Each outstanding share of Morrison common stock not owned by Compass Group was converted into the right to receive $40.00 in cash, without interest. Morrison ceased to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange before the opening of business on Friday, April 6, 2001.

Morrison shareholders who hold their stock certificates will receive notice in the post regarding the process to surrender their shares for cash. Shareholders whose shares are held through banks or brokers will receive information about their holdings from those institutions.