SYSCO CORPORATION SYSCO CORPORATION 2007 Annual Report 2007 Annual Report After decades of refining the way foodservice works in the U.S. and Canada, SYSCO® still prides itself on shaping industry standards. Every day we take a fresh look at how to be the best at making the customer’s experience better tomorrow than it was today. SYSCO is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers that prepare meals away from home. Its family of more than 375,000 products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. SYSCO’s distribution network employs nearly 51,000 associates who serve approximately 400,000 customers from 177 distribution locations. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Dollars in thousands, except for share data) June 30, 2007 July 1, 2006 July 2, 2005 2007-06 2006-05 FISCAL YEAR ENDED PERCENT CHANGE Sales $ 35,042,075 $ 32,628,438 $ 30,281,914 Earnings before income taxes 1,621,215 1,394,946 1,525,436 7% 16 8% (9) Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change Net earnings Diluted earnings per share before cumulative effect of accounting change $ Diluted earnings per share Dividends declared per share Shareholders’ equity per share 1,001,076 1,001,076 846,040 855,325 961,457 961,457 $ 1.60 1.60 0.74 5.36 $ 1.35 1.36 0.66 4.93 1.47 1.47 0.58 4.39 Capital expenditures $ 603,242 $ 513,934 $ 390,026 Return on average shareholders’ equity 31% 30% 35% Diluted average shares outstanding 626,366,798 628,800,647 653,157,117 Number of shares repurchased 16,231,200 16,479,800 16,790,200 Number of employees Number of shareholders of record 50,900 13,557 49,600 14,282 47,500 15,083 18 17 19 18 12 9 17 1 (0) (2) 3 (5) (12) (11) (8) (7) 14 12 32 (5) (4) (2) 4 (5) Our financial results are impacted by accounting changes and the adoption of various accounting standards. Information regarding these changes is available in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2007. (cid:1)SYSCO Corporation(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:62)(cid:60)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)page(cid:1)(cid:18) (cid:53)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:48)(cid:86)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:52)(cid:73)(cid:66)(cid:83)(cid:70)(cid:73)(cid:80)(cid:77)(cid:69)(cid:70)(cid:83)(cid:84) Fiscal 2007 results were significantly improved as we We are implementing several business initiatives to rebounded from a challenging year in fiscal 2006. It was position us well to capture market share in a changing particularly gratifying to mark our thirty-seventh year of sales industry environment. We believe these initiatives will growth as we reached a milestone $35 billion. Much of the support our strategy of providing customers the lowest sales improvement was directly related to the success of our total procurement cost, accelerate our growth and further Business Review program and additional customer contact solidify our frontrunner position in the industry. In line with associates joining our team during the year. embedding these initiatives into our operations, we made a number of organizational changes to ensure that we maintain We were especially pleased that we were able to leverage our our strong financial performance as we expand the scope of sales to reach a new performance benchmark of $1 billion these initiatives. Ken Spitler has assumed responsibilities as in net earnings. The significant operating leverage achieved President and Chief Operating Officer, while Larry Pulliam, reflects our operating companies’ sharp focus on hundreds as Executive Vice President, Global Sourcing and Supply Chain, of everyday functions to manage our expenses and protect has responsibility for sourcing and supply chain. The Sourcing margins in a challenging inflationary environment. Some and National Supply Chain initiatives focus on lowering our examples over the past several years that might help provide cost of goods sold by leveraging our purchasing power and some perspective include increasing the number of cases we procurement expertise and capitalizing on an end-to-end deliver per trip from 585 to approximately 695 and reducing view of our supply chain. It is a delicate balance to manage handling errors from three per 1,000 cases delivered to less the changes required by these initiatives and the pace of that than one in 1,000 cases. In addition, we have seen overall change to ensure that our employees, our customers and injuries per 100 employees drop by 40 percent. Activities like our suppliers understand and embrace the refinements we these have improved the quality of life for our associates, believe are key to our future. We are seeing strong results in increased our productivity and helped curb expenses. the early stages of these initiatives and are excited about the momentum going forward. Free cash flow, defined as cash flow provided by operating activities of $1.4 billion less capital expenditures of Each of the three key areas of our National Supply Chain $603 million, was approximately $800 million for the year, Initiative provides benefits independently, but together their up significantly from last year. Return on average efficiencies are most powerful. The Northeast Redistribution shareholders’ equity was 31 percent this year, compared Center (RDC) is operating successfully and will achieve our to 30 percent in fiscal 2006. planned annualized volume in fiscal 2008. The second RDC JOHN F. BAUGH [1916-2007] John F. Baugh, our beloved founder, died March 5, 2007 at 91. His vision of a national foodservice distribution network became reality when his company, Zero Foods, and eight other companies joined to form SYSCO in 1969. At the initial public offering on March 3, 1970, the nine companies had aggregate sales of $115 million and served a $35 billion market. In 1977 SYSCO became the leading foodservice supplier in North America. John Baugh was a true visionary, a legendary entrepreneur, an inspiration to friends and colleagues and a generous philanthropist. His impeccable integrity and generosity of spirit have been imprinted indelibly on the character of our organization. page(cid:1)(cid:19)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:62)(cid:60)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)SYSCO Corporation (from left to right) KENNETH F. SPITLER, President and Chief Operating Officer RICHARD J. SCHNIEDERS, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer under construction in Florida should be shipping products fold-outs in Knoxville, TN and Longview, TX, which should by the latter half of fiscal 2008, and land has been purchased be operational in the late spring and summer of 2008, for a third facility in Indiana. Once the Florida RDC has been respectively. We also acquired the foodservice division of completed, we expect optimal throughput to be reached Bunn Capitol and folded their operations into our central more quickly than in the first RDC. Many suppliers will be Illinois and St. Louis facilities. Over the years, acquisitions common to both RDCs, and we plan to initiate operations also have broadened our geographic reach, and in July 2007 in the dry, refrigerated and freezer sections simultaneously, our Guest Supply subsidiary purchased Austin Tatum, rather than sequentially, as was done at the Northeast RDC. a personal care amenity company headquartered in The Transportation Management System (TMS) has been Hong Kong. This acquisition gives us a presence in the implemented at all U.S. broadline operating companies, and international arena and allows Guest Supply to provide we are using this application to lower inbound freight costs. better service to its U.S.-based customers that serve the More than half our U.S. broadline companies have been Asian hospitality market, while increasing its client base converted to the Demand Planning and Replenishment (DPR) and the breadth of product categories it sells to that system and, through its use, we are seeing improved inventory market. Our plans are to continue to pursue acquisitions, management at those operating companies and more both domestic and international, that appropriately fit our accurate forecasting of customer product needs. strategic objectives. The Business Review process has become ingrained in We move into fiscal 2008 encouraged with our momentum how we operate our business. It also is becoming a and the progress of our business initiatives. We are on the significant competitive advantage for us, since the depth and growth track and appropriately managing the pace of change breadth of this program is difficult for competitors to replicate. to continue to build for the future. The foodservice world is a This process is completely focused on our customers and complex, dynamic, constantly changing industry and we see how we can help them grow their businesses through menu a significant amount of opportunity for SYSCO. We have the analysis, better inventory management and many other talent, resources and initiatives to serve our customers well elements that keep our customers on the success track. and maintain our leadership position. We continue to see improved sales growth from customers who have participated in a review, largely because such reviews are a key element in minimizing lost business. RICHARD J. SCHNIEDERS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Fold-outs and acquisitions continue to be important sources to fuel our growth. During the year, we began shipping from KENNETH F. SPITLER President and Chief Operating Officer our new Raleigh, NC operation and initiated construction on September 26, 2007 (cid:1)SYSCO Corporation(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:62)(cid:60)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)page(cid:1)(cid:20) Over the past two years, we have been developing and formulating plans and processes to ensure SYSCO’s future growth and market leadership. Our objective is to provide an unmatched combination of quality, price and ease of purchase that we don’t believe our competitors can match. OUR VISION To be the global leader of the efficient, multi-temperature food product value chain. OUR STRATEGY To provide the lowest total procurement cost for our customers. OUR INITIATIVES Improving how we purchase, receive, warehouse and deliver products; and better understanding our customers’ needs to help them increase their profitability. IMPLEMENTATION We are implementing change—thoughtful and disciplined—to achieve our vision. page(cid:1)(cid:21)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:62)(cid:60)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)SYSCO Corporation From initiative to implementation PLANS AND PROCESSES TO ENSURE FUTURE GROWTH Our goal is to continue to build on our industry customer’s experience tomorrow better than it was leadership position. For 30 years SYSCO has been today. It means offering our customers that total the undisputed North American leader in foodservice experience of quality, price and ease of purchase that distribution. Our industry has witnessed changes cannot be matched by any competitor — which we in many areas, from taste preferences to dining refer to as operational excellence. concepts, from product developments to packaging innovations, and transportation effi ciencies to LAYING THE FOUNDATION electronic data movement — changes that have To achieve operational excellence, we are coordinating transformed our industry. SYSCO has set the standards, our efforts companywide, maximizing effi ciencies and exceeded them. Now we must move to the next and standardizing operational methods — creating level. To realize our vision, we must continue to an organization that is the most effi cient at buying, provide new products and innovative services to our selling, handling and delivering products. We are customers, along with fresh ideas to maintain the assembling a solid foundation to prepare our company vibrancy of our industry and our organization. for the next level of growth — building on the past AIMING HIGH successes in our core business while responding to changes in our external environment and looking As we set the course for our future, we established beyond that for the future. Our priorities are focused aspirational yet attainable goals, analyzed the on several key areas — the National Supply Chain, opportunities available to us and adopted a portfolio discussed on pages 9-11, and the following: of growth initiatives. Having formulated our ideas into strategies, we are now taking our strategic plans from SOURCING: Leveraging our size and scale to reduce initiative to implementation. purchase costs and create a demand-driven To reach our goals, we must be the best — at This will make it easier for both customers and delivering product in any quantity, from any point suppliers to interact with SYSCO. Prior to the on the globe to any other point on the globe, sourcing initiative, our operating companies could as effi ciently as possible. It means making the purchase non-SYSCO Brand products from suppliers sourcing organization to better serve our customers. page 6 ][ SYSCO Corporation 07 06 05 04 03 35,042 32,628 30,282 29,335 26,140 07 06 05 04 03 1,001,076 855,325 961,457 907,214 778,288 07 06 05 04 03 1.60 1.36 1.47 1.37 1.18 SALES in millions of dollars NET EARNINGS in thousands of dollars DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE in dollars of their choice. Under the initiative, volume One of these initiatives, XY Routing, is designed purchases of certain products are committed to to decrease total miles driven and increase route approved suppliers, allowing suppliers to better consistency. The process compares each delivery plan production schedules. It also provides us stop on an existing route to an optimal route map the opportunity to strengthen relationships with to verify that the stop is on the proper day and in suppliers and leverage our collective purchases the correct sequence. This should decrease miles to negotiate better pricing. We are fi nalizing the driven per route, fuel expense and investments fi rst two phases with approximately 30 categories, in vehicles, while increasing customer satisfaction. ranging from olive oil and frozen potatoes to fresh onions and pork chops, from aprons and tablecloths DEMAND: Better understanding our customers’ to mops and trash can liners. needs and developing new strategies and services to meet their preferences and requirements INTEGRATED DELIVERY: Standardizing and more effi ciently and cost effectively. We plan to simplifying receiving, warehousing and delivery provide more consistent pricing and the lowest total to determine the most effi cient way to move procurement cost for our customers and make products through the supply chain from our it easier for them to do business with us. This does suppliers to our customers. Simply put, this not necessarily mean that individual product prices initiative is focused on creating a transportation on an invoice will be the lowest, but that we will model that responds to customers’ demands. provide the lowest total cost for all products and In the process, we are simplifying and standardizing services combined. This would include not only procedures to improve customer service and identify competitive pricing but also a focus on reducing those that will improve accuracy and reduce costs. errors, providing more reliable service and making Our customers will receive more personalized it easier for customers to interact with us, service and can more accurately plan their own while lowering our own costs in the process. scheduling and staffi ng to better manage their businesses while reducing the down time related to missed products and late orders. SYSCO Corporation ][ page 7 Our Supply Chain Initiative includes three segments — a network of redistribution centers (RDCs), a Demand Planning and Replenishment System (DPR), and a Transportation Management System (TMS). In 2005, we launched SYSCO’s first RDC in Front Royal, VA to supply products to our broadline operations in the Northeast. Fiscal 2007 was a year of fine-tuning and we will achieve our planned annualized shipping volume in fiscal 2008. A second RDC that is currently under construction in Florida is expected to begin shipping in the second half of fiscal 2008, and land has been purchased for a third in Indiana. (cid:1)SYSCO Corporation(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:62)(cid:60)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)page(cid:1)(cid:26) (cid:39)(cid:83)(cid:80)(cid:78)(cid:1)(cid:84)(cid:86)(cid:81)(cid:81)(cid:77)(cid:74)(cid:70)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:1)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:84)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:78)(cid:70)(cid:83) MANAGING TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION MORE EFFECTIVELY REDISTRIBUTION CENTER NETWORK The Northeast RDC supports 14 SYSCO broadline SYSCO’s National Supply Chain Initiative is improving operating companies servicing customers in the not only our business but our entire industry. We believe 13-state Northeast Region. Customer orders that that by investing in our supply chain infrastructure, flow from each of those companies are aggregated and broadening demand visibility between customers into one order through the RDC, reducing ship-to and suppliers, we can better collaborate with both destinations. By creating predictable and reliable customers and suppliers. This should dramatically orders, the process is also simplified for suppliers, reduce total supply chain costs and allow SYSCO to allowing them to plan production more efficiently. use resources more efficiently; improve forecasting, At the Northeast RDC, we inventory approximately fulfillment and replenishment processes; and manage 20,000 SKUs. The operating companies that are transportation more effectively. supplied by this RDC are now realizing many of the benefits we initially envisioned, and we are becoming The RDC network is the baseline for all the supply even more efficient at moving products from chain initiatives. Although the Demand Planning and suppliers to customers. Replenishment System (DPR) and the Transportation Management System (TMS) are able to function DEMAND PLANNING AND REPLENISHMENT independently, these three initiatives in combination Product demand forecasting is crucial to the success are most effective at optimizing inventory levels, of the redistribution function. DPR is the core of the freight costs and service levels. To identify RDC supply chain infrastructure and the engine that drives locations, intricate, sophisticated computer models both the RDC and TMS functions. Implementing pinpoint sites that will optimize inbound and outbound the system in operating companies well prior to freight costs and provide access to major roadways transitioning to the RDC environment has been and railways in areas that have the most favorable essential in helping them streamline the significant infrastructure and an available workforce. process changes that occur during the switchover. page(cid:1)(cid:18)(cid:17)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:62)(cid:60)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)SYSCO Corporation 07 06 05 04 03 RETURN ON AVERAGE TOTAL CAPITAL 20% 19% 23% 25% 23% 07 06 05 04 03 07 06 05 04 03 31% 30% 35% 39% 36% RETURN ON AVERAGE SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 603.2 513.9 390.0 530.1 435.6 07 06 05 04 03 0.74 0.66 0.58 0.50 0.42 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES in millions of dollars DIVIDENDS DECLARED per share in dollars As operating companies place orders through DPR, TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM the system evaluates economic variables that affect The Transportation Management System has now replenishment activities and synchronizes the been installed at all SYSCO U.S. broadline operating forecasting, planning and ordering functions with companies. This system gives us the ability to the RDC, decreasing product lead times. The DPR consolidate all inbound load planning and execution. system coordinates with the Supply Chain Inventory This allows us to design better truckloads and Management Department at the corporate office significantly leverage our freight buying power. to analyze and aggregate forecasts. The DPR system Our model includes the use of contract carriers, also creates seasonal profiles that identify year-over- which allows us to develop closer relationships with year sales trends, chooses the most economic ordering fewer carriers, and should result in lower rates frequency and optimizes purchasing through forward and greater availability to transportation capacity buys. Throughout the entire process, the system during peak periods. By managing the freight is tracking inventory levels related to the products lanes, we are better able to control our costs while ordered. Initially, the DPR system was to be installed maintaining complete visibility of shipments as they as operating companies were preparing to be served move along the supply routes. by