COMPASS GROUP PLC
Compass Group PLC has today made application to the UK Listing Authority and the London Stock Exchange for a block listing of 2,350,000 ordinary shares of 10p each to be admitted to the Official List.
These shares will rank pari passu with the existing ordinary shares of the Company and will be issued in connection with the future exercise of options over 750,000 shares granted under the terms of the Company's Share Option Plan and the future release of 1,600,000 shares under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plans.
For further information, contact:
M J White Tel: +44 1932 573000
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Note to Editors
Compass Group PLC is a world-leading food and support services company, which generated annual revenues of £15.8 billion in the year to 30 September 2011. It operates in around 50 countries, employs over 470,000 people and serves over 4 billion meals every year. The company specialises in providing food and a range of support services across the core sectors of Business & Industry, Defence, Offshore & Remote Site, Healthcare, Education, Sports & Leisure and Vending with an established brand portfolio.