Compass Diversified Holdings Announces Amendment of its Management Services Agreement

Core Viewpoint - Compass Diversified Holdings has restructured its management fee agreement with Compass Group Management LLC, introducing a base management fee and an incentive management fee starting January 1, 2025 [1][2]. Management Fee Structure - The base management fee will be 2.0% of adjusted net assets up to $3.5 billion, with a tiered structure for higher asset levels: - 2.0$3.5 billion - 2.0% + 1.25% for assets > $3.5 billion and <$10 billion - 1.5% for assets ≥ $10 billion [1][2]. - The incentive management fee is set at 0.25$3.5 billion, contingent on the company's annualized internal rate of return on equity exceeding 12% over the trailing three years [2]. Changes in Fee Agreement - The Amendment eliminates the integration services fee paid by subsidiaries to the Manager and excludes excess cash from the adjusted net assets calculation, with certain exceptions [3]. - Additional changes to the management services agreement are noted but not exhaustively detailed [4]. Company Overview - Since its IPO in 2006, Compass Diversified Holdings has focused on owning and managing a diverse portfolio of middle-market businesses across various sectors, including industrial, branded consumer, and healthcare [5]. - The company aims to leverage its permanent capital base and expertise to maintain controlling interests in subsidiaries, enhancing long-term cash flow and value creation [5].