Compass Diversified Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results


Net Sales Growth of 6% Despite Challenging Economic Backdrop

Raises Full-Year Outlook Given Strong First Quarter Performance

WESTPORT, Conn., May 03, 2023 (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 March 31, 2023.

“The strength and durability of our diversified subsidiaries were especially apparent in the first quarter,” said Elias Sabo, CEO of Compass Diversified. “The fact that we were able to grow sales on a consolidated basis amidst the backdrop of broad and unique macroeconomic challenges is an extraordinary result for CODI. This certainly proves our thesis that our high-quality, premium brands can still take market share in difficult economic environments.”

Mr. Sabo continued: “While our Q1 performance was outstanding, we cannot ignore market headwinds that continue to cloud our near-term outlook, such as inventory destocking trends at retail and rapidly changing monetary policy. But quarters like this give us confidence that CODI’s diversified subsidiaries are setup to drive strong long-term financial results, translating into meaningful shareholder value creation.”

First Quarter 2023 Financial Summary vs. Same Year-Ago Period (where applicable)

  • Net sales up 6% and 1% on a pro forma basis to $542.2 million.
  • Branded consumer pro forma net sales up 2% to $365.6 million.
  • Niche industrial net sales down 1% to $176.6 million.
  • Net income of $109.6 million vs. $29.7 million, primarily due to the $98.0 million gain on the sale of Advanced Circuits in February 2023.
  • Income from continuing operations of $13.0 million vs. $18.4 million.
  • Adjusted Earnings, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $33.2 million vs. $36.0 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was up 11% to $91.9 million.
  • Paid a first quarter 2023 cash distribution of $0.25 per share on CODI's common shares in April 2023.

Recent Business Highlights

  • On January 19, 2023, CODI hosted an Investor Day in New York City, showcasing its consumer businesses as well as the Company’s newest acquisition, PrimaLoft.
  • On January 19, 2023, CODI announced a $50 million share repurchase program, the first in the Company’s history, through December 31, 2023.
  • On February 15, 2023, CODI announced the closing of the sale of Advanced Circuits for an enterprise value of $220 million. CODI realized an after-tax gain on the sale of Advanced Circuits of $98 million.
  • On March 28, 2023, CODI nominated Ms. Nancy B. Mahon as a new director candidate for election at the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 25, 2023.
  • On April 4, 2023, subsequent to quarter-end, Marucci Sports, a subsidiary of CODI and leading designer and manufacturer of baseball and fastpitch equipment and apparel, announced the acquisition of Baum Enterprises LLC, a designer and manufacturer of composite wood bats.

First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Net sales in the first quarter of 2023 were $542.2 million, up 6% compared to $510.5 million in the first quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily due to the Company’s acquisition of PrimaLoft in July 2022. On a pro forma basis, assuming CODI had acquired PrimaLoft on January 1, 2022, net sales were up 1% in the first quarter of 2023.

Branded consumer net sales, pro forma for the PrimaLoft acquisition, increased 2% in the first quarter of 2023 to $365.6 million compared to the first quarter of 2022. Niche industrial net sales decreased 1% in the first quarter of 2023 to $176.6 million compared to the first quarter of 2022.

Net income in the first quarter of 2023 was $109.6 million compared to $29.7 million in the first quarter of 2022 due to the $98.0 million gain on sale of Advanced Circuits in February 2023. Net income from continuing operations in the first quarter of 2023 was $13.0 million compared to $18.4 million in the first quarter of 2022. The decrease was primarily attributable to higher interest expenses in the first quarter of 2023. Operating income for the first quarter of 2023 was $48.9 million compared to $44.6 million in the first quarter of 2022 due to the higher net sales.

Adjusted Earnings (see “Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below) for the first quarter of 2023 was $33.2 million compared to $36.0 million a year ago. The decrease was a result of financing costs for the acquisition of PrimaLoft in July 2022. CODI's weighted average number of shares outstanding in the first quarter of 2023 was 72.2 million compared to 69.4 million in the prior year first quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA (see “Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below) in the first quarter of 2023 was $91.9 million, up 11% compared to $83.2 million in the first quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of PrimaLoft. The Company no longer adds back management fees in its calculation of Adjusted EBITDA. Management fees incurred during the first quarter of 2023 were $16.4 million.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2023, CODI had approximately $53.7 million in cash and cash equivalents, $8.0 million outstanding on its revolver, $392.5 million outstanding in term loans, $1.0 billion outstanding in 5.250% Senior Notes due 2029 and $300.0 million outstanding in 5.000% Senior Notes due 2032.

