--Compass Group is in advanced discussions to buy competitor CH&Co in a deal worth more than 400 million pounds ($508.1 million), Sky News reports.

--The U.K. catering contractor is finalizing a deal to buy the caterer for landmark venues like Kew Gardens and the Royal Opera House, Sky News reports, citing unnamed sources.

--The deal could be announced as soon as this week, Sky News reports.

--Compass wasn't immediately available for comment when contacted by Dow Jones Newswires.


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