The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Accommodation / Food 56 - Food and beverage service activities 56.2 - Event catering, contract catering service activities and other food service activities 56.2 - Event catering, contract catering service activities and other food service activities
700 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
9 November 2012
Employment effect (start)
1 November 2012
Foreseen end date
11 May 2014
Description
French multinational food catering company Sodexo announced plans to cut around 700 posts until the end of 2013, out of a total of 420,000 employees worldwide. These job cuts come in the context of a cost saving plan to achieve a consolidated operating margin of 6.3% at the end of fiscal 2014-2015.
It is reported that Sodexo has already reduced its workforce by around 700 posts in 2012.
Sources
9 November 2012: Les Echos
8 November 2012: Les Echos
Citation
Eurofound (2012), Sodexo, Internal restructuring in World, factsheet number 74473, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/74473.