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Compass Group PLC 4 March 2002 4th March 2002 PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN 'ASSISTANCE PUBLIQUE - PARIS HOSPITALS' AND COMPASS Medirest, a Compass group subsidiary, has won an important catering contract with AP-HP worth £26 million over 3 years. The Paris 'Assistance Publique', the authority that manages state hospitals, launched a tender offer in July 2001 for catering in several hospitals and administrative sites. Consequently, Medirest has been chosen to operate the Hotel Dieu, Antoine Beclere Hospital, Mourier Hospital, la Collegiale and Jean Verdier Hospital and retains the contract with the Georges Pompidou European Hospital, which Medirest operated since 2000. Due to its expertise, Medirest was able to meet the needs of AP. These contracts, that generate a total turnover of 42.5 million euros (£26 million) over 3 years, will become effective from March 1st 2002. They represent 13,000 meals per day for the patients and hospital staff. The agreement also covers the maintenance of equipment. To develop this new activity, Medirest has kept 200 employees from the last catering company and has hired 15 executives. Within the framework of its new assignment, Medirest team will also be responsible for the catering services for the famous professor Guy-Grand, Head of the Nutrition Department at the Hotel Dieu. Didier Barbaut, Managing Director of Medirest, commented: 'This is a major contract for both parties, and it puts Medirest in a significant position within the public hospitals sector. The winning of this contract is the result of the involvement of Medirest team, which was recognised by AP-HP.' Enquiries: Timothy Grey/ Simon Sporborg Brunswick Group Tel: 020 7404 5959 Notes to editors Compass Group: Compass Group is the world's largest foodservice company employing over 270,000 people in over 90 countries and with annual revenues in excess of £9bn. Compass Group provides catering for clients including major employers, educational establishments, hospitals, leisure venues, retail locations and at major airports and stations throughout USA, Europe, and developing markets in Asia and South America. It operates through sector- specific subsidiaries such as Eurest, the world's largest specialist in providing foodservice to business and industry clients, and Select Service Partner, the European market leader in foodservice at airport restaurants and rail stations. Further information on the Group can be found at www.compass- group.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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