CPG Overview

Compass Group PLC Trading Upgrade: Compass Group PLC has upgraded to the OTCQX® Best Market from the Pink Limited™ Market, allowing it to trade under the symbols “CMPGY” and “CMPGF” for U.S. investors.

Importance of OTCQX: The upgrade to OTCQX is significant for companies aiming to provide transparent trading for U.S. investors, as it requires adherence to high financial standards and best practice corporate governance.

CEO's Statement: Dominic Blakemore, CEO of Compass Group, expressed enthusiasm about the upgrade, highlighting the U.S. as a key market for the company's growth and the goal of making ownership more accessible to U.S. investors.

About Compass Group: Compass Group is a leading global food services provider, operating in over 25 countries with more than 590,000 employees and generating over $46 billion in revenue for the 2025 fiscal year.

Tom Petty's Home Sale: Tom Petty's Malibu home, featuring a personal music studio, has been sold for $11.2 million.

Buyer Information: The buyer is Stephen Slade Tien, a psychoanalyst and author, although he has not commented on the purchase.

Howard Rachofsky's Inspiration: In the 1980s, hedge-fund manager Howard Rachofsky was inspired by the Richard Meier-designed High Museum of Art in Atlanta, leading him to commission Meier for a home in Dallas.

Meier's Architectural Philosophy: Despite being engaged with larger projects like the Getty Center, architect Richard Meier expressed interest in designing smaller homes, viewing them as opportunities to explore and develop broader architectural ideas.

Sunny von Bülow's Childhood Home: The Manhattan apartment of socialite Sunny von Bülow, known for her long-term coma and her husband's attempted murder trial, is on the market for the first time in 98 years.

Property Details: The four-bedroom duplex, located at 990 Fifth Avenue, is listed for $20 million and spans approximately 4,300 square feet, offering views of Central Park.

Luxury Real Estate Sale: Jonathan Oringer has sold his oceanfront house in Bridgehampton for $57 million, indicating a recovery in the luxury market in the Hamptons.

Previous Purchase and Listing: Oringer purchased the property for $40 million in 2014 and had briefly listed it for $52 million in 2021 before the recent sale.

Catherine Conrad's Garden: Catherine Conrad dedicated ten years to designing her gardens at her Honolulu home, featuring granite pathways and a Carrera marble fountain.

Favorite View: Her preferred view of the garden is at night, showcasing illuminated cypress, monkeypod, and flowering tacoma trees.