UNITED STATES
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): January 29, 2001
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SODEXHO MARRIOTT SERVICES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-12188 52-0936594
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
9801 Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (301) 987-4500
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
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On January 29, 2001, Sodexho Marriott Services, Inc. announced the
appointment of a special committee.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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(c) The following exhibit is filed as part of this Form 8-K.
Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release, dated January 29, 2001.
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SIGNATURES
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: January 29, 2001 By: /s/ ROBERT A. STERN
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Robert A. Stern
Senior Vice President and
General Counsel
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press release issued January 29, 2001, relating to
Sodexho Marriott Services, Inc.'s announcement of
the appointment of a special committee.
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