25th Nov 2009 12:33
25 November 2009
COMPASS GROUP PLC
NOTIFICATION OF DIVIDEND RECORD DATE ERRATUM
Earlier today, and in accordance with Listing Rule 9.7A.2, Compass Group PLC (the "Company") announced that its final dividend of 8.8 pence per share for the financial year ended 30 September 2009 will be paid on 1 March 2010 to all shareholders on the register on 30 January 2010, subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 5 February 2010.
Please note that the correct record date is 29 January 2010, not 30 January 2010 as previously reported.
ENDS
Enquiries:
Compass Group PLC
+44 (0)1932 573000
Investors/Analysts: Mark J White, General Counsel & Company Secretary
Media: Chris King, Group Head of Media Relations
Note to Editors
Compass Group is the world's leading foodservice company. We specialise in providing food, vending and related services on our clients' premises and we generated annual revenues of over £13 billion in the year to 30 September 2009. The company operates across the following core sectors of Business & Industry, Defence, Offshore & Remote Site, Healthcare, Education, Sports & Leisure and Vending with an established brand portfolio. For more information visit www.compass-group.com.
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