the RDC, but it has proven so effective it has been implemented throughout our U.S. broadline companies. (cid:1)SYSCO Corporation(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:62)(cid:60)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)page(cid:1)(cid:18)(cid:18) Our $225 billion foodservice distribution market in the U.S. and Canada continues to evolve. More than ever, consumers want new and exotic foods, yet they are concerned about food quality and safety. At the same time, rising fuel prices have impacted restaurateurs and their patrons. We continually reinvest in our business, our products, our people and the services we offer to stay abreast of trends in our industry and ensure that we are operating at the highest level of excellence. Our strategic initiatives are helping us drive costs downward and create operational efficiencies to provide the greatest possible value to our customers’ operations. page(cid:1)(cid:18)(cid:19)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:62)(cid:60)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)SYSCO Corporation (cid:52)(cid:66)(cid:85)(cid:74)(cid:84)(cid:71)(cid:90)(cid:74)(cid:79)(cid:72)(cid:1)(cid:84)(cid:80)(cid:81)(cid:73)(cid:74)(cid:84)(cid:85)(cid:74)(cid:68)(cid:66)(cid:85)(cid:70)(cid:69)(cid:1)(cid:81)(cid:66)(cid:77)(cid:66)(cid:85)(cid:70)(cid:84) SETTING A NEW STANDARD WITH CUSTOMIZED BUSINESS REVIEWS As eating habits become more diverse, more consumers to help increase their revenues and profits. are eating healthier, and interest in nutrition has Our Business Review associates meet with customers increased. Diners frequently request substitutions at SYSCO’s offices, in a specifically designed and menu customizations to accommodate their Business Review area, so that customers may preferences, and restaurants willingly comply. Organic experience first-hand how we can help them and locally sourced products are increasingly desired, differentiate themselves. We want our customers to particularly on college and university campuses, and trust and rely on us and be assured that we can be are more readily available. Meal takeout at the retail an integral partner in the success of their businesses. supermarket is growing, with greater variety and more appealing offerings than in the past. Meal assembly During the past several years, Business Reviews businesses are springing up successfully all over the have become ingrained in our processes, and we are country; they provide the ingredients and help their performing multiple reviews for many customers who customers prepare multiple meals to be taken home, have embraced the process and are realizing their frozen and served later. goals. The program has been very successful, driving improved sales growth from those customers and TWEAKING THE MENU market share gains for SYSCO. Whatever the type of customer, SYSCO has the people, products, talent and resources to provide assistance The opportunities in business reviews give SYSCO with any and all foodservice operations, from the a competitive advantage and provide significantly traditional to the contemporary. Every customer more growth avenues. Our operating companies is seeking to improve his or her profitability, and one have the appropriate systems to offer meaningful of the more widely requested services we offer is menu recommendations and executive chefs who staff analysis. We have been performing this service as state-of-the-art kitchens to showcase products during part of our Business Review process for several years. the business review meetings. Using the proven Operating company Business Review teams carve out procedures of this service, our Business Development a block of time, unrelated to a sales call, to review teams also have had a high success rate strategically customers’ menus and offer ideas and products targeting high-volume accounts. page(cid:1)(cid:18)(cid:21)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:62)(cid:60)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)SYSCO Corporation (cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:35)(cid:83)(cid:74)(cid:79)(cid:72)(cid:74)(cid:79)(cid:72)(cid:1)(cid:74)(cid:85)(cid:1)(cid:66)(cid:77)(cid:77)(cid:1)(cid:85)(cid:80)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:85)(cid:73)(cid:70)(cid:83)(cid:1)(cid:1) (cid:1) WELL POSITIONED FOR THE FUTURE We are making profound structural changes to effectively and make it easier for customers to do our business model that will affect our company’s business with us. Through the sourcing initiative we sustainability far into the future. During the past two years of the strategy process, we have been gathering data and analyzing opportunities. We have identified opportunities designed to enhance sales and earnings growth and have moved into the phase of implementation and fine-tuning. are better positioned to leverage our size and reduce our cost of goods sold. Through integrated delivery initiatives we can identify the most efficient ways to move products from our suppliers to our customers, optimizing logistics to reduce our operational costs. And finally, our Market Development teams continue to explore new market and acquisition opportunities, both domestic and international. All the pieces We are always seeking new and improved ways interconnect and function interdependently, creating a to optimize our strengths and capabilities to achieve more operationally excellent organization. operational excellence through better buying, warehousing and shipping, as well as selling products SUSTAINABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY more cost effectively. Ultimately, our objective is to Operational excellence also must focus on how our meet and exceed customer expectations, add value to business impacts people and the environment, and we their businesses and grow our sales and profitability. are managing our responsibilities with concern for the The business initiatives are all working toward the many environmental and community issues relating same end—how to do what we do better, simpler to the sustainability of the food supply. We have made and faster. a good deal of progress in reducing energy usage, encouraging our suppliers to reduce pesticides The National Supply Chain is the bedrock for these and supporting local farmer programs, and the initiatives, all of which interrelate to form a cohesive process is ongoing. We invite you to review our process. With the ability to gather demand data from complete Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility our customers and better understand their needs, Report on our website at www.sysco.com. we can aggregate that demand, price and sell more (cid:1)SYSCO Corporation(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:62)(cid:60)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)page(cid:1)(cid:18)(cid:22) DIRECTORS DIRECTORS’ COUNCIL OFFICERS JOHN M. CASSADAY (55) 2*, 3, 5 Elected: 2004 President and Chief Executive Officer, Corus Entertainment, Inc. JUDITH B. CRAVEN, M.D., M.P.H. (61) 3, 4, 6 Elected: 1996 Retired President, United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast MANUEL A. FERNANDEZ (61) 3, 6 Elected: 2006 Managing Director, SI Ventures JONATHAN GOLDEN (70) 6 Elected: 1984 Partner, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP JOSEPH A. HAFNER, JR. (62) 1, 5, 6* Elected: 2003 Retired Chairman and CEO, Riviana Foods, Inc. RICHARD G. MERRILL (76) 1, 2 Elected: 1983 Retired Executive Vice President, The Prudential Insurance Company of America NANCY S. NEWCOMB (62) 1, 6 Elected: 2006 Retired Sr. Corporate Officer, Risk Management, Citigroup RICHARD J. SCHNIEDERS (59) 4*, 5*, 6 Elected: 1997 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SYSCO Corporation PHYLLIS S. SEWELL (76) 1, 3 Elected: 1991 Retired Senior Vice President, Federated Department Stores, Inc. RICHARD G. TILGHMAN (67) 1*, 2, 5 Elected: 2002 Retired Chairman, SunTrust Bank Mid-Atlantic and Retired Vice Chairman, SunTrust Banks JACKIE M. WARD (69) 2, 3*, 5 Elected: 2001 Retired Founder, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Computer Generation Inc. The Directors’ Council was established in 1981 to assist the Board of Directors in determining management strategies and policies in order to anticipate industry trends and respond capably to customers’ requirements. The Council is composed of eight company presidents, representing some of SYSCO’s most effective operations, and meets twice yearly. RONALD W. BOATWRIGHT President, Freedman Meats (Term Expires 2008) THAIRE B. BRYANT President, Hallsmith—SYSCO Food Services, LLC (Term Expires 2007) MICHAEL S. HEADRICK President, SYSCO Food Services of Raleigh, LLC (Term Expires 2007) JAMES D. HOPE Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, SYSCO Corporation (Term Expires 2007) THOMAS M. KESTELOOT President, SYSCO Intermountain Food Services, Inc. (Term Expires 2008) DOUGLAS H. RAMSAY President, SYSCO Food Services of Vancouver, Inc. (Term Expires 2008) PHILIP J. SEIPP President, SYSCO Food Services of Minnesota, Inc. (Term Expires 2007) EDWIN W. SOLOMON President, SYSCO Food Services of New Orleans, LLC (Term Expires 2008) BOARD COMMITTEES 1 Audit 2 Compensation 3 Corporate Governance and Nominating 4 Employee Benefits 5 Executive 6 Finance *Denotes Committee Chairman page(cid:1)(cid:18)(cid:23)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:62)(cid:60)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)SYSCO Corporation RICHARD E. ABBEY Vice President, Contract Sales LARRY J. ACCARDI Executive Vice President, Sales JOSEPH R. BARTON Senior Vice President, Sourcing K. SUSAN BILLIOT Vice President, Human Resources CAMERON L. BLAKELY Group President, Strategy KENNETH J. CARRIG Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer SANDRA G. CARSON Assistant Vice President, Safety and Crisis Management ROBERT G. CULAK Vice President, Financial Reporting and Compliance GARY W. CULLEN Vice President, Distribution Services RICHARD J. DACHMAN Vice President, Produce JAMES M. DANAHY Senior Vice President, Foodservice Operations (Northeast Region) ROBERT J. DAVIS Senior Vice President, Market Development TWILA M. DAY Vice President and Chief Information Officer WILLIAM B. DAY Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Management WILLIAM J. DELANEY Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer D. MICHAEL DOWNS Assistant Vice President, Real Estate and Construction KIRK G. DRUMMOND Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer G. MITCHELL ELMER Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer ALBERT L. GAYLOR Vice President, Industry Relations and Diversity KATHY O. GISH Vice President and Assistant Treasurer JAMES C. GRAHAM Senior Vice President, Foodservice Operations (Southwest Region) MICHAEL W. GREEN Senior Vice President, Foodservice Operations (Midwest Region) JOHN D. HOLZEM Assistant Vice President, Information Technology JAMES D. HOPE Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing ROBERT E. HOWELL Vice President, Sourcing and Supply Chain G. KENT HUMPHRIES Senior Vice President, Canadian Foodservice Operations ALAN W. KELSO Vice President, SYSCO; Chairman and CEO, The SYGMA Network, Inc. THOMAS P. KURZ Assistant Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary JAMES E. LANKFORD Senior Vice President, Foodservice Operations (Western Region) ANDREW L. MALCOLM Vice President, SYSCO; Chairman, SYSCO’s Specialty Meat Companies MARK MIGNOGNA Assistant Vice President, Quality Assurance GARY M. MILLS Assistant Vice President, Distribution Services MARY BETH MOEHRING Vice President, Learning and Organizational Capability JESSE E. MORRIS Assistant Controller CHARLES A. MUNN Assistant Vice President, Labor Relations GREGORY W. NEELY Assistant Controller MICHAEL C. NICHOLS Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary MASAO NISHI Assistant Vice President, Supply Chain Management MARK A. PALMER Vice President, Corporate Communications LARRY G. PULLIAM Executive Vice President, Global Sourcing and Supply Chain THOMAS P. RANDT Assistant Vice President, Employee Relations DALE K. ROBERTSON Vice President, Multi-Unit Sales—Customer Development NEIL A. RUSSELL II Assistant Vice President, Investor Relations RICHARD J. SCHNIEDERS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer CHRISTOPHER J. SHEPARDSON Vice President, Merchandising, Sourcing STEPHEN F. SMITH Senior Vice President, Foodservice Operations (Southeast Region) KENNETH F. SPITLER President and Chief Operating Officer BRIAN M. STURGEON Vice President, SYSCO; President and CEO, FreshPoint, Inc. JULIE O. SWAN Vice President, Sourcing NEIL G. THEISS Assistant Vice President, Supply Chain Management DAVID L. VALENTINE Assistant Controller LUCAS WAGENAAR Assistant Vice President, Information Technology CRAIG G. WATSON Vice President, Quality Assurance and Agricultural Sustainability MARK WISNOSKI Vice President, Employee Benefits JAMES M. WORRALL Assistant Vice President, Contract Sales ELEVEN - YEAR SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS AND RELATED INFORMATION (Dollars in thousands except for per share data) 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 Results of Operations Sales Costs and expenses Cost of sales Operating expenses Interest expense Other, net Total costs and expenses Earnings before income taxes Income taxes Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change Cumulative effect of accounting change $ 35,042,075 $ 32,628,438 $ 30,281,914 $ 29,335,403 $ 26,140,337 $ 23,350,504 28,284,603 5,048,990 105,002 (17,735) 33,420,860 1,621,215 620,139 26,337,107 4,796,301 109,100 (9,016) 24,498,200 4,194,184 75,000 (10,906) 23,661,514 4,141,230 69,880 (12,365) 20,979,556 3,836,507 72,234 (8,347) 18,722,163 3,467,379 62,897 (2,805) 31,233,492 28,756,478 27,860,259 24,879,950 22,249,634 1,394,946 548,906 1,525,436 563,979 1,475,144 567,930 1,260,387 482,099 1,100,870 421,083 1,001,076 — 846,040 9,285 961,457 — 907,214 — 778,288 — 679,787 — Net earnings $ 1,001,076 $ 855,325 $ 961,457 $ 907,214 $ 778,288 $ 679,787 Effective income tax rate Per Common Share Data(1) Diluted earnings per share: 38.25% 39.35% 36.97% 38.50% 38.25% 38.25% Earnings before accounting change Cumulative effect of accounting change Net earnings Dividends declared Shareholders’ equity Diluted average shares outstanding $ 1.60 — 1.60 0.74 5.36 626,366,798 $ 1.35 0.01 1.36 0.66 4.93 628,800,647 $ 1.47 — 1.47 0.58 4.39 653,157,117 $ 1.37 — 1.37 0.50 4.03 661,919,234 $ 1.18 — 1.18 0.42 3.41 661,535,382 $ 1.01 — 1.01 0.34 3.26 673,445,783 Performance Measurements Pretax return on sales Return on average shareholders’ equity Return on average total capital (equity plus long-term debt) 4.63% 31% 20% 4.28% 30% 19% 5.04% 35% 23% 5.03% 39% 25% 4.82% 36% 23% 4.71% 31% 21% Financial Position Current ratio Working capital Other assets Plant and equipment (net) Total assets Long-term debt Shareholders’ equity Other Data Dividends declared Capital expenditures Number of employees Shareholder Data Closing price of common share at year end(1) Price/earnings ratio at year end - diluted(1) Market price per common share-high/low(1) Number of shareholders of record at year end $ $ $ 1.37 $ 1,260,457 2,122,152 2,721,233 9,518,931 1,758,227 3,278,400 1.36 $ 1,173,291 2,127,431 2,464,900 8,992,025 1,627,127 3,052,284 $ 456,438 603,242 50,900 408,264 513,934 49,600 $ $ 1.16 544,216 1,997,815 2,268,301 8,267,902 956,177 2,758,839 368,792 390,026 47,500 $ $ 1.23 724,777 1,829,412 2,166,809 7,847,632 1,231,493 2,564,506 321,353 530,086 47,800 $ $ 1.34 928,405 1,384,327 1,922,660 6,936,521 1,249,467 2,197,531 1.52 $ 1,082,925 1,138,682 1,697,782 5,989,753 1,176,307 2,132,519 $ 273,852 435,637 47,400 225,530 416,393 46,800 32.99 $ 30.56 $ 36.25 $ 34.80 $ 29.55 $ 27.22 21 23 25 25 25 27 37-27 $ 37-29 $ 38-29 $ 41-29 $ 33-21 $ 30-22 13,557 14,282 15,083 15,337 15,533 15,510 Our financial results are impacted by accounting changes and the adoption of various accounting standards. Information regarding these changes is available in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K for fiscal 2007 and previous years. (1) The data presented reflects the 2-for-1 stock splits of December 15, 2000 and March 20, 1998. 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1-Year Growth Rates 2007 5-Year Compound Growth Rates 2003-2007 10-Year Compound Growth Rates 1998-2007 20-Year Compound Growth Rates 1988-2007 $ 21,784,497 $ 19,303,268 $ 17,422,815 $ 15,327,536 $ 14,454,589 7% 8% 9% 12% 17,513,138 3,232,827 71,776 101 20,817,842 966,655 369,746 596,909 — 15,649,551 2,843,755 70,832 1,522 18,565,660 737,608 283,979 453,629 (8,041) 14,207,860 2,547,266 72,839 963 16,828,928 593,887 231,616 362,271 — 12,499,636 2,236,932 58,422 53 14,795,043 532,493 207,672 324,821 (28,053) 11,835,959 2,076,335 46,502 (162) 13,958,634 495,955 193,422 302,533 — $ 596,909 $ 445,588 $ 362,271 $ 296,768 $ 302,533 38.25% 38.50% 39.00% 39.00% 39.00% 0.88 — 0.88 0.27 3.16 677,949,351 $ 0.68 (0.01) 0.67 0.23 2.60 669,555,856 $ 0.54 — 0.54 0.20 2.11 673,593,338 $ 0.47 (0.04) 0.43 0.17 1.98 686,880,362 $ 0.43 — 0.43 0.15 1.99 712,167,188 4.44% 31% 21% 3.82% 29% 17% 3.41% 27% 16% 3.47% 22% 14% 3.43% 21% 15% $ $ 1.37 772,770 960,475 1,516,778 5,352,987 961,421 2,100,535 180,702 341,138 43,000 $ $ 1.47 840,608 747,463 1,340,226 4,730,145 1,023,642 1,721,584 152,427 266,413 40,400 $ $ 1.66 948,252 460,146 1,227,669 4,081,205 997,717 1,394,221 129,516 286,687 35,100 $ $ 1.61 825,727 449,068 1,151,054 3,780,189 867,017 1,326,639 115,218 259,353 33,400 $ $ 1.72 821,955 413,762 1,058,432 3,433,823 685,620 1,374,612 101,980 210,868 32,000 27.15 $ 21.07 $ 15.38 $ 12.75 $ 31 31 28 30 9.25 22 $ 30-19 $ 22-13 $ 16-10 $ 14-9 $ 10-7 15,493 15,207 15,485 16,142 17,890 16 18 17 19 18 12 9 8 8 8 10 10 17 10 13 13 13 14 14 17 10 14 15 15 20 20 20 15 7 9 9 10 STOCK PERFORMANCE GRAPH The following stock performance graph compares the performance of SYSCO’s Common Stock to the S&P 500 Index and to a peer group for SYSCO’s last five fiscal years. The members of the peer group are Nash Finch Company, Supervalu, Inc. and Performance Food Group Company. The companies in the peer group were selected because they comprise a broad group of publicly held corporations with food distribution operations similar in some respects to our operations. Performance Food Group is a foodservice distributor and the other members of the peer group are in the business of distributing grocery products to retail supermarkets. We do not use the “S&P Consumer Staples (Food Distributors)” index maintained by Standard & Poor’s Corporation because it consists only of SYSCO. The returns of each member of the peer group are weighted according to each member’s stock market capitalization as of the beginning of each period measured. The graph assumes that the value of the investment in our Common Stock, the S&P 500 Index and the peer group was $100 on the last trading day of fiscal 2002, and that all dividends were reinvested. Performance data for SYSCO, the S&P 500 Index and for each member of the peer group is provided as of the last trading day of each of our last five fiscal years. COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN $200 $180 $160 $140 $120 $100 $80 $60 $40 $20 $0 6/29/02 6/28/03 7/3/04 7/2/05 7/1/06 6/30/07 SYSCO CORPORATION S&P 500 PEER GROUP 6/29/02 6/28/03 7/3/04 7/2/05 7/1/06 6/30/07 SYSCO Corporation S&P 500 Peer Group 100.00 100.00 100.00 110.13 100.25 99.84 131.98 119.41 110.51 139.79 126.96 125.58 119.70 137.92 118.09 132.03 166.32 177.76 Copyright © 2007, Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. www.researchdatagroup.com/S&P.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K (Mark One) ¥ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 OR n TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 1-6544 Sysco Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 1390 Enclave Parkway Houston, Texas (Address of principal executive offices) 74-1648137 (IRS employer identification number) 77077-2099 (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 584-1390 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class Common Stock, $1.00 par value Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered New York Stock Exchange Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by checkmark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ¥ No n Indicate by checkmark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes n No ¥ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ¥ No n Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. n Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): Large Accelerated Filer ¥ Accelerated Filer n Non-accelerated Filer n Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes n No ¥ The aggregate market value of the voting stock of the registrant held by stockholders who were not affiliates (as defined by regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission) of the registrant was approximately $20,656,409,000 as of December 30, 2006 (based on the closing sales price on the New York Stock Exchange Composite Tape on December 29, 2006, as reported by The Wall Street Journal (Southwest Edition)). As of August 15, 2007, the registrant had issued and outstanding an aggregate of 609,972,298 shares of its common stock. Portions of the company’s 2007 Proxy Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K are incorporated by reference into Part III. