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Compass Diversified Holdings
Ryan J. Faulkingham
Chief Financial Officer
203.221.1703
ryan@compassequity.com 
Investor Relations and Media Contact:
The IGB Group
Leon Berman
212.477.8438
lberman@igbir.com
Compass Diversified Holdings Reports
Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results

Generates Revenue and Cash Flow Growth; Provides Shareholders with Stable and Sizeable Distribution
Westport, Conn., October 31, 2018 - Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE: CODI) (“CODI,” “we,” “our” or the “Company”), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today its consolidated operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2018.

Third Quarter 2018 Highlights
Generated Cash Provided by Operating Activities of $23.5 million for the third quarter of 2018, and Cash Flow Available for Distribution and Reinvestment (“CAD” or “Cash Flow”) of $26.4 million for the third quarter of 2018;
Reported net income of $5.8 million for the third quarter of 2018;
Announced add-on acquisition of Ravin Crossbows, LLC (“Ravin") by CODI’s subsidiary, Velocity Outdoor Inc. ("Velocity Outdoor");
Paid a third quarter 2018 cash distribution of $0.36 per share on CODI’s common shares in October 2018, bringing cumulative distributions paid to $17.1552 per common share since CODI’s IPO in May of 2006;
Paid a quarterly cash distribution of $0.453125 per share on the Company’s 7.250% Series A Preferred Shares in October 2018;
Paid a quarterly cash distribution of $0.4921875 per share on the Company’s 7.875% Series B Preferred Shares in October 2018.
“We continued to generate revenue and cash flow growth in the third quarter, led by the strong performance of our industrial businesses,” said Elias Sabo, CEO of Compass Diversified Holdings. “We also continued to provide stable and sizeable distributions to shareholders, highlighting the benefit of our proven model of owning diverse and uncorrelated leading middle market businesses.”

Mr. Sabo continued, “During the nine month 2018 period, CODI has completed six accretive acquisitions, capitalizing on a compelling opportunity to acquire Foam Fabricators while reinvesting in a number of our leading subsidiaries. During the third quarter, we are pleased to have added Ravin Crossbows, one of the most recognizable brands amongst crossbow enthusiasts, to the Velocity Outdoor portfolio of leading hunting, shooting and outdoor brands. Looking ahead, we will continue to draw upon our strong financial p





osition to seek opportunities to further implement our disciplined investment strategy aimed at creating long-term shareholder value.”

Operating Results
For the quarter ended September 30, 2018, CODI generated Cash Provided by Operating Activities of $23.5 million, as compared to Cash Provided by Operating Activities of $23.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. CODI reported Cash Flow (see Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures below) of $26.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2018, as compared to $26.2 million for the prior year’s comparable quarter. CODI’s weighted average number of shares outstanding for the quarters ended September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 were 59.9 million.
Cash Flow for the third quarter of 2018 reflects year-over-year earnings increases at the Company's Advanced Circuits, Arnold Magnetics, Clean Earth, Sterno Products and 5.11 businesses, offset by declines at the Company's Liberty, ErgoBaby and Manitoba Harvest businesses.
CODI’s Cash Flow is calculated after taking into account all interest expense, cash taxes paid, preferred share distributions and maintenance capital expenditures, and includes the operating results of each of our businesses for the periods during which CODI owned them. However, Cash Flow excludes the gains from monetizing interests in CODI’s subsidiaries, which have totaled over $770 million since going public in 2006.
Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 was $5.8 million, as compared to net income of $8.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2017.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2018, CODI had approximately $36.2 million in cash and cash equivalents, $497.5 million outstanding on its term loan facility, $400 million in Senior Notes and $233.0 million in outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility.
The Company has no significant debt maturities until 2023 and had net borrowing availability of approximately $367 million at September 30, 2018 under its revolving credit facility.

Third Quarter 2018 Distributions
On October 4, 2018, CODI’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a third quarter distribution of $0.36 per share on the Company’s common shares (the “Common Shares”). The cash distribution was paid on October 25, 2018 to all holders of common shares as of October 18, 2018. Since its IPO in May of 2006, CODI has paid a cumulative distribution of $17.1552 per common share.
The Board declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.453125 per share on the Company’s 7.250% Series A Preferred Shares (the “Preferred Shares”). The distribution on the Preferred Shares covered the period from and including July 30, 2018, up to, but excluding, October 30, 2018. The distribution for such period was paid on October 30, 2018 to all holders of record of Preferred Shares as of October 15, 2018.
The Board also declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.4921875 per share on the Company's 7.875% Series B Preferred Shares (the “Series B Preferred Shares”). The distribution on the Series B Preferred Shares covered the period from and including July 30, 2018, up to, but excluding, October 30, 2018. The distribution for such period was paid on October 30, 2018 to all holders of record of the Series B Preferred Shares as of October 15, 2018.

