. The payment occurred on February 1, 2021, the next business day following the payment date.

Guidance Update

The Company expects its current subsidiaries to produce consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (see "Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below) in 2021 of between $305 million and $325 million. This estimate is based on the summation of our expectations for our current subsidiaries in 2021, absent additional acquisitions or divestitures, and excludes corporate expense such as interest expense, management fees and corporate overhead. In addition, our Payout Ratio (see "Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below), defined as our prior year's annual distribution to common shareholders divided by our 2021 estimate for CAD, is anticipated to be between 80% and 70%.  

Corporate Structure

The Company is exploring a change in its tax structure, including the possibility of electing to be taxed as a C corporation. The Company is evaluating the costs and benefits of such a change, as well as the implications of current and future tax law, corporate law, and the potential impacts of such a change to the Company’s access to the capital markets, distribution policy, corporate debt ratings, cost of capital, amongst many other considerations. The Company expects to provide updates on this process as appropriate.

Conference Call

Management will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the latest corporate developments and financial results. The dial-in number for callers in the U.S. is (833) 900-1532 and the dial-in number for international callers is (236) 712-2273. The access code for all callers is 1291438. A live webcast will also be available on the Company's website at https://www.compassdiversified.com

A replay of the call will be available through March 3, 2021. To access the replay, please dial (800) 585-8367 in the U.S. and (416) 621-4642 outside the U.S., and then enter the access code 1291438.

Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure used by the Company to assess its performance. We have reconciled Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (Loss) on the attached schedules. We consider Net Income (Loss) to be the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Adjusted EBITDA. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors and reflects important financial measures as it excludes the effects of items which reflect the impact of long-term investment decisions, rather than the performance of near-term operations. When compared to Net Income (Loss), Adjusted EBITDA is limited in that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain capital assets used in generating revenues of our businesses or the non-cash charges associated with impairments, as well as certain cash charges. This presentation also allows investors to view the performance of our businesses in a manner similar to the methods used by us and the management of our businesses, provides additional insight into our operating results and provides a measure for evaluating targeted businesses for acquisition. We believe Adjusted EBITDA is also useful in measuring our ability to service debt and other payment obligations.

CAD is a non-GAAP measure used by the Company to assess its performance, as well as its ability to sustain quarterly distributions. We have reconciled CAD to Net Income (Loss) and Cash Flow from Operating Activities on the attached schedules. We consider Net Income (Loss) and Cash Flow from Operating Activities to be the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures to CAD.

CAD is calculated after taking into account all interest expense, cash taxes paid and maintenance capital expenditures, and includes the operating results of each of our businesses for the periods during which CODI owned them. We believe that CAD provides investors additional information to enable them to evaluate our performance and ability to make anticipated quarterly distributions.

Payout Ratio is a non-GAAP measure defined as our prior year's annual distribution to common shareholders divided by our CAD. We believe the Payout Ratio provides investors additional information to enable them to evaluate our performance and our ability to sustain quarterly distributions.

In reliance on the unreasonable efforts exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K, we have not reconciled 2021 Adjusted EBITDA or 2021 Payout Ratio (which requires an estimate of 2021 CAD) to their comparable GAAP measure because we do not provide guidance on Net Income (Loss), Cash Flow Provided by Operating Activities or the applicable reconciling items as a result of the uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, these items. For the same reasons, we are unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on these estimates.

None of Adjusted EBITDA, CAD nor Payout Ratio is meant to be a substitute for GAAP measures and may be different from or otherwise inconsistent with non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

About Compass Diversified (“CODI”)

CODI owns and manages a diverse set of highly defensible North American middle market businesses. Each of its current subsidiaries is a leader in its niche market. For more information, visit compassdiversified.com.

