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): March 10, 2000
SYSCO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 1-06544 74-1648137
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)
1390 Enclave Parkway
Houston, Texas 77077-2099
(Address of principal executive (Zip Code)
offices)
Registrant's telephone number including area code (281) 584-1390
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On March 10, 2000, SYSCO Corporation ("SYSCO") issued a press release
announcing its results of operations for the quarter-to-date sales and earnings
for the fiscal quarter ending April 1, 2000, and on March 17, 2000 issued a
press release announcing the completion of the acquisition of FreshPoint
Holdings, Inc. (collectively, "Press Releases"). SYSCO hereby incorporates by
reference herein the information set forth in its Press Releases dated March 10,
2000 and March 17, 2000, and a copy of each Press Release is annexed hereto as
Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively.
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 Releases. For further information
on such risk factors, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of SYSCO's
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (333-30050) filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on February 10, 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 March 10, 2000
99.2 Press Release dated March 17, 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: March 23, 2000 By: /s/ John K. Stubblefield Jr.
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John K. Stubblefield Jr.
Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration