Further US Complaint Issued

Compass Group PLC
30 March 2006



29 March 2006


Compass Group PLC has been informed that a further US Complaint has been issued,
but not served, by a competitor, ES-KO International, Inc., making allegations
in connection with UN contracting.  A preliminary review indicates that the
damages claimed bear no relation to the value of the UN contracts awarded to
ESS and the Complaint will be resolutely defended.


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Compass Group PLC

Investors/Analysts: Andy Martin                            [phone]
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