Director Declaration

COMPASS GROUP PLC:

DIRECTOR DECLARATION

Compass Group PLC confirms that Dominic Blakemore, Group Finance Director, has been appointed as a non-executive director of Shire plc with effect from 1 January 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 £16.9 billion in the year to 30 September 2012. 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, Defence, Offshore & Remote Site, Healthcare, Education, Sports & Leisure and Vending with an established brand portfolio