Change in trading currency of Ordinary Shares

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Compass Group PLC has announced that, effective April 1, 2026, the trading currency for its Ordinary Shares on the London Stock Exchange has officially changed from sterling pence (GBp) to US dollars (USD). This strategic move aligns the share price's trading currency with the company's reporting currency, aiming to mitigate foreign exchange volatility and simplify the investment proposition for international investors. The change will not impact Compass Group's FTSE index inclusion or its listing on the LSE, and dividends will continue to be paid in GBP unless shareholders opt to receive them in USD.

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Compass Group PLC
01 April 2026
 

 

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Change in trading currency of Compass Group's Ordinary Shares

 

Further to the announcement on 18 March 2026, Compass Group confirms that the trading currency of its Ordinary Shares on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) has changed from sterling penny (GBp) to US dollars (USD), with effect from today, 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

Tim Danaher, Brunswick

+44 207 404 5959

Website

www.compass-group.com

 

 

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