RYKOFF SEXTON INC
10-Q, 1997-11-12
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                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                          Washington, D.C. 20549
                                     
                                 FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
  (X)  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
                           EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

             For the quarterly period ended September 27, 1997
                                     
                                    OR

  ( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
                           EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

              For the transition period from              to
                                     
                       Commission File Number 0-8105
                                     
                            RYKOFF-SEXTON, INC.
          (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

            Delaware                                   95-2134693
  (State or other jurisdiction of                    (I.R.S. Employer
   incorporation or organization)                    Identification No.)

          613 Baltimore Drive                               
        Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania                          18702
 (Address of principal executive offices)                (Zip Code)
                               (717) 831-7500
            (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
                                     

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

                                       Yes  ( X )      No  (   )

     Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

                                             Outstanding at
          Class of Common Stock              October 31, 1997
          ---------------------              -----------------
             $.10 par value                  28,662,963 shares

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                             RYKOFF-SEXTON, INC.
                                     
                                   INDEX

                                                                Page
                                                                 No.

Part I.  Financial Information

     Item l. Financial Statements

        Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
        September 27, 1997 and June 28, 1997                      1

        Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
         Thirteen Weeks ended September 27, 1997 and
         September 28, 1996                                       2

        Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
         Thirteen Weeks ended September 27, 1997 and
         September 28, 1996                                       3

        Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
         Statements                                               4, 5

     Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
             Financial Condition and Results of Operations        6-9

Part II.  Other Information

     Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                    10

Signatures                                                        11

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                            RYKOFF-SEXTON, INC.
                   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                          (Amounts in Thousands)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                  ASSETS

                                                               September 27,      June 28,
                                                                   1997             1997
                                                                (Unaudited)
                                                                ------------     ------------
<S>                                                             <C>              <C>
Current assets:     
     Cash and cash equivalents                                  $    47,133      $    63,293
     Accounts receivable, net                                       161,371          122,963
     Inventories                                                    228,668          210,547
     Prepaid expenses                                                23,171           19,755
     Deferred income taxes                                           18,998           24,797
                                                                ------------     ------------
          Total current assets                                      479,341          441,355
                                                                ------------     ------------
Property, plant and equipment, net                                  314,699          296,012
Goodwill, net                                                       434,563          437,361
Deferred income taxes, net                                           27,805           21,337
Other assets, net                                                    20,998           22,957
                                                                ------------     ------------
          Total assets                                          $ 1,277,406      $ 1,219,022
                                                                ------------     ------------
                                                                ------------     ------------
                   LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
     Accounts payable                                            $  271,728       $  231,791
     Accrued compensation                                            19,333           20,815
     Accrued liabilities                                             77,165           85,556
     Current portion of long-term debt and capitalized leases        21,672           18,771
                                                                ------------     ------------
          Total current liabilities                                 389,898          356,933
                                                                ------------     ------------
Long-term debt and capitalized leases, less current portion         498,662          486,731
                                                                ------------     ------------
Other long-term liabilities                                          20,655           21,185
                                                                ------------     ------------
Shareholders' equity:
     Preferred Stock                                                     --               --
     Common stock, at stated value                                    2,891            2,829
     Additional paid-in capital                                     311,782          300,757
     Retained earnings                                               56,533           53,685
                                                                ------------     ------------
                                                                    371,206          357,271
                                                                ------------     ------------

     Less: treasury stock, at cost                                    3,015            3,098
                                                                ------------     ------------
     Total shareholders' equity                                     368,191          354,173
                                                                ------------     ------------
     Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                 $ 1,277,406      $ 1,219,022
                                                                ------------     ------------
                                                                ------------     ------------

</TABLE>
    See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                            RYKOFF-SEXTON, INC.
              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
              (Amounts in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
                                (Unaudited)
                                     

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           Thirteen Weeks Ended
                                                       ------------------------------
                                                       September 27,    September 28,
                                                           1997             1996
                                                       -------------    -------------
   <S>                                                 <C>              <C>
   Net sales                                           $     870,938    $     904,827
   
