1208 GMT [Dow Jones] Compass (CPG.LN) is expected Tuesday to report a 6.3% drop in 1H earnings before interest, tax and amortization of GBP281M versus GBP300M a year earlier, an average of three anaylsts' estimates show. Comparisons are difficult given the recent sale of SSP and the adoption of IFRS accounting, say analysts. They say they're looking for evidence that an ongoing cost cutting program and reorganization are returning the company to growth. Shares trade -1% at 236.75p. (MIC)
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