Compass Group Reports Rise In Full-Year Profit

Compass Group PLC CMPGY reported an increase in its full-year profit. Compass Group's revenue for the period climbed 9.4% to GBP15.8 billion, from GBP14.5 billion, in the year-ago period. Its profit before tax rose to GBP958 million from GBP913 million. Compass Group lifts dividend by 10% to 19.3 pence. Compass Group shares closed at $8.85 yesterday.