Compass Diversified (CODI) Acquires Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry

Compass Diversified (CODI) Acquires PrimaLoft from Victor Capital Partners for $530M

July 13, 2022

Consumer Products

Compass Diversified (CODI) completed the acquisition of PrimaLoft Technologies Holdings, Inc., the Latham, New York–based synthetic insulation and advanced materials company, for an enterprise value of $530 million. CODI funded the purchase with a new $400 million term loan and extended its revolver; PrimaLoft management and existing shareholders retained a minority stake (~9%) while CODI holds approximately 91%.

Compass Diversified Acquires Significant Stake in The Honey Pot Company

February 1, 2024

Consumer Products

Compass Diversified (CODI) completed a partnership to acquire a majority stake in The Honey Pot Company for an enterprise value of $380 million. The Honey Pot's co-founders and management retain a significant minority stake and CEO Beatrice Dixon will remain in her role as the company pursues expanded distribution and new product categories.

Watches of Switzerland Group Acquires Roberto Coin Inc.

May 9, 2024

Consumer Products

Watches of Switzerland Group PLC has acquired Roberto Coin Inc., the U.S.-associated arm of Italian jeweler Roberto Coin S.p.A., for approximately $130 million. The deal secures exclusive distribution rights for the Roberto Coin brand across North America and keeps the existing U.S. leadership team and Coin family involvement while enabling WOSG to expand the brand through its retail and digital channels.

Diversio Acquires CCDI Consulting

May 13, 2024

Consulting

Diversio has acquired CCDI Consulting from its parent organization, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI), integrating CCDI Consulting's DEI advisory, training, and education services into Diversio’s platform and services. The deal expands Diversio’s capabilities across strategy, training, and education and broadens its reach in North America and Europe to deliver combined data-driven DEI technology and human expertise.

Highlander Partners Acquires Ergobaby from Compass Diversified

December 1, 2024

Consumer Products

Highlander Partners, a Dallas-based private investment firm, has acquired The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc. (Ergobaby) from Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI). Ergobaby, a Los Angeles–based global leader in premium baby carriers with roughly 170 employees and distribution in over 75 countries, will be positioned for growth under Highlander's buy-and-build strategy; terms were not disclosed.

Signet Jewelers Acquires Diamonds Direct for $490M

November 18, 2021

Retail

Signet Jewelers Limited has finalized its acquisition of Diamonds Direct USA Inc. for $490 million in cash. The deal — representing roughly a 1.1x multiple on annualized revenue and a 7.1x multiple on annualized EBITDA — adds 22 Diamonds Direct locations and expands Signet’s presence in the bridal and accessible-luxury jewelry market.