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Toggle navigation About Us What Our Companies Say The Compass Group Structure The Way We Work Rewarding Management Capital Resources For More On Our History Community Involvement Compass Overview Sheet (.PDF) CODI FAQ Sheet (.PDF) Our Team Leadership Acquisitions Team Legal Counsel Finance Internal Audit Administrative Support Our Companies Sterno Group 5.11 Tactical Foam Fabricators ERGObaby Advanced Circuits Velocity Outdoor Corporation Arnold Magnetic Technologies Liberty Safe Previous Holdings Clean Earth Manitoba Harvest Fox Racing Shox (NASDAQ: FOXF) Tridien Medical Aeroglide Corporation American Furniture Manufacturing CamelBak HALO Branded Solutions Silvue Staffmark Acquisition Criteria CODI Investor Relations Press Releases Events & Presentations Financials & Filings Stock Information Shareholder Tax Reporting Investor FAQs Fact Sheet Corporate Governance Contact Information Contact Us -- "I’ve been working with private equity firms for two decades and I can tell you this: in a company everything starts with culture. Culture is everything. At Compass, even the ‘behind the scenes’ support people are good people. There are no big egos, no sharp elbows." — Don Hinshaw, CEO, Sterno Group LEARN MORE 5.11 Tactical is a leading designer and marketer of purpose-built tactical apparel and gear and other tactical accessories. 5.11 Tactical serves a wide range of global customers including law enforcement, first responders, military personnel as well as the tactical consumer market. LEARN MORE Foam Fabricators is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom molded protective foam solutions and OEM components serving a wide variety of end-markets, including appliances, electronics, pharmaceuticals, health and wellness, automotive, building products and others. LEARN MORE "Many private equity firms look to make cuts in spending to beef up the quarterly earnings of the portfolio companies. One of the things I like about The Compass Group is that they really look to invest in long-term growth. This is good business and great for employee morale." — Margaret Hardin, CEO, ERGObaby LEARN MORE "Advanced Circuits has been with The Compass Group the longest of any company. In the ten years that we have been with them, they’ve never said, 'you’ve got to do this'. They are true partners" — John Yacoub, CEO, Advanced Circuits LEARN MORE Velocity Outdoor is a designer and manufacturer of airguns, archery products, and other shooting sports accessories marketed under a portfolio of leading brands including Crosman and Benjamin Airguns, Ravin Crossbows, CenterPoint Archery and Optics, and LaserMax, among others. LEARN MORE "Partnering with Compass is truly unique. They focus on people, instill trust and let management run the business. They are rational, pragmatic and professional. One of the most attractive aspects of their structure is not having a fund life. They are in it for the long haul with patient money... true partners in long term growth." — Dan Miller, CEO, Arnold Magnetic Technologies LEARN MORE "Always protected! Liberty Safe is a leader in the industry as a result of Compass Group's ongoing support and investment." — Steve Allred, CEO, Liberty Safe LEARN MORE Previous Next Welcome to The Compass Group The Most Important Question When Selling Your Business Isn’t How Much , But — To Whom ? Selling a business isn’t only about the bottom line. After all, what is a business without the people who helped build it? That’s why at The Compass Group before we acquire any business we do much more than just look at the financials and perform our business due diligence. We meet with the management team to see if the chemistry is right, because when all is said and done — we’re going to be partners. Sure we have the financial wherewithal to acquire the most unique niche market leaders in both industrial and branded consumer sectors. But, we have much more than that: a long-term approach and commitment to working with the people who helped build your business. IN THE MEDIA December 06, 2019 US News & World Report names CODI 1 of 9 Dividend Stocks That May Be Missed December 06, 2019 Barrons names CODI one of 10 Investments Poised to Win November 25, 2019 Garcia’s Take: Compass Makes a Move Most Firms Are Unlikely to Mimic -- Latest from The Compass Group Go to News & Events -- March 09, 2020 Compass Diversified Holdings to Acquire Baseball Equipment Company Marucci Sports February 26, 2020 Compass Diversified Holdings Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Financial Results February 20, 2020 Compass Diversified Holdings Provides Shareholders with 2019 Tax Information February 12, 2020 Compass Diversified Holdings Announces Fourth Quarter 2019 Earnings and Conference Call Information February 10, 2020 Compass Diversified Holdings’ Subsidiary Advances Sustainability Initiatives with Launch of Everlove by Ergobaby January 15, 2020 Compass Diversified Holdings Announces Promotions of Two Senior Team Members About Us Our Team Our Companies Acquisition Criteria CODI Investor Relations Contact Us Terms of Use Privacy Statement ©2020 Compass Group Management LLC...