Close Period Share Buyback Programme

RNS Number : 9136S

Compass Group PLC

30 September 2014

 



Compass Group PLC

Close Period Share Buyback Programme

Compass Group PLC (the "Company") announces that, during the Company's close period from 1 October 2014 up to the date of announcement of its preliminary annual results on 26 November 2014, the Company intends to continue its existing share buyback programme. The Company has put in place an irrevocable buyback programme managed by an independent third party which makes its trading decisions in relation to the Company's securities independently of, and uninfluenced by, the Company for this close period. Any repurchases carried out during this close period shall be within certain pre-agreed parameters and in accordance with the Company's general authority to repurchase shares, the Listing Rules and other applicable law. The maximum number of shares which can be acquired during this close period is 14 million shares. The shares to be purchased on behalf of the Company will be cancelled.

Note to Editors

Compass Group PLC is a world leading food and support services company, which generated annual revenues of £17.6 billion in the year to 30 September 2013. It operates in around 50 countries, employs over 500,000 people and serves over 4 billion meals every year. The Company specialises in providing food and a range of support services across the core sectors of Business & Industry, Healthcare & Seniors, Education, Defence, Offshore & Remote, Sports & Leisure and Vending with an established brand portfolio.

Compass Group's website at www.compass-group.com.

Contact

Mark White Compass Group PLC 01932 573000

Justin Besley Compass Group PLC 01932 57300

 

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