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I Item 1. Item 1A. Item 1B. Item 2. Item 3. Item 4. PART II Item 5. Item 6. Item 7. Item 7A. Item 8. Item 9. Item 9A. Item 9B. PART III Item 10. Item 11. Item 12. Item 13. Item 14. PART IV Item 15. Signatures Business ___________________________________________________________________________ Risk Factors ________________________________________________________________________ Unresolved Staff Comments____________________________________________________________ Properties __________________________________________________________________________ Legal Proceedings ___________________________________________________________________ Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders ________________________________________ Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities___________________________________________________________________ Selected Financial Data _______________________________________________________________ Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations___________ Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk __________________________________ Financial Statements and Supplementary Data_____________________________________________ Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure __________ Controls and Procedures ______________________________________________________________ Other Information ____________________________________________________________________ Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant __________________________________________ Executive Compensation_______________________________________________________________ Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters ___________________________________________________________ Certain Relationships and Related Transactions ____________________________________________ Principal Accountant Fees and Services __________________________________________________ Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedule ________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Page No. 1 5 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 30 33 72 72 72 73 73 73 73 73 74 79 PART I ITEM 1. Business Unless this Form 10-K indicates otherwise or the context otherwise requires, the terms “we,”, “our,” “us,” “SYSCO,” or “the company” as used in this Form 10-K refer to Sysco Corporation together with its consolidated subsidiaries and divisions. OVERVIEW Sysco Corporation, acting through its subsidiaries and divisions, is the largest North American distributor of food and related products primarily to the foodservice or “food-prepared-away-from-home” industry. Founded in 1969, we provide products and related services to approximately 391,000 customers, including restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other foodservice customers. SYSCO, which was formed when the stockholders of nine companies exchanged their stock for SYSCO common stock, commenced operations in March 1970. Since our formation, we have grown from $115 million to over $35 billion in annual sales, both through internal expansion of existing operations and through acquisitions. Through the end of fiscal 2007, we have acquired 141 companies or divisions of companies. During fiscal 2007, we completed the acquisition of Bunn Capitol, a foodservice distributor located in Springfield, Illinois. SYSCO Corporation is organized under the laws of Delaware. The address and telephone number of our executive offices are 1390 Enclave Parkway, Houston, Texas 77077-2099, (281) 584-1390. This annual report on Form 10-K, as well as all other reports filed or furnished by SYSCO pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, are available free of charge on SYSCO’s website at www.sysco.com as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. OPERATING SEGMENTS SYSCO provides food and related products to the foodservice or “food-prepared-away-from-home” industry. Under the provisions of SFAS No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” (SFAS 131), we have aggregated our operating companies into a number of segments, of which only Broadline and SYGMA are reportable segments as defined in SFAS 131. Broadline operating companies distribute a full line of food products and a wide variety of non-food products to both our traditional and chain restaurant customers. SYGMA operating companies distribute a full line of food products and a wide variety of non-food products to chain restaurant customer locations. “Other” financial information is attributable to our other segments, including our specialty produce, custom-cut meat and lodging industry products segments and a company that distributes to internationally located chain restaurants. Specialty produce companies distribute fresh produce and, on a limited basis, other foodservice products. Specialty meat companies distribute custom-cut fresh steaks, other meat, seafood and poultry. Our lodging industry products company distributes personal care guest amenities, equipment, housekeeping supplies, room accessories and textiles to the lodging industry. Selected financial data for each of our reportable segments as well as financial information concerning geographic areas can be found in Note 17, Business Segment Information, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8. CUSTOMERS AND PRODUCTS The foodservice industry consists of two major customer types — “traditional” and “chain restaurant.” Traditional foodservice customers include restaurants, hospitals, schools, hotels and industrial caterers. Our chain restaurant customers include regional and national hamburger, sandwich, pizza, chicken, steak and other chain operations. Services to our traditional foodservice and chain restaurant customers are supported by similar physical facilities, vehicles, material handling equipment and techniques, and administrative and operating staffs. SYSCO Corporation ][ page 1 The products we distribute include: (cid:129) a full line of frozen foods, such as meats, fully prepared entrees, fruits, vegetables and desserts; (cid:129) a full line of canned and dry foods; (cid:129) fresh meats; (cid:129) imported specialties; and (cid:129) fresh produce. We also supply a wide variety of non-food items, including: (cid:129) paper products such as disposable napkins, plates and cups; (cid:129) tableware such as china and silverware; (cid:129) cookware such as pots, pans and utensils; (cid:129) restaurant and kitchen equipment and supplies; and (cid:129) cleaning supplies. Our operating companies distribute nationally-branded merchandise, as well as products packaged under our private brands. Products packaged under our private brands have been manufactured for SYSCO according to specifications that have been developed by our quality assurance team. In addition, our quality assurance team certifies the manufacturing and processing plants where these products are packaged, enforces our quality control standards and identifies supply sources that satisfy our requirements. We believe that prompt and accurate delivery of orders, close contact with customers and the ability to provide a full array of products and services to assist customers in their foodservice operations are of primary importance in the marketing and distribution of products to traditional customers. Our operating companies offer daily delivery to certain customer locations and have the capability of delivering special orders on short notice. Through our more than 14,400 sales and marketing representatives and support staff of SYSCO and our operating companies, we stay informed of the needs of our customers and acquaint them with new products and services. Our operating companies also provide ancillary services relating to foodservice distribution, such as providing customers with product usage reports and other data, menu-planning advice, food safety training and assistance in inventory control, as well as access to various third party services designed to add value to our customers’ businesses. No single customer accounted for 10% or more of our total sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. Our sales to chain restaurant customers consist of a variety of food products. We believe that consistent product quality and timely and accurate service are important factors when a chain restaurant selects a foodservice supplier. One chain restaurant customer (Wendy’s International, Inc.) accounted for 5% of our sales for fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. Although this customer represents approximately 39% of the SYGMA segment sales, we do not believe that the loss of this customer would have a material adverse effect on SYSCO as a whole. Based upon available information, we estimate that sales by type of customer during the past three fiscal years were as follows: Type of Customer Restaurants ______________________________________________________________________________ Hospitals and nursing homes _______________________________________________________________ Schools and colleges_______________________________________________________________________ Hotels and motels _________________________________________________________________________ Other ____________________________________________________________________________________ Totals ________________________________________________________________________________ 2007 2006 2005 64% 63% 64% 10 10 5 5 6 6 15 16 100% 100% 100% 10 5 6 15 page 2 ][ SYSCO Corporation SOURCES OF SUPPLY We purchase from thousands of suppliers, none of which individually accounts for more than 10% of our purchases. These suppliers consist generally of large corporations selling brand name and private label merchandise, as well as independent regional brand and private label processors and packers. Generally, purchasing is carried out through centrally developed purchasing programs and direct purchasing programs established by our various operating companies. We continually develop relationships with suppliers but have no material long-term purchase commitments with any supplier. In the second quarter of fiscal 2002, we began a project to restructure our supply chain (National Supply Chain project). This project is intended to increase profitability by lowering aggregate inventory levels, operating costs, and future facility expansion needs at our broadline operating companies while providing greater value to our suppliers and customers. The National Supply Chain project involved the creation of the Baugh Supply Chain Cooperative, Inc. (BSCC), which administers a consolidated product procurement program designed to develop, obtain and ensure consistent quality food and non-food products. The program covers the purchasing and marketing of SYSCO Brand merchandise as well as products from a number of national brand suppliers, encompassing substantially all product lines. The operating companies can choose to purchase product from the suppliers participating in the cooperative’s programs or from other suppliers, although SYSCO Brand products are only available to the operating companies through the cooperative’s programs. The National Supply Chain project has three major supply chain initiatives actively underway. The first initiative involves the construction and operation of regional distribution centers which will aggregate inventory demand to optimize the supply chain activities for certain products for all SYSCO broadline operating companies in the region. We currently expect to build five to seven redistribution centers (RDCs). The first of these centers, the Northeast RDC located in Front Royal, Virginia, opened during the third quarter of fiscal 2005. A second RDC located in Alachua, Florida is being constructed and is expected to become operational in the latter half of fiscal 2008. SYSCO has purchased the site for a third RDC in Hamlet, Indiana. The second initiative is the national transportation management initiative, which provides the capability to view and manage all of SYSCO’s inbound freight, both to RDCs and the operating companies, as a network and not as individual locations. As of June 2007, all inbound freight to United States broadline operating companies is managed centrally. The third initiative is the national implementation of demand planning and inventory management software. This project is strategically important in that it creates the foundation to effectively execute new supply chain processes, including redistribution, as well as efficiently manage our inventory assets. WORKING CAPITAL PRACTICES Our growth is funded through a combination of cash flow from operations, commercial paper issuances and long-term borrowings. See the discussion in Liquidity and Capital Resources under Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and the Results of Operations at Item 7 regarding our liquidity, financial position and sources and uses of funds. Credit terms we extend to our customers can vary from cash on delivery to 30 days or more based on our assessment of the customers’ credit risk. We monitor the customers’ accounts and will suspend shipments to customers if necessary. A majority of our sales orders are filled within 24 hours of when the customers’ orders are placed. We will generally maintain inventory on hand to be able to meet customer demand. The level of inventory on hand will vary by product depending on shelf-life, supplier order fulfillment lead times and customer demand. We also make purchases of additional volumes of certain products based on supply or pricing opportunities. We take advantage of suppliers’ cash discounts where appropriate and otherwise generally receive payment terms from our suppliers ranging from weekly to 30 days or more. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS’ SERVICES Our corporate staff makes available a number of services to our operating companies. Members of the corporate staff possess experience and expertise in, among other areas, accounting and finance, cash management, information technology, employee benefits, engineering, risk management and insurance. The corporate office makes available legal, marketing, payroll, human resources, training and development, information technology and tax compliance services. The corporate office also makes available warehousing and distribution services, which provide assistance in space utilization, energy conservation, fleet management and work flow. SYSCO Corporation ][ page 3 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS To maximize productivity and customer service, we continue to construct and modernize our distribution facilities. During fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, approximately $603,242,000, $513,934,000 and $390,026,000, respectively, were invested in facility expansions, fleet additions and other capital asset enhancements. We estimate our capital expenditures in fiscal 2008 should be in the range of $625,000,000 to $650,000,000. During the three years ended June 30, 2007, capital expenditures were financed primarily by internally generated funds, our commercial paper program and bank and other borrowings. We expect to finance our fiscal 2008 capital expenditures from the same sources. EMPLOYEES As of June 30, 2007, we had approximately 50,900 full-time employees, approximately 18% of whom were represented by unions, primarily the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Contract negotiations are handled by each individual operating company. Approximately 26% of our union employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements which will expire during fiscal 2008. We consider our labor relations to be satisfactory. COMPETITION SYSCO’s business environment is competitive with numerous companies engaged in foodservice distribution. Our customers may also choose to purchase products directly from retail outlets. While competition is encountered primarily from local and regional distributors, a few companies compete with us on a national basis. We believe that the principal competitive factors in the foodservice industry are effective customer contacts, the ability to deliver a wide range of quality products and related services on a timely and dependable basis and competitive prices. We estimate that we serve about 15% of an approximately $225 billion annual market that includes the foodservice and hotel amenity, furniture and textile markets both in the United States and Canada. We believe, based upon industry trade data, that our sales to the United States and Canada “food-prepared-away-from-home” industry were the highest of any foodservice distributor during fiscal 2007. While adequate industry statistics are not available, we believe that in most instances our local operations are among the leading distributors of food and related non-food products to foodservice customers in their respective trading areas. GOVERNMENT REGULATION As a marketer and distributor of food products, we are subject to the U.S. Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and regulations promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as the Canadian Food and Drugs Act and the regulations thereunder. The FDA regulates manufacturing and holding requirements for foods through its manufacturing practice regulations, specifies the standards of identity for certain foods and prescribes the format and content of certain information required to appear on food product labels. For certain product lines, we are also subject to the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, the Packers and Stockyard Act and regulations promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA imposes standards for product quality and sanitation including the inspection and labeling of meat and poultry products and the grading and commercial acceptance of produce shipments from our suppliers. We are also subject to the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, which imposes certain registration and record keeping requirements on facilities that manufacture, process, pack or hold food for human or animal consumption. In Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency administers and enforces the food safety and nutritional quality standards established by Health Canada under the Canadian Food and Drugs Act and under other related federal legislation, including the Canada Agricultural Products Act, the Meat Inspection Act, the Fish Inspection Act and the Consumer Packaging and Labeling Act (as it relates to food). These laws regulate the processing, storing, grading, packaging, marking, transporting and inspection of certain SYSCO product lines as well as the packaging, labeling, sale, importation and advertising of pre-packaged and certain other products. We and our products are also subject to state, provincial and local regulation through such measures as the licensing of our facilities; enforcement by state, provincial and local health agencies of state, provincial and local standards for our products; and regulation of our trade practices in connection with the sale of our products. Our facilities are subject to inspections and regulations issued pursuant to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Act by the U.S. Department of Labor, together with similar occupational health and safety laws in each Canadian province. These regulations require us to comply with certain manufacturing, health and safety standards to protect our employees from accidents and to page 4 ][ SYSCO Corporation establish hazard communication programs to transmit information on the hazards of certain chemicals present in products we distribute. We are also subject to regulation by numerous U.S. and Canadian federal, state, provincial and local regulatory agencies, including, but not limited to, the U.S. Department of Labor and each Canadian provincial ministry of labour, which set employment practice standards for workers, and the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Canadian Transportation Agency, which regulate transportation of perishable and hazardous materials and waste, and similar state, provincial and local agencies. Most of our distribution facilities have ammonia-based refrigeration systems and tanks for the storage of diesel fuel and other petroleum products which are subject to laws regulating such systems and storage tanks. Other U.S. and Canadian federal, state, provincial and local provisions relating to the protection of the environment or the discharge of materials do not materially impact the use or operation of our facilities. Compliance with these laws has not had, and is not anticipated to have, a material effect on our capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position. GENERAL We have numerous trademarks which are of significant importance to the company. The loss of the SYSCO» trademark