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- Catering International & Services S.A. (CIS) is a France-based provider of integrated catering, accommodation, and facilities management services for remote sites in onshore and offshore environments, primarily serving clients in energy, mining, construction, defense, and government sectors. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Marseille, the company offers a comprehensive range of services including catering and meal preparation adapted to local customs; accommodation management, reception, laundry, housekeeping, and concierge services; facilities and utility management encompassing design, engineering, construction, water treatment, waste management, landscaping, and pest control; technical maintenance, shipchandling, fleet management, and personnel transport; skilled personnel recruitment; security and access control; medical assistance; recreational and well-being programs; and logistics and sourcing. CIS operates globally with a workforce of approximately 16,000 employees, generating net sales distributed across Africa and the Middle East (55.6%), Eurasia (37%), and the Americas (7.4%). In 2024, the company achieved significant growth with revenue up 36% at constant currency and EBITDA doubling to €30.6 million (7.2% margin), driven by performance improvement plans, contractual escalations, and new contracts; it recently renewed a major contract in the Democratic Republic of Congo through subsidiary CSS (Congo Support Services), continued offshore expansion in West Africa with international operators, launched innovative tools like the myCIS HR platform on TalentSoft, deployed sustainable smartClean hygiene solutions, introduced VR training via Eyesense, and refreshed its website for enhanced user experience.