Exhibit 15
To: The Board of Directors
Sysco Corporation
We are aware that Sysco Corporation has incorporated by reference in this
Registration Statement on Form S-8 its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September
30, 2000, which includes our report dated November 10, 2000, covering the
unaudited interim financial information contained therein. Pursuant to
Regulation C of the Securities Act of 1933, that report is not considered a part
of the registration statement prepared or certified by our firm or a report
prepared or certified by our firm within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the
Act.
/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Houston, Texas
November 13, 2000
