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Mar 31, 2024

Compass Diversified Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Compass Diversified's first quarter performance was strong, driven by the Branded Consumer businesses, with net sales up 8% and Adjusted EBITDA up 28%.

Key Takeaways

Compass Diversified reported a strong start to 2024, with net sales up 8% to $524.3 million and Adjusted EBITDA up 28% to $94.8 million. The Branded Consumer segment performed particularly well, with net sales up 11% on a pro forma basis. The company raised its outlook for the year, reflecting optimism about its businesses.

Net sales increased by 8% to $524.3 million, or 4% on a pro forma basis.

Branded Consumer net sales increased by 11% on a pro forma basis, reaching $375.4 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 28% to $94.8 million.

The company raised its outlook for Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA to between $480 million and $520 million for the full year 2024.

Total Revenue
$524M
Previous year: $542M
-3.3%
EPS
$0.46
Previous year: $0.46
+0.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$94.8M
Previous year: $91.9M
+3.2%
Gross Profit
$216M
Cash and Equivalents
$64.7M
Previous year: $53.7M
+20.5%
Free Cash Flow
-$20.9M
Total Assets
$3.87B

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Forward Guidance

Compass Diversified raised its outlook for Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA to between $480 million and $520 million and Adjusted Earnings to between $148 million and $163 million for the full year 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong performance of branded consumer subsidiaries.
  • Sale of Crosman.
  • Interest savings on outstanding floating rate debt.
  • Use of proceeds from the Crosman sale to pay down its revolver balance outstanding.
  • The Honey Pot Co. is expected to contribute to Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA.

Challenges Ahead

  • Sale of Crosman reduced the outlook.
  • Estimate is absent additional acquisitions or divestitures.
  • Excludes corporate expenses such as interest expense, management fees paid by CODI and corporate overhead.
  • Adjusted EBITDA only includes results from The Honey Pot Co. from the date of acquisition.
  • Uncertainty regarding Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations or Net Income (Loss) or the applicable reconciling items.