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Business Upturn
6 hours ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
CODI FRAUD ALERT: Compass Diversified Investors are Reminded of Ongoing Securities Fraud Class Action — Contact BFA Law by July 8 Legal Deadline (NYSE:CODI)
NEW YORK, June 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Compass Diversified Holdings and Compass Group Diversified Holdings, LLC (NYSE: CODI) and certain of the Company's senior executives for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Compass you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting Investors have until July 8, 2025, to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors who purchased Compass securities. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and is captioned Matthews v. Compass Group Diversified Holdings, Inc., et al. , No. 25-cv-981. Why was Compass Sued for Securities Fraud? Compass is a statutory trust that acquires and manages a group of small and middle-market businesses. This includes Lugano Holdings, Inc., a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of high-end jewelry. The complaint alleges that the Company's fiscal 2024 financial statements contained material misstatements relating to unrecorded financing arrangements and irregularities identified in sales, cost of sales, inventory, and accounts receivable recorded by Lugano. The Stock Declines as the Truth is Revealed On May 7, 2025, after the market closed, Compass announced that investors should not rely on its fiscal 2024 financial statements amid an ongoing internal investigation, led by outside counsel and a forensic accounting firm, into Lugano. The Company stated that it has 'preliminarily identified irregularities in Lugano's non-CODI financing, accounting, and inventory practices.' The Company also announced that it intended to delay the filing of its Q1 2025 financial results, and that Lugano's founder and CEO, Moti Ferder, resigned from his positions at Lugano and will not receive any severance compensation. On this news, the price of Compass stock declined roughly 62%, from $17.25 per share on May 7, 2025, to $6.55 per share on May 8, 2025. Click here if you suffered losses: What Can You Do? If you invested in Compass you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm. All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses. Submit your information by visiting: Or contact:Ross Shikowitz [email protected] 212-789-3619


Business Upturn
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
CODI INVESTOR ALERT: Kirby McInerney LLP Notifies Compass Group Diversified Holdings, LLC Investors of Upcoming Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit
NEW YORK, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP reminds investors of the July 8, 2025, deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action filed on behalf of investors who acquired Compass Group Diversified Holdings, LLC ('Compass' or the 'Company') (NYSE:CODI) securities during the period from May 1, 2024, through May 7, 2025 ('the Class Period'). [LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLASS ACTION] On May 7, 2025, after the market closed, Compass issued an 8-K and attached press release titled 'Compass Diversified Discloses Non-Reliance on Financial Statements for Fiscal 2024 Amid an Ongoing Internal Investigation into its subsidiary, Lugano Holdings, Inc.' In this release, Compass announced that it 'has preliminarily identified irregularities in Lugano's non-CODI financing, accounting, and inventory practices. After discussing with senior leadership and investigators, the Audit Committee of CODI's Board has concluded that the previously issued financial statements for 2024 require restatement and should no longer be relied upon.' The release also announced that Compass intended to delay the filing of its first quarter 2025 Form 10-Q. On this news, the price of Compass shares declined by $10.70 per share, or approximately 62%, from $17.25 per share on May 7, 2025, to close at $6.55 on May 8, 2025. The complaint alleges that defendants, throughout the Class Period, failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's subsidiary, Lugano Holdings, Inc., maintained unrecorded financing arrangements and irregularities in its sales, cost of sales, inventory, and accounts receivable; (2) the irregularities and undisclosed details in Lugano Holdings, Inc.'s financial statements rendered the financial statements of the Company as a whole unreliable, and would require restatement; and (3) the Company failed to maintain adequate internal controls related to its financial statements. If you purchased or otherwise acquired Compass securities, have information, or would like to learn more about this investigation, please contact Thomas W. Elrod of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at [email protected], or fill out the form below, to discuss your rights or interests with respect to these matters without any cost to you. [CONTACT FORM] Kirby McInerney LLP is a New York-based plaintiffs' law firm concentrating in securities, antitrust, whistleblower, and consumer litigation. The firm's efforts on behalf of shareholders in securities litigation have resulted in recoveries totaling billions of dollars. Additional information about the firm can be found at Kirby McInerney LLP's website. This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. ContactsKirby McInerney LLPThomas W. Elrod, Esq.212-699-1180https:// [email protected]


