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Compass Diversified filings document the public-company reporting of Compass Diversified Holdings and Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC, including operating results, material events, portfolio transactions, and capital-structure disclosures. The filings identify CODI’s NYSE-listed shares representing beneficial interests and its Series A, Series B, and Series C preferred shares.
Recent regulatory documents include Form 8-K reports for results of operations, asset dispositions, preferred-share distributions, board changes, and material definitive agreements. Proxy materials cover director elections, board committee assignments, governance practices, internal-control and oversight matters, and shareholder voting items tied to CODI’s diversified portfolio structure.
Compass Diversified Holdings had a Form 4 filed by entities associated with ADW Capital Partners, L.P., which is the record and direct beneficial owner of the reported securities. All positions are held indirectly through ADW Capital structures, and each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of their pecuniary interest.
The filing shows a neutral options strategy on Common Shares. On May 29, 2026, the group sold 10,000 "Call Option (Obligation to Sell)" contracts at $0.74 per option, with a strike price of $20.00 and expiration on January 15, 2027, referencing 1,000,000 Common Shares. On the same date, they bought 10,000 "Call Option (Right to Buy)" contracts at $3.66 per option, with a strike price of $10.00 and the same expiration, also referencing 1,000,000 Common Shares.
After these trades, the entities report indirect ownership of 3,750,000 Common Shares and 40,000 contracts for each of the call option positions. The options are described as freely exercisable, and all activity occurred through indirect ownership interests rather than personal holdings of Adam D. Wyden.
ADW Capital Partners and affiliates updated their ownership in Compass Diversified Holdings, reporting beneficial ownership of 14,500,000 shares, or 19.3% of the outstanding class. This total includes 10,750,000 shares that may be acquired within 60 days through call options.
On May 29, 2026, ADW Capital Partners, L.P. spent approximately $3,660,000 to buy call options referencing 1,000,000 shares with a $10.00 exercise price, expiring on January 15, 2027. The same day, it sold call options on 1,000,000 shares with a $20.00 exercise price, also expiring on January 15, 2027, for proceeds of about $722,245.
Compass Diversified Holdings and Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC reported the results of their 2026 annual shareholder meeting held by virtual webcast. A total of 75,235,966 common shares were entitled to vote as of the March 24, 2026 record date, and 63,813,873 shares were represented, establishing a quorum.
Shareholders elected seven directors — Larry L. Enterline, Harold S. Edwards, Eugene L. Kim, Heidi Locke Simon, Nancy B. Mahon, Glenn R. Richter and Teri R. Shaffer — each to a one-year term ending at the 2027 annual meeting. Support levels varied by nominee but all received more votes "for" than "withheld".
Shareholders also approved the non-binding advisory "Say-on-Pay" proposal regarding executive compensation, with 40,494,598 votes for, 5,586,343 against, 5,777,566 abstentions and 11,955,366 broker non-votes. In addition, the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 was ratified, receiving 54,352,876 votes for, 2,325,347 against and 7,135,650 abstentions.
Compass Diversified Holdings received a Form 4 showing derivative trades by entities affiliated with ADW Capital. ADW Capital Partners, L.P. sold 30,000 call options described as an obligation to sell at a price of $2.48 per option, referencing 3,000,000 underlying common shares. On the same date, it purchased 30,000 call options described as a right to buy at $5.30 per option, also referencing 3,000,000 underlying common shares. Both option positions carry exercise prices of $20.00 and $10.00 respectively and expire on January 15, 2027. The filing states that ADW Capital Management, LLC and Adam D. Wyden may be deemed to beneficially own these securities through their roles, but each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of their pecuniary interest.
ADW Capital and related reporting persons filed an amended Schedule 13D showing a sizeable position in Compass Diversified Holdings. They report beneficial ownership of 13,500,000 shares, equal to 17.9% of the outstanding class, based on 75,235,966 shares outstanding as of May 1, 2026.
The stake includes 9,750,000 shares that can be acquired within 60 days through call options. On May 7, 2026, ADW Capital Partners, L.P. spent about $15,900,000 to buy call options referencing 3,000,000 shares at a $10.00 exercise price, expiring January 15, 2027, and sold call options on 3,000,000 shares with a $20.00 exercise price, also expiring January 15, 2027, for approximately $7,356,648.
Compass Diversified Holdings ownership filing: Divisadero Street affiliates report beneficial ownership of 4,032,835 shares of Common Stock, representing 5.4% of the class. The filing states these shares are directly owned by advisory clients of Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP, with Divisadero Street Partners, L.P. identified as a 5%+ holder.
Compass Diversified Holdings reported a weak first quarter of 2026, posting net revenues of $426.9 million and a net loss of $30.7 million, improved from a $49.7 million loss a year earlier. Results included a $20.5 million goodwill impairment at PrimaLoft and continued pressure from high interest expense on $1.86 billion of debt. The company remained in compliance with credit facility covenants, generating $23.9 million of operating cash flow and reducing term-loan balances.
Compass agreed to sell its Sterno food service business at an enterprise value of $292.5 million, with proceeds earmarked to repay debt, while retaining the Rimports home fragrance unit. The lingering impact of the Lugano Investigation continued: Lugano was deconsolidated after a Chapter 11 filing, and Compass now carries a $97 million receivable from the bankruptcy estate measured at fair value. Common share distributions remain suspended, although preferred distributions continue, and the company faces securities class actions, shareholder derivative suits, and ongoing SEC and U.S. Department of Justice investigations related to Lugano and prior restatements.
Compass Diversified reported first quarter 2026 results showing lower revenue but improved profitability metrics and a major debt-reducing asset sale. Net revenues were $426.9 million, down 5.9% versus Q1 2025, and net loss from continuing operations narrowed to $30.8 million from $49.8 million a year earlier.
Consolidated non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA rose to $56.5 million from $45.5 million, while Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA (excluding Lugano in the prior year) reached $83.9 million, up 6.3%, driven by Branded Consumer growth. CODI completed the sale of Sterno’s food service business for an enterprise value of $292.5 million, generating approximately $280 million of proceeds used to repay debt and reduce senior secured leverage below 1.0x.
As of March 31, 2026, CODI held $65.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and about $100 million in revolver availability. The company updated its 2026 outlook, guiding Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA to $320–$365 million, with Branded Consumer expected at $225–$260 million and Industrial at $95–$105 million, reflecting the Sterno divestiture while remaining at or above prior expectations.
Compass Diversified Holdings has completed the sale of the food service business of its majority-owned subsidiary Sterno for an enterprise value of $292.5 million, following a pre-closing distribution of the Rimports home fragrance business, which remains majority owned by CODI.
After adjustments and allocations to Sterno’s non-controlling shareholders, CODI received approximately $280–282 million of proceeds at closing. The company plans to use these funds to repay senior secured debt and expects its senior secured net leverage ratio to fall below 1.0x as of June 30, 2026, thereby avoiding leverage-related fees. CODI also expects to record a gain on the sale in the quarter ending June 30, 2026 and has provided unaudited pro forma financials reflecting the divestiture.
BlackRock, Inc. filed an Amendment No. 1 to a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 3,685,605 shares of Compass Diversified Holdings common stock, equal to 4.9% of the class. The filing shows sole voting power for 3,619,153 shares and sole dispositive power for 3,685,605 shares. The filing is signed by Spencer Fleming on 04/27/2026.