   Cost of sales                                             696,839          727,440
                                                       -------------    -------------
   Gross profit                                              174,099          177,387
   
   Warehouse, selling, delivery and general and 
   administrative expenses                                   150,272          155,928
   
   Executive severance compensation                            1,100               --
   
   Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles              2,906            2,933
                                                       -------------    -------------
   Income from operations                                     19,821           18,526
   
   Interest expense, net                                      11,515           11,272
   
   Other expenses                                              3,013            3,137
                                                       -------------    -------------
   Income before provision for income taxes                    5,293            4,117
   
   Provision for income taxes                                  2,445            2,071
                                                       -------------    -------------
   Net income                                          $       2,848    $       2,046
                                                       -------------    -------------
                                                       -------------    -------------
   Weighted average number of shares of 
   common stock and equivalents outstanding                   29,217           28,051
                                                       -------------    -------------
                                                       -------------    -------------
   Net income per share                                $        0.10    $        0.07
                                                       -------------    -------------
                                                       -------------    -------------
   Cash dividends per share                            $          --    $        0.03
                                                       -------------    -------------
                                                       -------------    -------------
</TABLE>
    See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                            RYKOFF-SEXTON, INC.
              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                          (Amounts in Thousands)
                                (Unaudited)
                                     
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                        Thirteen Weeks Ended
                                                               ----------------------------------------
                                                               September 27, 1997    September 28, 1996
                                                               ------------------    ------------------
<S>                                                            <C>                   <C>
Cash flows from operating activities--
     Net income                                                $           2,848     $           2,046
     Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
      cash provided by (used in) operating activities --   
     Depreciation and amortization                                        11,023                10,939
     (Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment                    102                (1,196)
     Deferred income taxes                                                 2,142                 2,154
     Changes in assets and liabilities:
          (Increase) in receivables                                      (38,408)              (32,937)
          (Increase) in inventories                                      (18,121)              (11,974)
          (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and
           other assets                                                   (2,835)                3,184
          Increase in accounts payable
           and accrued and other liabilities                              29,507                44,054
                                                               ------------------    ------------------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities                      (13,742)               16,230
                                                               ------------------    ------------------    
Cash flows from investing activities --
     Capital expenditures                                                (24,906)               (7,092)
     Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and
      equipment                                                              745                 3,682
                                                               ------------------    ------------------    
Net cash used in investing activities                                    (24,161)               (3,410)
                                                               ------------------    ------------------    
Cash flows from financing activities--
     Principal payments of long-term debt and capitalized
      lease obligations                                                   (1,854)                 (386)
     Increase under revolving credit line                                 15,000                15,000
     Issuance of common stock (stock options)                              8,597                   619
     Dividends paid                                                           --                  (832)
                                                               ------------------    ------------------    
Net cash provided by financing activities                                 21,743                14,401
                                                               ------------------    ------------------    
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                     (16,160)               27,221
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                          63,293                22,045
                                                               ------------------    ------------------    
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                     $          47,133     $          49,266
                                                               ------------------    ------------------    
                                                               ------------------    ------------------    
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information --
     Cash paid (refunds) during the period for:
     Interest, net                                             $            8,511    $           8,148
     Income taxes, net                                                        265               (2,481)
                                                               ------------------    ------------------    
                                                               ------------------    ------------------    
</TABLE>
    See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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                            RYKOFF-SEXTON, INC.
           NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been 
   prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and 
   regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information 
   and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared 
   in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been 
   condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the 
   Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information 
   presented not misleading. The foregoing financial information, not audited 
   by independent public accountants, reflects, in the opinion of the Company, 
   all adjustments (which included only normal recurring adjustments except as 
   otherwise noted) necessary to present fairly the information purported to 
   be shown and is not necessarily indicative of the results of the operations 
   for the entire fiscal year ending June 27, 1998. It is suggested that these 
   condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the 
   financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's latest 
   annual report on Form 10-K.

