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Caterer Compass buys Vermaat for €1.5 billion

Food catering firm Compass has agreed to buy European premium food services business Vermaat Groep for about €1.5 billion including debt, it said today, marking its largest-ever deal.
Business • 22 Jul

Compass eyes slower-than-expected growth in 2025 profit

British food catering firm Compass Group has forecast a slightly slower-than-expected growth in 2025 profit after a 16% jump in the previous year on new businesses and staff returning to offices and eating at canteens.
Business • 26 Nov 24

Caterer Compass to buy CH&CO in £475m deal

British catering company Compass Group has today agreed to buy rival CH&CO in a deal valuing the Royal Opera House caterer at £475m, including debt, in a bid to grow its UK and Ireland business.
Business • 22 Jan 24

Caterer Compass forecasts strong growth in 2024

Catering group Compass Group said it expects 2024 underlying operating profit to grow about 13%, aided by strong demand leading to high single-digit organic revenue growth and stronger margins.
Business • 20 Nov 23

Frictionless shopping launches in Ireland

Ireland's first fully frictionless store is opening in Dublin today.
Business • 15 Feb 22

Compass Group's full-year profit rises 7.1%

Compass Group reported a 7.1% rise in full-year profit today as cost-cutting efforts at the world's biggest catering firm paid off and it raised prices.
Business • 20 Nov 18

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