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Sodexo Inc. successfully completes its new US dollar notes issuance and its tender offer
SWSmurfit WestRock plc(SW) GlobeNewswire· Globenewswire·2025-05-28 16:00

Core Viewpoint - Sodexo Inc. successfully completed a U.S. dollar notes issuance totaling 1.1billion,whichwasnearly7timesoversubscribed,indicatingstronginvestordemand[1][2].Group1:NotesIssuanceTheissuanceconsistedoftwotranchesandwasguaranteedbySodexoS.A.,theparentcompany[2].Aportionofthenetproceedsfromthenoteswasusedtorepurchaseexisting1.6341.1 billion, which was nearly 7 times oversubscribed, indicating strong investor demand [1][2]. Group 1: Notes Issuance - The issuance consisted of two tranches and was guaranteed by Sodexo S.A., the parent company [2]. - A portion of the net proceeds from the notes was used to repurchase existing 1.634% senior notes due 2026, with the remainder allocated for general corporate purposes [2]. Group 2: Tender Offer - The tender offer for the 2026 Notes settled on May 28, 2025, resulting in the repurchase of 174.29 million in aggregate principal amount, achieving a 34.46% participation rate [3]. - These transactions allow the Group to proactively manage its debt and extend its maturity profile [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - Founded in 1966, Sodexo is a global leader in sustainable food and facilities management services, aiming to improve quality of life and contribute to social and environmental progress [4]. - The company operates in 45 countries, serving 80 million consumers daily, and is recognized as the 1 France-based private employer worldwide [9].