Company: CODI-PB
Filing Date: 2025-12-08
Form Type: 10-K/A
Source: 0001345126-25-000078
Chunk: 177

Company: Compass Diversified Holdings
Filing Date: 2025-12-08
Form: 10-K/A
Chunk 177
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 in net sales is primarily a result of increased demand in several markets including aerospace and defense, and industrial. International sales were $51.1 million and $47.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, an increase of $3.2 million.

Gross Profit

Gross profit was $49.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to $44.4 million for the same period in 2022. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased to 29.9% in 2023 from 28.9% in 2022, principally due to product mix and operational improvements.

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Selling, general and administrative expense

Selling, general and administrative expense in the year ended December 31, 2023 was $25.2 million as compared to approximately $24.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase in selling general and administrative expense was due to increased staffing related costs and increased travel and legal expenses. Selling, general and administrative expense represented 15.1% of net sales for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to 15.8% for the same period in 2022. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expense as a percentage of net sales was due to overall higher sales volume as compared to the prior year.

Segment operating income

Arnold had segment operating income of approximately $21.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to segment operating income of $16.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, an increase of $4.9 million year over year based on the factors stated above.

#### Sterno

### Overview
Sterno, headquartered in Plano, Texas, is the parent company of Sterno, LLC ("Sterno Products") and Rimports Inc. ("Rimports"). Sterno is a leading manufacturer and marketer of portable food warming systems. Sterno also produces creative indoor and outdoor lighting and home fragrance solutions for consumer markets. Sterno offers a broad range of wick and gel chafing systems, butane stoves and accessories, liquid and traditional wax candles, catering equipment and lamps through Sterno Products, as well as scented wax cubes, warmer products, outdoor lighting and essential oils used for home decor and fragrance systems, through Rimports.

### Results of Operations
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