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Compass Diversified Receives $75.2 Million Equity Investment

The owner of Velocity Outdoor, BOA, Primaloft, 5.11, and other active lifestyle brands, reported that it had completed a private placement of approximately 3.6 million of its common shares to a mutual fund managed by Allspring Global Investments to raise $75.2 million.

U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises to 5-Month High in December

The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index rose to 110.7 million in December, up from a downwardly revised 101.0 in November in an indication that concerns about a recession in the U.S. are lessening. The Index improved for the third consecutive month, reaching its highest level since July.

Winnebago May See Tough Year Ahead as Fiscal Q1 Backlogs Fall 54 Percent

A 20 percent decline in revenues for the fiscal first quarter ended November 25 was said to be primarily driven by lower unit sales related to market conditions, product mix, and higher discounts and allowances compared to the prior-year quarter, partially offset by carryover price increases related to higher motorized chassis costs.

PrimaLoft Promotes Cavassa to CEO, Joyce to Retire

Compass Diversified appointed Anne Cavassa as CEO of its subsidiary, PrimaLoft Inc., effective January 1, 2024. This move follows Cavassa’s recent appointment as president and as former president and CEO, Mike Joyce, steps into retirement at year end.

Czech CSG Group Adds Italian Shotgun Maker to Portfolio

The global industrial-technology company that recently agreed to acquire Vista Outdoors’ ammo brands has purchased a majority percent stake in the Italian, family-owned Armi Perazzi S.p.A., manufacturer of high-quality shotguns for sport shooters and elite hunters.

November Sales Show Small Gain, Tops Expectations

The Commerce Department reported that retail sales rose 0.3 percent in November over the prior month, stronger than the 0.2 percent decline in October and better than the Dow Jones estimate for a decrease of 0.1 percent.