As of March 31, 2023, the Company had no significant debt maturities until 2029 and had net borrowing availability of approximately $590 million under its revolving credit facility.

First Quarter 2023 Distributions

On April 3, 2023, CODI’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared a first quarter distribution of $0.25 per share on the Company's common shares. The cash distribution was paid on April 27, 2023, to all holders of record of common shares as of April 20, 2023.

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, January 30, 2023, up to, but excluding, April 30, 2023. The distribution for such period was payable on April 30, 2023, to all holders of record of Series A Preferred Shares as of April 15, 2023.

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, January 30, 2023, up to, but excluding, April 30, 2023. The distribution for such period was payable on April 30, 2023, to all holders of record of Series B Preferred Shares as of April 15, 2023.

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, January 30, 2023, up to, but excluding, April 30, 2023. The distribution for such period was payable on April 30, 2023, to all holders of record of Series C Preferred Shares as of April 15, 2023.

2023 Outlook

As a result of CODI’s strong financial performance in the first quarter, the Company is raising its Adjusted EBITDA outlook (see “Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below). For the full year 2023, CODI now expects consolidated subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA of between $430 million and $460 million. This estimate is based on the summation of the Company’s expectations for its current subsidiaries in 2023 and is absent additional acquisitions or divestitures, and excludes corporate expenses such as interest expense, management fees paid by CODI and corporate overhead. In addition, the Company is raising its Adjusted Earnings outlook. For the full year 2023, CODI now expects to earn between $110 million and $135 million in Adjusted Earnings (see “Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below) for the full year 2023.

In reliance on the unreasonable efforts exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K, CODI has not reconciled 2023 Adjusted EBITDA or 2023 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

Management will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the latest corporate developments and financial results. The dial-in number for callers in the U.S. is (888) 886-7786 and the dial-in number for international callers is (416) 764-8658. The Conference ID is 91629076. The conference call will also be available via a live listen-only webcast and can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of CODI's website. An online replay of the webcast will be available on the same website following the call. Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the site and download any necessary software that may be needed to listen to the Internet broadcast. A replay of the call will be available through Wednesday, May 10, 2023. To access the replay, please dial (877) 674-7070 in the U.S. and (416) 764-8692 outside the U.S.

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 and provides a measure for evaluating earnings from continuing operations available to common shareholders. We believe Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings are also useful in measuring our ability to service debt and other payment obligations.

Pro forma net sales is defined as net sales including the historical net sales relating to the pre-acquisition periods of PrimaLoft, assuming that the Company acquired PrimaLoft on January 1, 2022. 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.

In reliance on the unreasonable efforts exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K, we have not reconciled 2023 Adjusted EBITDA or 2023 Adjusted Earnings to their comparable GAAP measures because we do not provide guidance on Net 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, we are unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.

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 founding in 1998, and IPO in 2006, CODI has consistently executed on its strategy of owning and managing a diverse set of highly defensible, middle-market businesses across the niche 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 2023 Adjusted EBITDA, our 2023 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, natural disasters, social, civil and political unrest or the COVID-19 pandemic; future changes in laws or regulations (including the interpretation of these laws and regulations by regulatory authorities); general considerations associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the markets in which we operate; 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 divestitures 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.

Investor Relations:Media Contact:
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Compass Diversified Holdings
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
    
 March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
(in thousands)(Unaudited)  
Assets   
Current assets   
Cash and cash equivalents$53,656 $57,880
Accounts receivable, net 326,744  331,396
Inventories, net 764,029  728,083
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 64,189  74,700
Current assets of discontinued operations   18,126
Total current assets 1,208,618  1,210,185
Property, plant and equipment, net 202,729  198,525
Goodwill 1,066,726  1,066,726
Intangible assets, net 1,102,360  1,127,936
Other non-current assets 177,492  166,412
Non-current assets of discontinued operations   79,847
Total assets$3,757,925 $3,849,631
    
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity   
Current liabilities   
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$279,762 $286,643
Due to related party 15,034  15,495
Current portion, long-term debt 10,000  10,000
Other current liabilities 40,075  36,545
Current liabilities of discontinued operations   11,148
Total current liabilities 344,871  359,831
Deferred income taxes 139,645  145,643
Long-term debt 1,675,571  1,824,468
Other non-current liabilities 153,205  141,535
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations   16,192
Total liabilities 2,313,292  2,487,669
Stockholders' equity   
Total stockholders' equity attributable to Holdings 1,214,941  1,136,920
Noncontrolling interest 229,692  223,509
Noncontrolling interest of discontinued operations   1,533
Total stockholders' equity 1,444,633  1,361,962
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$3,757,925 $3,849,631
    


