(Reuters) – Edenred beat estimates for first-quarter operating revenue on Thursday, as the French vouchers and cards provider continued to benefit from strong momentum in sales, its digital innovation strategy and inflationary trends. The group, which helps companies manage staff expenses and benefits and is known for its “Ticket Restaurant” vouchers, posted first-quarter operating revenue of 426 million euros ($461.23 million), topping the 416 million euros forecast by analysts in a company-compiled consensus. Vouchers and cards providers such as Edenred are benefiting from a shift to fully d…