Compass Group PLC

Compass House, Guildford Street
Chertsey
Surrey KT16 9BQ, United Kingdom (Map)
Phone: +44-1932-573-000
Fax: +44-1932-569-956
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http://www.compass-group.com

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Overview

Look in almost any direction and you'll likely see a foodservice operation run by this company. Compass Group is the world's largest contract foodservices provider with operations in more than 50 countries. It provides hospitality and foodservice for a variety of businesses and such public sector clients as cultural institutions, hospitals, and schools. It also offers vending services, as well as catering and concessions services for a number of events and sports venues. Its foodservice brands include Chartwells, Crothall, and Levy Restaurants. In addition, Compass is a franchisee of such well-known chains as Burger King and Starbucks.

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Key financials for Compass Group PLC

Company Type Public (London: CPG)
Fiscal Year-End September
2008 Sales (mil.) £11,436.1
1-Year Sales Growth (1.1%)
2008 Net Income (mil.) £442.8
1-Year Net Income Growth (23.6%)
2008 Employees 388,000
1-Year Employee Growth 7.8%
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Key people and executives for Compass Group PLC

Chairman Sir Roy A. Gardner
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Group Chief Executive and Board Member Richard J. Cousins
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Group Finance Director and Board Member Andrew Martin
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