Sodexo reaffirms its dedication to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and open work environment for all by renewing its endorsement of L'Autre Cercle's LGBT+ Charter, France's leading organization for LGBT+ workplace inclusion.

- Sale by Sodexo of Sofinsod to Bellon SA for €918 million, enabling the simplification of Sodexo's shareholder structure and the monetization of an illiquid asset - All proceeds from the sale will be distributed in the form of a special interim dividend of €6.24 per share - The ex-dividend date will be August 27, 2024. The record date will be August 28, 2024. The special interim dividend will be paid on August 29, 2024.

- Sale of Sodexo's 100% owned subsidiary Sofinsod to Bellon SA for 918 million euros, simplifying the ownership structure of Sodexo, and monetizing an illiquid asset - Distribution at the end of August 2024 of the sales proceeds to Sodexo shareholders, through an interim dividend of €6.24 per share

Sodexo proudly announces that it has earned the prestigious Advocate designation in the Workplace Pride Global Benchmark, achieving a score of 99.7%, the highest in the company's history.

Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, announced today it has signed an agreement with Entegra, the world’s largest food group purchasing organization.