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): April 11, 2000
SYSCO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 1-06544 74-1648137
(State or other jurisdiction (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 April 11, 2000, SYSCO Corporation ("SYSCO") issued a press release (the
"Press Release") announcing that Charles H. Cotros, chief executive officer of
SYSCO, will continue in that capacity and also will become Chairman of the Board
and that Richard J. Schnieders, who is currently chief operating officer, will
maintain his current position and assume additional responsibilities as
president of SYSCO. Mr. Cotros succeeds Bill M. Lindig, who is retiring from
SYSCO after a 30-year career with SYSCO in a number of various positions. Mr.
Cotros' and Mr. Schnieders' appointments are in accordance with management's
long-range succession plan and are effective July 2, the beginning of SYSCO's
fiscal year 2001. SYSCO hereby incorporates by reference herein the information
set forth in its Press Release dated April 11, 2000, a copy of which is annexed
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. For further information on
such risk factors, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of SYSCO's
Registration Statement on Form S-3 (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 April 11, 2000
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: April 13, 2000 By: /s/ John K. Stubblefield, Jr.
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John K. Stubblefield, Jr.
Executive Vice President, Finance
and Administration
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