Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) No. 2138008M6MH9OZ6U2T68

COMPASS GROUP PLC

TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS AND CAPITAL AS AT 31 JULY 2017

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 July 2017 its issued share capital consists of:

·     1,581,421,327 ordinary shares of 11 1/20 pence each admitted to trading, with each ordinary share having one vote;

·     8,315,298 ordinary shares of 11 1/20 pence each held in treasury. The voting rights of treasury shares are automatically suspended; and

that the total number of voting rights in respect of these ordinary shares is 1,581,421,327 with each ordinary share having one vote.

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:

M J White Tel: +44 (0)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 £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, Sports & Leisure and Defence, Offshore & Remote, with an established brand portfolio.