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 firm is engaged in providing food and support services. The firm has three segments: North America, Europe and the Rest of World. The North America segment includes the United States and Canada. The Europe segment includes the United Kingdom, Finland and Other. The Rest of the World segment includes Japan and Other. The firm delivers services in sectors, including business and industry; healthcare and seniors living; education; defense, offshore and remote, and sports and leisure. The company operates at various client locations around the world, from hospitals, schools and oil rigs to corporate headquarters and entertainment venues. Its support services include cleaning in hospitals, reception services at corporate headquarters, managing remote camps, grounds and facilities services at schools and universities. Its subsidiaries include Compass Group (Australia) Pty Limited and Compass Group Belgium NV.