Compass Group Plc engages in the provision of food service and support services. The company is headquartered in Chertsey, Surrey and currently employs 579,126 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2001-02-02. The Company’s geographical segments include North America and International. The company also has a separate segment for central activities which includes finance, legal, commercial, information technology and human resources. The firm provides food services and support services. Its support services include cleaning in hospitals, reception services at corporate headquarters, managing remote camps, grounds and facilities services at schools and universities and much more. The company operates at client locations around the world, from hospitals, schools and oil rigs to corporate headquarters and entertainment venues. The firm provides food and support services across five market sectors, including business & industry; healthcare & senior living; education; sports & leisure; and defense, offshore & remote.