Compass Diversified Holdings Chief Executive Officer to Take Leave of Absence

Compass Diversified Holdings CODI, an owner of leading middle market businesses, announced today that Joe Massoud, its Chief Executive Officer, has requested, and the Board has approved, a leave of absence to focus his attention on an informal regulatory inquiry that Mr. Massoud has received on matters unrelated to CODI. CODI also announced that its manager, Compass Group Management LLC ("CGM"), has nominated, and that its Board has approved, Alan Offenberg to assume the role of CEO on an interim basis, as well as Mr. Massoud's seat on the Company's Board of Directors. Commenting on the transition, Mr. Offenberg said, "I am honored to be able to serve CODI's shareholders in this capacity. Joe will continue to be available to us during his leave and we are all very excited about the many opportunities the Company has to build value for our owners."