Malaysian Reserve
10-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
CODI INVESTOR NOTICE: Compass Diversified Holdings Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit
SAN DIEGO, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE: CODI) publicly traded securities between May 1, 2024 and May 7, 2025, both dates inclusive (the 'Class Period'), have until Tuesday, July 8, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Compass Diversified class action lawsuit. Captioned Augenbaum v. Compass Diversified Holdings, No. 25-cv-01003 (C.D. Cal.), the Compass Diversified class action lawsuit charges Compass Diversified Holdings, Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC, Compass Group Management LLC, as well as certain of Compass Diversified's top current and former executives with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. If you suffered substantial losses and wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Compass Diversified class action lawsuit, please provide your information here: You can also contact attorneys J.C. Sanchez or Jennifer N. Caringal of Robbins Geller by calling 800/449-4900 or via e-mail at info@ CASE ALLEGATIONS: On September 7, 2021, Compass Diversified announced the acquisition of a majority interest in Lugano Holdings, Inc., a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of high-end jewelry, in a deal with an enterprise value of $256 million (excluding working capital and certain other adjustments upon closing). The Compass Diversified class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Lugano had violated applicable accounting rules and acceptable industry practices with respect to its financing, accounting, and inventory practices during Compass Diversified fiscal 2024; (ii) Lugano's 2024 financial results had been artificially distorted by these irregularities; (iii) Compass Diversified had failed to implement effective internal controls over Compass Diversified's financial reporting; and (iv) as a result, Compass Diversified's reported 2024 financial results did not reflect the actual financial results of Compass Diversified and such reported results were materially misstated. On May 7, 2025 Compass Diversified issued a press release titled 'Compass Diversified Discloses Non-Reliance on Financial Statements for Fiscal 2024 Amid an Ongoing Internal Investigation into its Subsidiary, Lugano Holding, Inc.' revealing that Compass Diversified 'has preliminarily identified irregularities in Lugano's non-CODI financing, accounting, and inventory practices. After discussing with senior leadership and investigators, the Audit Committee of CODI's Board has concluded that the previously issued financial statements for 2024 require restatement and should no longer be relied upon.' Compass Diversified's release also announced that Compass Diversified intended to delay the filing of its first quarter 2025 Form 10-Q. On this news, the price of Compass Diversified's stock fell more than 62%. The plaintiff is represented by Robbins Geller, which has extensive experience in prosecuting investor class actions including actions involving financial fraud. You can view a copy of the complaint by clicking here. THE LEAD PLAINTIFF PROCESS: The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 permits any investor who purchased or acquired Compass Diversified publicly traded securities during the Class Period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the Compass Diversified class action lawsuit. A lead plaintiff is generally the movant with the greatest financial interest in the relief sought by the putative class who is also typical and adequate of the putative class. A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the Compass Diversified class action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the Compass Diversified class action lawsuit. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff of the Compass Diversified class action lawsuit. ABOUT ROBBINS GELLER: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is one of the world's leading law firms representing investors in securities fraud and shareholder litigation. Our Firm has been ranked #1 in the ISS Securities Class Action Services rankings for four out of the last five years for securing the most monetary relief for investors. In 2024, we recovered over $2.5 billion for investors in securities-related class action cases – more than the next five law firms combined, according to ISS. With 200 lawyers in 10 offices, Robbins Geller is one of the largest plaintiffs' firms in the world, and the Firm's attorneys have obtained many of the largest securities class action recoveries in history, including the largest ever – $7.2 billion – in In re Enron Corp. Sec. Litig. Please visit the following page for more information: Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Services may be performed by attorneys in any of our offices. Contact: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP J.C. Sanchez, Jennifer N. Caringal 655 W. Broadway, Suite 1900, San Diego, CA 92101 800-449-4900 info@

Associated Press
