Notice of Results

Compass Group PLC
25 February 2004


Compass Group PLC: Notice of Forthcoming Trade Update & Results Dates

25 February 2004

Ahead of announcing interim results on 19 May 2004, Compass Group PLC will
provide its customary pre-close trading update at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, 26 March
2004.

Preliminary results for the full-year ending 30 September 2004 are provisionally
scheduled for release on 30 November 2004.

Ends

Enquiries
Compass Group PLC                     [phone]
Sarah Ellis
Director of Investor Relations

Brunswick Group Ltd                   [phone]
Timothy Grey / Pamela Small

Note
Compass Group is the world's largest foodservice company with annual revenues in
excess of £11 billion. Compass Group has over 400,000 employees working in more
than 90 countries around the world. For more information, visit
www.compass-group.com




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