Compass Diversified Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
WESTPORT, Conn., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today its consolidated operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2024.
"Despite a dynamic macroeconomic environment, we had another great quarter," said Elias Sabo, CEO of Compass Diversified. "Our differentiated business model and strong operating companies position us to create long-term value for all stakeholders. In the third quarter, we saw double-digit sales growth driven by continued demand in our Branded Consumer businesses. Our Industrial businesses are stabilizing and delivered low single-digit growth in the quarter. Given our momentum, we are raising our 2024 outlook and believe we are well positioned for growth in 2025 and beyond."
Third Quarter 2024 Financial Summary vs. Same Year-Ago Period (where applicable)
Net sales up 11.8% to $582.6 million and up 6.6% on a pro forma basis.
Branded Consumer net sales up 9.2% on a pro forma basis to $399.2 million.
Industrial net sales up 1.2% to $183.4 million.
Income from continuing operations of $31.5 million vs. loss from continuing operations of $14.0 million.
Net income of $31.5 million vs. net loss of $3.8 million.
Adjusted Earnings, a non-GAAP financial measure, up 65% to $48.7 million vs. $29.6 million.
Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was up 28% to $114.0 million vs. $89.0 million
Recent Business Highlights
On October 24, 2024, CODI paid a third quarter 2024 cash distribution of $0.25 per share on its common shares.
On October 16, 2024, CODI announced a $100 million share repurchase program through December 31, 2024, subject to extension by the Company's board.
On October 1, 2024, Altor Solutions, a subsidiary of CODI and a leading designer and manufacturer of custom protective and cold-chain packaging solutions for the industrial and life sciences markets, completed the acquisition of Lifoam Industries, a manufacturer and distributor of temperature-controlled shipping solutions.
On August 26, 2024, CODI announced the appointment of Stephen Keller as Chief Financial Officer.
Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Net sales in the third quarter of 2024 were $582.6 million, up 11.8% compared to $521.1 million in the third quarter of 2023. This was driven by the Company's acquisition of The Honey Pot Co. in January 2024 and continued strong sales growth at Lugano and BOA. On a pro forma basis, assuming CODI had acquired The Honey Pot Co. on January 1, 2023, net sales were up 6.6%.
On a pro forma basis, Branded Consumer net sales increased 9.2% to $399.2 million compared to the third quarter of 2023.
Industrial net sales increased 1.2% to $183.4 million compared to the third quarter of 2023.
Operating income for the third quarter of 2024 was $70.3 million compared to $17.4 million in the third quarter of 2023. Operating income in the third quarter of 2024 reflected higher gross profit at the Company's Branded Consumer businesses, offset by increased SG&A and amortization expense from the acquisition of The Honey Pot Co. in the first quarter of 2024.
Income from continuing operations in the third quarter of 2024 was $31.5 million compared to a loss from continuing operations of $14.0 million in the third quarter of 2023, primarily driven by strong growth at Lugano and BOA and the Company's acquisition of The Honey Pot Co. in January 2024. In the prior year, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $32.6 million at Velocity that drove the loss in the third quarter.
Net income in the third quarter of 2024 was $31.5 million compared to a net loss of $3.8 million in the third quarter of 2023.
Adjusted Earnings (see "Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below) for the third quarter of 2024 increased 65% to $48.7 million compared to $29.6 million a year ago. CODI's weighted average number of shares outstanding in the third quarter of 2024 was 75.65 million compared to 71.88 million in the prior year third quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA (see "Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below) in the third quarter of 2024 was $114.0 million, up 28% compared to $89.0 million in the third quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily due to strong results at Lugano and BOA, and the addition of The Honey Pot Co. in the first quarter of 2024. Management fees incurred during the third quarter were $18.8 million.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2024, CODI had approximately $71.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, $110 million outstanding on its revolver, $377.5 million outstanding in term loans, $1 billion outstanding in 5.250% Senior Notes due 2029 and $300 million outstanding in 5.000% Senior Notes due 2032.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had no significant debt maturities until 2027 and had net borrowing availability of approximately $486.6 million under its revolving credit facility.
Third Quarter 2024 Distributions
On October 3, 2024, CODI's board of directors declared a third quarter distribution of $0.25 per share on the Company's common shares. The cash distribution was paid on October 24, 2024, to all holders of record of common shares as of October 17, 2024.
The board also declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.453125 per share on the Company's 7.250% Series A Preferred Shares (the "Series A Preferred Shares"). The distribution on the Series A Preferred Shares covers the period from, and including, July 30, 2024, up to, but excluding, October 30, 2024. The distribution for such period was payable on October 30, 2024, to all holders of record of Series A Preferred Shares as of October 15, 2024.
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 covers the period from, and including, July 30, 2024, up to, but excluding, October 30, 2024. The distribution for such period was payable on October 30, 2024, to all holders of record of Series B Preferred Shares as of October 15, 2024.
The board also declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.4921875 per share on the Company's 7.875% Series C Preferred Shares (the "Series C Preferred Shares"). The distribution on the Series C Preferred Shares covers the period from, and including, July 30, 2024, up to, but excluding, October 30, 2024. The distribution for such period was payable on October 30, 2024, to all holders of record of Series C Preferred Shares as of October 15, 2024.
