pass Diversified LLC(US:CODI) GlobeNewswire News Roomยท2025-05-23 12:07Core Viewpoint - A lawsuit has been filed against Compass Diversified Holdings and its executives for potential violations of federal securities laws, specifically related to alleged misstatements in financial statements [1][2]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, titled Matthews v. Compass Group Diversified Holdings, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-981 [2]. - Investors have until July 8, 2025, to request to be appointed to lead the case [2]. Group 2: Allegations Against Compass - The complaint alleges that Compass's fiscal 2024 financial statements contained material misstatements regarding unrecorded financing arrangements and irregularities in sales, cost of sales, inventory, and accounts receivable related to Lugano Holdings, Inc. [3]. - Compass is a statutory trust that manages a portfolio of small and middle-market businesses, including Lugano Holdings, a high-end jewelry designer and manufacturer [3]. Group 3: Stock Market Reaction - Following the announcement on May 7, 2025, that investors should not rely on its fiscal 2024 financial statements due to an ongoing internal investigation, Compass's stock price dropped approximately 62%, from $17.25 per share to $6.55 per share [4]. - The company also announced a delay in filing its Q1 2025 financial results and the resignation of Lugano's founder and CEO, Moti Ferder, who will not receive severance compensation [4].