Nov 2 (Reuters) - Sodexo Sa EXHO.PA :
* Sodexo announces the acquisition of the contracts and certain assets of the Morris Corporation business.
* Morris Corporation had 2017 group revenues of AU$152 million/100 million euros
* Morris Corporation currently provides catering, facilities management and maintenance services for major mining and oil & gas firms in Australia
* Acquisition will significantly expand Sodexo's market share in Australia, reinforcing the company's number one position in the mining sector, and building on its track record as a provider of industry-leading integrated facilities management services
* Following the acquisition, the current management team of Morris and its 1,200 employees will transfer to Sodexo.