2024 Outlook
As a result of CODI's strong financial performance in the third quarter, the Company is raising its Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings outlook (see "Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below). For the full year 2024, CODI now expects consolidated pro-forma subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA of between $510 million and $525 million. This is inclusive of The Honey Pot Co. as if it was owned from January 1, 2024.
Of this range, CODI now expects its Branded Consumer vertical to deliver between $390 million to $400 million and its Industrial vertical to deliver between $120 million to $125 million. These estimates are based on the summation of the Company's expectations for its current subsidiaries in 2024, absent additional acquisitions or divestitures, and excludes corporate expenses such as interest expense, management fees paid by CODI and corporate overhead.
CODI expects to earn Adjusted EBITDA (see "Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below), which includes management fees and corporate expenses, of between $420 million and $435 million for the full year 2024. Adjusted EBITDA only includes results from The Honey Pot Co. from the date of acquisition.
The Company further expects Adjusted Earnings to be between $155 million and $165 million (see "Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below) for the full year 2024.
In reliance on the unreasonable efforts exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K, CODI has not reconciled 2024 subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA, 2024 Adjusted EBITDA or 2024 Adjusted Earnings to their comparable GAAP measure because it does not provide guidance on Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations or Net Income (Loss) or the applicable reconciling items as a result of the uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, these items. For the same reasons, CODI is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.
Conference Call
In conjunction with this announcement, CODI will host a conference call on October 30, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. E.T. / 2:00 p.m. PT with the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Elias Sabo, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Stephen Keller, and Pat Maciariello, the Chief Operating Officer of Compass Group Management. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Investor Relations section of CODI's website. To access the call by phone, please go to this link (registration link) and you will be provided with dial in details. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time on the Company's website.
Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings are non-GAAP measures used by the Company to assess its performance. We have reconciled Adjusted EBITDA to Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations and Adjusted Earnings to Net Income (Loss) on the attached schedules. We consider Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to be the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Adjusted EBITDA and Net Income (Loss) to be the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Adjusted Earnings. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings provides useful information to investors and reflect important financial measures as each excludes the effects of items which reflect the impact of long-term investment decisions, rather than the performance of near-term operations. When compared to Net Income (Loss) and Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA, respectively, are each limited in that they do not reflect the periodic costs of certain capital assets used in generating revenues of our businesses or the non-cash charges associated with impairments, as well as certain cash charges. The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA allows investors to view the performance of our businesses in a manner similar to the methods used by us and the management of our businesses, provides additional insight into our operating results and provides a measure for evaluating targeted businesses for acquisition. The presentation of Adjusted Earnings provides insight into our operating results.
Pro forma net sales is defined as net sales including the historical net sales relating to the pre-acquisition periods of The Honey Pot Co., assuming that the Company acquired The Honey Pot Co. on January 1, 2023. We have reconciled pro forma net sales to net sales, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, on the attached schedules. We believe that pro forma net sales is useful information for investors as it provides a better understanding of sales performance, and relative changes thereto, on a comparable basis. Pro forma net sales is not necessarily indicative of what the actual results would have been if the acquisition had in fact occurred on the date or for the periods indicated nor does it purport to project net sales for any future periods or as of any date.
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings and pro forma net sales are not meant to be a substitute for GAAP measures and may be different from or otherwise inconsistent with non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.
About Compass Diversified
Since its IPO in 2006, CODI has consistently executed its strategy of owning and managing a diverse set of highly defensible, middle-market businesses across the industrial, branded consumer and healthcare sectors. The Company leverages its permanent capital base, long-term disciplined approach, and actionable expertise to maintain controlling ownership interests in each of its subsidiaries, maximizing its ability to impact long-term cash flow generation and value creation. 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 has consistently generated strong returns through its culture of transparency, alignment and accountability. For more information, please visit compassdiversified.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may be deemed forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements as to our future performance or liquidity, such as expectations regarding our results of operations and financial condition, our 2024 Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA, our 2024 Adjusted EBITDA, our 2024 Adjusted Earnings, our pending acquisitions and divestitures, and other statements with regard to the future performance of CODI. We may use words such as "plans," "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "intend," "will," "should," "may," "seek," "look," and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors set forth in "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in CODI's annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: changes in the economy, financial markets and political environment, including changes in inflation and interest rates; risks associated with possible disruption in CODI's operations or the economy generally due to terrorism, war, natural disasters or social, civil and political unrest; future changes in laws or regulations (including the interpretation of these laws and regulations by regulatory authorities); environmental risks affecting the business or operations of our subsidiaries; disruption in the global supply chain, labor shortages and high labor costs; our business prospects and the prospects of our subsidiaries; the impact of, and ability to successfully complete and integrate, acquisitions that we may make; the ability to successfully complete when we've executed divestitures agreements; the dependence of our future success on the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we operate; the ability of our subsidiaries to achieve their objectives; the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital; the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our subsidiaries; and other considerations that may be disclosed from time to time in CODI's publicly disseminated documents and filings. Undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements as such statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. Although, except as required by law, CODI undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that CODI may make directly to you or through reports that it in the future may file with the SEC, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.
