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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): JANUARY 30, 2006
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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.)
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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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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
The information provided pursuant to this Item 2.02 is to be considered
"filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") and
incorporated by reference in those filings of Sysco Corporation ("SYSCO") that
provide for the incorporation of all reports and documents filed by SYSCO under
the Exchange Act.
On January 30, 2006, SYSCO issued a press release announcing its results of
operations for the second quarter ended December 31, 2005 of the fiscal year
ending July 1, 2006. SYSCO hereby incorporates by reference herein the
information set forth in its Press Release dated January 30, 2006, 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. Forward-looking
statements in the Press Release are subject to certain risks and uncertainties
described 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 2, 2005 as filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Description
99.1* Press Release dated January 30, 2006
* This exhibit is filed, not furnished.
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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 30, 2006 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
99.1* Press Release dated January 30, 2006
* This exhibit is filed, not furnished.
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