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): August 2, 2000
SYSCO CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-06544 74-1648137
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
1390 Enclave Parkway Houston, Texas 77077-2099
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(281) 584-1390
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On August 2, 2000, SYSCO Corporation ("SYSCO"), issued a press release
announcing its results of operations for the fiscal year ended July 1, 2000.
SYSCO hereby incorporates by reference herein the information set forth in its
Press Release dated August 2, 2000, a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1.
Except for the historical information contained in this report, the statements
made by SYSCO are forward looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. All such statements are subject to the safe harbor created by the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. SYSCO's future financial
performance could differ significantly from the expectations of management and
from results expressed or implied in the Press Release. For further information
on other risk factors, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of SYSCO's
Form S-3 (File No. 333-34036) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on April 5, 2000.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial Statements.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated August 2, 2000
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, SYSCO has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto
duly authorized.
SYSCO CORPORATION
Date: August 3, 2000 By: /s/ John K. Stubblefield, Jr.
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Name: John K. Stubblefield, Jr.
Title: Executive Vice President, Finance
and Administration
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description Page
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99.1 Press Release dated August 2, 2000 5
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