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Compass Diversified HoldingsCondensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
71,948
$
450,477
Accounts receivable, net
412,688
318,241
Inventories, net
939,361
740,387
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
100,550
94,715
Total current assets
1,524,547
1,603,820
Property, plant and equipment, net
186,555
192,562
Goodwill
1,004,084
901,428
Intangible assets, net
1,062,425
923,905
Other non-current assets
183,803
195,266
Total assets
$
3,961,414
$
3,816,981
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
293,267
$
250,868
Due to related party
18,116
16,025
Current portion, long-term debt
12,500
10,000
Other current liabilities
37,337
35,465
Total current liabilities
361,220
312,358
Deferred income taxes
135,777
120,131
Long-term debt
1,763,687
1,661,879
Other non-current liabilities
198,849
203,232
Total liabilities
2,459,533
2,297,600
Stockholders' equity
Total stockholders' equity attributable to Holdings
1,236,965
1,326,750
Noncontrolling interest
264,916
192,631
Total stockholders' equity
1,501,881
1,519,381
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
3,961,414
$
3,816,981
Compass Diversified HoldingsConsolidated Statements of Operations(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net sales
$
582,623
$
521,065
$
1,649,508
$
1,491,887
Cost of sales
308,045
295,754
873,989
844,871
Gross profit
274,578
225,311
775,519
647,016
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expense
158,754
132,944
460,914
396,963
Management fees
18,758
18,471
55,689
51,536
Amortization expense
26,798
23,955
80,547
71,906
Impairment expense
—
32,568
8,182
32,568
Operating income
70,268
17,373
170,187
94,043
Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net
(27,358
)
(27,560
)
(77,494
)
(80,353
)
Amortization of debt issuance costs
(1,005
)
(1,005
)
(3,014
)
(3,034
)
Gain (loss) on sale of Crosman
388
—
(24,218
)
—
Other income (expense), net
(78
)
1,045
(4,327
)
2,100
Net income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
42,215
(10,147
)
61,134
12,756
Provision for income taxes
10,754
3,837
40,960
15,077
Income (loss) from continuing operations
31,461
(13,984
)
20,174
(2,321
)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income tax
—
8,950
—
21,790
Gain on sale of discontinued operations
—
1,274
3,345
103,495
Net income (loss)
31,461
(3,760
)
23,519
122,964
Less: Net income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest
9,397
5,721
22,632
13,390
Less: Net income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest
—
673
—
725
Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings
$
22,064
$
(10,154
)
$
887
$
108,849
Amounts attributable to Holdings
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
22,064
$
(19,705
)
$
(2,458
)
$
(15,711
)
Income from discontinued operations
—
8,277
—
21,065
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of income tax
—
1,274
3,345
103,495
Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings
$
22,064
$
(10,154
)
$
887
$
108,849
Basic income (loss) per common share attributable to Holdings
Continuing operations
$
0.08
$
(0.45
)
$
(1.18
)
$
(1.00
)
Discontinued operations
—
0.12
0.04
1.69
$
0.08
$
(0.33
)
$
(1.14
)
$
0.69
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding
75,645
71,881
75,437
71,996
Cash distributions declared per Trust common share
$
0.25
$
0.25
$
0.75
$
0.75
Compass Diversified HoldingsNet Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income (loss)
$
31,461
$
(3,760
)
$
23,519
$
122,964
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
—
8,950
—
21,790
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
—
1,274
3,345
103,495
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
$
31,461
$
(13,984
)
$
20,174
$
(2,321
)
Less: income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest
9,397
5,721
22,632
13,390
Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings - continuing operations
$
22,064
$
(19,705
)
$
(2,458
)
$
(15,711
)
Adjustments:
Distributions paid - preferred shares
(6,345
)
(6,045
)
(18,491
)
(18,136
)
Amortization expense - intangibles and inventory step up
26,798
23,956
84,553
73,081
Impairment expense
—
32,568
8,182
32,568
Tax effect - impairment expense
—
(4,308
)
—
(4,308
)
(Gain) loss on sale of Crosman
(388
)
—
24,218
—
Tax effect - loss on sale of Crosman
—
—
7,254
—
Stock compensation
4,769
2,750
13,026
7,598
Acquisition expenses
—
—
3,479
—
Integration services fee
875
—
1,750
2,375
Other
963
349
1,368
1,129
Adjusted Earnings
$
48,736
$
29,565
$
122,881
$
78,596
Plus (less):
Depreciation expense
10,366
11,994
31,763
35,255
Income tax provision
10,754
3,837
40,960
15,077
Interest expense
27,357
27,560
77,494
80,353
Amortization of debt issuance costs
1,005
1,005
3,014
3,034
Tax effect - loss on sale of Crosman
—
(7,254
)
—
Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest
9,397
5,721
22,632
13,390
Distributions paid - preferred shares
6,345
6,045
18,491
18,136
