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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 16, 1998
SODEXHO MARRIOTT SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State of incorporation)
1-12188 52-0936594
(Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
10400 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20817
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (301) 380-3100
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On June 16, 1998, Sodexho Marriott Services, Inc. (the "Company") named
Michel Landel President of its Corporate Services Division, which provides
outsourced services for nearly 2,000 accounts throughout the United States.
Mr. Landel currently serves as Executive Vice President of the Company. The
Corporate Services Division represents approximately 30 percent of the Company's
1997 calendar year pro forma sales of $4.2 billion. Mr. Landel's appointment
followed the resignation of Robert J. Jantzen, former President of the Corporate
Services Division, who will leave the Company on June 30 for a position outside
the industry.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(C) EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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99(a) News Release dated June 16.1998
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SODEXHO MARRIOTT SERVICES, INC.
Date June 16, 1998 By: /s/ Robert A. Stern
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Robert A. Stern
Senior Vice President and
General Counsel
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Exhibit 99(a)
Sodexho Marriott Services Header goes here
News
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Company Contact:
Investor Relations
Leeny Oberg, VP
Sodexho Marriott Services, Inc.
(301) 380-2745
Media Relations
Steve Brady, SVP, Corporate Comm.
Sodexho Marriott Services, Inc.
(301) 380-3915
Michel Landel To Head Corporate Services Division
Of Sodexho Marriott Services, Inc.
Bethesda, Maryland, June 16, 1998 -- Sodexho Marriott Services, Inc.
(NYSE:SDH) named Michel Landel President of its Corporate Services Division,
which provides outsourced services for nearly 2,000 accounts throughout the
United States. Mr. Landel currently serves as Executive Vice President of
Sodexho Marriott Services. The Corporate Services Division represented
approximately 30 percent of the Company's 1997 calender year pro forma
sales of $4.2 billion.
"Michel Landel brings significant strengths and experience to this
position. Prior to the formation of Sodexho Marriott Services, he was President
and Chief Executive Officer of Sodexho's North American operations for nine
years," said Charles D. O'Dell, President and CEO of Sodexho Marriott
Services. "During that time, Michel tripled Sodexho's North American
business, and is recognized as a proven leader in the industry."
Mr. Landel's appointment followed the resignation of Robert J. Jantzen,
former President of the Corporate Services Division, who will leave the
Company on June 30 for a position outside the industry.
Mr. O'Dell added, "Bob Jantzen was a strong contributor to our success
over the last 15 years. We wish him the best in the future."
SODEXHO MARRIOTT SERVICES, Inc. is the largest provider of food
service and facilities management in North America, with more than $4 billion
in annual sales. The Company offers a variety of outsourcing solutions
including food services, housekeeping, grounds keeping, plant operations and
maintenance, and integrated facilities management to the corporate, health
care and education markets. The Company is one of the top 50 employers in the
United States with 100,000 employees.
