Compass Diversified Completes Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements

Core Viewpoint - Compass Diversified (CODI) has completed a significant restatement of its financial results for fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024 due to pervasive financial and accounting fraud at its subsidiary, Lugano Holding, Inc. The company aims to move forward by focusing on reducing leverage and maintaining its strategy of managing and growing high-quality middle-market companies to create long-term shareholder value [2][4]. Financial Restatement - The restatement process was extensive and isolated to Lugano, with the company confirming that its other eight subsidiaries were not involved and continue to perform well [2][3]. - The restated financial results for 2024 show net revenues of $1,788.013 million, a gross profit of $750.419 million, and a net loss of $322.770 million [9][21]. - Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 is now projected to be between $330 million and $360 million, excluding Lugano's impact [2]. Financial Position - As of December 31, 2024, total assets were restated to $3,297.422 million, down from $4,052.422 million as reported [17][20]. - Current liabilities increased to $2,433.423 million from $384.786 million due to adjustments related to unrecorded liabilities and financing arrangements [17][20]. - Stockholders' equity attributable to Holdings decreased to $678.620 million from $1,296.793 million as a result of the restatement [17][20]. Operational Performance - The company reported a significant increase in operating expenses, with selling, general, and administrative expenses rising to $587.521 million in 2024 from $502.013 million in 2023 [9][21]. - The impairment expense for 2024 was recorded at $8.182 million, reflecting adjustments related to the Lugano investigation [9][21]. Future Outlook - CODI is in discussions with senior lenders to amend its credit agreement, which is expected to provide additional relief and flexibility regarding its leverage profile [2][4]. - The company anticipates filing its first three quarters of 2025 financial results soon, aiming to regain compliance with SEC filing requirements [2].