Universal Registration Document Fiscal 2025

8.2 Financial communications policy

8.2 Financial communications policy

To better meet shareholders’ expectations, Sodexo continually enhances its investor relations program by diversifying its communication channels and ensuring high-quality interactions during meetings with the financial community.

8.2.1 Listening to shareholders and the financial community

To comply with regulations related to its listing on Euronext Paris, Sodexo and its Investor Relations team follow transparency principles to ensure fair treatment of all shareholders.

Sodexo’s investor relations are based on four key principles:

  • Equal access to financial information: financial press releases are published at the same time in French and English. They are available on the Group’s website, by email, in the media, and through an approved distributor;
  • Clear and regular updates: the financial calendar is shared one year in advance. It is updated regularly on the website;
  • Easy access to financial meetings: Shareholders' Meetings and financial presentations are streamed live. Replays are available on the website. All financial communications are archived for five years;
  • Transparency: all key documents, such as the Company Bylaws, Universal Registration Document, press releases, presentations, and share price trends, are available at www.sodexo.com.
8.2.1.1 Group spokesperson

Only the Executive Management and members of Sodexo Leadership Team are authorized to speak on financial matters. The Investor Relations team may also act as spokespersons for the Group under specific delegation from Executive Management.

8.2.1.2 Preparation and publication of financial communications

All financial communications are reviewed by a Group Disclosure Committee, which includes representatives from Finance, Strategy, Communications, Corporate Responsibility, Legal, Board Secretary and Human Resources.

Once approved by the CEO, the CFO or the Board of Directors (depending on the nature of the information), the communication is released via a press release to the financial community and market authorities.

Unless otherwise required, any information likely to impact the share price is published at 7 a.m. Paris time, before Euronext Paris opens.

Sodexo does not communicate financial information during the following periods:
  • 30 calendar days preceding the date of publication of the annual and half-year consolidated financial statements;
  • 15 calendar days preceding the date of publication of its first and third quarter consolidated financial information.

 

8.2.1.3 Preparation and publication of financial communications

To reinforce its commitment to transparency and regulatory compliance, Sodexo’s Board of Directors adopted a Code of conduct for senior managers in 2003.

This code promotes integrity through key behaviours:

  • avoiding actual or potential conflicts of interest;
  • complying with laws and regulations;
  • protecting confidential Group information;
  • conducting business fairly;
  • holding managers accountable and fostering a safe environment for raising concerns without fear of reprisals.

The Group’s ethical principle of transparency ensures fair and effective communication with shareholders, providing timely, complete and reliable financial information.