Compass Diversified Holdings
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
  
 Three months ended
 March 31,
(in thousands, except per share data) 2023   2022 
Net sales$542,228  $510,513 
Cost of sales 304,397   309,698 
Gross profit 237,831   200,815 
Operating expenses:   
Selling, general and administrative expense 146,165   120,672 
Management fees 16,395   14,436 
Amortization expense 26,374   21,105 
Operating income 48,897   44,602 
Other income (expense):   
Interest expense, net (26,180)  (17,419)
Amortization of debt issuance costs (1,005)  (866)
Other income (expense), net 1,127   2,036 
Net income from continuing operations before income taxes 22,839   28,353 
Provision for income taxes 9,836   9,976 
Income from continuing operations 13,003   18,377 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax (1,391)  5,370 
Gain on sale of discontinued operations 97,989   5,993 
Net income 109,601   29,740 
Less: Net income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest 4,981   4,937 
Less: Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest (777)  1,041 
Net income attributable to Holdings$105,397  $23,762 
    
Amounts attributable to Holdings   
Income from continuing operations$8,022  $13,440 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (614)  4,329 
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of income tax 97,989   5,993 
Net income attributable to Holdings$105,397  $23,762 
    
Basic income (loss) per common share attributable to Holdings   
Continuing operations$(0.06) $ 
Discontinued operations 1.35   0.14 
 $1.29  $0.14 
    
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding 72,178   69,375 
    
Cash distributions declared per Trust common share$0.25  $0.25 


Compass Diversified Holdings
Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)
  
 Three months ended
 March 31,
(in thousands) 2023   2022 
Net income$109,601  $29,740 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (1,391)  5,370 
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax 97,989   5,993 
Income from continuing operations$13,003  $18,377 
Less: income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest 4,981   4,937 
Net income attributable to Holdings - continuing operations$8,022  $13,440 
Adjustments:   
Distributions paid - preferred shares (6,045)  (6,045)
Amortization expense - intangibles and inventory step up 27,508   23,366 
Stock compensation 2,045   2,681 
Acquisition expenses    216 
Integration services fee 1,188   563 
Other 432   1,802 
Adjusted Earnings$33,150  $36,023 
Plus (less):   
Depreciation expense 11,809   9,927 
Income tax provision 9,836   9,976 
Interest expense 26,180   17,419 
Amortization of debt issuance costs 1,005   866 
Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest 4,981   4,937 
Distributions paid - preferred shares 6,045   6,045 
Other (income) expense (1,127)  (2,036)
Adjusted EBITDA$91,879  $83,157 



Compass Diversified Holdings
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to Non-GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Three months ended March 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
                         
  Corporate  5.11  BOA Ergobaby Lugano Marucci
Sports
 PrimaLoft Velocity
Outdoor
 Altor Arnold Sterno Consolidated
Income (loss) from continuing operations $(11,835) $2,150  $5,368  $(1,235) $9,968 $9,014 $(1,227) $(4,501) $2,701 $2,305  $295  $13,003 
Adjusted for:                        
Provision (benefit) for income taxes     726   622   (551)  3,387  2,916  1,949   (1,455)  1,094  1,040   108   9,836 
Interest expense, net  26,051   (1)  (2)     4  1  (2)  124     5      26,180 
Intercompany interest  (33,806)  4,799   1,792   2,149   6,284  2,339  4,322   3,128   2,874  1,649   4,470    
Depreciation and amortization  279   6,452   5,693   2,039   2,850  3,051  5,360   3,387   4,165  2,019   5,027   40,322 
EBITDA  (19,311)  14,126   13,473   2,402   22,493  17,321  10,402   683   10,834  7,018   9,900   89,341 
Other (income) expense  (127)  (77)  114        32  (104)  (675)  204  (2)  (492)  (1,127)
Non-controlling shareholder compensation     252   664   312   395  404  (708)  230   316  9   171   2,045 
Integration services fee                  1,188              1,188 
Other                             432   432 
Adjusted EBITDA $(19,438) $14,301  $14,251  $2,714  $22,888 $17,757 $10,778  $238  $11,354 $7,025  $10,011  $91,879 