Leveraging its permanent capital base, long-term disciplined approach and actionable expertise, CODI maintains controlling ownership interests in each of its subsidiaries, maximizing its ability to impact long-term cash flow generation and value creation. The Company provides both debt and equity capital for its subsidiaries, contributing to their financial and operating flexibility. CODI utilizes the cash flows generated by its subsidiaries to invest in the long-term growth of the Company and has consistently generated strong returns through its culture of transparency, alignment, and accountability.

Our ten majority-owned subsidiaries are engaged in the following lines of business:

  • The design and marketing of purpose-built technical apparel and gear serving a wide range of global customers (5.11);

  • The manufacture of quick-turn, small-run and production rigid printed circuit boards (Advanced Circuits);

  • The design and manufacture of custom packaging, insulation and componentry (Altor Solutions);

  • The manufacture of engineered magnetic solutions for a wide range of specialty applications and end-markets (Arnold Magnetic Technologies);

  • The design and marketing of dial-based fit systems that deliver performance fit across footwear, headwear and medical bracing products (BOA Technology);

  • The design and marketing of wearable baby carriers, strollers and related products (Ergobaby);

  • The design and manufacture of premium home and gun safes (Liberty Safe);

  • The design and manufacture of baseball and softball equipment and apparel (Marucci Sports);

  • The manufacture and marketing of portable food warming systems used in the foodservice industry, creative indoor and outdoor lighting, and home fragrance solutions for the consumer markets (Sterno); and

  • The design, manufacture and marketing of airguns, archery products, optics and related accessories (Velocity Outdoor).

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements as to our future performance or liquidity, such as expectations regarding our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows for the full year of 2021, our 2021 Total Adjusted EBITDA, 2021 Payout Ratio and 2021 CAD and our ability to meet existing obligations as well as other statements with regard to the future performance of CODI. We may use words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “should,” “may,” “seek,” “look,” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors set forth in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in CODI’s annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in the economy, financial markets and political environment, including the impact, in the near, medium and long-term, of the COVID-19 pandemic or social or political unrest on our business, results of operations, financial position, liquidity, cash flows or ability to make distributions; our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies; risks associated with possible disruption in CODI’s operations or the economy generally due to terrorism and natural disasters; future changes in laws or regulations (including the interpretation of these laws and regulations by regulatory authorities); the impact of investments that we make or expect to make; the dependence of our future success on the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we operate; the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives; the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital; the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies; whether a change in tax structure will be made, and if made, the timing, terms or benefits of such change; and other considerations that may be disclosed from time to time in CODI’s publicly disseminated documents and filings. Undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements as such statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. Although, except as required by law, CODI undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that CODI may make directly to you or through reports that it in the future may file with the SEC, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

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Compass Diversified Holdings
Consolidated Statements of Operations

        
 Three months ended December 31, Twelve months ended December 31,
(in thousands, except per share data)2020 2019 2020 2019
Net sales$474,778  $386,999  $1,560,757  $1,450,253 
Cost of sales302,672  246,209  997,976  930,810 
Gross profit172,106  140,790  562,781  519,443 
Operating expenses:       
Selling, general and administrative expense110,414  91,445  371,264  335,181 
Management fees11,313  8,678  34,749  37,030 
Amortization expense18,429  13,523  61,935  54,155 
Impairment expense  (500)   32,881 
Operating income 31,950  27,644  94,833  60,196 
Other income (expense):       
Interest expense, net(13,646) (9,792) (45,768) (58,216)
Amortization of debt issuance costs(659) (689) (2,454) (3,314)
Loss on paydown of debt  (7,281)   (12,319)
Loss on sale of Tilray securities      (10,193)
Other expense, net(448) (972) (2,620) (2,185)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes17,197  8,910  43,991  (26,031)
Provision for income taxes8,417  4,367  16,894  14,742 
Income (loss) from continuing operations8,780  4,543  27,097  (40,773)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income tax      16,901 
Gain on sale of discontinued operations  810  100  331,013 
Net income 8,780  5,353  27,197  307,141 
Less: Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest414  1,545  4,417  5,542 
Less: Loss from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest      (266)
Net income attributable to Holdings$8,366  $3,808  $22,780  $301,865 
        
