Notice of date for update

Compass Group PLC
29 August 2003


29 August 2003


                               Compass Group PLC
                  Notice of date for pre-close trading update

Ahead of announcing preliminary full-year results on 2 December 2003, Compass
Group PLC will provide its customary pre-close trading update at 7:00 a.m. on
Monday, 29 September 2003.



Ends

Enquiries:
Compass Group PLC
Sarah Ellis, Director Investor Relations
Tel: [phone]

Brunswick
Timothy Grey
Pamela Small
Tel : [phone]


Note

Compass Group is the world's largest foodservice company with annual foodservice
revenues in excess of £10bn. Compass Group has over 375,000 employees working in
more than 90 countries around the world providing foodservice and vending.  For
more information visit www.compass-group.com




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