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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): January 19, 2000
SYSCO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-06544 74-1648137
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS employer Identification No.)
incorporation)
1390 Enclave Parkway 77077-2099
Houston, Texas (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive 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 January 19, 2000, SYSCO Corporation ("SYSCO") issued a press release
("Press Release") announcing its results of operations for the quarter and 26
weeks ended January 1, 2000. SYSCO hereby incorporates by reference herein the
information set forth in its Press Release dated January 19, 2000, a copy of
which is annexed hereto as Exhibit 99.
On January 7, 2000, SYSCO issued a Press Release announcing a letter of
intent to acquire FreshPoint Holdings, Inc. SYSCO hereby incorporates by
reference herein the information set forth in its Press Release dated January 7,
2000, a copy of which is annexed hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
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 other risk factors, please refer to the "Risk Factors" section of SYSCO's
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 3, 1999 filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
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 Press Release dated January 19, 2000
99.2 Press Release dated January 7, 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: January 19, 2000 By: /s/ JOHN K. STUBBLEFIELD, JR.
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John K. Stubblefield, Jr.
Executive Vice President,
Finance & Administration
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INDEX OF EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99 Press Release dated January 19, 2000
99.2 Press Release dated January 7, 2000