Basic income (loss) per common share attributable to Holdings      
Continuing operations$(0.06) $(0.79) $(0.34) $(2.17)
Discontinued operations  0.01    5.81 
 $(0.06) $(0.78) $(0.34) $3.64 
        
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding64,900  59,900  63,151  59,900 
        
Cash distributions declared per Trust common share$0.36  $0.36  $1.44  $1.44 


Compass Diversified Holdings
Net Sales to Pro Forma Net Sales Reconciliation
(unaudited)
         
  Three months ended December 31, Twelve months ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2020 2019 2020 2019
         
Net Sales $474,778  $386,999  $1,560,757  $1,450,253 
Acquisitions (1) 3,913  44,977  103,587  172,800 
Pro Forma Net Sales $478,691  $431,976  $1,664,344  $1,623,053 

(1) Acquisitions reflects the net sales for Marucci Sports and Boa on a pro forma basis as if we had acquired this business on January 1, 2019.


Compass Diversified Holdings
Subsidiary Net Sales
(unaudited)
       
  Three months ended December 31, Twelve months ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2020 2019 2020 2019
         
Branded Consumer        
5.11 $119,284  $109,667  $401,106  $388,645 
BOA (1) 29,193  28,440  106,365  106,276 
Ergobaby 15,557  21,253  74,728  89,995 
Liberty 32,516  28,598  113,115  96,164 
Marucci Sports (1) 18,633  16,537  65,942  66,524 
Velocity Outdoor 67,756  40,449  215,996  147,842 
Total Branded Consumer $282,939  $244,944  $977,252  $895,446 
         
Niche Industrial        
Advanced Circuits $20,652  $23,386  $88,075  $90,791 
Arnold Magnetics 22,543  29,544  98,990  119,948 
Foam Fabricators 40,708  27,790  130,046  121,424 
Sterno 111,849  106,312  369,981  395,444 
Total Niche Industrial $195,752  $187,032  $687,092  $727,607 
         
Total Subsidiary Net Sales $478,691  $431,976  $1,664,344  $1,623,053 

(1) Net sales for Marucci Sports and BOA are pro forma as if we had acquired this business on January 1, 2019.


Compass Diversified Holdings
Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Flow Available for Distribution and Reinvestment
(Unaudited)
        
 Three months ended December 31, Twelve months ended December 31,
(in thousands)2020 2019 2020 2019
Net income $8,780  $5,353  $27,197  $307,141 
Income from discontinued operations, net of income tax      16,901 
Gain on sale of discontinued operations  810  100  331,013 
Income (loss) from continuing operations$8,780  $4,543  $27,097  $(40,773)
Provision for income taxes8,417  4,367  16,894  14,742 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes$17,197  $8,910  $43,991  $(26,031)
Other expense, net(448) (8,253) (2,620) (14,504)
Amortization of debt issuance costs(659) (689) (2,454) (3,314)
Loss on sale of Tilray securities      (10,193)
Interest expense, net(13,646) (9,792) (45,768) (58,216)
Operating income $31,950  $27,644  $94,833  $60,196 
Adjusted For:       
Depreciation9,262  8,526  34,954  33,153 
Amortization19,912  13,523  67,798  54,155 
Noncontrolling shareholder compensation2,879  1,789  8,995  6,054 
Acquisition expenses2,517    4,832   
Integration services fees1,625    2,125  281 
Management fees11,313  8,678  34,749  37,030 
Impairment expense  (500)   32,881 
Earnout provision adjustment  2,022    2,022 
Other325    922  324 
Adjusted EBITDA$79,783  $61,682  $249,208  $226,096 
Interest at Corporate, net of unused fee (1)(13,491) (9,281) (44,604) (52,417)
Swap payment      (675)
Management fees(11,313) (8,678) (34,749) (37,030)
Capital expenditures (maintenance)(6,717) (7,244) (17,084) (18,510)
Current tax expense (cash taxes) (2)(5,846) (2,706) (17,675) (15,288)
Preferred share distributions(6,045) (3,781) (23,678) (15,125)
Discontinued operations      16,987 
Miscellaneous items(378)   (772)  
Cash Flow Available for Distribution and Reinvestment ("CAD")$35,993  $29,992  $110,646  $104,038 


