Sodexo-backed Liveli to merge with Grandir.

Sodexo-backed Liveli, a provider of childcare services, agreed to merge with Grandir, a provider of private nursery services. Financial terms were not disclosed. Grandir and Sodexo share the common view that the provision of quality early education is an essential service for society. They will work together as shareholders to ensure this critical mission for their employees, the children, their parents and their clients.