Berman Tabacco Announces Investigation of Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI) Concerning Accounting Practices

Investigation Overview - Berman Tabacco is investigating potential securities law violations by Compass Diversified Holdings (NASDAQ:CODI) [1] - Compass has initiated an internal investigation into the financing, accounting, and inventory practices of its subsidiary, Lugano Holding, Inc. [2] - The investigation was prompted by concerns reported to management regarding Lugano's practices [2] Internal Investigation Details - The Audit Committee of Compass retained outside legal counsel to assist in the ongoing investigation [2] - The focus of the investigation includes unrecorded financing arrangements and irregularities in sales, cost of sales, inventory, and accounts receivable at Lugano [2] - Due to preliminary findings, the Audit Committee concluded that the consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, should no longer be relied upon [2] Management Changes - Mordechai Haim 'Moti' Ferder resigned as CEO of Lugano and from all related positions on May 7, 2025, in connection with the investigation [2] - Following the announcement of the investigation, shares of Compass experienced a decline in after-hours trading [2]