8-K 1 sy8k1100.txt FORM 8-K 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): November 3, 2000 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) Item 5. Other Events. On November 3, 2000, SYSCO Corporation ("SYSCO") issued a press release announcing a two-for-one stock split, increase in the quarterly cash dividend and the approval of an eight-million share repurchase program. SYSCO hereby incorporates by reference herein the information set forth in its Press Release dated November 3, 2000, 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 99.1 Press Release dated November 3, 2000 2 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 6, 2000 By: /s/ Michael C. Nichols --------------------------------- Name: Michael C. Nichols Title: Vice President and General Counsel 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description Page 99.1 Press Release dated November 3, 2000 5 4