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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): May 23, 2002
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
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(281) 584-1390
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
________________________________
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On May 23, 2002, SYSCO Corporation ("SYSCO") issued a press release regarding
the sale by its subsidiary, SYSCO International, Co., of $200 million senior
unsecured notes due 2012. SYSCO hereby incorporates by reference herein the
information set forth in its Press Release dated May 23, 2002, a copy of which
is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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 May 23, 2002
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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: May 29, 2002 By: /s/ John K. Stubblefield, Jr.
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Name: John K. Stubblefield, Jr.
Title: Executive Vice President,
Finance and Administration
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description Page
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99.1 Press Release dated May 23, 2002 5
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