5.11

August 2016

Investment date

$408M

Purchase price

Costa Mesa, CA

Headquarters

INDUSTRY: BRANDED CONSUMER

About 5.11

Designer and marketer of purpose-built technical apparel and gear serving a wide range of global customers, including law enforcement, first responders, and military personnel, as well as the consumer market.

CODI Value Add:

Working with management to enhance product distribution globally and support 5.11’s direct-to-consumer efforts through online and retail channels.

Investment Highlights:

  • Passionate and enthusiastic customer base 

  • Entrenched position in the professional market providing stable cash flow

  • Broad customer base and product portfolio 

How We Work: We seek companies with purpose and staying power—businesses that dominate their space and are built to endure.

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