Completion of Acquisition

RNS Number : 8216W

Compass Group PLC

06 February 2012

 



6 February 2012

Compass Group Completes Acquisition of Dora Gastro in Czech Republic

We announced on 9 December 2011 that Compass Group, through its subsidiary Eurest, spol. s r.o., had agreed to acquire the foodservices provider DORA Gastro a.s., subject to obtaining clearance from the Office for the Protection of Competition in the Czech Republic. We are now pleased to confirm that the necessary clearance has been received and the acquisition has completed.

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Enquiries:
Investors / Analysts	Sarah John / Kate Patrick	[phone]
Media	Clare Hunt	[phone]
Website	www.compass-group.com

Notes to editors:

About Compass Group PLC

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.

 

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