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CompassAnnouncement

30/09/2014 07:01

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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