Director/PDMR Shareholding

Compass Group PLC

05 December 2023

 

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 transactions 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 2023-24 Award

On 1 December 2023, conditional awards were granted under The Compass Group PLC Long Term Incentive Plan 2018 to the Directors and PDMRs detailed below.

The number of Shares shown is the maximum available if the performance conditions for the period, which commenced on 1 October 2023 and ends on 30 September 2026, are satisfied in full.

2022-23 Deferred Bonus Award

On 1 December 2023, conditional awards were granted under The Compass Group Deferred Bonus Plan to Dominic Blakemore and Palmer Brown.  One third of bonus earned in the 2022-2023 financial year will be deferred into shares for a period of three years.

Vesting of Restricted Share Awards

On 1 December 2023, conditional awards granted under The Compass Group PLC Restricted Share Award Plan made to Petros Parras and Gaétan de L'Hermite vested in accordance with the associated performance conditions. Petros Parras' interest in Shares following the vesting as set out below is 10,067.

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 (Group CEO)
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	Grant of a conditional award under The Compass Group PLC Long Term Incentive Plan 2018.  The number of Shares shown is the maximum available if the performance conditions for the period, which commenced on 1 October 2023 and ends on 30 September 2026, are satisfied in full.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 215,728
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	215,728 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	1 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
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	Grant of a conditional award under The Compass Group Deferred Bonus Plan. One third of bonus earned in the 2022-2023 financial year will be deferred into shares for a period of three years.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 35,954
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	35,954 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	1 December 2023
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	Petros Parras (Group CFO)
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	Grant of a conditional award under The Compass Group PLC Long Term Incentive Plan 2018.  The number of Shares shown is the maximum available if the performance conditions for the period, which commenced on 1 October 2023 and ends on 30 September 2026, are satisfied in full.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 127,565
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	127,565 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	1 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
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	Acquisition of Shares following the vesting of a conditional award granted (prior to Mr Parras becoming a PDMR) under The Compass Group PLC Restricted Share Award Plan and the subsequent sale of Shares to meet the associated tax and social security obligations.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) 1) Nil 2,907 2) GBP 20.1520 1,406
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	1,406 GBP 20.1520
e)	Date of the transaction	1 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	1)   Outside a trading venue 2)   London Stock Exchange (XLON)

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	Palmer Brown (Group COO, North America)
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	Grant of a conditional award under The Compass Group PLC Long Term Incentive Plan 2018.  The number of Shares shown is the maximum available if the performance conditions for the period, which commenced on 1 October 2023 and ends on 30 September 2026, are satisfied in full.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 190,687
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	190,687 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	1 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
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	Grant of a conditional award under The Compass Group Deferred Bonus Plan. One third of bonus earned in the 2022-2023 financial year will be deferred into shares for a period of three years.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 19,779
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	19,779 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	1 December 2023
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	Kathinka Friis-Møller
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	Grant of a conditional award under The Compass Group PLC Long Term Incentive Plan 2018.  The number of Shares shown is the maximum available if the performance conditions for the period, which commenced on 1 October 2023 and ends on 30 September 2026, are satisfied in full.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 43,555
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	43,555 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	1 December 2023
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	Deborah Lee
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	Grant of a conditional award under The Compass Group PLC Long Term Incentive Plan 2018.  The number of Shares shown is the maximum available if the performance conditions for the period, which commenced on 1 October 2023 and ends on 30 September 2026, are satisfied in full.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 49,666
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	49,666 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	1 December 2023
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	Gaétan de L'Hermite
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	Grant of a conditional award under The Compass Group PLC Long Term Incentive Plan 2018.  The number of Shares shown is the maximum available if the performance conditions for the period, which commenced on 1 October 2023 and ends on 30 September 2026, are satisfied in full.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 49,253
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	49,253 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	1 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue
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	Acquisition of Shares following the vesting of a conditional award granted (prior to Mr de L'Hermite becoming a PDMR) under The Compass Group PLC Restricted Share Award Plan and the subsequent sale of Shares to meet the associated tax and social security obligations.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) 1) Nil 2,907 2) GBP 20.1520 1,522
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	1,522 GBP 20.1520
e)	Date of the transaction	1 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	1)   Outside a trading venue 2)   London Stock Exchange (XLON)

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	Grant of a conditional award under The Compass Group PLC Long Term Incentive Plan 2018.  The number of Shares shown is the maximum available if the performance conditions for the period, which commenced on 1 October 2023 and ends on 30 September 2026, are satisfied in full.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 43,974
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	43,974 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	1 December 2023
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	Grant of a conditional award under The Compass Group PLC Long Term Incentive Plan 2018.  The number of Shares shown is the maximum available if the performance conditions for the period, which commenced on 1 October 2023 and ends on 30 September 2026, are satisfied in full.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 49,006
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	49,006 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	1 December 2023
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	Shelley Roberts
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	Grant of a conditional award under The Compass Group PLC Long Term Incentive Plan 2018.  The number of Shares shown is the maximum available if the performance conditions for the period, which commenced on 1 October 2023 and ends on 30 September 2026, are satisfied in full.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 56,574
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	56,574 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	1 December 2023
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	Grant of a conditional award under The Compass Group PLC Long Term Incentive Plan 2018.  The number of Shares shown is the maximum available if the performance conditions for the period, which commenced on 1 October 2023 and ends on 30 September 2026, are satisfied in full.
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) GBP 0.00 53,193
d)	Aggregated information -Aggregated volume -Price	53,193 GBP 0.00
e)	Date of the transaction	1 December 2023
f)	Place of the transaction	Outside a trading venue

ENDS

Compass Group PLC

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Enquiries:

Group General Counsel & Company Secretary: Alison Yapp

Investors/Analysts: Agatha Donnelly & Helen Javanshiri

Press: Giles Robinson

 

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