3 July 2008
COMPASS GROUP PLC
NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS/PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND CONNECTED PERSONS
Compass Group PLC (the 'Company') confirms that Susan Murray, a non-executive director of the Company, has today acquired a shareholding in the Company by the purchase of 2,500 ordinary shares at a purchase price of 350.5p pence each per share.
As a result of this transaction, Ms Murray now holds 2,500 ordinary shares of 10 pence each in the capital of the Company.
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
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 around £10.3 billion in the year to 30 September 2007. The company operates across the following core sectors of Business and Industry (B&I), Defence, Offshore & Remote Site, Healthcare, Education, Sports & Leisure and Vending with an established brand portfolio. For more information visit www.compass-group.com.