   The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets present the assets, liabilities 
   and shareholders' equity of the Company as of September 27, 1997 and as of 
   June 28, 1997 (audited). The Condensed Consolidated Statements of 
   Operations include the results for the thirteen weeks ended September 27,
   1997, compared to the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 1996. The Condensed
   Statements of Cash Flows present the cash flows for the thirteen weeks ended
   September 27, 1997, compared to the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 1996.

2. On June 30, 1997, JP Foodservice Inc. ("JP") of Columbia, Maryland, and the
   Company announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement as amended 
   on September 3, 1997 and November 5, 1997 (the "Agreement") under which the
   Company will be merged with a wholly-owned subsidiary of JP. Under the 
   terms of the Agreement, which was unanimously approved by the boards of 
   directors of both companies, the Company will merge into a wholly owned 
   subsidiary of JP in an exchange of stock in which the Company's shareholders
   will receive 0.775 (revised from 0.84) of a share of JP common stock for 
   each share of the Company's common stock held. The transaction is expected 
   to be accounted for using the pooling-of-interests method and is intended to
   qualify as a tax-free reorganization. Completion of the transaction is
   subject to shareholder and regulatory approval and is expected to occur
   before the end of calendar 1997.

3. Net income per share of common stock has been computed based on the 
   weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and dilutive 
   common stock equivalents.

   In February, 1997 Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 
   No. 128, "Earnings per Share" was issued. This Statement is effective for
   financial statements issued for periods ending after December 15, 1997,
   including interim reporting periods. Earlier application is not permitted.
   The change in calculating earnings per share under this Statement is that 
   basic earnings per share, which replaces primary earnings per share, will no 
   longer assume potentially dilutive securities. There would not have been 
   a material change in reported primary earnings per share if this statement 
   was effective for the current fiscal period.


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4. Inventories are summarized as follows (amounts in thousands):

                                                September 27,       June 28,
                                                     1997             1997
                                                -------------     -------------
              Finished Goods                    $     222,487     $     204,576
              Raw Materials                             6,181             5,971
                                                -------------     -------------
                                                $     228,668     $     210,547
                                                -------------     -------------
                                                -------------     -------------

   All inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with 
   approximately 8% at September 27, 1997 determined by the last-in, 
   first-out ("LIFO") cost method and the remainder by the first-in, 
   first-out ("FIFO") cost method.

5. In connection with the May 17, 1996 US Foodservice merger, the Company 
   recorded a restructuring charge of $57.6 million ($35.7 million after tax) 
   in the transition period ended June 29, 1996, of which approximately $10.7 
   million related to severance and termination benefit costs, $20.2 million 
   related to lease related costs and $26.7 million related to other exit 
   costs, including the closure of duplicate facilities and other integration 
   activities. During the current fiscal quarter, the Company charged $1.7 
   million against the restructuring liability, leaving a remaining balance of 
   $23.7 million for future costs to be incurred. The $1.7 million utilization 
   primarily consisted of $624 thousand in severance payments, $631 thousand 
   in lease related costs and the remaining balance for closure costs, asset 
   writedowns and other obligations arising from the Company's restructuring 
   program. Most of the remaining cash outlays are estimated to be paid in 
   subsequent years (primarily related to non-cancelable operating lease 
   commitments).

6. The following represents summarized combined financial information of 
   the guarantor subsidiaries of the Company's $130 million principal amount 
   of 8 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes.


