Last checked at 1 Jun 2021 07:00
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) No. 2138008M6MH9OZ6U2T68
COMPASS GROUP PLC
TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS AND CAPITAL AS AT 31 MAY 2021
In accordance with its obligations under rule 5.6.1 of the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, Compass Group PLC confirms that as at 31 May 2021 its issued share capital consists of:
1,785,403,977 ordinary shares of 11 1/20 pence each of which:
1,784,032,193 ordinary shares of 11 1/20 pence each are admitted to trading and 1,371,784 ordinary shares of 11 1/20 pence each are held in treasury.
The total number of voting rights in respect of the ordinary shares admitted to trading is 1,784,032,193 with each ordinary share having one vote.
The voting rights of treasury shares are automatically suspended.
In addition, Compass Group PLC sponsors a level 1 American Depositary Receipt Programme, under which ordinary shares of 11 1/20 pence each are traded in the form of American Depositary Shares on the New York Stock Exchange. The ordinary shares of 11 1/20 pence each traded in the form of American Depositary Shares are included within the total voting rights figure set out above.
The total voting rights figure 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 FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
For further information, contact:
Alison Yapp Tel: +44 (0)1932 573000
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Note to Editors: Compass Group PLC is the world's leading food service company, which generated annual revenues of £20.2 billion in the year to 30 September 2020. It operates in around 45 countries, employs and engages around 550,000 people and serves over 5.5 billion meals a year. The Company specialises in providing food and a range of support services across the core sectors of Business & Industry, Healthcare & Seniors, Education, Sports & Leisure and Defence, Offshore & Remote, with an established brand portfolio.