REG-Compass Group PLC Total Voting Rights

Released: 01/09/2009

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RNS Number : 2932Y  
  
Compass Group PLC  
  
01 September 2009  
  
COMPASS GROUP PLC:   
  
TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS AND CAPITAL AS AT 31 AUGUST 2009  
  
In accordance with its obligations under rule 5.6.1. of the Disclosure and 
Transparency Rules, Compass Group PLC confirms that as at 31 August 2009 its 
issued share capital consists of 1,850,633,410 ordinary shares of 10 pence each. 
The total number of voting rights in respect of these ordinary shares is 
1,850,633,410, each ordinary share having one vote.  Compass Group PLC does not 
hold any ordinary shares in treasury.  
  
In addition, Compass Group PLC has entered into a level 1 American Depositary 
Receipt Programme, under which ordinary shares of 10 pence each are traded in 
the form of American Depositary Shares on the New York Stock Exchange. The 
ordinary shares of 10 pence each traded in the form of American Depositary 
Shares are included within the total set out above.   
  
The above figure 1,850,633,410 may be used by shareholders as the denominator 
for the calculation by which they will determine whether they are required to 
notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Compass Group PLC 
under the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.   
  
For further information, contact:   
  
M J White Tel: +44 1932 573000  
  
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