would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. We are not engaged in material research and development activities relating to the development of new products or the improvement of existing products. Our sales do not generally fluctuate significantly on a seasonal basis; therefore, the business of the company is not deemed to be seasonal. As of June 30, 2007, we operated 177 distribution facilities throughout the United States and Canada. ITEM 1A. Risk Factors Our Low Margin Business May Be Negatively Impacted by Product Cost Deflation, Product Cost Inflation or Other Economic Conditions The foodservice distribution industry is characterized by relatively high inventory turnover with relatively low profit margins. We make a significant portion of our sales at prices that are based on the cost of products we sell plus a percentage markup. As a result, our profit levels may be negatively impacted during periods of product cost deflation, even though our gross profit percentage may remain relatively constant. Prolonged periods of product cost inflation also may have a negative impact on our profit margins and earnings to the extent that we are unable to pass on such product cost increases. The foodservice industry is sensitive to national and regional economic conditions. Inflation, fuel costs and other factors affecting consumer confidence and the frequency and amount spent by consumers for food prepared away from home may negatively impact our sales and operating results. Our operating results are also sensitive to, and may be adversely affected by, other factors, including difficulties collecting accounts receivable, competitive price pressures, severe weather conditions and unexpected increases in fuel or other transportation-related costs. Although these factors have not had a material adverse impact on our past operations, there can be no assurance that one or more of these factors will not adversely affect future operating results. Increased Fuel Costs Can Lower Demand for our Products and Increase our Costs Increased fuel costs can have a negative impact on our results of operations. The high cost of fuel can negatively impact consumer confidence and discretionary spending and thus reduce the frequency and amount spent by consumers for food prepared away from home. The high cost of fuel can also increase the price paid by us for products as well as the costs incurred by us to deliver products to our customers. These factors in turn may negatively impact our sales, margins, operating expenses and operating results. SYSCO Corporation ][ page 5 Conditions Beyond our Control can Interrupt our Supplies and Increase our Product Costs We obtain substantially all of our foodservice and related products from third party suppliers. For the most part, we do not have long-term contracts with our suppliers committing them to provide products to us. Although our purchasing volume can provide leverage when dealing with suppliers, suppliers may not provide the foodservice products and supplies needed by us in the quantities and at the prices requested. Because we do not control the actual production of the products we sell, we are also subject to delays caused by interruption in production and increases in product costs based on conditions outside of our control. These conditions include work slowdowns, work interruptions, strikes or other job actions by employees of suppliers, weather, crop conditions, transportation interruptions, unavailability of fuel or increases in fuel costs, competitive demands and natural disasters or other catastrophic events (including, but not limited to, the outbreak of avian flu or similar food-borne illnesses in the United States and Canada). Our inability to obtain adequate supplies of our foodservice and related products as a result of any of the foregoing factors or otherwise could mean that we could not fulfill our obligations to customers, and customers may turn to other distributors. Taxing Authorities May Successfully Challenge our Baugh Supply Chain Cooperative Structure The National Supply Chain project involved the creation of the BSCC which administers a consolidated product procurement program to develop, obtain and ensure consistent quality food and non-food products. BSCC is a cooperative taxed under subchapter T of the United States Internal Revenue Code. We believe that the deferred tax liabilities resulting from the business operations and legal ownership of BSCC are appropriate under the tax laws. However, if the application of the tax laws to the cooperative structure of BSCC were to be successfully challenged by any federal, state or local tax authority, we could be required to accelerate the payment of all or a portion of our income tax liabilities associated with BSCC that we otherwise had deferred until future periods, and in that event, would be liable for interest on such amounts. As of June 30, 2007, we have recorded deferred income tax liabilities of $988,000,000 related to the BSCC supply chain distributions. This amount represents the income tax liabilities related to BSCC that were accrued, but the payment had been deferred as of June 30, 2007. In addition, if the IRS or any other taxing authority determines that all amounts since the inception of BSCC were inappropriately deferred or that BSCC should have been a taxable entity, we estimate that in addition to making a current payment for amounts previously deferred, as discussed above, we may have additional liability, representing interest that would be payable on the cumulative deferred balances ranging from $185,000,000 to $205,000,000, prior to federal and state income tax benefit, as of June 30, 2007. We calculated this amount based upon the amounts deferred since the inception of BSCC applying the applicable jurisdictions’ interest rates in effect each period. During the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in connection with its audit of our 2003 and 2004 federal income tax returns, proposed adjustments related to the taxability of BSCC. We are vigorously protesting these adjustments. We have reviewed the merits of the issues raised by the IRS and based upon such review, we have not recorded any related amount in any period. A taxing authority requiring us to accelerate the payment of these deferred tax liabilities and to pay related interest, if any, could cause us to raise additional capital through debt financing or the issuance of equity or we may have to forego or defer planned capital expenditures or share repurchases or a combination of these items. We Need Access to Borrowed Funds in Order to Grow Because a substantial part of our growth historically has been the result of acquisitions and capital expansion, our continued growth depends, in large part, on our ability to continue this expansion. As a result, our inability to finance acquisitions and capital expenditures through borrowed funds could restrict our ability to expand. Moreover, any default under the documents governing our indebtedness could have a significant adverse effect on our cash flows, as well as the market value of our common stock. Further, our leveraged position may also increase our vulnerability to competitive pressures. Product Liability Claims Could Materially and Adversely Impact our Business We, like any other seller of food, face the risk of exposure to product liability claims in the event that the use of products sold by SYSCO causes injury or illness. With respect to product liability claims, we believe we have sufficient primary or excess umbrella liability insurance. However, this insurance may not continue to be available at a reasonable cost, or, if available, may not be adequate to cover all of our liabilities. We generally seek contractual indemnification and insurance coverage from parties supplying our products, but this indemnification or insurance coverage is limited, as a practical matter, to the creditworthiness of the indemnifying party and the insured limits of any insurance provided by suppliers. If SYSCO does not have adequate insurance or contractual indemnification available, product liability relating to defective products could materially reduce our net earnings and earnings per share. page 6 ][ SYSCO Corporation Adverse Publicity Could Negatively Impact our Reputation and Reduce Earnings Maintaining a good reputation is critical to our business, particularly to selling SYSCO Brand products. Anything that damages that reputation, whether or not justified, including adverse publicity about the quality, safety or integrity of our products, could quickly affect our revenues and profits. Reports, whether true or not, of food-borne illnesses, such as e-coli, avian flu, bovine spongiform encephalopathy, hepatitis A, trichinosis or salmonella, and injuries caused by food tampering could also severely injure our reputation. If patrons of our restaurant customers become ill from food-borne illnesses, our customers could be forced to temporarily close restaurant locations and our sales would be correspondingly decreased. In addition, instances of food-borne illnesses or food tampering or other health concerns, even those unrelated to the use of SYSCO products, can result in negative publicity about the food service distribution industry and cause our sales to decrease dramatically. Failure to Successfully Renegotiate Union Contracts Could Result in Work Stoppages As of June 30, 2007, approximately 9,000 employees at 54 operating companies were members of 60 different local unions associated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and other labor organizations. In fiscal 2008, 14 agreements covering approximately 2,300 employees will expire. Failure of the operating companies to effectively renegotiate these contracts could result in work stoppages. Although our operating subsidiaries have not experienced any significant labor disputes or work stoppages to date, and we believe they have satisfactory relationships with their unions, a work stoppage due to failure of multiple operating subsidiaries to renegotiate union contracts could have a material adverse effect on us. A Shortage of Qualified Labor Could Negatively Impact our Business and Materially Reduce Earnings Our operations rely heavily on our employees, particularly drivers, and any shortage of qualified labor could significantly affect our business. Our recruiting and retention efforts and efforts to increase productivity gains may not be successful and there may be a shortage of qualified drivers in future periods. Any such shortage would decrease SYSCO’s ability to effectively serve our customers. Such a shortage would also likely lead to higher wages for employees and a corresponding reduction in our net earnings. We may be Required to Pay Material Amounts Under Multi-Employer Defined Benefit Pension Plans We contribute to several multi-employer defined benefit pension plans based on obligations arising under collective bargaining agreements covering union-represented employees. Approximately 11% of our current employees are participants in such multi-employer plans. In fiscal 2007, our total contributions to these plans were approximately $37,296,000. We do not directly manage these multi-employer plans, which are generally managed by boards of trustees, half of whom are appointed by the unions and the other half by other contributing employers to the plan. Based upon the information available to us from plan administrators, we believe that some of these multi-employer plans are underfunded due partially to a decline in the value of the assets supporting these plans, a reduction in the number of actively participating members for whom employer contributions are required, and the level of benefits provided by the plans. In addition, the Pension Protection Act, enacted in August 2006, will require under-funded pension plans to improve their funding ratios within prescribed intervals based on the level of their under-funding, perhaps beginning as soon as calendar 2008. As a result, our required contributions to these plans may increase in the future. Under current law regarding multi-employer defined benefit plans, a plan’s termination, our voluntary withdrawal, or the mass withdrawal of all contributing employers from any under-funded multi-employer defined benefit plan would require us to make payments to the plan for our proportionate share of the multi-employer plan’s unfunded vested liabilities. Based on the information available from plan administrators, we estimate that our share of withdrawal liability on all the multi-employer plans we participate in, some of which appear to be under-funded, could be as much as $120,000,000. In addition, if a multi-employer defined benefit plan fails to satisfy certain minimum funding requirements, the IRS may impose a nondeductible excise tax of 5% on the amount of the accumulated funding deficiency for those employers contributing to the fund. Requirements to pay such increased contributions, withdrawal liability, and excise taxes could negatively impact our liquidity and results of operations. We Must Finance and Integrate Acquired Businesses Wisely Historically, a portion of our growth has come through acquisitions. If we are unable to integrate acquired businesses successfully or realize anticipated economic, operational and other benefits and synergies in a timely manner, SYSCO Corporation ][ page 7 our earnings per share may decrease. Integration of an acquired business may be more difficult when we acquire a business in a market in which we have limited or no expertise, or with a culture different from SYSCO’s. A significant expansion of our business and operations, in terms of geography or magnitude, could strain our administrative and operational resources. Significant acquisitions may also require the issuance of material additional amounts of debt or equity, which could materially alter our debt to equity ratio, increase our interest expense and decrease earnings per share, and make it difficult for us to obtain favorable financing for other acquisitions or capital investments. Expanding into International Markets Presents Unique Challenges and our Expansion Efforts and International Operations may not be Successful In addition to our importing and exporting activities, our strategy includes expansion of operations into new international markets. Our ability to successfully operate in international markets may be adversely affected by local laws and customs, legal and regulatory constraints, political and economic conditions and currency regulations of the countries or regions in which we currently operate or intend to operate in the future. Risks inherent in our existing and future international operations also include, among others, the costs and difficulties of managing international operations, difficulties in identifying and gaining access to local suppliers, suffering possible adverse tax consequences, maintaining product quality and greater difficulty in enforcing intellectual property rights. Additionally, foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations may have an impact on our future costs or on future cash flows from our international operations. Our Preferred Stock Provides Anti-Takeover Benefits that may not be Beneficial to Stockholders Under our Restated Certificate of Incorporation, SYSCO’s Board of Directors is authorized to issue up to 1,500,000 shares of preferred stock without stockholder approval. Issuance of these shares could make it more difficult for anyone to acquire SYSCO without approval of the Board of Directors, depending on the rights and preferences of the stock issued. In addition, if anyone attempts to acquire SYSCO without approval of the Board of Directors of SYSCO, the existence of this undesignated preferred stock could allow the Board of Directors to adopt a shareholder rights plan without obtaining stockholder approval, which could result in substantial dilution to a potential acquirer. As a result, hostile takeover attempts that might result in an acquisition of SYSCO, that could otherwise have been financially beneficial to our stockholders, could be deterred. Technology Dependence Could have a Material Negative Impact on our Business Our ability to decrease costs and increase profits, as well as our ability to serve customers most effectively, depends on the reliability of our technology network. We use software and other technology systems to load trucks in the most efficient manner to optimize the use of storage space and minimize the time spent at each stop. Any disruption to these computer systems could adversely impact our customer service, decrease the volume of our business and result in increased costs. While SYSCO has invested and continues to invest in technology security initiatives and disaster recovery plans, these measures cannot fully insulate us from technology disruption that could result in adverse effects on operations and profits. ITEM 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments None. page 8 ][ SYSCO Corporation ITEM 2. Properties The table below shows the number of distribution facilities occupied by SYSCO in each state or province and the aggregate cubic footage devoted to cold and dry storage as of June 30, 2007. Location Alabama ______________________________________________________ Alaska _______________________________________________________ Arizona _______________________________________________________ Arkansas _____________________________________________________ California _____________________________________________________ Colorado _____________________________________________________ Connecticut ___________________________________________________ District of Columbia ____________________________________________ Florida _______________________________________________________ Georgia_______________________________________________________ Hawaii _______________________________________________________ Idaho ________________________________________________________ Illinois _______________________________________________________ Indiana _______________________________________________________ Iowa _________________________________________________________ Kansas _______________________________________________________ Kentucky _____________________________________________________ Louisiana _____________________________________________________ Maine ________________________________________________________ Maryland _____________________________________________________ Massachusetts ________________________________________________ Michigan _____________________________________________________ Minnesota ____________________________________________________ Mississippi ____________________________________________________ Missouri ______________________________________________________ Montana ______________________________________________________ Nebraska _____________________________________________________ Nevada _______________________________________________________ New Jersey ___________________________________________________ New Mexico ___________________________________________________ New York _____________________________________________________ North Carolina ________________________________________________ North Dakota__________________________________________________ Ohio _________________________________________________________ Oklahoma ____________________________________________________ Oregon _______________________________________________________ Pennsylvania __________________________________________________ South Carolina ________________________________________________ Tennessee ____________________________________________________ Texas ________________________________________________________ Utah _________________________________________________________ Virginia _______________________________________________________ Washington ___________________________________________________ Wisconsin ____________________________________________________ Alberta, Canada _______________________________________________ British Columbia, Canada _______________________________________ Manitoba, Canada ______________________________________________ New Brunswick, Canada ________________________________________ Number of Facilities Cold Storage (Thousands Cubic Feet) Dry Storage (Thousands Cubic Feet) Segments Served* 2 1 1 2 17 4 2 1 15 6 1 2 6 2 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 4 2 1 2 1 1 3 4 1 3 7 1 10 4 3 4 1 4 18 1 3 1 2 2 6 1 2 5,100 1,067 2,818 2,660 28,886 6,926 5,068 335 29,827 5,434 — 2,032 5,981 2,843 2,318 4,424 2,286 3,282 1,494 8,383 5,188 6,504 4,415 2,071 2,242 3,269 1,721 6,010 4,144 3,018 7,522 8,731 830 10,368 3,788 4,023 6,749 4,541 8,810 23,045 3,609 13,252 4,025 7,261 4,098 4,595 1,135 1,124 6,049 645 2,588 2,611 29,733 5,390 3,851 30 23,992 13,190 258 2,202 10,345 2,387 2,373 4,274 2,647 2,605 1,895 7,770 6,009 8,468 3,772 2,073 2,316 2,556 2,130 3,677 10,400 2,696 8,762 12,674 1,893 14,313 3,579 4,063 7,586 2,928 7,174 23,704 3,208 9,786 2,751 6,155 3,550 4,279 860 1,430 BL BL BL BL,O BL, S, O BL, S, O BL, O O BL, S, O BL, S, O O BL BL, S, O BL, O BL BL BL BL BL BL, O BL, S BL, S, O BL BL BL, S BL BL BL, O BL, O BL BL BL, S, O BL BL, S, O BL, S, O BL, S, O BL, S BL BL, O BL, S, O BL BL BL BL BL BL, O BL BL SYSCO Corporation ][ page 9 Location Number of Facilities Cold Storage (Thousands Cubic Feet) Dry Storage (Thousands Cubic Feet) Segments Served* Newfoundland, Canada _________________________________________ Nova Scotia, Canada ___________________________________________ Ontario, Canada _______________________________________________ Quebec, Canada _______________________________________________ Saskatchewan, Canada _________________________________________ 1 1 9 1 1 550 746 11,734 716 1,271 550 995 10,119 1,209 825 BL BL BL, O BL BL Total _____________________________________________________ 177 292,269 301,325 * Segments served include Broadline (BL), SYGMA (S) and Other (O). We own approximately 480,861,000 cubic feet of our distribution facilities and self-serve centers (or 81.0% of the total cubic feet), and the remainder is occupied under leases expiring at various dates from fiscal 2008 to fiscal 2041, exclusive of renewal options. Certain of the facilities owned by the company are either subject to mortgage indebtedness or industrial revenue bond financing arrangements totaling $17,727,000 as of June 30, 2007. Such mortgage indebtedness and industrial revenue bond financing arrangements mature at various dates through fiscal 2026. We own our approximately 325,000 square foot headquarters office complex in Houston, Texas and lease approximately 150,000 square feet of additional office space in Houston, Texas. We began the expansion of our headquarters office complex in fiscal 2006, the first phase of which was completed in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. Upon completion of the second phase of the expansion in the second half of fiscal 2008, our headquarters office complex will be approximately 625,000 owned square feet. Facilities in Edmonton, Alberta; Danville, Illinois; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Peterborough, Ontario (which in the aggregate accounted for approximately 3.9% of fiscal 2007 sales) are operating near capacity and we are currently constructing expansions or replacements for these distribution facilities. We are also constructing new distribution facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee and Longview, Texas. We are constructing our second redistribution facility in Alachua, Florida and expect it to be operational in fiscal 2008. We have also purchased the site of its third redistribution facility to be built in Hamlet, Indiana. As of June 30, 2007, our fleet of approximately 9,300 delivery vehicles consisted of tractor and trailer combinations, vans and panel trucks, most of which are either wholly or partially refrigerated for the transportation of frozen or perishable foods. We own approximately 87% of these vehicles and lease the remainder. ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings We are engaged in various legal proceedings which have arisen in the normal course of business but have not been fully adjudicated. These proceedings, in our opinion, will not have a material adverse effect upon our consolidated financial position or results of operations when ultimately concluded. ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders None. page 10 ][ SYSCO Corporation PART II ITEM 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities The principal market for SYSCO’s common stock (SYY) is the New York Stock Exchange. The table below sets forth the high and low sales prices per share for our common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange Composite Tape and the cash dividends declared for the periods indicated. Common Stock Prices High Low Dividends Declared Per Share Fiscal 2006: First Quarter __________________________________________________________ $37.30 33.59 Second Quarter ________________________________________________________ 32.72 Third Quarter __________________________________________________________ 32.15 Fourth Quarter ________________________________________________________ Fiscal 2007: First Quarter __________________________________________________________ $34.15 37.04 Second Quarter ________________________________________________________ 36.74 Third Quarter __________________________________________________________ 34.95 Fourth Quarter ________________________________________________________ The number of record owners of SYSCO’s common stock as of August 15, 2007 was 13,469. We made the following share repurchases during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007: ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES $30.96 29.98 29.11 29.11 $26.50 32.35 31.34 31.64 $0.15 0.17 0.17 0.17 $0.17 0.19 0.19 0.19 (a) Total Number of Shares Purchased (1) (b) Average Price Paid Per Share (c) Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (d) Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs Period Month #1 April 1 — April 28 _________________ 10,280 Month #2 April 29 — May 26 _________________ 1,990,617 Month #3 May 27 — June 30 _________________ Total ________________________________ 4,766,070 6,766,967 $34.13 33.23 33.04 $33.10 — 9,800,200 1,984,300 7,815,900 4,708,200 6,692,500 3,107,700 3,107,700 (1) The total number of shares purchased includes 10,280, 6,317 and 57,870 shares tendered by individuals in connection with stock option exercises in Month #1, Month #2 and Month #3, respectively. On November 10, 2005, we announced that the Board of Directors approved the repurchase of 20,000,000 shares. Pursuant to these repurchase programs, shares may be acquired in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions at the company’s discretion, subject to market conditions and other factors. In July 2004, the Board of Directors authorized us to enter into agreements from time to time to extend our ongoing repurchase program to include repurchases during company announced “blackout periods” of such securities in compliance with Rule 10b5-1 promulgated under the Exchange Act. SYSCO Corporation ][ page 11 On June 11, 2007, we entered into a stock purchase plan with Wachovia Securities to purchase up to 4,150,000 shares of SYSCO common stock as authorized under the November 2005 repurchase program pursuant to Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Exchange Act. A total of 4,150,000 shares were purchased between June 11, 2007 and August 14, 2007, including during company “blackout periods.” By its terms, the agreement terminated on August 14, 2007. As noted in the table above, there were 3,107,700 shares remaining available for repurchase as of June 30, 2007. On July 18, 2007, we announced that the Board of Directors approved the repurchase of an additional 20,000,000 shares. From July 1, 2007 through August 15, 2007, an additional 3,157,700 shares were purchased. As of August 15, 2007, there were 19,950,000 shares remaining available for repurchase under the July 2007 repurchase programs. ITEM 6. Selected Financial Data (In thousands except for share data) 2007 2006(1) 2005 2004 (53 Weeks) 2003 Fiscal Year Sales ______________________________________ $35,042,075 1,621,215 Earnings before income taxes _________________ 620,139 Income taxes _______________________________ $32,628,438 1,394,946 548,906 $30,281,914 1,525,436 563,979 $29,335,403 1,475,144 567,930 $26,140,337 1,260,387 482,099 Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change _________________________________ Cumulative effect of accounting change_________ Net earnings ________________________________ $ 1,001,076 1,001,076 — 846,040 9,285 961,457 — 907,214 — 778,288 — $ 855,325 $ 961,457 $ 907,214 $ 778,288 Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change: Basic earnings per share _________________ $ Diluted earnings per share________________ Net earnings: $ 1.62 1.60 $ 1.36 1.35 $ 1.51 1.47 $ 1.41 1.37 1.20 1.18 1.62 Basic earnings per share _________________ $ 1.60 Diluted earnings per share________________ 0.74 Dividends declared per share _________________ Total assets ________________________________ $ 9,518,931 603,242 Capital expenditures _________________________ 3,568 Current maturities of long-term debt___________ $ 1,758,227 Long-term debt _____________________________ Total long-term debt _________________________ Shareholders’ equity _________________________ Total capitalization ___________________________ $ 5,040,195 1,761,795 3,278,400 $ 1.38 1.36 0.66 $ 8,992,025 513,934 106,265 1,627,127 $ $ 1.51 1.47 0.58 $ 8,267,902 390,026 410,933 956,177 $ $ 1.41 1.37 0.50 $ 7,847,632 530,086 162,833 1,231,493 $ $ 1.20 1.18 0.42 $ 6,936,521 435,637 20,947 1,249,467 $ 1,733,392 3,052,284 1,367,110 2,758,839 1,394,326 2,564,506 1,270,414 2,197,531 $ 4,785,676 $ 4,125,949 $ 3,958,832 $ 3,467,945 Ratio of long-term debt to capitalization ________ 35.0% 36.2% 33.1% 35.2% 36.6% Our financial results are impacted by accounting changes and the adoption of various accounting standards. See “Accounting Changes” in Item 7 for further discussion. (1) We adopted the provisions of SFAS 123(R), “Share-Based Payment” effective at the beginning of fiscal 2006. As a result, the results of operations include incremental share-based compensation cost over what would have been recorded had we continued to account for share-based compensation under APB No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” page 12 ][ SYSCO Corporation ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations HIGHLIGHTS Sales increased 7.4% in fiscal 2007 over the prior year. Accounting pronouncement EITF 04-13 (see below) negatively impacted sales growth in fiscal 2007 by 0.7% and also affects the comparison of gross margins, operating expenses and earnings as a percentage of sales between the periods. Gross margins as a percentage of sales were 19.3% for fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006. Operating expenses as a percentage of sales for fiscal 2007 decreased from the prior year, reflecting efficiencies in our operating activities. Decreases in pension and share-based compensation expenses and higher gains related to the cash surrender value of corporate-owned life insurance policies were largely offset by increased management incentive bonus accruals and investments in strategic business initiatives. Earnings before the cumulative effect of accounting change increased 18.3% for fiscal 2007 over the prior year. Diluted earnings per share before the cumulative effect of accounting change increased 18.5% for fiscal 2007 over the prior year. OVERVIEW SYSCO distributes food and related products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other foodservice customers. Our operations are located throughout the United States and Canada and include broadline companies, specialty produce companies, custom-cut meat operations, hotel supply operations, SYGMA (our chain restaurant distribution subsidiary) and a company that distributes to internationally located chain restaurants. We estimate that we serve about 15% of an approximately $225 billion annual market that includes foodservice market and hotel amenity, furniture and textile market both in the United States and Canada. According to industry sources, the foodservice, or food-prepared-away-from-home, market represents approximately one-half of the total dollars spent on food purchases made at the consumer level. This share grew from about 37% in 1972 to about 50% in 1998 and has not changed materially since that time. General economic conditions and consumer confidence can affect the frequency of purchases and amounts spent by consumers for food-prepared-away-from-home and, in turn, can impact our sales. Historically, we have grown at a faster rate than the overall industry and have grown our market share in this fragmented industry. We intend to continue to expand our market share and grow earnings by focusing on sales growth, brand management, productivity gains, sales force effectiveness and supply chain management. Strategic Business Initiatives In fiscal 2006, our executive team, with the approval of the Board of Directors, established a strategy team to examine many aspects of our businesses with an emphasis on strategic focus areas which would help us achieve our long-term vision of becoming the global leader of the efficient, multi-temperature food product value chain. During fiscal 2007, we began to move from identifying strategic opportunities and developing a strategy process to implementing the initiatives that came from that process. Near the end of the fiscal year, we announced new responsibilities for several executives as we integrated the strategy teams and their initiatives into our business. A strategic management function will remain in place to help put strategic business initiatives into action and continue to refine and develop corporate strategy. The following areas generally comprise the initiatives that will serve as the foundation of our efforts to ensure a sustainable future. Each area is staffed with SYSCO associates focused on the following: (cid:129) Sourcing and National Supply Chain focuses on lowering our cost of goods sold by leveraging SYSCO’s purchasing power and procurement expertise and capitalizing on an end-to-end view of our supply chain. We expect our National Supply Chain project to lower inventory, operating costs, working capital requirements and future facility expansion needs at our operating companies while providing greater value to our suppliers and customers. (cid:129) Integrated Delivery focuses on standardized processes to optimize warehouse and delivery activities across the corporation and manage energy consumption to achieve a more efficient delivery of products to our customers. (cid:129) Demand explores and implements initiatives to better understand and more profitably sell to and service SYSCO’s customers, including better tools and techniques for selling. (cid:129) Organizational Capabilities works to align management reporting, information technology systems and performance measures with the business initiatives. SYSCO Corporation ][ page 13 A major component of our National Supply Chain project entails the use of redistribution centers (RDCs). The first RDC, the Northeast RDC located in Front Royal, Virginia, opened during the third quarter of fiscal 2005. In January 2006, we completed the purchase of land in Alachua, Florida for the future site of our second RDC, which will service our five broadline operating companies in Florida. Construction of the building site is in progress and this facility is expected to be operational in fiscal 2008. In March 2007, we purchased the site for construction of a third RDC in Hamlet, Indiana. We will continue to use our strategic business initiatives to help us grow by leveraging our market leadership position to continuously improve how our associates buy, handle and market products for our customers. Our primary focus is on growing and optimizing the core foodservice distribution business in North America. We are currently working to expand our import and export business. We will also continue to explore and identify opportunities to grow our global capabilities and stay abreast of international acquisition opportunities. ACCOUNTING CHANGES As of June 30, 2007, we adopted the recognition and disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans — an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R)” (SFAS 158). The recognition provision requires an employer to recognize a plan’s funded status in its statement of financial position and recognize the changes in a postretirement benefit plan’s funded status in comprehensive income in the year in which the changes occur. The effect of adoption on our consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2007 was a decrease in prepaid pension cost of $83,846,000, a decrease in other assets of $43,854,000, an increase in accrued expenses of $10,967,000, a decrease in long-term deferred taxes of $73,328,000, an increase in other long-term liabilities of $52,289,000, and a charge to accumulated other comprehensive loss of $117,268,000. The adoption of SFAS 158’s recognition provision did not have an effect on our consolidated balance sheet as of July 1, 2006. The adoption has no effect on our consolidated results of operations for fiscal 2007, or for any prior year presented, and it will not affect our consolidated results of operations in future periods. SFAS 158 also has a measurement date provision, which is a requirement to measure plan assets and benefit obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end statement of financial position, effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. In the first quarter of fiscal 2006, we changed the measurement date for pension and other postretirement benefit plans from fiscal year-end to May 31st to assist us in meeting accelerated SEC filing dates. As a result of this change, we recorded a cumulative effect of a change in accounting, which increased net earnings for fiscal 2006 by $9,285,000, net of tax. With the issuance of SFAS 158, we have elected to early adopt the measurement date provision in order to adopt both provisions of this accounting standard at the same time. As a result, beginning in fiscal 2008, the measurement date will return to correspond with our fiscal year-end. We have performed measurements as of May 31, 2007 and June 30, 2007 of our plan assets and benefit obligations. We will record a charge to beginning retained earnings in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 of approximately $4,000,000, net of tax, for the impact of the cumulative difference in our pension expense between the two measurement dates. We will also record a benefit to beginning accumulated other comprehensive loss in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 of approximately $23,000,000, net of tax, for the impact of the difference in our balance sheet recognition provision between the two measurement dates. In the beginning of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, we adopted accounting pronouncement EITF 04-13 “Accounting for Purchases and Sales of Inventory with the Same Counterparty,” (EITF 04-13). The accounting standard requires certain transactions, where inventory is purchased by us from a customer and then resold at a later date to the same customer (as defined), to be presented in the income statement on a net basis. This situation primarily arises for SYSCO when a customer has a proprietary item which they have either manufactured or sourced, but they require our distribution and logistics capabilities to get the product to their locations. The application of this standard requires sales and cost of sales to be reduced by the same amount for these transactions and thus net earnings are unaffected by the application of this standard. We adopted this accounting pronouncement beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 and have applied it to similar transactions prospectively. Prior period sales and cost of sales have not been restated. Therefore, the calculation of sales growth and the comparison of gross margins, operating expenses and earnings as a percentage of sales between the non-comparable periods is affected. The impact of adopting this standard resulted in sales being reduced by $99,803,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 and $253,724,000 for the first 39 weeks of fiscal 2007, without a reduction in sales for the comparable prior year periods. Beginning with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, sales are reported on a comparable accounting basis with the comparable prior year period. In fiscal 2006, we adopted the provisions of FASB Statement No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment,” (SFAS 123(R)) utilizing the modified-prospective transition method under which prior period results have not been restated. Our consolidated page 14 ][ SYSCO Corporation results of operations for fiscal 2006 include incremental share-based compensation cost over what would have been recorded had the company continued to account for share-based compensation under APB 25 of $118,038,000 ($105,810,000, net of tax). Our consolidated results of operations for all future periods will include share-based compensation cost recorded in accordance with SFAS 123(R). RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following table sets forth the components of our consolidated results of operations expressed as a percentage of sales for the periods indicated: 2007 2006 2005 Sales _________________________________________________________________________________ 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Costs and Expenses Cost of sales _______________________________________________________________________ Operating expenses _________________________________________________________________ Interest expense ____________________________________________________________________ Other, net _________________________________________________________________________ Total costs and expenses ________________________________________________________________ Earnings before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change _____________________ Income taxes __________________________________________________________________________ Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change _____________________________________ Cumulative effect of accounting change ____________________________________________________ 80.7 14.4 0.3 0.0 95.4 4.6 1.7 2.9 — 80.7 14.7 0.3 0.0 95.7 4.3 1.7 2.6 0.0 80.9 13.9 0.2 0.0 95.0 5.0 1.8 3.2 — Net earnings ___________________________________________________________________________ 2.9% 2.6% 3.2% The following table sets forth the change in the components of our consolidated results of operations expressed as a percentage increase or decrease over the prior year: Sales _________________________________________________________________________________ Costs and Expenses Cost of sales ______________________________________________________________________ Operating expenses ________________________________________________________________ Interest expense ___________________________________________________________________ Other, net _________________________________________________________________________ Total costs and expenses ________________________________________________________________ Earnings before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change _____________________ Income taxes __________________________________________________________________________ 2007 2006 7.4% 7.8% 7.4 5.3 (3.8) 96.7 7.0 16.2 13.0 7.5 14.4 45.5 (17.3) 8.6 (8.6) (2.7) 18.3 Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change _____________________________________ Cumulative effect of accounting change ___________________________________________________ (100.0) (12.0) N/A Net earnings __________________________________________________________________________ 17.0% (11.0)% Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change: Basic earnings per share ________________________________________________________________ Diluted earnings per share ______________________________________________________________ Net earnings: Basic earnings per share ________________________________________________________________ Diluted earnings per share ______________________________________________________________ Average shares outstanding _____________________________________________________________ Diluted shares outstanding ______________________________________________________________ 19.1% (9.9)% 18.5 (8.2) 17.4 17.6 (0.5) (0.4) (8.6) (7.5) (2.3) (3.7) SYSCO Corporation ][ page 15 Sales Sales for fiscal 2007 were 7.4% greater than fiscal 2006. Acquisitions contributed 0.7% to the overall sales growth rate for fiscal 2006. The impact of EITF 04-13 reduced sales growth by 0.7%, or $334,002,000 for fiscal 2007, compared to a $99,803,000 reduction for fiscal 2006. Sales are reported on a comparable basis beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, which is the one-year anniversary of the adoption of EITF 04-13. Sales for fiscal 2006 were 7.8% greater than fiscal 2005. Acquisitions contributed 1.4% to the overall sales growth rate for fiscal 2006. The adoption of EITF 04-13 at the beginning of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 negatively impacted sales growth in fiscal 2006 by 0.3%. Estimated product cost increases were 3.4% during fiscal 2007 as compared to 0.6% during fiscal 2006. We believe that our continued focus on customer account penetration through the use of business reviews with customers and the continued investment in increasing the number of customer contact personnel contributed to the sales growth in fiscal 2007 and 2006. The number of customer contact personnel increased 5% during fiscal 2007 and 6% during fiscal 2006. In addition, we believe fiscal 2006 sales growth was aided by a declining rate of product cost increases experienced throughout the year, which lessened the overall gross margin pressures and contributed to underlying unit growth. Industry sources estimate the total foodservice market experienced real sales growth of approximately 1.1% in calendar year 2006 and 1.7% in calendar year 2005. A comparison of the sales mix in the principal product categories during the last three years is presented below: Fresh and frozen meats ____________________________________________________________________ Canned and dry products ___________________________________________________________________ Frozen fruits, vegetables, bakery and other ___________________________________________________ Poultry ___________________________________________________________________________________ Dairy products ____________________________________________________________________________ Fresh produce ____________________________________________________________________________ Paper and disposables _____________________________________________________________________ Seafood __________________________________________________________________________________ Beverage products_________________________________________________________________________ Janitorial products ________________________________________________________________________ Equipment and smallwares _________________________________________________________________ Medical supplies __________________________________________________________________________ A comparison of sales by type of customer during the last three years is presented below: Restaurants ______________________________________________________________________________ Hospitals and nursing homes _______________________________________________________________ Schools and colleges_______________________________________________________________________ Hotels and motels _________________________________________________________________________ All other _________________________________________________________________________________ 2007 2006 2005 19% 19% 19% 18 18 13 14 10 10 9 9 9 9 8 8 5 5 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 18 14 11 9 8 8 5 3 2 2 1 100% 100% 100% 2007 2006 2005 64% 63% 64% 10 10 5 5 6 6 15 16 10 5 6 15 100% 100% 100% Gross Margins Gross margins as a percentage of sales were 19.3% for fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006. The impact of EITF 04-13 contributed a 0.12% increase to gross margins as a percentage of sales in fiscal 2007 over fiscal 2006. Estimated product cost increases, an internal measure of inflation, were 3.4% for fiscal 2007. The rate of product cost rose throughout the year, ending at an estimated 6.1% for the fourth quarter. Product cost increases result in reduced gross margins as a percentage of sales when compared to the prior year, as gross profit dollars are earned on a higher page 16 ][ SYSCO Corporation sales dollars base. However, the company was able to manage this inflationary environment well resulting in gross profit dollars increasing 7.4% for the year. Gross margins as a percentage of sales were 19.3% for fiscal 2006, as compared to 19.1% for fiscal 2005. The adoption of EITF 04-13 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 contributed 0.06% to the increase in gross margins as a percentage of sales in fiscal 2006 over fiscal 2005. Management believes that the remaining gross margin increase as a percentage of sales was aided by several factors, including low product cost inflation and effective merchandising. While we can not predict if product cost inflation will continue in future periods, in general, we believe prolonged periods of high inflation may have a negative impact on our customers and as a result, on our sales, gross margins and earnings. Operating Expenses Operating expenses include the costs of warehousing and delivering products as well as selling, administrative and occupancy expenses. Operating expenses as a percentage of sales were 14.4% for fiscal 2007, as compared to 14.7% for fiscal 2006. The impact of EITF 04-13 increased operating expenses as a percentage of sales by 0.09% for fiscal 2007 as compared to fiscal 2006. The decline in operating expenses as a percentage of sales, prior to the effect of the impact of EITF 04-13, was primarily due to efficiencies obtained at the operating company level. Decreases in pension and share-based compensation expenses and higher gains related to the cash surrender value of corporate-owned life insurance policies were largely offset by increased management incentive bonus accruals and investments in strategic business initiatives. Share-based compensation expense decreased $28,852,000 in fiscal 2007 over the prior year, due primarily to the completion of expense recognition in fiscal 2006 of a significant number of options granted in fiscal 2002. Net pension costs decreased $56,001,000 in fiscal 2007 over the prior year, due primarily to the increase in the discount rate used to determine fiscal 2007 pension costs. Operating expenses were reduced by the recognition of a gain of $23,922,000 in fiscal 2007 to adjust the carrying value of life insurance assets to their cash surrender value. This compared to the recognition of a gain of $9,702,000 in fiscal 2006. Due primarily to improved operating results, the non-stock portion of management incentive bonus accruals increased $64,770,000 in fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006 when our performance did not satisfy the criteria for paying bonuses to our corporate officers. Investments in strategic business initiatives increased $22,410,000 in fiscal 2007 over the prior year. Operating expenses as a percentage of sales were 14.7% for fiscal 2006, as compared to 13.9% for fiscal 2005. The impact of EITF 04-13 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 increased operating expenses as a percentage of sales by 0.04% for fiscal 2006. The increase in operating expenses as a percentage of sales included incremental share-based compensation, increased fuel costs, increased pension costs and increased expenses associated with the National Supply Chain project, partially offset by reduced management incentive bonus accruals. Share-based compensation expense increased $107,088,000 in fiscal 2006 over the prior year, resulting from incremental expense incurred due to the adoption of SFAS 123(R) (See Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8). Fuel costs increased $48,600,000 in fiscal 2006 over the prior year. Net pension costs increased $23,734,000 in fiscal 2006 over the prior year. Operating expenses were reduced by the recognition of a gain of $9,702,000 in fiscal 2006 to adjust the carrying value of life insurance assets to their cash surrender value, as compared to a gain of $13,803,000 in fiscal 2005. The non-stock portion of various management incentive bonus accruals decreased $18,216,000 in fiscal 2006 as compared to fiscal 2005. Net pension costs in fiscal 2008 are expected to decrease by approximately $9,000,000 due primarily to the funding status and asset performance of the qualified pension plan. Interest Expense The decrease in interest expense of $4,098,000 in fiscal 2007 as compared to fiscal 2006 was primarily due to decreased borrowing levels. The increase in interest expense of $34,100,000 in fiscal 2006 over fiscal 2005 was due to a combination of increased borrowing rates and increased borrowing levels. In fiscal 2006, commercial paper and short-term bank borrowing rates increased over the prior year. Effective borrowing rates on long-term debt also increased over fiscal 2005. In fiscal 2005, SYSCO Corporation ][ page 17 effective borrowing rates on long-term debt were lowered through the use of fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps. Higher overall borrowing levels in fiscal 2006 over fiscal 2005 were a result of the level of share repurchases, increased working capital requirements driven primarily by sales growth and continued capital investments in the form of additions to plant and equipment and acquisitions of new businesses. Other, Net Changes between the years result from fluctuations in miscellaneous activities, primarily gains and losses on the sale of surplus facilities. The increase in fiscal 2007 over the prior year is primarily due to a gain of approximately $5,800,000 on the sale of land. Income Taxes The effective tax rate was 38.25% in fiscal 2007, 39.35% in fiscal 2006 and 36.97% in fiscal 2005. The decrease in the effective tax rate for fiscal 2007 as compared to fiscal 2006 was primarily due to lower share-based compensation expense in fiscal 2007 as compared to fiscal 2006 and increased gains recorded related to the cash surrender value of corporate-owned life insurance policies. The increase in the effective tax rate for fiscal 2006 over fiscal 2005 was a result of increased share-based compensation expense in fiscal 2006 due to the adoption of SFAS 123(R) and certain tax benefits recorded in fiscal 2005, which are discussed in Note 13, Share-Based Compensation, and Note 14, Income Taxes, to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8. Net Earnings Net earnings increased 17.0% in fiscal 2007 over fiscal 2006. Net earnings decreased 11.0% in fiscal 2006 over fiscal 2005. The changes in net earnings for these periods were due primarily to the factors discussed above as well as the impact on the comparisons due to the fiscal 2006 accounting change discussed below. In the first quarter of fiscal 2006, SYSCO recorded a cumulative effect of a change in accounting due to a change in the measurement date for pension and other postretirement benefits, which increased net earnings for fiscal 2006 by $9,285,000, net of tax. Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share increased 17.4% and 17.6%, respectively, in fiscal 2007 over the prior year. These increases were due primary to the result of factors discussed above. Basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share decreased 8.6% and 7.5%, respectively, in fiscal 2006 over the prior year. These decreases were due primarily to the result of factors discussed above, partially offset by a net reduction in shares outstanding. The net reduction in average shares outstanding used to calculate basic earnings per share is primarily due to share repurchases. The net reduction in diluted shares outstanding is primarily due to share repurchases, the exclusion of certain options from the diluted share calculation due to their anti-dilutive effect and a modification of the treasury stock method calculation utilized to compute the dilutive effect of stock options as a result of the adoption of SFAS 123(R). This modification results in lower diluted shares outstanding than would have been calculated had compensation cost not been recorded for stock options and stock issuances under the Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan. page 18 ][ SYSCO Corporation SEGMENT RESULTS The following table sets forth the change in the selected financial data of each of our reportable segments expressed as a percentage increase over the prior year and should be read in conjunction with Business Segment Information in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8: Broadline ____________________________________________________________ SYGMA ______________________________________________________________ Other ________________________________________________________________ 2007 Earnings Before Taxes 9.5% —(1) 7.1 2006 Earnings Before Taxes 2.0% —(2) 27.5 Sales 5.8% 10.3 23.7 Sales 7.0% 6.0 13.8 (1) Percentage is not meaningful. SYGMA had earnings before taxes of $10,393,000 in fiscal 2007 and a loss before taxes of $660,000 in fiscal 2006. (2) Percentage is not meaningful. SYGMA had a loss before taxes of $660,000 in fiscal 2006 and earnings before taxes of $11,028,000 in fiscal 2005. The following table sets forth sales and earnings before taxes of each of our reportable segments expressed as a percentage of the respective consolidated total and should be read in conjunction with Business Segment Information in Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8: 2007 2006 2005 Sales Earnings Before Taxes Broadline _______________________________________ SYGMA _________________________________________ Other ___________________________________________ Intersegment sales _______________________________ Unallocated corporate expenses ___________________ Total ___________________________________________ 100.0% 78.6% 12.5 10.2 (1.3) — 104.4% 0.6 7.9 — (12.9) 100.0% Sales 78.9% 12.7 9.6 (1.2) — 100.0% Earnings Before Taxes Sales Earnings Before Taxes 110.8% 0.0 8.5 — (19.3) 100.0% 80.3% 12.4 8.4 (1.1) — 99.4% 0.7 6.1 — (6.2) 100.0% 100.0% We do not allocate share-based compensation related to stock option grants, issuances of stock pursuant to the Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan and restricted stock grants to non-employee directors. The decrease in unallocated corporate expenses as a percentage of consolidated earnings before taxes in fiscal 2007 over fiscal 2006 is primarily attributable to reduced share-based compensation expense and increased gains recorded related to the cash surrender value of corporate-owned life insurance policies. The increase in unallocated corporate expenses as a percentage of consolidated earnings before taxes in fiscal 2006 over fiscal 2005 is primarily attributable to increased share-based compensation expense due to the adoption of SFAS 123(R). See further discussion of Share-Based Compensation in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8. Broadline Segment Sales for fiscal 2007 were 7.0% greater than fiscal 2006. The impact of EITF 04-13 reduced sales growth by 0.4%, or $173,171,000 for fiscal 2007 compared to a $57,211,000 reduction for fiscal 2006. Sales are reported on a comparable basis beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, which is the one-year anniversary of the adoption of EITF 04-13. Acquisitions did not have an impact on the overall sales growth rate for fiscal 2007. Fiscal 2007 growth was due to increased sales to marketing associate-served customers and multi-unit customers primarily through continued focus on customer account penetration through the use of business reviews with customers, increases in the number of customer contact personnel and efforts of our marketing associates. The decrease of Broadline segment sales as a percentage of total SYSCO sales in fiscal 2007 as compared to fiscal 2006 was due primarily to contributions to sales growth from the acquisitions of specialty meat, specialty produce and SYGMA operations during fiscal 2006. Marketing associate-served sales as a percentage of Broadline sales in the U.S. were 52.0% for fiscal 2007, as compared to 51.9% for fiscal 2006. SYSCO Brand sales as a percentage of Broadline sales in the U.S. were 45.5% for fiscal 2007 as compared to 48.1% for fiscal 2006. SYSCO Corporation ][ page 19 The increase in earnings before income taxes for fiscal 2007 was primarily due to increases in sales, gross margin dollar increases and effective expense management. Sales for fiscal 2006 were 5.8% greater than fiscal 2005. The adoption of EITF 04-13 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 reduced sales growth in fiscal 2006 by 0.2%. Acquisitions contributed 0.1% to the overall sales growth rate for fiscal 2006. Management believes that SYSCO’s continued focus on customer account penetration through the use of business reviews with customers, increases in the number of customer contact personnel and efforts of our marketing associates contributed to the sales growth in fiscal 2006. The decrease of Broadline segment sales as a percentage of total SYSCO sales in fiscal 2006 as compared to fiscal 2005 was due primarily to strong sales growth in the SYGMA and other segments outpacing the Broadline sales growth, as well as the contributions to sales growth from the acquisitions of specialty meat, specialty produce and SYGMA operations during fiscal 2006. The increase in earnings before income taxes for fiscal 2006 were primarily due to increases in sales partially offset by higher fuel costs and the continued investment in the National Supply Chain project. SYGMA Segment Sales for fiscal 2007 were 6.0% greater than fiscal 2006. The impact of EITF 04-13 reduced sales growth by 2.7%, or $159,236,000 for fiscal 2007 compared to a $42,560,000 reduction for fiscal 2006. Sales are reported on a comparable basis beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, which is the one-year anniversary of the adoption of EITF 04-13. Acquisitions contributed 2.1% to the overall sales growth rate for fiscal 2007. Fiscal 2007 growth was due to sales to new customers and sales growth in SYGMA’s existing customer base related to increased sales at existing locations as well as new locations added by those customers. In addition, certain customers were transferred from Broadline operations to be serviced by SYGMA operations, contributing to the sales increase. The increase in earnings before income taxes in fiscal 2007 was due to several factors, including sales growth, increased margins and improved operating efficiencies, partially offset by costs of labor and auto liability related expenses. In addition, the transfer of customers from Broadline operations referred to above also contributed to the increase in earnings before income taxes. Sales for fiscal 2006 were 10.3% greater than fiscal 2005. The adoption of EITF 04-13 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 reduced sales growth in fiscal 2006 by 1.1%. Acquisitions contributed 0.5% to the overall sales growth rate for fiscal 2006. Fiscal 2006 growth was due primarily to sales to new customers and sales growth in SYGMA’s existing customer base related to new locations added by those customers, each of which temporarily increases SYGMA’s cost to service the customers. In addition, certain customers were transferred from Broadline operations to be serviced by SYGMA operations, contributing to the sales increase. The decrease in earnings before income taxes in fiscal 2006 was due to several factors. Certain of SYGMA’s customers experienced a slowdown in their business. This in turn resulted in lower cases per delivery and therefore reduced gross margin dollars per stop. In addition, SYGMA experienced increased fuel costs, startup costs related to new facilities, costs incurred on information systems projects and increased workers compensation costs. