US Legal Proceedings

Compass Group PLC
10 March 2006


10 March 2006

Compass Group PLC has identified that a US Complaint has been issued, but not
served, by a competitor, Supreme Foodservice AG, making allegations in
connection with UN contracting.  The Group will resolutely defend this Complaint
and it is not expected that this matter will have any material impact on the
company's financial performance.

Enquiries
Compass Group PLC

Investors/Analysts:     Andy Martin     [phone]
Media:                  Paul Kelly      [phone]




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