14 Jun 2017 11:49
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LEI: 2138008M6MH9OZ6U2T68
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COMPASS GROUP PLC
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Purchase of own shares
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Compass Group PLC announces that, as set out in the Circular to shareholders dated 15 May 2017 in connection with the £1 billion Shareholder Return, it purchased 35 ordinary shares of 10 5/8 pence each at a price of 1,660.00 pence per share on 14 June 2017 through Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc.
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Compass Group PLC intends to hold 10 of the purchased ordinary shares in treasury. The remaining 25 purchased ordinary shares will be cancelled.
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Following the above transaction, Compass Group PLC holds 8,701,004 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 1,644,625,086 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
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Enquiries to:
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Mark J White, General Counsel and Company Secretary
Compass Group PLC
Tel. +44 (0) 1932 573000
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Notes to Editors: Compass Group PLC is a world-leading food and support services company, which generated annual revenues of £19.6 billion in the year to 30 September 2016. It operates in over 50 countries, employs over 500,000 people and serves over 5 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.