Compass Group increases its 2016 interim dividend by 8.2%

DividendMax Ltd.

Compass Group increases its 2016 interim dividend by 8.2%

Excellent organic revenue growth of 5.8%

Another strong six months in North America with organic sales up 8.3%

Good growth in Europe with organic revenue up 3.7%

Rest of World grew 5% excluding Offshore & Remote

Underlying margin flat before restructuring costs

The Management and Performance (MAP) programme continues to drive operating efficiencies

Restructuring plan announced in July 2015 on track to deliver the expected savings

Growth, performance and returns to shareholders: a proven and sustainable model

Free cash flow of £396 million, up 23% on H1 2015

Proposed interim dividend up 8.2%, in line with constant currency EPS growth

Remain committed to ongoing returns to shareholders with £72 million of share buybacks in H1 2016

Expectations for 2016 are positive and unchanged

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