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The global food services market for Compass is estimated to be worth at least $360 billion, of which we have less than 15% market share.
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We combine the best of both worlds: local offers at scale
Net new business is the cornerstone of our growth...
...and within our range for the fourth consecutive year
Resilient & diverse business model
Attractive long-term shareholder returns
Diverse sector portfolio
Mostly captive locations
Wide-ranging client base
Largest 10 clients <10% revenue
Attractive outsourcing market Investing in future growth
Significant FTO opportunity • Capex
Emerging sub-sectors • M&A
Opportunities to unlock through M&A • Technology & processes
Decentralised business
Flexible operating models
Local sourcing
Entrepreneurial mindset
De-risked country portfolio
Completed disposal programme
Now operate in over 25 countries
Huge opportunities in core markets
Unique competitive advantages
Sectorised model
Purchasing scale
Culture & talent
We benefit from a diverse sector portfolio
Business & Industry is our best performing sector...
We operate at a significant discount vs the high street...
High quality offer at superior value to the high street
Opportunities to improve margin in both regions...
Inherent profit growth hedge
Higher revenue growth
More incremental margin
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Our capital allocation model remains unchanged
Strong balance sheet
Investment grade credit rating
Target net debt/ EBITDA 1-1.5x
Surplus capital
Returned to shareholders
Ordinary dividends
c.50% of underlying earnings pay out policy
M&A
Required returns > cost of capital by the end of year two
Invest in business
Capex c.35% of revenue
We are replicating our M&A blueprint in Europe
Step up in our growth algorithm...
...as we continue delivering long-term shareholder returns
Performance
Geographic financials by region
FY 2025 ($m) | North America | International | Other1 | Total |
Revenue | 31,417 | 14,710 | 46,127 | |
Organic growth | 9.1% | 7.7% | 8.7% | |
Operating profit | 2,582 | 904 | (151) | 3.335 |
Margin | 8 .2% | 6.1% | 7.2% | |
ROCE | 26.1% | 15.5% | 18.2% | |
FY 2024 ($m) | ||||
Revenue | 28,581 | 13,595 | 42,176 | |
Organic growth | 10.5% | 11.0% | 10.6% | |
Operating profit | 2,335 | 807 | (144) | 2,998 |
Margin | 8.2% | 5.9% | 7.1% | |
ROCE | 26.4% | 18.6% | 19.0% | |
Geographic revenue by sector
FY 2025 | North America | International |
Business & Industry | 36% | 46% |
Healthcare & Senior Living | 28% | 14% |
Education | 20% | 13% |
Sports & Leisure | 15% | 12% |
Defence, Offshore & Remote | 1% | 15% |
Total | 100% | 100% |
Notes:
Based on underlying performance at reported exchange rates unless indicated otherwise.
1. Other operating profit represents unallocated overheads.
Contact informationAgatha Donnelly
Agatha.Donnelly@compass-group.com
Simon Bielecki
Simon.Bielecki@compass-group.com
Corporate Access
Dana.Diver@compass-usa.com
Investor Relations
Investor.Relations@compass-group.com
Underlying cash flow
$m | FY25 |
Operating profit | 3,335 |
Depreciation and amortisation | 1,310 |
EBITDA | 4,645 |
Net capital expenditure | (1,514) |
Trade working capital | (28) |
Lease payments of principal | (265) |
Other | 66 |
Operating cash flow | 2,904 |
Net interest | (290) |
Net tax | (653) |
Other | 14 |
Free cash flow | 1,975 |
Free cash flow conversion | 88% |
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