Business
Change in trading currency of Ordinary Shares
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. Disclaimer*
About this update from Compass Group Plc
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) No. 2138008M6MH9OZ6U2T68 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