Compass Diversified (CODI) Plunges 59% as Lugano Unit Probe Reveals Deep Accounting Problems – Hagens Berman

Core Viewpoint - Compass Diversified's stock plummeted 59% following the announcement that its 2024 financial statements are unreliable due to irregularities at its Lugano Holding subsidiary [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Irregularities - An internal investigation into Lugano's financing and accounting practices has revealed significant irregularities, leading to a delay in filing the first quarter 2025 financial report and a restatement of 2024 results [2][4]. - The investigation is being conducted by outside counsel and a forensic accounting firm, which has already identified issues with Lugano's inventory and non-Compass financing arrangements [2][4]. Group 2: Leadership Changes - Moti Ferder, the founder and CEO of Lugano, resigned from all positions on May 7 and will not receive severance [3]. Group 3: Company Response - Elias Sabo, CEO of Compass Diversified, stated that the findings from the investigation do not reflect the company's values and emphasized the seriousness of the issues at Lugano [4]. Group 4: Legal Investigations - Hagens Berman is investigating potential violations of U.S. securities laws related to Compass Diversified, focusing on whether shareholders were misled and if the company's disclosures met federal obligations [5][6].