Sodexho México Enters Campus Market With 3-Year USD $3 Million Contract at Tecnológico de Monterrey

MÉXICO CITY, Mexico-May 31, 2005-Sodexho México (SDX-NYSE), the leading provider of food and facilities management services to corporations and remote sites throughout México, announced today that it has entered the higher education services market with a three-year contract, valued at USD $3 million (MXP $33 million) to manage and operate food services at Tecnológico de Monterrey. Sodexho will provide restaurant dining and snack services to over 12,500 students, faculty and staff at Tecnológico de Monterrey's campus in México City.

“Sodexho is very pleased to begin serving the college and university sector in México by aligning with such a prestigious institution as Tecnológico de Monterrey,” said Humberto Patorniti, president of Sodexho México. “Sodexho provides food and facilities management to educational institutions all over the world, and we are proud to be able to offer these exceptional services locally here in México as well.”

Sodexho will combine its worldwide expertise with its local knowledge of México's traditions to offer customized services to fit the dining needs of its customers at Tecnológico de Monterrey. Equipment will be upgraded and painting of facilities will take place to enhance both the kitchens and dining areas.

Sodexho México, headquartered in México City and member of Sodexho Alliance, offers innovative outsourcing solutions in foodservice, housekeeping, maintenance, security, pest control, and water delivery to 87 corporations and oil platforms throughout México.