WESTPORT, Conn., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE: CODI) ("CODI" or the "Company"), an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced that on May 1, 2012, it simultaneously entered into a definitive agreement to sell and consummated the sale of its majority owned subsidiary, HALO Holding Corporation ("HALO"), to Candlelight Investment Holdings, Inc., for a total enterprise value of $76.5 million.
The transaction is subject to customary escrow and working capital provisions. After these adjustments, as well as for an allocation to HALO's non-controlling shareholders and the payment of all of the transaction expenses, CODI received approximately $66.4 million of total proceeds from the sale at closing. This amount was in respect of its debt and equity interests in HALO, which was acquired by CODI on February 28, 2007, and the payment of accrued interest and fees. The proceeds were used to repay outstanding debt under the Company's revolving credit facility. CODI anticipates that its portion of the proceeds from the sale will approximate its book carrying amount for HALO and as a result no significant gain or loss for this transaction will be recorded for the quarter ended June 30, 2012.
"The divestiture of HALO allows us to increase our liquidity and supports our efforts to maximize value for our owners," stated Alan Offenberg, CEO of Compass Diversified Holdings. "We enjoyed working with HALO over the past five years and wish the company continued success."
Mr. Offenberg added, "Our considerable financial strength bodes well for CODI's ability to take advantage of favorable platform and add-on acquisitions that are accretive, as well as to invest in the growth of our current subsidiaries. We also remain dedicated to providing attractive cash distributions as we have consistently done in the past."
Additional information on the transaction will be available on the Company's current report on Form 8-K that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") later this week.
About Compass Diversified Holdings ("CODI")
CODI owns and manages a diverse family of established North American middle market businesses. Each of its eight current subsidiaries is a leader in their niche market.
CODI maintains controlling ownership interests in each of its subsidiaries in order to maximize its ability to impact long term cash flow generation and value. The Company provides both debt and equity capital for its subsidiaries, contributing to their financial and operating flexibility.