Contract caterer Compass Group's North American business made up for falling profit in Europe, though sales and profits fell short of average analyst forecasts. Underlying operating profit rose to £875m from £837m in the six months to the end of March as organic revenue rose 4.8% to £11.5bn. Statutory operating profit fell 2.7% to £853m due to currency movements and EBIT before exceptionals fell 2% to £864m, which was 2% below the average City forecast of £880m. At the North American ...Den vollständigen Artikel lesen ...