Compass Diversified Holdings
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to Non-GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Three months ended March 31, 2022
(Unaudited)
                      
 Corporate  5.11  BOA Ergobaby Lugano Marucci
Sports
 Velocity
Outdoor
 Altor Arnold Sterno Consolidated
Income (loss) from continuing operations$(14,981) $2,645  $14,199  $(1,479) $8,494 $6,134  $713 $1,936 $960 $(244) $18,377 
Adjusted for:                     
Provision (benefit) for income taxes    819   2,477   399   2,895  2,006   202  1,059  1,012  (893)  9,976 
Interest expense, net 17,368   26   (5)  1   5  1   17    6     17,419 
Intercompany interest (19,275)  2,920   2,028   787   2,125  1,517   1,853  2,465  1,267  4,313    
Depreciation and amortization expense 336   5,454   5,317   2,008   2,254  4,189   3,269  3,990  2,226  5,116   34,159 
EBITDA (16,552)  11,864   24,016   1,716   15,773  13,847   6,054  9,450  5,471  8,292   79,931 
Other (income) expense    (548)  50   4   2  (1,810)  209  312    (255)  (2,036)
Non-controlling shareholder compensation    411   635   413   240  276   251  268  13  174   2,681 
Acquisition expenses                    216       216 
Integration services fee             563              563 
Other               1,802            1,802 
Adjusted EBITDA$(16,552) $11,727  $24,701  $2,133  $16,578 $14,115  $6,514 $10,246 $5,484 $8,211  $83,157 


Compass Diversified Holdings
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)
 
  Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands)  2023   2022 
     
Branded Consumer    
5.11 $14,301  $11,727 
BOA  14,251   24,701 
Ergobaby  2,714   2,133 
Lugano  22,888   16,578 
Marucci Sports  17,757   14,115 
PrimaLoft(1)  10,778    
Velocity Outdoor  238   6,514 
Total Branded Consumer $82,927  $75,768 
     
Niche Industrial    
Altor Solutions  11,354   10,246 
Arnold Magnetics  7,025   5,484 
Sterno  10,011   8,211 
Total Niche Industrial $28,390  $23,941 
Corporate expense  (19,438)  (16,552)
Total Adjusted EBITDA $91,879  $83,157 


(1) The above results for PrimaLoft do not include management's estimate of Adjusted EBITDA, before the Company's ownership, of $11.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. PrimaLoft was acquired on July 12, 2022.


Compass Diversified Holdings
Net Sales to Pro Forma Net Sales Reconciliation
(unaudited)
 
     
  Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands)  2023  2022
     
Net Sales $542,228 $510,513
Acquisitions(1)    25,748
Pro Forma Net Sales $542,228 $536,261

(1) Acquisitions reflects the net sales for PrimaLoft on a pro forma basis as if the Company had acquired PrimaLoft on January 1, 2022.


Compass Diversified Holdings
Subsidiary Pro Forma Net Sales
(unaudited)
     
  Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands)  2023  2022
     
Branded Consumer    
5.11 $124,452 $104,023
BOA  37,986  56,810
Ergobaby  22,418  20,210
Lugano  63,887  47,019
Marucci Sports  58,295  52,092
PrimaLoft(1)  24,529  25,748
Velocity Outdoor  34,040  51,446
Total Branded Consumer $365,607 $357,348
     
Niche Industrial    
Altor Solutions  61,512  63,828
Arnold Magnetics  40,090  38,165
Sterno  75,019  76,920
Total Niche Industrial $176,621 $178,913
     
Total Subsidiary Net Sales $542,228 $536,261

(1) Net sales for PrimaLoft are pro forma as if the Company had acquired this business on January 1, 2022.

Compass Diversified Holdings
Condensed Consolidated Cash Flows
(unaudited)
  
 Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands) 2023   2022 
    
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$15,545  $(33,529)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 154,724   (8,292)
Net cash used in financing activities (178,446)  (14,452)
Foreign currency impact on cash 562   (259)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (7,615)  (56,532)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of the period 61,271   160,733 
Cash and cash equivalents - end of the period$53,656  $104,201 


Compass Diversified Holding
Selected Financial Data - Cash Flows
(unaudited)
     
  Three months ended March 31,
(in thousands)  2023   2022 
     
Changes in operating assets and liabilities $(31,545) $(95,717)
Purchases of property and equipment $(16,080) $(10,391)
Distributions paid - common shares $(18,051) $(17,352)
Distributions paid - preferred shares $(6,045) $(6,045)