COMPASS GROUP PLC
NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS/PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND CONNECTED PERSONS
Compass Group PLC (the "Company") confirms that Sir Ian Robinson, a non-executive director of the Company, has increased his shareholding in the Company by the purchase of 8,711 ordinary shares at a purchase price of 535.4 pence per share on 28 September 2010.
As a result of this transaction, Sir Ian now holds 15,000 ordinary shares of 10 pence each in the capital of the Company, representing 0.0008% of the issued share capital. The shares are registered in the name of Sir Ian and Lady Robinson.
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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.