Two US acquisitions by Compass

8th Mar 2011 16:34

Caterer Compass Group is making two acquisitions in the US. Coffee Distributing Corp is the largest office coffee and refreshment company in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. This purchase will provide Compass with wider geographic coverage. The business generated revenue of $63.5m (£39.9m) in 2009.The second acquisition is Illinois-based BW HLS Holdings, which provides support services to the healthcare sector in the US. BLW generated revenue of $48.2m (£30.3m) in the year to September 2010. The acquisitions generate revenue equivalent to less than 1% of Compass's total revenue.