                                                              Thirteen Weeks
                             As Of                                Ended
                       September 27, 1997                   September 27, 1997
                       ------------------                   ------------------
                         (in thousands)                       (in thousands) 
                                                  
Current assets               $  273,038      Net sales           $  697,908
                       ------------------                   ------------------
Noncurrent assets               649,683      Cost of sales          568,639  
                       ------------------                   ------------------
Current liabilities             278,929      Net income                 323  
                       ------------------                  -------------------
Noncurrent liabilities          599,939
                       ------------------   


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                            RYKOFF-SEXTON, INC.
                  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
               FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                     
BASIS OF PRESENTATION

This report discusses the consolidated results of Rykoff-Sexton, Inc. (the 
"Company") for the thirteen weeks ended September 27, 1997, the first fiscal 
quarter in the Company's fiscal year ending June 27, 1998. The discussion 
will compare this fiscal year's first quarter results to the comparable prior 
fiscal year's first quarter results.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

In 000's:

                                                    Thirteen Weeks Ended               Thirteen Weeks Ended
                                                     September 27, 1997    % of Sales   September 28, 1996    % of Sales
                                                    --------------------   ----------  --------------------   ----------
<S>                                                    <C>                     <C>          <C>                   <C>
Net sales                                              $    870,938            100.0%       $  904,827            100.0%

Cost of sales                                               696,839             80.0%          727,440             80.4%
                                                    --------------------               --------------------             
Gross profit                                                174,099             20.0%          177,387             19.6%

Warehouse, selling, delivery and 
general and administrative expenses                         150,272             17.3%          155,928             17.2%

Executive severance compensation                              1,100              0.1%              ---              0.0%

Amortization of goodwill and other 
intangibles                                                   2,906              0.3%            2,933              0.3%
                                                    --------------------               --------------------             
Income from operations                                       19,821              2.3%           18,526              2.1%

Interest expense, net                                        11,515              1.3%           11,272              1.3%

Other expenses                                                3,013              0.4%            3,137              0.4%
                                                    --------------------               --------------------             
Income before provision for income 
taxes                                                         5,293              0.6%            4,117              0.4%

Provision for income taxes                                    2,445              0.3%            2,071              0.2%
                                                    --------------------               --------------------             
Net income                                             $      2,848              0.3%       $    2,046              0.2%
                                                    --------------------               --------------------             
                                                    --------------------               --------------------             

</TABLE>

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NET SALES. Net sales for the thirteen weeks ended September 27, 1997 were 
$870.9 million. This represents a decrease of $33.9 million or approximately 
a 4.0% decline from the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 1996. This 
decrease is primarily the result of the consolidation and rationalization of 
distribution centers and customer relationships, respectively, that took 
place following the merger with US Foodservice Inc. ("US Foodservice"), which 
occurred on May 17, 1996. On a comparable branch basis (which excludes 
closed, consolidated or significantly changed branches but includes 
approximately 78% of the Company's quarterly sales) sales increased 
approximately four percent. In fiscal 1998 the Company's efforts are being 
refocused on sales growth so that by year end total fiscal 1998 sales are 
anticipated to exceed total sales for the prior year.

GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit for the thirteen weeks ended September 27, 1997 
was $174.1 million. Gross margin (gross profit as a percentage of net sales) 
for the thirteen weeks ended September 27, 1997 was 20.0% compared to 19.6% 
for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 1996. The increase in gross margin 
over the prior year comparable period is attributable to the Company's 
purchasing synergies that are continuing to develop as a result of improved 
vendor programs that were evaluated and re-negotiated following the US 
Foodservice merger and as a result of changes in the mix of products sold and 
in the mix of customers.

WAREHOUSE, SELLING, DELIVERY AND GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 
(OPERATING EXPENSES). Operating expenses for the thirteen weeks ended 
September 27, 1997 were $150.3 million. As a percentage of net sales, 
operating expenses for the thirteen weeks ended September 27, 1997 were 17.3% 
compared to 17.2% for the thirteen weeks ended September 28, 1996. The 
slightly higher percentage results from the positive impacts of consolidation 
and rationalization of distribution centers and customer relationships and 
the negative impact of lower sales volume to cover the fixed portion of 
operating expenses.

EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE COMPENSATION. During the thirteen weeks ended September 27,
1997, the employment of a senior executive was terminated and the present 
value of severance compensation and related benefits aggregating $1.1 million 
was charged to expenses.

