Notice of filing

Compass Group PLC
02 March 2004



Notice of filing with German competition authority

2 March 2004

Compass Group is currently evaluating the potential acquisition of Mitropa AG,
the railway station catering subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG. Today Compass Group
PLC filed an application with the German Federal Cartel Office for clearance to
acquire Mitropa AG.

Further details will be available in due course.


Enquiries:

Compass Group PLC [phone]
Sarah Ellis
Director of Investor Relations

Brunswick Group Ltd [phone]
Timothy Grey




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