Ortlieb GmbH Appoints New CEO

Ortlieb Sportartikel GmbH, manufacturer of waterproof outdoor products, announced the hire of Jürgen Siegwarth as the company’s CEO and the addition of senior staff members Jeff Scully and Martin Esslinger to its managing board.

Dorel Sports Returns To Growth In Q4

Dorel Industries Inc. reported fourth quarter revenue at its Dorel Sports segmnet inched up 0.6 percent in the fourth quarter, rebounding from a drop of 18 percent in the third quarter. The turnaround was helped by strong performances in Cycling Sports Group  (CSG)’s International business  and at Caloi that offset continued weakness globally at independent bicycle dealers.

CODI Prices $100 Million Share Offering

Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI),  owner of 5.11, Crosman, Liberty Safe and a number of other middle market businesses, priced a $100 million public offering of 4 million of its 7.875 percent series B fixed-to-floating rate cumulative preferred shares.