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Summary of CODI-PC Q1 2026 Earnings Call

MAY 6, 2026 2 MIN READ
REVENUE
$426.9M -8.9%
NET MARGIN
-7.2% +8.0 PTS
EPS
-$0.62 +43.6%
FREE CASH FLOW
$18.8M -49.0%

1Key Financial Results and Metrics

GAAP Net Revenues: $427 million, down 5.9% year-over-year, primarily due to the absence of Lugano's losses from the previous year.

GAAP Net Loss from Continuing Operations: $30.8 million, an improvement of approximately $19 million year-over-year.

Non-GAAP Net Sales: In line with the prior year, with Consumer net sales up 2.3% and Industrial net sales down 3.3%.

Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA: $83.9 million, up 6.3% year-over-year, with Consumer businesses growing 11.6% and Industrial down 4.5%.

Operating Cash Flow: $23.9 million, a significant improvement from the prior year.

Leverage Ratio: Approximately 5.3x at quarter-end, improved to around 5x after the sale of Sterno's food service business, with senior secured net leverage below 1x.

2Strategic Updates and Business Highlights

Divestiture: Successfully sold Sterno's food service business, generating attractive valuation despite a challenging M&A environment. Proceeds were used for debt reduction.

Consumer Business Performance: The Honey Pot brand showed strong momentum with nearly 25% revenue growth and over 40% EBITDA growth. BOA and 5.11 Tactical also reported solid performance.

Operational Focus: Ongoing review of management services agreement to align incentives and drive shareholder value. The company is committed to deleveraging and enhancing operational performance.

3Forward Guidance and Outlook

2026 Guidance: Expect subsidiary adjusted EBITDA between $320 million to $365 million, reflecting continued strength in diversified businesses.

Consumer EBITDA: Projected between $225 million to $260 million.

Industrial EBITDA: Expected between $95 million and $105 million, accounting for stranded costs from the Sterno sale.

Capital Expenditures: Anticipated between $30 million to $40 million for the year.

Management Fees: Expected to be between $25 million and $30 million for the full year.

4Challenges and Points of Concern

Market Conditions: The M&A environment remains muted, which could impact future divestiture opportunities.

Stranded Costs: Rimports will incur stranded costs from the Sterno sale, affecting near-term results.

Competitive Pressures: Altor faced challenges in the cold chain market and appliance sector, impacting its performance.

Geopolitical Risks: Ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, including the situation in the Middle East, could affect operations and market conditions.

5Notable Q&A Insights

Leverage Goals: Long-term leverage target is around 3x to 3.5x, with a near-term goal of getting below 4x to consider share buybacks.

Consumer Business Resilience: Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, the Consumer segment is performing well, with expectations for continued growth.

Tariff Refunds: There are ongoing efforts to secure tariff refunds, but clarity on timing and magnitude remains uncertain.

Management Services Agreement Review: Changes are anticipated in the management services agreement, but details are not yet available. Overall, CODI-PC demonstrated solid operational performance in Q1 2026, with strategic divestitures and a focus on deleveraging, although challenges in the market and specific business segments remain.

SOURCE: Q1 2026 EARNINGS CALL TRANSCRIPT