Foodservice group Compass' Irish operations, whose clients include Wyeth, Eircom and Cable & Wireless, recorded a strong performance in all sectors in the six months to the end of March.
Its catering division Eurest, which operates in 160 locations, reported new business gains of nearly £5.4m in total turnover and strengthened its Irish portfolio with new blue chip clients.
Mike Malloy, managing director of Compass Group's business in Ireland said, 'Despite the changing economic environment, and the business challenges which this has created, our business continues to go from strength to strength in Ireland.'
Overall turnover grew by 6%, earnings per share were up by 14% and there was a significant increase in free cash flow. The firm disposed of Little Chef and Travelodge for £712m during the six month period.
