Article: Marriott International to Merge Its Food Service and Facilities Management Business with Sodexho Alliance's North American Operations, and Spin Off to Shareholders a New Company Comprised of Its Lodging and Other Businesses

Marriott shareholders to own 51% stake in Sodexho Marriott Services, Inc.,

which will be the largest contract services company in North America.

New company made up of Marriott's lodging, senior living and distribution

services businesses to be spun off to Marriott International shareholders.

Marriott's food service and facilities management business valued in pact at

 
  approximately $2 billion. 

Marriott International senior debt and commercial paper to be refinanced.

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