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Armed Services YMCA and Sodexho further expand their relationship as Verone joins organization's board of directors GAITHERSBURG, Md., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sodexho (NYSE:SDX), the nation's leading provider of integrated food and facilities management services, announced today that Greg Verone, president of the company's Government Services Division, recently accepted a three-year position on the board of directors for the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA). "Sodexho has been a strong supporter of the ASYMCA and Greg Verone has clearly demonstrated an interest in the wellbeing of the young men and women who defend our country and their families," said ASYMCA Executive Director Frank Gallo, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret). "In view of his clear appreciation of the sacrifices and challenges faced by the men and women in the armed services and their families, it was more than appropriate to ask him to join the National Board of the ASYMCA." Sodexho is the official foodservice provider of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) and has additional operations on various military installations nationwide. Four years ago, the company became a sponsor of the ASYMCA's Operation Hero youth program. "When offered the opportunity to expand our support for the ASYMCA through joining the board of directors, I enthusiastically accepted," said Verone. "More significant involvement with ASYMCA programs through the board of directors will allow Sodexho to make an even bigger impact on the military families we serve." The ASYMCA has provided support services to military service members and their families for more than 145 years at 34 locations worldwide. ASYMCA offers essential programs such as childcare, hospital assistance, spouse support services, food services, computer training classes, health and wellness services, and holiday meals, among many others. ASYMCA runs more than 150 programs around the world. Sodexho, Inc. (http://www.sodexhousa.com/) is the leading provider of integrated food and facilities management in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with $6.7 billion in annual revenue and 125,000+ employees. Sodexho offers innovative outsourcing solutions in food service, housekeeping, groundskeeping, plant operations and maintenance, asset management, and laundry services to 6,000 corporations, health care, long term care and retirement centers, schools, college campuses, government and remote sites throughout North America. Headquartered in Gaithersburg, Md, Sodexho proudly serves as the official food service provider for the U.S. Marine Corps. DATASOURCE: Sodexho, Inc. CONTACT: Stacy Bowman-Hade of Sodexho, Inc., +1-301-987-4352, or Web site: http://www.sodexhousa.com/

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