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Compass Diversified Holdings acquisitions, on the record

The businesses Compass Diversified Holdings bought and sold, as its annual reports describe them, with the cash it reported paying for acquisitions each year and every deal filing since 2016.

Deals its annual reports describe

BusinessDealWhenValue
BOA
Word for word“We made loans to, and acquired a controlling interest in, BOA on October 16, 2020 for approximately $456.8 million .” 10-K for 2023
acquisitionOctober 16, 2020approximately $456.8 million
Velocity Outdoor
Word for word“We made loans to, and purchased a controlling interest in, Velocity Outdoor on June 2, 2017 for approximately $150.4 million.” 10-K for 2023
acquisitionJune 2, 2017approximately $150.4 million
Ravin Crossbows, LLC
Word for word“In September 2018, Velocity acquired Ravin Crossbows, LLC ("Ravin" or "Ravin Crossbows"), a manufacturer and innovator of crossbows and accessories.” 10-K for 2023
acquisitionSeptember 2018—
Kings Camo LLC
Word for word“In July 2022, Velocity acquired Kings Camo LLC which designs and sells hunting and casual apparel utilizing King’s own proprietary camouflage patterns.” 10-K for 2023
acquisitionJuly 2022—
Altor
Word for word“We acquired Altor on February 15, 2018 for a purchase price of approximately $253.4 million.” 10-K for 2023
acquisitionFebruary 15, 2018approximately $253.4 million
The Honey Pot Co
Word for word“On January 31, 2024, the Company acquired The Honey Pot Co, which is not reflected in the above organizational structure.” 10-K for 2023
acquisitionOn January 31, 2024—
5.11
Word for word“We acquired a majority interest in 5.11 on August 31, 2016.” 10-K for 2023
acquisitionAugust 31, 2016—
PrimaLoft
Word for word“We acquired a majority interest in PrimaLoft on July 12, 2022.” 10-K for 2023
acquisitionJuly 12, 2022—
Ramco Electric Motors, Inc.
Word for word“In 2021, Arnold acquired Ramco Electric Motors, Inc. ("Ramco"), a provider of custom electric motor solutions for general industrial, aerospace and defense and oil and gas end markets.” 10-K for 2023
acquisition2021—
Plymouth Foam
Word for word“In October 2021, Altor acquired Plymouth Foam, a designer and manufacturer of fabricated foam, custom protective packaging solutions and componentry.” 10-K for 2023
acquisitionOctober 2021—
Polyfoam
Word for word“In July 2020, Altor acquired the assets of Polyfoam, a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of protective and temperature-sensitive packaging solutions for the medical, pharmaceutical, grocery and food industries, among others.” 10-K for 2023
acquisitionJuly 2020—
Baby Tula (New Baby Tula LLC)
Word for word“Also in 2016, Ergobaby acquired membership interests of New Baby Tula LLC (“Baby Tula”).” 10-K for 2023
acquisition2016—
Sterno Home Inc. (Northern International Inc.)
Word for word“In 2016, Sterno expanded their product offering with the acquisition of Northern International Inc. ("Sterno Home").” 10-K for 2023
acquisition2016—
Marucci
Word for word“(2) Total assets at corporate at December 31, 2023 primarily consists of cash proceeds related to the sale of our Marucci business in November 2023.” 10-K for 2023
divestitureNovember 2023—
Lifoam
Word for word“In October 2024, Altor acquired Lifoam, a leading manufacturer of temperature-controlled packaging products such as thermal shippers and refrigerant gel packs for the healthcare, commercial and retail industries.” 10-K for 2024
acquisitionOctober 2024—
Rational Packaging
Word for word“Through the acquisitions of Lifoam Industries and Rational Packaging, Altor has strengthened its position as a leader in temperature-sensitive and protective packaging, with a broad offering of traditional and sustainable options.” 10-K for 2024
acquisition——
Candle Lamp Company LLC
Word for word“In 2012, Sterno merged with the Candle Lamp Company LLC, a supplier of chafing fuel in addition to lighting products.” 10-K for 2024
merger2012—
Precision Magnetics
Word for word“In February 2007, Arnold Magnetic Technologies completed the acquisition of Precision Magnetics, which expanded its geographic footprint to include operations in Sheffield, England and Lupfig, Switzerland.” 10-K for 2024
acquisitionFebruary 2007—
Ogallala Electronics
Word for word“In 1970, Arnold acquired Ogallala Electronics, which manufactured high power coils and electromagnets.” 10-K for 2024
acquisition1970—
Crosman Corporation
Word for word“In April 2024, Velocity Outdoor sold Crosman Corporation ("Crosman"), its airgun product division.” 10-K for 2025
divestitureApril 2024—
As filedReported in the company's financial data (XBRL), each linked to its filing
Fiscal year endedCash paid for acquisitions (net of cash acquired)Goodwill from acquisitions
2016-12-31$499.1 million$125.5 million
2017-12-31$158.7 million$51 million
2018-12-31$495.1 million$99.5 million
2019-12-31$0$285,000
2020-12-31$667.1 million$327.5 million
2021-12-31$356.9 million$148.9 million
2022-12-31$569 million$304 million
2023-12-31$0—
2024-12-31$517.9 million—
2025-12-31−$495,000—

Deal filings since 2016

Read from Compass Diversified Holdings’s annual reports (10-K for 2025, 10-K for 2024, 10-K for 2023) and the financial data it files with the SEC, as of 2026-02-27. Every quotation is word for word from the filing linked beside it; how these pages are built and checked. The full record is in its company data sheet.