Sodexo Inc successfully completes inaugural US dollar bond issue of $1.25 billion

Issy-les-Moulineaux, April 13, 2021 - Sodexo Inc, the US subsidiary of Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Life services, has successfully completed yesterday a bond issue for a total principal amount of $1.25 billion in two tranches: $500 million due April 2026 with a coupon of 1.634% and $750 million due April 2031 with a coupon of 2.718%. This transaction is Sodexo Inc’s inaugural US dollar bond offering. Sodexo Inc will use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes. The bonds are guaranteed by Sodexo SA, the parent company of the Sodexo group.

About Sodexo

Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational performance. Operating in 64 countries, Sodexo serves 100 million consumers each day through its unique combination of On-site Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. Sodexo provides clients an integrated offering developed over more than 50 years of experience: from foodservices, reception, maintenance and cleaning, to facilities and equipment management; from services and programs fostering employees’ engagement to solutions that simplify and optimize their mobility and expenses management, to in-home assistance, child care centers and concierge services. Sodexo’s success and performance are founded on its independence, its sustainable business model and its ability to continuously develop and engage its 420,000 employees throughout the world.

Sodexo is included in the CAC Next 20, CAC 40 ESG, FTSE 4 Good and DJSI indices.

Key figures

19.3 billion euro in Fiscal 2020 consolidated revenues

420,000 employees as at August 31, 2020

#1 France-based private employer worldwide

64 countries

100 million consumers served daily

12.1 billion euro in market capitalization (as at March 31, 2021)

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