Director Declaration

COMPASS GROUP PLC

DIRECTOR DECLARATION

Compass Group PLC confirms that Richard Cousins, Group Chief Executive, has been appointed as a non-executive director of Tesco PLC with effect from 1 November 2014.

For further information, contact:

M J White Tel: +44 1932 573000

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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.