Total Voting Rights

RNS Number : 0683E

Compass Group PLC

31 March 2011

 



COMPASS GROUP PLC:

TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS AND CAPITAL AS AT 31 MARCH 2011

In accordance with its obligations under rule 5.6.1 of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, Compass Group PLC confirms that as at 31 March 2011 its issued share capital consists of 1,892,496,356 ordinary shares of 10 pence each.  The total number of voting rights in respect of these ordinary shares is 1,892,496,356, 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 1,892,496,356 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: [phone]

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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. 

 

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