Share Repurchase Programme

Compass Group PLC
30 March 2007





                        Compass Group PLC: Announcement

Share Repurchase Programme

Compass Group PLC (the 'Company') announces that it has entered into an
irrevocable and non-discretionary arrangement with its broker, Merrill Lynch
International, to repurchase on its behalf and within certain pre-set
parameters, ordinary shares in the Company for cancellation during the period
commencing on 2nd April 2007 and ending on 15th May 2007. This arrangement is in
accordance with Chapter 12 of the Listing Rules and the Company's general
authority to repurchase shares.

Enquiries: Justin Besley, Group Treasurer           [phone]




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