Conference Call
Management will host a conference call on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the latest corporate developments and financial results. The dial-in number for callers in the U.S. is (855) 212-2368 and the dial-in number for international callers is (315) 625-6886. The access code for all callers is 1087134. A live webcast will also be available on the Company's website at www.compassdiversifiedholdings.com.






A replay of the call will be available through November 8, 2018. To access the replay, please dial (855) 859-2056 in the U.S. and (404) 537-3406 outside the U.S., and then enter the access code 1087134.

Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
CAD, or Cash Flow, is a non-GAAP measure used by the Company to assess its performance, as well as its ability to sustain and increase quarterly distributions. A number of CODI’s businesses have seasonal earnings patterns. Accordingly, the Company believes that the most appropriate measure of its performance is over a trailing or expected 12-month period. We have reconciled CAD, or Cash Flow, to Net Income and Cash Flow from Operating Activities on the attached schedules. We consider Net Income and Cash Flow from Operating Activities to be the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures to CAD, or Cash Flow.

About Compass Diversified Holdings (“CODI”)
CODI owns and manages a diverse family of established North American middle market businesses. Each of its current subsidiaries is a leader in its niche market.
CODI maintains controlling ownership interests in each of its subsidiaries in order to maximize its ability to impact long term cash flow generation and value. The Company provides both debt and equity capital for its subsidiaries, contributing to their financial and operating flexibility. CODI utilizes the cash flows generated by its subsidiaries to invest in the long-term growth of the Company and to make cash distributions to its shareholders.

Our ten majority-owned subsidiaries are engaged in the following lines of business:
The design and marketing of purpose-built tactical apparel and gear serving a wide range of global customers (5.11);
The manufacture of quick-turn, small-run and production rigid printed circuit boards (Advanced Circuits);
The manufacture of engineered magnetic solutions for a wide range of specialty applications and end-markets (Arnold Magnetic Technologies);
Environmental services for a variety of contaminated materials including soils, dredged material, hazardous waste and drill cuttings (Clean Earth);
The design and marketing of wearable baby carriers, strollers and related products (Ergobaby);
The design and manufacture of custom molded protective foam solutions and OE components (Foam Fabricators);
The design and manufacture of premium home and gun safes (Liberty Safe);
The manufacture and marketing of branded, hemp-based food products (Manitoba Harvest);
The manufacture and marketing of portable food warming fuels and creative ambience solutions for the hospitality and consumer markets (Sterno Products); and
The design, manufacture and marketing of airguns, archery products, optics and related accessories (Velocity Outdoor)

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements, including statements with regard to the future performance of CODI. Words such as "believes," "expects," "projects," and "future" or similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions. Certain factors could cause





actual results to differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements, and some of these factors are enumerated in the risk factor discussion in the Form 10-K filed by CODI with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2017 and other filings with the SEC. Except as required by law, CODI undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.






Compass Diversified Holdings
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
 
 
 
September 30, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
36,156

 
$
39,885

Accounts receivable, net
308,627

 
215,108

Inventories
328,548

 
246,928

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
38,479

 
24,897

Total current assets
711,810

 
526,818

Property, plant and equipment, net
226,270

 
173,081

Goodwill and intangible assets, net
1,487,019

 
1,112,206

Other non-current assets
12,666

 
8,198

Total assets
$
2,437,765

 
$
1,820,303

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
250,899

 
$
191,411

Due to related party
10,891

 
7,796

Current portion, long-term debt
5,000

 
5,685

Other current liabilities
16,181

 
7,301

Total current liabilities
282,971

 
212,193

Deferred income taxes
78,207

 
81,049

Long-term debt
1,104,348

 
584,347

Other non-current liabilities
18,212

 
16,715

Total liabilities
1,483,738

 
894,304

Stockholders' equity
 
 
 
Total stockholders' equity attributable to Holdings
896,318

 
873,208

Noncontrolling interest
57,709

 
52,791

Total stockholders' equity
954,027

 
925,999

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
2,437,765

 
$
1,820,303

 
 
 
 






Compass Diversified Holdings
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Net sales
$
448,700

 
$
323,957

 
$
1,239,150

 
$
921,330

Cost of sales
298,996

 
206,232

 
812,653

 
599,552

Gross profit
149,704

 
117,725

 
426,497

 
321,778

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expense
96,906

 
80,804

 
295,178

 
239,102

Management fees
10,982

 
8,277

 
32,842

 
24,308

Amortization expense
17,562

 
14,167

 
49,280

 
39,256

Impairment expense

 

 

 
8,864

Operating income
24,254

 
14,477

 
49,197

 
10,248

Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
(15,699
)
 
