COMPASS GROUP PLC
Compass Group PLC has today made application to the UK Listing Authority and the London Stock Exchange for a block listing of 4,250,000 ordinary shares of 10p each to be admitted to the Official List.
These shares will rank pari passu with the existing ordinary shares of the Company and will be issued in connection with the future release of 4.25 million shares under the Company's Long Term Incentive Plans.
ENQUIRIES :
Compass Group PLC : +44 (0) 1932 573000
Investors/Analysts: Mark J White, General Counsel & Company Secretary
Media: Chris King, Group Head of Media Relations
Note to Editors
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 £13 billion in the year to 30 September 2009. The company operates across the following core sectors of Business & Industry, Defence, Offshore & Remote Site, Healthcare, Education, Sports & Leisure and Vending with an established brand portfolio. For more information, visit www.compass-group.com.
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