Sodexo SA (SWN)

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https://www.sodexo.com

Sodexo SA is a French multinational corporation specializing in food services and facilities management, headquartered in the Paris suburb of Issy-les-Moulineaux. Founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, it employs approximately 522,000 people worldwide as of 2023 and operates in 55 countries, serving 100 million customers daily across diverse sectors including private corporations, government agencies, educational institutions from preschools to universities, hospitals, clinics, assisted-living facilities, military bases, and prisons. The company provides quality and sustainable food services to companies, hospitals, schools, universities, and stadiums, while also offering comprehensive facilities management solutions that integrate catering and employee benefits to enhance quality of life. Notable for its global reach and scale, Sodexo ranks as Europe’s second-largest employer in its industry by employee count and revenue, with fiscal 2023 revenues of €28.1 billion. In 2024, it spun off its voucher and benefits division into Pluxee, sharpening its focus on core operations, and continues to emphasize sustainability, diversity, and stakeholder collaboration in its mission. Sodexo plays a pivotal role in the facilities services market by delivering essential on-site support that improves daily experiences for employees, patients, students, and institutions globally.