Compass Group plc Announces Not to Seek Re-Election of Carol Arrowsmith, Non-Executive Director

Compass Group PLC is the world leader in institutional catering and concessions. Net sales break down by market as follows: - businesses and administration (31.4%); - health care facilities and nursing homes (28.8%); - educational institutions (21.3%); - sports and leisure facilities (17.1%); - other (1.4%): oil, gas and mining industries, construction and defense sectors. Restaurants are operated under the brands Medirest, Morrison, ESS, Eurest, Bon Appétit, etc. Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: Europe (16.2%), North America (75.7%) and other (8.1%).