Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC: M&A transaction — Compass Diversified sells Sterno food service business for $292.5M; receives ~$280M proceeds

Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC

Sale enterprise value of $292.5M; CODI received approx $280M in cash proceeds after adjustments to non-controlling holders and costs.
Proceeds to repay senior secured debt; expected to reduce senior secured net leverage below 1.0x, avoiding excess leverage fees.
Buyer is Archer Foodservice Partners, a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital L.P.
Sterno's home fragrance business (Rimports) retained by CODI via pre-closing distribution; remains a majority-owned subsidiary.
CODI expects to record a gain on the sale in Q2 2026; management cites favorable valuation and quick execution.

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M&A Transactions SEC 8-K Item 2.01/5.01 confidence 0.99

Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC completed a disposition involving WCHG Buyer, Inc. for enterprise value of $292.5 million (closed 2026-05-01).

Action: disposition
Counterparty: WCHG Buyer, Inc.
Consideration: enterprise value of $292.5 million
Closing: 2026-05-01

Exact text from the filing

the Rimports Distribution and on May 1, 2026 completed the Merger pursuant to the Agreement. The sale price of Sterno’s food service business was based on an enterprise value of $292.5 million, subject to certain adjustments based on matters such as transaction expenses, change-of-control payments, option termination payments and the net working capital, cash and debt

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accession 0001345126-26-000037

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