AMORTIZATION OF GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES. Amortization of goodwill and 
other intangibles, resulting primarily from the merger with US Foodservice, 
represents approximately $0.09 per share for both thirteen week periods.

INTEREST EXPENSE, NET. Interest expense, net, was $11.5 million for the
thirteen weeks ended September 27, 1997 compared to $11.3 million for the
thirteen weeks ended September 28, 1996. The interest expense, net, is
reflective of the Company's total debt following the US Foodservice merger.
At September 27, 1997 and September 28, 1996 total indebtedness including
current portion was $520.3 million and $515.9 million, respectively.

OTHER EXPENSES. Other expenses were $3.0 million for the thirteen weeks
ended September 27, 1997 and $3.1 million for the thirteen weeks ended
September 28, 1996. Other expenses consist of the charges incurred under
the Company's accounts receivable securitization facility.

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES. Provision for income taxes was $2.4 million for 
the thirteen weeks ended September 27, 1997. The effective tax rate for the 
thirteen week period is 46.2%, which approximates the expected effective tax 
rate for the 1998 fiscal year. This effective rate is higher than the Federal 
statutory income tax rate primarily because of non-deductible goodwill 
amortization, which for the thirteen weeks ended September 27, 1997 was $2.6 
million. The effective tax rate in the first quarter of fiscal 1998 is lower 
than the rate in the first quarter of fiscal 1997 primarily due to a 
reduction ($250 thousand) in the valuation allowance.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

During the thirteen weeks ended September 27, 1997, cash and cash equivalents 
decreased by $16.2 million.  Cash was used primarily for seasonal working 
capital requirements and capital expenditures for new distribution centers. 
The working capital increase during this period is attributable to increased 
school related business.

Net cash used in operations was $13.7 million during this period.  Accounts 
receivable and inventories increased $38.4 million and $18.1 million, 
respectively.  Accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities increased 
$29.5 million during the same period. Reducing the increase in accounts 
payable and accrued and other liabilities was a $7.1 million tax payment.  
This represented the repayment of a carryback refund which will be available 
on a carryforward basis to offset future taxable earnings.

The Company also utilized $24.9 million of cash for capital expenditures 
associated with the ongoing construction costs for state-of-the-art 
distribution facilities in Ft. Mill, South Carolina to replace the facility 
in Charlotte, North Carolina and Las Vegas, Nevada for replacement of the 
existing facility in this same location.   These expenditures also included
$3.2 million of systems development and roll-out costs during the first 
quarter.  The utilization of cash flow in operating and investment activities 
was partially funded through an increase in the Company's revolving credit 
facility of $15 million and $8.6 million of proceeds from the exercise of 
stock options.

The current period decrease in cash and cash equivalents represents a $43.3 
million dollar change from the increase in cash and cash equivalents of $27.2 
million for the same period in the prior year.  The reasons for this change 
include greater increases in receivables and inventory in the thirteen week 
period ended September 27, 1997 versus the prior year accompanied by a lesser 
increase in accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities this current 
period versus the same period last year.  The cumulative effect of these 
three elements represents $30.0 million of the change.  In addition, capital 
expenditures were $17.8 million higher in this current thirteen week period 
versus the same period last year.  As noted above, the capital expenditure 
increase is attributable to investments in two new distribution centers.  
This increased utilization was partially offset by the $8.6 million in 
proceeds from the exercise of stock options which were minimal in the prior 
year.  The fiscal 1998 tax benefit of $2.6 million from the exercise of stock 
options has been credited directly to additonal paid-in capital.


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As of September 27, 1997, the Company's total indebtedness including current 
portion was $520.3 million. Under the bank credit facility at September 27, 
1997 the Company had $328.5 million in term loans outstanding. Availability 
under the Company's revolving credit facility, net of outstanding letters of 
credit, was $107.7 million.

