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DEADLINE TOMORROW: Berger Montague Advises Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE: CODI) Investors to Inquire About a Securities Fraud Class Action by July 8, 2025
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Core Viewpoint - A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Compass Diversified Holdings for failing to disclose significant accounting irregularities related to its acquisition of Lugano Holdings, leading to a substantial drop in stock price [1][3][4]. Company Overview - Compass Diversified Holdings is a private equity firm headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, which acquired a majority interest in Lugano Holdings, Inc. in 2021 for an enterprise value of $256 million [2]. Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit claims that during the class period from May 1, 2024, to May 7, 2025, Compass did not disclose that Lugano violated accounting rules and that its 2024 financial results were distorted due to these irregularities [3]. - Compass is accused of failing to implement effective internal controls over its financial reporting [3]. Financial Impact - On May 7, 2025, Compass announced the identification of irregularities in Lugano's accounting practices, leading to the conclusion that the 2024 financial statements required restatement [4]. - Following this announcement, Compass' stock price fell by $10.70 per share, a decline of over 62%, closing at $6.55 on May 8, 2025 [4].