COMPASS GROUP PLC:
TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS AND CAPITAL AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2010
In accordance with its obligations under rule 5.6.1. of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, Compass Group PLC confirms that as at 30 November 2010 its issued share capital consists of 1,888,407,187 ordinary shares of 10 pence each. The total number of voting rights in respect of these ordinary shares is 1,888,407,187, each ordinary share having one vote. Compass Group PLC does not hold any ordinary shares in treasury.
In addition, Compass Group PLC has entered into a level 1 American Depositary Receipt Programme, under which ordinary shares of 10 pence each are traded in the form of American Depositary Shares on the New York Stock Exchange. The ordinary shares of 10 pence each traded in the form of American Depositary Shares are included within the total set out above.
The above figure 1,888,407,187 may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculation by which they will determine whether they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Compass Group PLC under the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
For further information, contact:
M J White Tel: +44 1932 573000
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Compass Group is the world's leading foodservice company. We specialise in providing food, vending and related services on our clients' premises and we generated annual revenues of over £14.5 billion in the year to 30 September 2010. The company operates across the following core sectors of Business & Industry, Defence, Offshore & Remote Site, Healthcare & Seniors, Education and Sports & Leisure with an established brand portfolio. For more information visit www.compass-group.com.