Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K was filed on September 13, 2007, by Compass Diversified Trust (the "Trust") and its subsidiary, Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC (the "Company"). Collectively referred to as "CODI," the entities are incorporated in Delaware. The report addresses a corporate governance event effective September 14, 2007.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a current report regarding a corporate name change and does not contain financial statements or performance metrics.
Material Changes
- Corporate Name Change: The Trust's name was changed from "Compass Diversified Trust" to "Compass Diversified Holdings."
- Legal Documentation: A Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Trust was filed with the Delaware Secretary of State.
- Trust Agreement Amendment: The Amended and Restated Trust Agreement was amended to reflect the new name.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary regarding future guidance, outlook, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document strictly reports the procedural execution of the name change and references a press release issued on the same date.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the effective date of the name change is September 14, 2007.
- Confirm the new legal name is "Compass Diversified Holdings."
- Review the attached Certificate of Amendment (Exhibit 3.1) and Second Amendment to the Trust Agreement (Exhibit 3.2) for specific legal terms.
- Check the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional context on the strategic rationale for the name change.