Defining an underlying theory based on gauge-fermion interactions can provide essential information about the structure and properties of composite Higgs models. Firstly, non-minimal models are strongly preferred by minimal underlying theories, opening the case for a composite Dark Matter. Further, additional light states are also predicted and they may be the first sign of such models at the LHC. I will discuss exotic signatures that arise commonly in composite Higgs models. I will also briefly discuss how input from the Lattice can help guide the experimental searches.

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