CODI was formed to acquire and manage a group of profitable middle
market businesses that are headquartered in North America. CODI provides
public investors with an opportunity to participate in the ownership and
growth of companies which have historically been owned by private equity
firms or wealthy individuals or families. CODI's disciplined approach to
its target market provides opportunities to methodically purchase
attractive businesses at values that are accretive to its shareholders. For
sellers of businesses, CODI's' unique structure allows CODI to acquire
businesses efficiently with no financing contingencies and, following
acquisition, to provide its companies with substantial access to growth
capital.