Notice of Results

26 June 2002

                               Compass Group PLC                               

                         Notice of Preliminary Results                         

Compass Group PLC confirms it will announce its Preliminary Results for the
year ended 30 September 2002 on 3 December 2002.

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Enquiries

Cathi Lawrence               Compass Group         Tel: [phone]          
                                                                               
Timothy Grey                 Brunswick             Tel: [phone]          

Note

Compass Group is the world's largest foodservice company employing over 360,000
people in over 90 countries and with annual revenues in excess of £10bn.
Compass Group provides foodservice for clients including major employers,
educational establishments, hospitals, leisure venues, retail locations and at
major airports and railway stations throughout USA, Europe and developing
markets in Asia and South America.

The Group owns and operates major foodservice brands including Au Bon Pain,
Harry Ramsden's, Little Chef, Upper Crust and Ritazza which are available to
its clients and customers through its sector brands including Eurest,
Scolarest, Medirest and Morrison, Canteen Vending and Selecta, Select Service
Partner and Moto. Further information on the Group can be found at
www.compass-group.com