Dividend

Compass Group PLC
22 May 2001


INTERIM DIVIDEND
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs
MNEMONIC CODE           *CPG
SEDOL CODE              *533-153
DIVIDEND AMOUNT         *1.9p
PERIOD                  *Six months ended 31-03-01
PROVISIONAL EX DATE     *15-08-01
RECORD DATE             *17-08-01
PAYMENT DATE            *03-10-01
NOTES *