Spotsylvania County School District in the US is planning to appoint Sodexo S.A. as its food service provider for the coming school year. Effective 1 July, Sodexo will cater to all 29 schools under the district.

Sodexo S.A. announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended February 28, 2013. Fro the six months, the company announced revenues of EUR 9,463 million compared to EUR 9,069 million for the same period a year ago. Operating profit was EUR 478 million compared to EUR 559 million for the same period a year ago. Profit for the period before tax was EUR 401 million compared to EUR 475 million for the same period a year ago. Profit for the period was EUR 248 million compared to EUR 309 million for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent company was EUR 236 million compared to EUR 297 million for the same period a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was EUR 37 million compared to EUR 315 million for the same period a year ago. Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets were EUR 110 million compared to EUR 145 million for the same period a year ago. Group net income included the impact of exceptional expenses generated by the operational efficiency improvement program as well as the effects of new fiscal measures, particularly in France (tax on dividends and non-deductibility of interest expense borrowing). As of February 28, 2013, net debt was EUR 961 million. The company provided earnings guidance for the fiscal year 2013. Given the first half performance and current trends in the economic environment, the company provided the objectives for fiscal 2013 as organic revenue growth between 1% and 2% and stable operating profit compared with fiscal 2012.

Sodexo S.A., Board Meeting, Apr 16, 2013. Agenda: To discuss the performance for the first half of fiscal 2013.