(1) Interest expense at Corporate reflects consolidated interest expense less non-cash components such as, unrealized gains and losses on our swap and original issue discount amortization. We include the cash component of our swap payment above in our reconciliation to CAD.
   
(2) Current tax expense is calculated by deducting the change in deferred tax from the statement of cash flows from the income tax provision on the statement of operations.


Compass Diversified Holdings
Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)
Year ended December 31, 2020
  Corporate 5.11 BOA Ergobaby Liberty Marucci Sports Velocity Outdoor ACI Arnold Foam Fabricators Sterno Consolidated
Net income (loss)  $(19,065) $12,356  $(2,640) $725  $9,902  $(4,785) $11,161  $13,170  $(3,539) $6,092  $3,820  $27,197 
Adjusted for:                        
Provision (benefit) for income taxes   1,808  (535) 2,033  3,288  (1,390) 3,560  3,431  (198) 2,554  2,343  16,894 
Interest expense, net 45,610  19        7  131        1  45,768 
Intercompany interest (70,449) 14,085  2,043  2,405  3,548  1,843  8,915  5,778  5,730  7,084  19,018   
Depreciation and amortization 399  21,483  5,589  8,199  1,742  10,203  12,781  2,773  6,805  12,722  22,510  105,206 
EBITDA (43,505) 49,751  4,457  13,362  18,480  5,878  36,548  25,152  8,798  28,452  47,692  195,065 
Gain on sale of business (100)                     (100)
Other (income) expense   1,420  39    7  (42) 931  154  9  (38) 140  2,620 
Non-controlling shareholder compensation   2,489  469  1,156  29  634  1,549  495  (20) 1,028  1,166  8,995 
Acquisition expenses     2,517      2,042        273    4,832 
Integration services fee     1,125      1,000            2,125 
Other 324      598                922 
Management fees 29,402  1,000  250  500  500  347  500  500  500  750  500  34,749 
Adjusted EBITDA $(13,879) $54,660  $8,857  $15,616  $19,016  $9,859  $39,528  $26,301  $9,287  $30,465  $49,498  $249,208 


Compass Diversified Holdings
Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)
Year ended December 31, 2019
  Corporate 5.11 Ergobaby Liberty Velocity Outdoor ACI Arnold Foam Fabricators Sterno Consolidated
Net income (loss) (1) $282,240  $2,059  $4,793  $3,130  $(36,982) $14,970  $700  $2,883  $16,447  $290,240 
Adjusted for:                    
Provision (benefit) for income taxes   2,520  2,250  932  (2,782) 3,896  1,280  1,258  5,388  14,742 
Interest expense, net 57,980  (24) 17    242  (2) (1)   4  58,216 
Intercompany interest (80,556) 17,567  3,325  4,364  11,194  6,543  6,295  8,635  22,633   
Loss on debt extinguishment 12,319                  12,319 
Depreciation and amortization 1,598  21,540  8,561  1,667  13,222  2,551  6,545  12,452  22,486  90,622 
EBITDA 273,581  43,662  18,946  10,093  (15,106) 27,958  14,819  25,228  66,958  466,139 
Gain on sale of business (331,013)                 (331,013)
(Gain) loss on sale of fixed assets 92  (122) (11) 16  952  122  1  1,247  (112) 2,185 
Non-controlling shareholder compensation   2,360  828  (8) 322  288  56  1,025  1,183  6,054 
Impairment expense         32,881          32,881 
Inventory adjustment               281    281 
Adjustment to earnout provision         2,022          2,022 
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transaction and other 10,193                  10,193 
Integration services fee       266    58        324 
Management fees 32,280  1,000  500  500  500  500  500  750  500  37,030 
Adjusted EBITDA  $(14,867) $46,900  $20,263  $10,867  $21,571  $28,926  $15,376  $28,531  $68,529  $226,096 