(6,945
)
 
(35,465
)
 
(22,499
)
Loss on investment

 

 

 
(5,620
)
Amortization of debt issuance costs
(927
)
 
(1,004
)
 
(2,978
)
 
(2,940
)
Other income (expense), net
492

 
2,020

 
(3,094
)
 
2,950

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
8,120

 
8,548

 
7,660

 
(17,861
)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
2,354

 
192

 
4,147

 
(2,002
)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
5,766

 
8,356

 
3,513

 
(15,859
)
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax

 

 
1,165

 
340

 Net income (loss)
5,766

 
8,356

 
4,678

 
(15,519
)
Less: Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest
1,040

 
650

 
3,201

 
2,492

Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings
$
4,726

 
$
7,706

 
$
1,477

 
$
(18,011
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic income (loss) per common share attributable to Holdings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
(0.07
)
 
$
0.10

 
$
(0.22
)
 
$
(1.03
)
Discontinued operations

 

 
0.02

 
0.01

 
$
(0.07
)
 
$
0.10

 
$
(0.20
)
 
$
(1.02
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding
59,900

 
59,900

 
59,900

 
59,900

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash distributions declared per Trust common share
$
0.36

 
$
0.36

 
$
1.08

 
$
1.08

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 





Compass Diversified Holdings
Summarized Statement of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)


 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended
(in thousands)
September 30, 2018
 
September 30, 2017
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
58,772

 
$
59,236

Net cash used in investing activities
(594,705
)
 
(62,956
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
531,288

 
7,862

Effect of foreign currency on cash
916

 
(2,427
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(3,729
)
 
1,715

Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period
39,885

 
39,772

Cash and cash equivalents — end of period
$
36,156

 
$
41,487

 
 
 
 





Compass Diversified Holdings
Condensed Consolidated Table of Cash Flows Available for Distribution and Reinvestment
(unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Net income (loss)
$
5,766

 
$
8,356

 
$
4,678

 
$
(15,519
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
30,747

 
26,077

 
87,878

 
88,659

Impairment expense

 

 

 
8,864

Gain on sale of businesses, net

 

 
(1,165
)
 
(340
)
Amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount
1,079

 
1,261

 
3,403

 
3,721

Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives
(749
)
 
(90
)
 
(4,649
)
 
1,178

Loss on investment in FOX

 

 

 
5,620

Noncontrolling stockholder charges
2,529

 
1,702

 
7,694

 
4,952

Excess tax benefit on stock compensation

 
(417
)
 

 
(417
)
Provision for loss on receivables
361

 
983

 
459

 
4,310

Other
(90
)
 
(209
)
 
46

 
494

Deferred taxes
(3,380
)
 
(5,997
)
 
(6,622
)
 
(17,937
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
(12,803
)
 
(8,298
)
 
(32,950
)
 
(24,349
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
23,460

 
23,368

 
58,772

 
59,236

Plus:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unused fee on revolving credit facility
427

 
670

 
1,282

 
2,143

Successful acquisition costs
2,648

 
363

 
4,995

 
1,836

Integration services fee (1)
562

 
958

 
2,156

 
2,708

Realized loss from foreign currency effect (2)

 

 
1,364

 

Excess tax benefit on stock compensation

 
417

 

 
417

Changes in operating assets and liabilities
12,803

 
8,298

 
32,950

 
24,349

Other
95

 

 
885

 

Less:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maintenance capital expenditures (3)
7,553

 
4,346

 
21,821

 
13,415

Payment of interest rate swap
358

 
935

 
1,444

 
3,050

Realized gain from foreign currency effect (2)
883

 
1,933

 

 
3,583

Preferred share distributions
4,773

 

 
8,398

 

Other (4)

 
616

 

 
3,980

Estimated cash flow available for distribution and reinvestment
$
26,428

 
$
26,244

 
$
70,741

 
$
66,661

Distribution paid in April 2018/ 2017
$

 
$

 
$
21,564

 
$
21,564

Distribution paid in July 2018/ 2017

 

 
21,564

 
21,564

Distribution paid in October 2018/ 2017
21,564

 
21,564

 
21,564

 
21,564

 
$
21,564

 
$
21,564

 
$
64,692

 
$
64,692


(1)
Represents fees paid by newly acquired companies to the Manager for integration services performed during the first year of ownership, payable quarterly.
(2)
Reflects the foreign currency transaction gain/ loss resulting from the Canadian dollar intercompany loans issued to Manitoba Harvest.
(3) 
Excludes growth capital expenditures of approximately $4.7 million and $7.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, and $19.2 million and $17.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
(4) 
Includes amounts for the establishment of additional accounts receivable reserves related to a retail customer who filed bankruptcy during the first and third quarter of 2017.