The most recent dividend the Company paid was on March 3, 1997 and amounted 
to $.03 per share of common stock. Under certain provisions of the Company's 
current financing arrangements, the Company's ability to pay dividends could 
be limited to a cumulative total of $5 million. The Board of Directors has 
decided not to declare a dividend in the first quarter of fiscal 1998 in 
light of the pending merger with JP.

Management believes that the Company will generate cash flows from operations 
during fiscal 1998 and have sufficient capital resources to meet its 
operating needs, as well as debt obligations and other cash outlays for the 
foreseeable future. For the remainder of fiscal 1998, the Company on a stand 
alone basis has plans for the expenditure of approximately $22.2 million of 
capital in the construction of new distribution facilities and approximately 
$25.1 million related to the implementation of a proprietary software system 
and related hardware and the construction of regional processing centers. In 
addition, ongoing maintenance capital expenditures are expected to be 
approximately $21.3 million for the remainder of fiscal 1998. The Company may 
elect, under certain provisions of the Company's current financing 
arrangements, to finance all of the expenditures made on new distribution 
facilities through industrial bonds or other mortgage financing. The Company 
also holds for sale a number of commercial real estate properties with an 
approximate net book value of $40 million as a result of the construction of 
new distribution facilities and the consolidation and integration of 
facilities that resulted from the merger with US Foodservice. Although the 
Company cannot predict when, or how much these idle properties will be sold 
for, it believes their net book value approximates fair market value.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

From time to time Rykoff-Sexton may publish forward-looking statements about 
anticipated results. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 
provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. In order to comply 
with the terms of the safe harbor, the Company notes that such forward-looking
statements are based upon internal estimates which are subject to change 
because they reflect preliminary information and management assumptions, and 
that a variety of factors could cause the Company's actual results and 
experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or other 
expectations expressed in the Company's forward-looking statements. The 
factors which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ from such 
expectations include the extent of the Company's success in (i) integrating 
all operations within the planned time frame; (ii) achieving increased sales
and marketing allowances from its enhanced purchasing leverage; and 
(iii) achieving budgeted cost reductions, as well as gains or losses from 
sales of the Company's operations, along with the uncertainties and other 
factors, including unusually adverse weather conditions, described from time 
to time in the Company's SEC filings and reports. This report includes 
"forward-looking statements" including, without limitation, statements as to 
liquidity and capital resources.

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                      PART II.     OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

          (a)   Exhibits

                27    Financial Data Schedule

          (b)   Reports on Form 8-K

                During the period ended September 27, 1997, the Company filed
                the following reports on Form 8-K:

                (1)   The Company filed a report on From 8-K dated June 30, 
                      1997 reporting the following items:

                      Item 5.        Other Events.
          
                      Items 7.       Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial
                                     Information and Exhibits.

                (2)   The Company filed a report on Form 8-K dated September 3,
                      1997 report the following items:

                      Item 5.        Other Events.
               
                      Items 7.       Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial
                                     Information and Exhibits.


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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 thereunto duly authorized.

                                        RYKOFF-SEXTON, INC.



Date:  November 07, 1997                   /s/ Mark Van Stekelenburg
                                         -------------------------------------
                                           Mark Van Stekelenburg
                                           Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
                                           (Principal Executive Officer)



Date:  November 07, 1997                    /s/ Richard J. Martin
                                         -------------------------------------
                                            Richard J. Martin
                                            Executive Vice President and
                                              Chief Financial Officer
                                            (Principal Financial Officer)



Date:  November 07, 1997                     /s/ Christopher I. Mellon
                                         -------------------------------------
                                             Christopher I. Mellon
                                             Vice President and Controller
                                             (Principal Accounting Officer)


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<ARTICLE> 5
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   3-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          JUN-27-1998
<PERIOD-START>                             JUN-29-1997
<PERIOD-END>                               SEP-27-1997
<CASH>                                          47,133
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                  173,693
<ALLOWANCES>                                    12,322
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<DEPRECIATION>                                 149,719
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<BONDS>                                        498,662
                                0
                                          0
<COMMON>                                         2,891
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