Compass Diversified Holdings
Adjusted EBITDA
(unaudited)
         
  Three months ended December 31, Twelve months ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2020 2019 2020 2019
         
Branded Consumer        
5.11 $18,336  $15,290  $54,660  $46,900 
BOA (1) 8,857    8,857   
Ergobaby 1,823  3,574  15,616  20,263 
Liberty 5,105  3,243  19,016  10,867 
Marucci Sports (2) 5,244    9,859   
Velocity Outdoor 14,489  5,607  39,528  21,571 
Total Branded Consumer $53,854  $27,714  $147,536  $99,601 
         
Niche Industrial        
Advanced Circuits $5,414  $7,521  $26,301  $28,926 
Arnold Magnetics 1,314  3,766  9,287  15,376 
Foam Fabricators 8,454  5,856  30,465  28,531 
Sterno 14,654  22,010  49,498  68,529 
Total Niche Industrial $29,836  $39,153  $115,551  $141,362 
Corporate expense (3) (3,907) (5,185) (13,879) (14,867)
Total Adjusted EBITDA $79,783  $61,682  $249,208  $226,096 


(1) The above results for BOA does not include management's estimate of Adjusted EBITDA, before our ownership, of $0.3 million and $24.5 million, respectively, for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2020, and $7.1 million and $30.2 million, respectively, for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019. BOA was acquired on October 16, 2020.
   
(2) The above results for Marucci Sports does not include management's estimate of Adjusted EBITDA, before our ownership, of $3.9 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020, and $3.2 million and $14.2 million, respectively, for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2019. Marucci Sports was acquired on April 20, 2020.
   
(3) Please refer to the recently filed Form 10-K for a reconciliation of our Corporate expense to Net Income.


Compass Diversified Holdings
Summarized Statement of Cash Flows
(unaudited)

    
 Twelve months ended December 31,
(in thousands)2020 2019
Net cash provided by operating activities$148,625  $84,562 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(700,834) 743,126 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities521,725  (779,522)
Effect of foreign currency on cash914  (1,178)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(29,570) 46,988 
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period (1)100,314  53,326 
Cash and cash equivalents — end of period$70,744  $100,314 
    

(1)   Includes cash from discontinued operations of $4.6 million at January 1, 2019.


Compass Diversified Holdings
Consolidated Table of Cash Flow Available for Distribution and Reinvestment
(unaudited)

 Three months ended December 31, Twelve months ended December 31,
(in thousands)2020 2019 2020 2019
Net income (loss)$8,780  $5,353  $27,197  $307,141 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:       
Depreciation and amortization29,174  22,049  102,752  100,462 
Gain on sale of business  (810) (100) (331,013)
Impairment expense  (500)   32,881 
Amortization of debt issuance costs and premium/ discount576  751  2,232  3,773 
Unrealized loss on interest rate hedge  14    3,500 
Noncontrolling stockholder charges2,879  1,789  8,995  7,993 
Provision for reserves(1,565) 770  2,809  3,556 
Other396  8,478  2,172  14,438 
Deferred taxes2,571  1,662  (781) (12,876)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities(7,058) 13,423  3,349  (45,293)
Net cash provided by operating activities35,753  52,979  148,625  84,562 
Plus:       
Unused fee on revolving credit facility238  458  1,386  1,851 
Successful acquisition costs2,517    4,832  596 
Integration services fee (1)1,625    2,125  281 
Realized loss from foreign currency effect (2)      363 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities7,058      45,293 
Loss on sale of Tilray securities      10,193 
Earnout provision adjustment  2,022    2,022 
Less:       
Maintenance capital expenditures (3)6,718  7,245  17,084  22,005 
Payment of interest rate swap      675 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities  13,423  3,349   
Preferred share distributions6,045  3,781  23,678  15,125 
Other (4)(1,565) 1,018  2,211  3,318 
CAD$35,993  $29,992  $110,646  $104,038 
        
