Presentation at Lehman Brothers Conference

8 May 2002

 Compass Group Presentation at Lehman Brothers 2002 Global Services Conference 

Michael J Bailey, Chief Executive of Compass Group PLC is today speaking at the
Lehman Brothers 2002 Global Services Conference, The Millennium Broadway Hotel,
New York City.

He will give an overview of Compass Group's businesses and the Group strategy.
The presentation contains no new information on current trading or future
performance but will refer to the trading update issued by the company on 20th
March 2002, prior to its close period. In the statement the company referred to
its expectations for its first half year, prior to interim results to be
reported on 21st May 2002, and stated: 'The Group remains committed to
branding, international expansion and market segmentation in foodservice, with
a strong focus on organic growth, margin improvement and return on capital
employed.'

The presentation summary slides will be available on the Company's website (
www.compass-group.com) later today.

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Enquiries:

Tim Grey / Simon Sporborg,            Brunswick              020 7404 5959     

Notes to Editors

Compass Group is the world's largest foodservice company with annual
foodservice revenues in excess of £9bn. Compass Group has over 360,000
employees working in more than 90 countries around the world providing
foodservice and hospitality. For more information visit www.compass-group.com