23 December 2009
COMPASS GROUP PLC
Annual Report 2009 incorporating the Notice of Annual General Meeting
In accordance with LR 9.6.3, copies of the following documents have today been submitted to the UK Listing Authority and will shortly be available for inspection at the UK Listing Authority's Document Viewing Facility which is situated at Financial Services Authority, 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HS:
Annual Report and Accounts 2009;
Notice of Annual General Meeting to be held on 5 February 2010; and
Form of Proxy.
Documents will normally be available for inspection within six normal business hours of this notice being given.
In compliance with DTR 6.3.5(3) the above documents can also be downloaded in pdf format from the Company's website at www.compass-group.com and an online version of the Annual Report can be accessed at www.compass-group.com/annualreport09.
ENDS
Enquiries:
Compass Group PLC
+44 (0)1932 573000
Investors/Analysts: Mark J White, General Counsel & Company Secretary
Media: Chris King, Group Head of Media Relations
Note to Editors
Compass Group is the world's leading foodservice company. We specialise in providing food, vending and related services on our clients' premises and we generated annual revenues of over £13 billion in the year to 30 September 2009. The company operates across the following core sectors of Business & Industry, Defence, Offshore & Remote Site, Healthcare, Education, Sports & Leisure and Vending with an established brand portfolio. For more information visit www.compass-group.com.