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 16, 2001
SYSCO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-06544 74-1648137
(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
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
On January 16, 2001, SYSCO Corporation ("SYSCO") issued a press release
regarding its acquisition of The Freedman Companies. SYSCO hereby incorporates
by reference herein the information set forth in its Press Release dated January
16, 2001, 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" contained in SYSCO's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 1, 2000 as 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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99.1 Press Release dated January 16, 2001
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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 22 , 2001 By: /s/ Michael C. Nichols
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Name: Michael C. Nichols
Title: Vice President and General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description Page
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99.1 Press Release dated January 16, 2001 5
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