Distribution paid in April 2020/ 2019$  $  $21,564  $21,564 
Distribution paid in July 2020/ 2019    23,364  21,564 
Distribution paid in October 2020/ 2019    23,364  21,564 
Distribution paid in January 2021/ 202023,364  21,564  23,364  21,564 
 $23,364  $21,564  $91,656  $86,256 

(1) Represents fees paid by newly acquired companies to the Manager for integration services performed during the first year of ownership, payable quarterly.

(2) Reflects the foreign currency transaction gain/ loss resulting from the Canadian dollar intercompany loans issued to Manitoba Harvest.

(3) Represents maintenance capital expenditures that were funded from operating cash flow, net of proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment, and excludes growth capital expenditures of approximately $4.0 million and $5.7 million, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, and $13.7 million and $16.4 million, respectively, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

(4) Represents the effect on earnings of reserves for inventory and accounts receivable.


Compass Diversified Holdings
Maintenance Capital Expenditures
(unaudited)
       
  Three months ended December 31, Twelve months ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2020 2019 2020 2019
Branded Consumer        
5.11 $365  $696   $1,262  $2,243 
Boa 794     794   
Ergobaby 108  22   482  605 
Liberty 266  (186)  704  534 
Marucci Sports 629     849   
Velocity Outdoor 1,108  803   3,851  2,899 
Total Branded Consumer $3,270  $1,335   $7,942  $6,281 
         
Niche Industrial        
Advanced Circuits $240  $3,663   $594  $4,790 
Arnold Magnetics 2,123  988   4,884  3,862 
Foam Fabricators 769  359   2,287  1,746 
Sterno Group 316  899   1,377  1,831 
Total Niche Industrial $3,448  $5,909   $9,142  $12,229 
         
Total maintenance capital expenditures $6,718  $7,244   $17,084  $18,510 


Compass Diversified Holdings
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

    
 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
(in thousands)   
Assets   
Current assets   
Cash and cash equivalents$70,744  $100,314 
Accounts receivable, net232,507  191,405 
Inventories363,373  317,306 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets41,743  35,247 
Total current assets708,367  644,272 
Property, plant and equipment, net172,669  146,428 
Goodwill and intangible assets, net1,603,168  1,000,465 
Other non-current assets114,314  100,727 
Total assets$2,598,518  $1,891,892 
    
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity   
Current liabilities   
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$253,798  $178,857 
Due to related party10,238  8,049 
Current portion, long-term debt   
Other current liabilities30,679  22,573 
Total current liabilities294,715  209,479 
Deferred income taxes83,541  33,039 
Long-term debt899,460  394,445 
Other non-current liabilities100,654  89,054 
Total liabilities1,378,370  726,017 
Stockholders' equity   
Total stockholders' equity attributable to Holdings1,100,024  1,115,327 
Noncontrolling interest120,124  50,548 
Total stockholders' equity1,220,148  1,165,875 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$2,598,518  $1,891,892 
    


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since our founding in 1998, the compass group has focused exclusively on the middle market space. our strategy and philosophy remains the same today as it was on the day of our founding — we look to acquire companies that we could own forever and that exhibit a clear “reason to exist”. we are passionate about partnering with outstanding management teams and support them with patient growth capital. at compass we have a commitment to our people, not change for change’s sake. from our experience we know that no one can run a successful business and be averse to change. in fact, we embrace positive change as a catalyst for growth. that said, we have no intention of changing the way we conduct ourselves as we build businesses. the management teams that help us to build are our partners — the people who make up the compass group family.