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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): NOVEMBER 11, 2005
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SYSCO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 1-06544 74-1648137
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
1390 ENCLAVE PARKWAY; HOUSTON, TX 77077-2099
(Address of principal executive office) (zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (281) 584-1390
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On November 11, 2005, SYSCO Corporation (the "Company") issued a press
release announcing the results of stockholder voting at its Annual Meeting and
discussing the Company's global supply chain vision.
SYSCO hereby incorporates herein by reference the information in the press
release dated November 11, 2005, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit
99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated November 11, 2005
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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: November 16, 2005 By: /s/ Michael C. Nichols
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Michael C. Nichols
Vice President, General Counsel
and Corporate Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated November 11, 2005
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