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): June 23, 2005
SYSCO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-06544 74-1648137
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(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)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
On June 23, 2005, SYSCO Corporation ("SYSCO") announced that G. Mitchell Elmer,
Vice President and Controller, will assume responsibility as chief accounting
officer effective July 3, 2005. Mr. John Stubblefield, SYSCO's Chief Financial
Officer, previously acted as principal accounting officer. Mr. Elmer, age 46,
has served as Vice President and Controller since 2000.
Mr. Elmer is an employee at will under Texas law and serves at the pleasure of
the Board of Directors.
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
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99.1* Press Release dated June 23, 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: June 23, 2005 By: /s/ Michael C. Nichols
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Name: Michael C. Nichols
Title: Vice President, General Counsel
and Corporate Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description Page
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99.1 Press Release dated June 23, 2005 5
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