WESTPORT, Conn., April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Compass DiversifiedHoldings (Nasdaq GS: CODI) announced today that Jim Bottiglieri, ChiefFinancial Officer, and David Swanson, a partner with Compass Group ManagementLLC, CODI's manager, will participate in the SunTrust Robinson HumphreyFinancial Services Unconference at the Waldorf Astoria in New York on Tuesday,May 20, 2008.
The Financial Services Unconference will feature market perspective andinsight from a variety of mid- and small-cap financial services companies.
Management will be available for 1-on-1 and small group investor meetingsat the conference. Investors who are interested in arranging a meeting withMessrs. Bottiglieri and Swanson are asked to contact Nick Rust at 212.896.1299or Jeffrey Goldberger at 212.896.1249.
About Compass Diversified Holdings ('CODI')
CODI was formed to acquire and manage a group of middle market businessesthat are headquartered in North America. CODI provides public investors withan opportunity to participate in the ownership and growth of companies whichhave historically been owned by private equity firms, wealthy individuals orfamilies. CODI's disciplined approach to its target market providesopportunities to methodically purchase attractive businesses at values thatare accretive to its shareholders. For sellers of businesses, CODI's uniquestructure allows CODI to acquire businesses efficiently with no financingcontingencies and, following acquisition, to provide its companies withsubstantial access to growth capital.
Upon acquisition, CODI works with the executive teams of its subsidiarycompanies to identify and capitalize on opportunities to grow those companies'earnings and cash flows. These cash flows support distributions to CODIshareholders.
Subsidiary Businesses Aeroglide Holdings, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, referred to as Aeroglide, is a designer and manufacturer of industrial drying and cooling equipment, primarily used in the production of a variety of human foods, animal and pet feeds, and industrial products. Aeroglide is based in Cary, NC.
American Furniture Manufacturing, Inc., and its consolidated subsidiaries, referred to as American Furniture, is a low-cost manufacturer of upholstered stationary and motion furniture with the ability to ship any product in its line within 48 hours of receiving an order. American Furniture is based in Ecru, MS.
Anodyne Medical Device, Inc.