04-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
INVESTOR ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Compass Diversified
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Compass To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in Compass stock or options between May 1, 2024 and May 7, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). [You may also click here for additional information] New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 4, 2025) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Compass Diversified ('Compass' or the 'Company') (NYSE: CODI) and reminds investors of the July 8, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. [ This image cannot be displayed. Please visit the source: ] Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) the Company's subsidiary, Lugano Holdings, Inc., maintained unrecorded financing arrangements and irregularities in its sales, cost of sales, inventory, and accounts receivable; (2) the irregularities and undisclosed details in Lugano Holdings, Inc.'s financial statements rendered the financial statements of the Company as a whole unreliable, and would require restatement; (3) the Company failed to maintain adequate internal controls related to its financial statements; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. On May 7, 2025, after the market closed, the Company disclosed that its financial statements for fiscal year 2024 should no longer be relied upon in response to an ongoing internal investigation into the Company's subsidiary, Lugano Holding, Inc. The Company revealed that the investigation 'has preliminarily identified irregularities in Lugano's non-CODI financing, accounting, and inventory practices' and that "[e]ffective May 7, 2025, Lugano's founder and CEO, Moti Ferder, resigned from all of his positions at Lugano and will not receive any severance compensation.' On this news, Compass Diversified stock price fell 8% during after-hours trading on May 7, 2025, thereby injuring investors. The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not. Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Compass' conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others. To learn more about the Compass Diversified investigation, go to or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, on X, or on Facebook. Attorney Advertising. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP ( ). Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your particular case. All communications will be treated in a confidential manner. To view the source version of this press release, please visit

Associated Press
04-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
ATTENTION COMPASS DIVERSIFIED HOLDINGS (CODI) SHAREHOLDERS: Securities Fraud Lawsuit Filed Against Compass Diversified Holdings
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - June 4, 2025) - Berger Montague PC advises investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Compass Diversified Holdings ('Compass' or the 'Company') (NYSE: CODI) on behalf of purchasers of Compass securities between May 1, 2024 through May 7, 2025, inclusive (the 'Class Period'). Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased or acquired Compass securities during the Class Period may, no later than JULY 8, 2025 , seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights,CLICK HERE. Headquartered in Westport, Conn., Compass is a private equity firm which, in 2021, acquired a majority interest in Lugano Holdings, Inc., a designer of high-end jewelry, in a deal with an enterprise value of $256 million. According to the lawsuit, during the Class Period, Compass failed to disclose that: (i) Lugano had violated applicable accounting rules and industry practice during fiscal 2024; (ii) Lugano's 2024 financial results were artificially distorted by these accounting irregularities; and (iii) Compass failed to implement effective internal controls over Compass' financial reporting. On May 7, 2025, Compass revealed that it had identified irregularities in Lugano's non-CODI financing, accounting, and inventory practices and had concluded that the previously issued financial statements for 2024 require restatement and should no longer be relied upon. On this news, the price of Compass' stock fell $10.70 per share, more than 62%, to close at $6.55 on May 8, 2025. To learn your rights or for more information,CLICK HEREor please contact Berger Montague: Andrew Abramowitz at[email protected]or (215) 875-3015, or Peter Hamner at[email protected]. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. Communicating with any counsel is not necessary to participate or share in any recovery achieved in this case. Any member of the purported class may move the Court to serve as a lead plaintiff through counsel of his/her choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an inactive class member. Berger Montague, with offices in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Delaware, Washington, D.C., San Diego, San Francisco and Chicago, has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States. Contact: Andrew Abramowitz, Senior Counsel Berger Montague (215) 875-3015 [email protected] Peter Hamner Berger Montague PC [email protected] To view the source version of this press release, please visit