Director/PDMR Shareholding

RNS Number : 8829U

Compass Group PLC

27 November 2019

 

LEI: 2138008M6MH9OZ6U2T68

NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM

COMPASS GROUP PLC: DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDINGS

Compass Group PLC (the "Company") announces the following changes in the interests of Directors and Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility ("PDMR") in ordinary shares of 11 1/20 pence each in the share capital of the Company ("Shares").

Long-Term Incentive Plan 2019-20 Award

On 27 November 2019, an award was made under The Compass Group PLC Long Term Incentive Plan 2018 ("LTIP 2018") to the Directors and PDMRs detailed below:

Name	Director/PDMR	Number of Shares Under Conditional Award
Dominic Blakemore	Director	152,700
Gary Green	Director	146,385
Karen Witts	Director	86,135
James Meaney	PDMR	18,775
Robin Mills	PDMR	32,105
Sandra Moura	PDMR	20,225
Venkatesh Shantaram	PDMR	26,845
Sapna Sood	PDMR	22,185
Mark van Dyck	PDMR	36,705
Alison Yapp	PDMR	23,295

The number of Shares shown is the maximum available if the corporate performance conditions for the period, which commenced on 1 October 2019 and ends on 30 September 2022, are satisfied in full.  There will be no retesting of the award.

Under the Plan rules, participants may become entitled to Shares if the Company satisfies stringent corporate performance targets based upon Return on Capital Employed (ROCE), Adjusted Free Cash Flow (AFCF) and Total Shareholder Return relative to companies in the FTSE 100 index (excluding its financial services constituents). The corporate performance targets are weighted as follows: ROCE: 40%, AFCF: 40%, TSR: 20%.

Company Directors Blakemore, Green and Witts are required, subject to the LTIP 2018 rules, to hold any Shares arising from the vesting of this award for a period of two years from any such vesting.

The following notifications have been made to the Financial Conduct Authority in accordance with the requirements of the EU Market Abuse Regulation in respect of the above:

NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Dominic Blakemore
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Executive Director
b)	Initial notification/ Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Compass Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138008M6MH9OZ6U2T68
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 11 1/20 pence each in Compass Group PLC GB00BD6K4575
b)	Nature of the transaction	Long Term Incentive Plan award
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 152,700
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	152,700 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	27 November 2019
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Gary Green
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Executive Director
b)	Initial notification/ Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Compass Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138008M6MH9OZ6U2T68
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 11 1/20 pence each in Compass Group PLC GB00BD6K4575
b)	Nature of the transaction	Long Term Incentive Plan award
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 146,385
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	146,385 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	27 November 2019
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Karen Witts
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Executive Director
b)	Initial notification/ Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Compass Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138008M6MH9OZ6U2T68
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 11 1/20 pence each in Compass Group PLC GB00BD6K4575
b)	Nature of the transaction	Long Term Incentive Plan award
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 86,135
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	86,135 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	27 November 2019
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	James Meaney
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	PDMR
b)	Initial notification/ Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Compass Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138008M6MH9OZ6U2T68
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 11 1/20 pence each in Compass Group PLC GB00BD6K4575
b)	Nature of the transaction	Long Term Incentive Plan award
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 18,775
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	18,775 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	27 November 2019
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Robin Mills
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	PDMR
b)	Initial notification/ Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Compass Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138008M6MH9OZ6U2T68
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 11 1/20 pence each in Compass Group PLC GB00BD6K4575
b)	Nature of the transaction	Long Term Incentive Plan award
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 32,105
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	32,105 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	27 November 2019
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Sandra Moura
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	PDMR
b)	Initial notification/ Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Compass Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138008M6MH9OZ6U2T68
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 11 1/20 pence each in Compass Group PLC GB00BD6K4575
b)	Nature of the transaction	Long Term Incentive Plan award
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 20,225
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	20,225 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	27 November 2019
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Venkatesh Shantaram
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	PDMR
b)	Initial notification/ Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Compass Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138008M6MH9OZ6U2T68
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 11 1/20 pence each in Compass Group PLC GB00BD6K4575
b)	Nature of the transaction	Long Term Incentive Plan award
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 26,845
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	26,845 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	27 November 2019
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Sapna Sood
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	PDMR
b)	Initial notification/ Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Compass Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138008M6MH9OZ6U2T68
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 11 1/20 pence each in Compass Group PLC GB00BD6K4575
b)	Nature of the transaction	Long Term Incentive Plan award
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 22,185
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	22,185 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	27 November 2019
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Mark van Dyck
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	PDMR
b)	Initial notification/ Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Compass Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138008M6MH9OZ6U2T68
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 11 1/20 pence each in Compass Group PLC GB00BD6K4575
b)	Nature of the transaction	Long Term Incentive Plan award
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 36,705
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	36,705 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	27 November 2019
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

NOTIFICATION AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERSONS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH THEM

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Alison Yapp
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	PDMR
b)	Initial notification/ Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Compass Group PLC
b)	LEI	2138008M6MH9OZ6U2T68
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Ordinary Shares of 11 1/20 pence each in Compass Group PLC GB00BD6K4575
b)	Nature of the transaction	Long Term Incentive Plan award
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 23,295
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	23,295 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	27 November 2019
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

ENDS

Enquiries:

Compass Group PLC

[phone]

Investors/Analysts:     Alison Yapp, Group General Counsel & Company Secretary

                                   Kate Postans, Interim Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs Director

Note to Editors: Compass Group PLC is the world's leading food service company, which generated annual revenues of £25.2 billion in the year to 30 September 2019. It operates in around 45 countries, employs and engages around 600,000 people and serves over 5.5 billion meals a year. The Company specialises in providing food and a range of support services across the core sectors of Business & Industry, Healthcare & Seniors, Education, Sports & Leisure and Defence, Offshore & Remote, with an established brand portfolio.

 

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