Change in trading currency of Ordinary Shares

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Compass Group PLC will change the trading currency of its Ordinary Shares on the London Stock Exchange from sterling to US dollars, effective April 1, 2026, aligning with its reporting currency to reduce FX volatility and simplify the investment case for global investors. This change will not impact its FTSE index inclusion or LSE listing, and dividends will continue to be paid in GBP unless shareholders opt for USD.

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Compass Group PLC
18 March 2026
 

 

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Change in trading currency of Compass Group's Ordinary Shares

 

As previously announced in its Q1 trading statement on 5 February 2026, Compass Group confirms it will change the trading currency of its Ordinary Shares on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) from sterling (GBP) to US dollars (USD), effective 1 April 2026.

 

This transition aligns the Group's share price trading currency with its reporting currency, reducing FX volatility in the share price and simplifying the investment case for global investors. The change will not affect Compass Group's FTSE index inclusion or its LSE listing. Dividends will continue to be paid in GBP unless shareholders elect to receive them in USD.

 

Enquiries

 

Investors

Agatha Donnelly, Simon Bielecki

+44 1932 573 000

Press

Amy Shields, Compass Group

Tim Danaher, Brunswick

+44 1932 573 000

+44 207 404 5959

Website

www.compass-group.com

 

 

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