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES SYSCO provides marketing and distribution services to foodservice customers primarily throughout the United States and Canada. We intend to continue to expand our market share through profitable sales growth, foldouts and acquisitions. We also strive to increase the effectiveness of our customer contact personnel and our consolidated buying programs, as well as the productivity of our warehousing and distribution activities. These objectives require continuing investment. Our resources include cash provided by operations and access to capital from financial markets. Our operations historically have produced significant cash flow. Cash generated from operations is first allocated to working capital requirements; investments in facilities, fleet and other equipment required to meet customers’ needs; cash dividends; and acquisitions compatible with our overall growth strategy. Any remaining cash generated from operations may be applied toward a portion of the cost of the share repurchase program, while the remainder of the cost may be financed with additional debt. Our share repurchase program is used primarily to offset shares issued under various employee benefit and compensation plans, to reduce shares outstanding (which may have the net effect of increasing earnings per share) and to aid in managing the ratio of long-term debt to total capitalization. We target a long- page 20 ][ SYSCO Corporation term debt to total capitalization ratio between 35% and 40%. The ratio may exceed the target range from time to time, due to borrowings incurred in order to fund acquisitions and internal growth opportunities, and due to fluctuations in the timing and amount of share repurchases. The ratio also may fall below the target range due to strong cash flow from operations and fluctuations in the timing and amount of share repurchases. This ratio was 35.0% and 36.2% as of June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively. For purposes of calculating this ratio, long-term debt includes both the current maturities and long-term portion. We believe that our cash flows from operations, as well as the availability of additional capital under our existing commercial paper programs, bank lines of credit, debt shelf registration and our ability to access capital from financial markets in the future, will be sufficient to meet our cash requirements while maintaining proper liquidity for normal operating purposes. Operating Activities We generated $1,402,922,000 in cash flow from operations in fiscal 2007, $1,124,679,000 in fiscal 2006 and $1,191,208,000 in fiscal 2005. Increases in our cash flow from operations are primarily due to increased earnings offset by investments in working capital. Cash flow from operations in fiscal 2007, fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005 was reduced by increases in inventory balances and increases in accounts receivable balances, offset by an increase in accounts payable balances. The increases in accounts receivable and inventory balances were primarily due to sales growth. The accounts payable balances did not increase at the same rate as inventory increases. Accounts payable balances are impacted by many factors, including changes in product mix, cash discount terms and changes in payment terms with vendors due to the use of more efficient electronic payment methods. Accrued expenses increased $132,936,000 during fiscal 2007, increased $29,161,000 during fiscal 2006, and decreased $52,423,000 during fiscal 2005. The increase in accrued expenses during fiscal 2007 was primarily due to increased accruals for current year incentive bonuses due to improved operating results over the prior year. The increase in accrued expenses during fiscal 2006 was related to various miscellaneous accruals. The decrease in accrued expenses during fiscal 2005 was primarily due to the amount of accrued incentive bonuses related to that year. Also affecting the increase in accrued expenses and the increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets during fiscal 2007 was the recording of the product liability claim of $50,296,000 and corresponding receivable of $48,296,000. Cash flow from operations was not negatively affected, as these items mostly offset. See further discussion of the product liability claim under Other Considerations. Other long-term liabilities and prepaid pension cost, net, increased $14,817,000 during fiscal 2007, decreased $75,382,000 in fiscal 2006 and increased $86,338,000 in fiscal 2005. The change in these accounts was primarily attributable to the recording of net pension costs and the timing and amount of pension contributions to our company-sponsored plans. In fiscal 2007, our pension contributions exceeded the amount of net pension costs recognized during the year resulting in a net cash outflow. In fiscal 2006 and 2005, the net pension costs recorded exceeded the amount of pension contributions during the year resulting in a net cash inflow. One of the factors increasing the amount of taxes paid in fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, as compared to the amounts paid in fiscal 2005, was the amount of deductible pension contributions made during the year. Our contributions to our defined benefit plans were $91,163,000, $73,764,000 and $220,361,000 during fiscal 2007, fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005, respectively. We expect to contribute approximately $92,000,000 to our defined benefit plans in fiscal 2008. Also impacting taxes paid is the net cash flow impact of supply chain distribution deferrals for fiscal 2007, fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005, being incrementally positive when compared to what would have been paid on an annual basis without the deferral, due to increased volume through BSCC. Investing Activities Fiscal 2007 capital expenditures included: (cid:129) construction of fold-out facilities in Springfield, Illinois and Raleigh, North Carolina; (cid:129) replacement or significant expansion of facilities in Miami, Florida, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Columbia, South Carolina, Kansas City, Kansas, and Riviera Beach, Florida; SYSCO Corporation ][ page 21 (cid:129) the Southeast RDC in Alachua, Florida; and (cid:129) continuing work on the corporate headquarters expansion. Fiscal 2006 capital expenditures included: (cid:129) construction of fold-out facilities in Springfield, Illinois, Geneva, Alabama, Knoxville, Tennessee and Raleigh, North Carolina; (cid:129) replacement or significant expansion of facilities in Columbus, Ohio, Albuquerque, New Mexico and Denver, Colorado; and (cid:129) continuing work on the corporate headquarters expansion. Fiscal 2005 capital expenditures included: (cid:129) construction of fold-out facilities in Spokane, Washington and Geneva, Alabama; (cid:129) replacement or significant expansion of facilities in Baltimore, Maryland, Cleveland, Ohio, Denver, Colorado, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Miami, Florida and Hartford, Connecticut; and (cid:129) completion of the Northeast RDC in Front Royal, Virginia. We expect total capital expenditures in fiscal 2008 to be in the range of $625,000,000 to $650,000,000. Fiscal 2008 expenditures will include the continuation of the fold-out program; facility, fleet and other equipment replacements and expansions; the corporate office expansion; the company’s National Supply Chain project; and investments in technology. During fiscal 2007, we acquired for cash one broadline foodservice operation. During fiscal 2006, we acquired for cash one broadline foodservice operation, one custom meat-cutting operation and five specialty produce distributors. During fiscal 2005, we acquired for cash one broadline foodservice operation, four custom meat-cutting operations, and two specialty produce distributors. Financing Activities We routinely engage in Board-approved share repurchase programs. The number of shares acquired and their cost during the past three fiscal years were 16,231,200 shares for $550,865,000 in fiscal 2007, 16,479,800 shares for $544,131,000 in fiscal 2006 and 16,790,200 shares for $597,660,000 in fiscal 2005. An additional 3,157,700 shares have been purchased at a cost of $101,710,000 through August 15, 2007, resulting in 19,950,000 shares remaining available for repurchase as authorized by the Board as of that date. Dividends paid were $445,416,000, or $0.72 per share, in fiscal 2007, $397,537,000, or $0.64 per share, in fiscal 2006 and $357,298,000, or $0.56 per share in fiscal 2005. In May 2007, we declared our regular quarterly dividend for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 of $0.19 per share, which was paid in July 2007. In November 2000, we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a shelf registration statement covering 30,000,000 shares of common stock to be offered from time to time in connection with acquisitions. As of August 15, 2007, 29,477,835 shares remained available for issuance under this registration statement. We have uncommitted bank lines of credit, which provided for unsecured borrowings for working capital of up to $145,000,000, of which $18,900,000 was outstanding as of June 30, 2007 and $6,600,000 was outstanding as of August 15, 2007. We have a commercial paper program allowing us to issue short-term unsecured notes in an aggregate not to exceed $1,300,000,000. The current program was entered into in April 2006 and replaced notes that were issued under our previous commercial paper program as they matured and became due and payable. SYSCO and one of our subsidiaries, SYSCO International, Co., has a revolving credit facility supporting our U.S. and Canadian commercial paper programs. The facility in the amount of $750,000,000 may be increased up to $1,000,000,000 at our option, and terminates on November 4, 2011, subject to extension. In the first half of fiscal 2008, we intend to increase the size of the credit facility to $1,000,000,000 and extend the termination date by an additional year to 2012. page 22 ][ SYSCO Corporation This facility was originally entered into in November 2005 in the amount of $500,000,000 and was increased to $750,000,000 in March 2006. In September 2006, the termination date on the facility was extended to November 4, 2011, in accordance with the terms of the agreement. This facility replaced the previous $450,000,000 (U.S. dollar) and $100,000,000 (Canadian dollar) revolving credit agreements in the U.S. and Canada, respectively, both of which were terminated in November 2005. During fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, aggregate outstanding commercial paper issuances and short-term bank borrowings ranged from approximately $356,804,000 to $755,180,000, $126,846,000 to $774,530,000, and $28,560,000 to $253,384,000, respectively. Outstanding commercial paper issuances were $531,826,000 as of June 30, 2007 and $625,308,000 as of August 15, 2007. In June 2005, we repaid the 6.5% senior notes totaling $150,000,000 at maturity utilizing a combination of cash flow from operations and commercial paper issuances. In July 2005, we repaid the 4.75% senior notes totaling $200,000,000 at maturity also utilizing a combination of cash flow from operations and commercial paper issuances. In April 2005, we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a shelf registration statement covering $1,500,000,000 in debt securities. The registration statement was declared effective in May 2005. In September 2005, we issued 5.375% senior notes totaling $500,000,000 due on September 21, 2035, under the April 2005 shelf registration. These notes, which were priced at 99.911% of par, are unsecured, are not subject to any sinking fund requirement and include a redemption provision which allows us to retire the notes at any time prior to maturity at the greater of par plus accrued interest or an amount designed to ensure that the noteholders are not penalized by the early redemption. Proceeds from the notes were utilized to retire commercial paper issuances outstanding as of September 2005. In March 2005, we entered into a forward-starting interest rate swap with a notional amount of $350,000,000 as a cash flow hedge of the variability in the cash outflows of interest payments on the forecasted debt issuance due to changes in the benchmark interest rate. The fair value of the swap as of July 2, 2005 was ($32,584,000), which is reflected in Accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, with the corresponding amount reflected as a loss, net of tax, in Other comprehensive income (loss). In September 2005, in conjunction with the issuance of the 5.375% senior notes described above, we settled the $350,000,000 notional amount forward-starting interest rate swap. Upon termination, we paid cash of $21,196,000, which represented the fair value liability associated with the swap agreement at the time of termination. This amount is being amortized as interest expense over the 30-year term of the debt, and the unamortized balance is reflected as a loss, net of tax, in Other comprehensive income (loss). In May 2006, we repaid at maturity the 7.0% senior notes totaling $200,000,000 utilizing a combination of cash flow from operations and commercial paper issuances. In April 2007, we repaid at maturity the 7.25% senior notes totaling $100,000,000 utilizing a combination of cash flow from operations and commercial paper issuances. Total debt as of June 30, 2007 was $1,780,695,000, of which approximately 68% was at fixed rates averaging 5.8% and the remainder was at floating rates averaging 5.2%. Certain loan agreements contain typical debt covenants to protect noteholders, including provisions to maintain our long-term debt to total capital ratio below a specified level. We were in compliance with all debt covenants as of June 30, 2007. As part of normal business activities, we issue letters of credit through major banking institutions as required by certain vendor and insurance agreements. As of June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, letters of credit outstanding were $62,645,000 and $60,000,000, respectively. Other Considerations Product Liability Claim In July, 2007, SYSCO was found contractually liable in arbitration proceedings related to a product liability claim from one of our former customers. As of June 30, 2007, we have recorded $50,296,000 on our consolidated balance sheet within accrued expenses related to the accrual of this loss. Also as of June 30, 2007, a corresponding receivable of $48,296,000 is included in the consolidated balance sheet within prepaid expenses and other current assets, which represents the estimate of the loss less the $2,000,000 deductible on SYSCO’s insurance policy. We have hold harmless agreements with the product suppliers and are named as an additional insured party under the suppliers’ policies with their insurers. SYSCO Corporation ][ page 23 Further, we maintain our own product liability insurance with coverage related to this claim. We believe it is probable that we will be able to recover the recorded loss from one or more of these sources. Multi-Employer Pension Plans As discussed in Note 16, Commitments and Contingencies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, we contribute to several multi-employer defined benefit pension plans based on obligations arising under collective bargaining agreements covering union-represented employees. Under current law regarding multi-employer defined benefit plans, a plan’s termination, our voluntary withdrawal or the mass withdrawal of all contributing employers from any under-funded multi-employer defined benefit plan would require us to make payments to the plan for our proportionate share of the multi-employer plan’s unfunded vested liabilities. Based on the information available from plan administrators, we estimate that our share of withdrawal liability on all the multi-employer plans we participate in, some of which appear to be under-funded, could be as much as $120,000,000. For those plans that appear to be under-funded, we do not currently believe that it is probable that there will be a mass withdrawal of employers contributing to these plans or that any of the plans will terminate in the near future. However, required contributions to multi-employer plans could increase in the future as these plans strive to improve their funding levels. In addition, the Pension Protection Act, enacted in August 2006, will require under-funded pension plans to improve their funding ratios within prescribed intervals based on the level of their under-funding, perhaps beginning as soon as calendar 2008. Unforeseen requirements to pay such increased contributions, withdrawal liability and excise taxes could cause us to raise additional capital through debt financing or the issuance of equity or we may be required to cancel planned capital expenditures or share repurchases or a combination of these items. BSCC Cooperative Structure Our affiliate, BSCC, is a cooperative taxed under subchapter T of the Unites States Internal Revenue Code. We believe that the deferred tax liabilities resulting from the business operations and legal ownership of BSCC are appropriate under the tax laws. However, if the application of the tax laws to the cooperative structure of BSCC were to be successfully challenged by any federal, state or local tax authority, we could be required to accelerate the payment of all or a portion of our income tax liabilities associated with BSCC that we otherwise have deferred until future periods, and in that event, would be liable for interest on such amounts. As of June 30, 2007, we have recorded deferred income tax liabilities of $988,000,000 related to the BSCC supply chain distributions. This amount represents the income tax liabilities related to BSCC that were accrued, but the payment had been deferred as of June 30, 2007. In addition, if the IRS or any other taxing authority determines that all amounts since the inception of BSCC were inappropriately deferred or that BSCC should have been a taxable entity, we estimate that in addition to making a current payment for amounts previously deferred, as discussed above, we may have liability, representing interest that would be payable on the cumulative deferred balances ranging from $185,000,000 to $205,000,000, prior to federal and state income tax benefit, as of June 30, 2007. We calculated this amount based upon the amounts deferred since the inception of BSCC applying the applicable jurisdictions’ interest rates in effect in each period. During the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the IRS, in connection with its audit of our 2003 and 2004 federal income tax returns, proposed adjustments related to the taxability of BSCC. We are vigorously protesting these adjustments. We have reviewed the merits of the issues raised by the IRS and based upon our review, we believe that the resulting interest is not a probable liability and accordingly, have not recorded any related amount in any period. A taxing authority requiring us to accelerate the payment of these deferred tax liabilities and to pay related interest, if any, could cause us to raise additional capital through debt financing or the issuance of equity or we may have to forego or defer planned capital expenditures or share repurchases or a combination of these items. OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS We have no off-balance sheet arrangements. page 24 ][ SYSCO Corporation CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS The following table sets forth certain information concerning our obligations and commitments to make contractual future payments: (In thousands) Payments Due by Period Total Less Than 1 Year 1-3 Years 3-5 Years More Than 5 Years Recorded Contractual Obligations: Short-term debt and commercial paper ______________ $ 550,726 1,201,957 Long-term debt ___________________________________ 28,012 Capital lease obligations ___________________________ Product liability claim(1) ____________________________ 48,296 Deferred compensation(2) ___________________________ 116,726 SERP and other postretirement plans(3) ______________ 215,464 Unrecorded Contractual Obligations: Interest payments related to debt(4) __________________ Long-term non-capitalized leases ___________________ Purchase obligations(5) _____________________________ Total contractual cash obligations ___________________ $5,095,531 1,325,060 367,710 1,241,580 $ $ 18,900 1,636 1,932 48,296 5,984 12,045 $ — $ 531,826 200,691 1,935 — 11,012 39,858 2,416 2,997 — 11,614 30,465 68,931 63,383 942,500 132,966 98,558 110,137 132,966 63,469 92,399 — 997,214 21,148 — 88,116 133,096 990,197 142,300 96,544 $1,163,607 $389,153 $1,074,156 $2,468,615 (1) Relates to a recent arbitration award against us for which we expect reimbursement. (See discussion under Other Considerations in Liquidity and Capital Resources). (2) The estimate of the timing of future payments under the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan involves the use of certain assumptions, including retirement ages and payout periods. (3) (4) Includes estimated contributions to the unfunded Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) and other postretirement benefit plans made in amounts needed to fund benefit payments for vested participants in these plans through fiscal 2016, based on actuarial assumptions. Includes payments on floating rate debt based on rates as of June 30, 2007, assuming amount remains unchanged until maturity, and payments on fixed rate debt based on maturity dates. (5) For purposes of this table, purchase obligations include agreements for purchases of product in the normal course of business, for which all significant terms have been confirmed. Such amounts included in the table above are based on estimates. Purchase obligations also includes amounts committed with a third party to provide hardware and hardware hosting services over a ten year period ending in fiscal 2015 (See discussion under Note 16, Commitments and Contingencies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8), fixed electricity agreements and fixed fuel purchase commitments. Purchase obligations exclude full requirements electricity contracts where no stated minimum purchase volume is required. Certain acquisitions involve contingent consideration, typically payable only in the event that certain operating results are attained or certain outstanding contingencies are resolved. Aggregate contingent consideration amounts outstanding as of June 30, 2007 included $113,303,000 in cash. This amount is not included in the table above. No obligations were included in the table above for the qualified retirement plan because as of July 30, 2007, we do not have a minimum funding requirement under ERISA guidelines for this plan due to our previous voluntary contributions. However, we intend to make voluntary contributions to the qualified retirement plan totaling $80,000,000 during fiscal 2008. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales and expenses in the accompanying financial statements. Significant accounting policies employed by SYSCO are presented in the notes to the financial statements. Critical accounting policies and estimates are those that are most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations. These policies require our most subjective or complex judgments, often employing the use of estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. We have reviewed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors the development and selection of the critical accounting policies and estimates and this related disclosure. Our most critical accounting policies and estimates pertain to the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, self-insurance programs, pension plans, income taxes, vendor consideration, accounting for business combinations and share-based compensation. SYSCO Corporation ][ page 25 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts We evaluate the collectibility of accounts receivable and determine the appropriate reserve for doubtful accounts based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where we are aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligation, a specific allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded to reduce the receivable to the net amount reasonably expected to be collected. In addition, allowances are recorded for all other receivables based on analysis of historical trends of write-offs and recoveries. We utilize specific criteria to determine uncollectible receivables to be written off, including bankruptcy, accounts referred to outside parties for collection and accounts past due over specified periods. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, additional allowances may be required. Self-Insurance Program We maintain a self-insurance program covering portions of workers’ compensation, general liability and vehicle liability costs. The amounts in excess of the self-insured levels are fully insured by third party insurers. We also maintain a fully self-insured group medical program. Liabilities associated with these risks are estimated in part by considering historical claims experience, medical cost trends, demographic factors, severity factors and other actuarial assumptions. Projections of future loss expenses are inherently uncertain because of the random nature of insurance claims occurrences and could be significantly affected if future occurrences and claims differ from these assumptions and historical trends. In an attempt to mitigate the risks of workers’ compensation, vehicle and general liability claims, safety procedures and awareness programs have been implemented. Pension Plans Amounts related to defined benefit plans recognized in the financial statements are determined on an actuarial basis. Three of the more critical assumptions in the actuarial calculations are the discount rate for determining the current value of plan benefits, the assumption for the rate of increase in future compensation levels and the expected rate of return on plan assets. The measurement date for the pension and other postretirement benefit plans is fiscal year-end for fiscal years 2005 and prior. In the first quarter of fiscal 2006, we changed the measurement date for pension and other postretirement benefit plans from fiscal year-end to May 31st to assist us in meeting accelerated SEC filing dates. As a result of this change, we recorded a cumulative effect of a change in accounting, which increased net earnings for fiscal 2006 by $9,285,000, net of tax. With the issuance of SFAS 158 (See Accounting Changes for further discussion), we have elected to early adopt the measurement date provision in order to adopt both provisions of this accounting standard at the same time. As a result, beginning in fiscal 2008, the measurement date will return to correspond with our fiscal year-end. We have performed measurements as of May 31, 2007 and June 30, 2007 of our plan assets and benefit obligations. We will record a charge to opening retained earnings in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 of $3,572,000, net of tax, for the impact of the difference in our pension expense between the two measurement dates. We will also record a benefit to opening accumulated other comprehensive loss in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 of $22,780,000, net of tax, for the impact of the difference in our recognition provision between the two measurement dates. The measurement date used to determine fiscal 2008 net pension costs for all plans was June 30, 2007. For guidance in determining the discount rates, we calculate the implied rate of return on a hypothetical portfolio of high- quality fixed-income investments for which the timing and amount of cash outflows approximates the estimated payouts of the pension plan. The discount rate assumption is reviewed annually and revised as deemed appropriate. The discount rate assumptions utilized impact the recorded amount of net pension costs. The discount rate utilized to determine net pension costs for fiscal 2007 increased 1.13% to 6.73% from the discount rate utilized to determine net pension costs for fiscal 2006 of 5.60%. Of the $56,001,000 decrease in net pension costs for fiscal 2007, this 1.13% increase in the discount rate decreased SYSCO’s net pension costs for fiscal 2007 by approximately $52,576,000 primarily because the higher discount rate in fiscal 2007 generated less amortization of unrecognized actuarial losses in fiscal 2007 as compared to fiscal 2006. The discount rate for determining fiscal 2008 net pension costs for the qualified pension plan (Retirement Plan), which was determined as of the June 30, 2007 measurement date, increased 0.05% to 6.78%. The discount rate for determining fiscal 2008 net pension costs for the SERP, which was determined as of the June 30, 2007 measurement date, decreased 0.09% to 6.64%. The combined effect of these discount rate changes will decrease our net pension costs for all plans for fiscal 2008 by an estimated $480,000. A 1.0% increase in the discount rates for fiscal 2008 would decrease SYSCO’s net pension cost by $19,000,000, while a 1.0% decrease in the discount rates would increase pension expense by $37,000,000. The impact of a 1.0% increase in the discount rates differ from the impact of a 1.0% decrease in discount page 26 ][ SYSCO Corporation rates because a 1.0% decrease in discount rates would require additional amortization of unrecognized actuarial losses which would not be required at our current discount rates or with a 1.0% increase in these rates. We look to actual plan experience in determining the rates of increase in compensation levels. We used a plan specific age-related set of rates for the Retirement Plan, which are equivalent to a single rate of 6.17% as of June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006. The SERP assumes annual salary increases of 10% through fiscal 2007 and 7% thereafter as of June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets of the Retirement Plan was 9.00% for fiscal 2007 and 2006. The expectations of future returns are derived from a mathematical asset model that incorporates assumptions as to the various asset class returns, reflecting a combination of rigorous historical performance analysis and the forward-looking views of the financial markets regarding the yield on long-term bonds and the historical returns of the major stock markets. Although not determinative of future returns, the effective annual rate of return on plan assets, developed using geometric/compound averaging, was approximately 9.5%, 8.1%, 7.0% and 12.9% over the 20-year, 10-year, 5-year and 1-year periods ended December 31, 2006, respectively. In addition, in nine of the last 15 years, the actual return on plan assets has exceeded 10.00%. The rate of return assumption is reviewed annually and revised as deemed appropriate. The expected return on plan assets impacts the recorded amount of net pension costs. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets of the Retirement Plan is 8.50% for fiscal 2008. A 1.0% increase (decrease) in the assumed rate of return for fiscal 2008 would decrease (increase) SYSCO’s net pension costs for fiscal 2008 by approximately $15,900,000. Prior to the adoption of the recognition and disclosure provisions of SFAS 158, minimum pension liability adjustments resulted when the accumulated benefit obligation exceeds the fair value of plan assets and were recorded so that the recorded pension liability is at a minimum equal to the unfunded accumulated benefit obligation. Minimum pension liability adjustments were non-cash adjustments that are reflected as an increase (or decrease) in the pension liability and an offsetting charge (or benefit) to shareholders’ equity, net of tax, through accumulated other comprehensive loss (or income). The amounts reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income related to minimum pension liability, was a charge, net of tax, of $11,106,000 as of July 1, 2006. The adoption of the recognition and disclosure provisions of SFAS 158 as of June 30, 2007 resulted in the recognition of the funded status of our defined benefit plans in the statement of financial position, with a corresponding adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax. The amount reflected in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of June 30, 2007 after adoption of SFAS 158 was a charge, net of tax, of $125,265,000, which represented the net unrecognized actuarial losses, unrecognized prior service costs and unrecognized transition obligation remaining from the initial adoption of SFAS 87/106 as of that date. Changes in the assumptions, including changes to the discount rate discussed above, together with the normal growth of the plan, the impact of actuarial losses from prior periods and the timing and amount of contributions, decreased net pension costs $56,001,000 in fiscal 2007 and is expected to decrease net pension costs in fiscal 2008 by approximately $9,000,000. We made cash contributions to our pension plans of $91,163,000 and $73,764,000 in fiscal years 2007 and 2006, respectively, including voluntary contributions to the Retirement Plan of $80,000,000 and $66,000,000 in fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, respectively. In fiscal 2008, as in the previous years, contributions to the Retirement Plan will not be required to meet ERISA minimum funding requirements but we anticipate that we will make voluntary contributions of $80,000,000, which is not greater than the estimated maximum amount that will be tax deductible in fiscal 2008. The estimated fiscal 2008 contributions to fund benefit payments for the SERP and other post-retirement plans together are approximately $12,000,000. Income Taxes The determination of our provision for income taxes requires significant judgment, the use of estimates and the interpretation and application of complex tax laws. Our provision for income taxes reflects a combination of income earned and taxed in the various U.S. federal and state, as well as Canadian federal and provincial jurisdictions. Jurisdictional tax law changes, increases or decreases in permanent differences between book and tax items, accruals or adjustments of accruals for tax contingencies or valuation allowances, and our change in the mix of earnings from these taxing jurisdictions all affect the overall effective tax rate. SYSCO Corporation ][ page 27 In evaluating the exposures connected with the various tax filing positions, we establish an accrual when, despite our belief that our tax return positions are supportable, we believe that certain positions may be successfully challenged and a loss is probable. When facts and circumstances change, these accruals are adjusted. Beginning in fiscal 2008, we will adopt FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (FIN 48) which will change the accounting for tax positions. (See discussion under Note 3, New Accounting Standards, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8). Vendor Consideration We recognize consideration received from vendors when the services performed in connection with the monies received are completed and when the related product has been sold by SYSCO. There are several types of cash consideration received from vendors. In many instances, the vendor consideration is in the form of a specified amount per case or per pound. In these instances, we will recognize the vendor consideration as a reduction of cost of sales when the product is sold. In the situations where the vendor consideration is not related directly to specific product purchases, we will recognize these as a reduction of cost of sales when the earnings process is complete, the related service is performed and the amounts realized. In certain of these latter instances, the vendor consideration represents a reimbursement of a specific incremental identifiable cost incurred by SYSCO. In these cases, we classify the consideration as a reduction of those costs with any excess funds classified as a reduction of cost of sales and recognizes these in the period in which the costs are incurred and related services performed. Accounting for Business Combinations Goodwill and intangible assets represent the excess of consideration paid over the fair value of tangible net assets acquired. Certain assumptions and estimates are employed in determining the fair value of assets acquired, including goodwill and other intangible assets, as well as determining the allocation of goodwill to the appropriate reporting unit. In addition, annually or more frequently as needed, we assess the recoverability of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles by determining whether the fair values of the applicable reporting units exceed the carrying values of these assets. The reporting units used in assessing goodwill impairment are our six operating segments as described in Note 17, Business Segment Information, to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8. The components within each of our six operating segments have similar economic characteristics and therefore are aggregated into six reporting units. The evaluation of fair value requires the use of projections, estimates and assumptions as to the future performance of the operations in performing a discounted cash flow analysis, as well as assumptions regarding sales and earnings multiples that would be applied in comparable acquisitions in the industry. Actual results could differ from these assumptions and projections, resulting in the company revising its assumptions and, if required, recognizing an impairment loss. Share-Based Compensation We provide compensation benefits to employees and non-employee directors under several share-based payment arrangements including various employee stock incentive plans, the Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan, the Management Incentive Plan and the Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan. Prior to July 3, 2005, we accounted for our stock option plans and the Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan using the intrinsic value method of accounting provided under APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” (APB 25) and related interpretations, as permitted by FASB Statement No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” (SFAS 123) under which no compensation expense was recognized for stock option grants and issuances of stock pursuant to the Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan. However, share-based compensation expense was recognized in periods prior to fiscal 2006 (and continues to be recognized) for stock issuances pursuant to the Management Incentive Plan and stock grants to non-employee directors. Share-based compensation was included as a pro forma disclosure in the financial statement footnotes and continues to be provided for periods prior to fiscal 2006. Effective July 3, 2005, we adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123(R) using the modified-prospective transition method. Under this transition method, compensation cost recognized in fiscal 2006 includes: a) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted through July 2, 2005, but for which the requisite service period had not been completed as of July 2, 2005, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS 123, and b) compensation cost for all share- based payments granted subsequent to July 2, 2005, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R). Results for prior periods have not been restated. page 28 ][ SYSCO Corporation As a result of adopting SFAS 123(R) on July 3, 2005, SYSCO’s earnings before income taxes and net earnings for fiscal 2006 were $118,038,000 and $105,810,000 lower, respectively, than if the company had continued to account for share- based compensation under APB 25. Basic and diluted earnings per share before the cumulative effect of the accounting change for fiscal 2006 were both $0.17 lower than if the company had continued to account for share-based compensation under APB 25. As of June 30, 2007, there was $82,175,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to share-based compensation arrangements. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.68 years. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of SYSCO’s stock, implied volatilities from traded options on SYSCO’s stock and other factors. We utilize historical data to estimate option exercise and employee termination behavior within the valuation model; separate groups of employees that have similar historical exercise behavior are considered separately for valuation purposes. The risk-free rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The fair value of the stock issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan is calculated as the difference between the stock price and the employee purchase price. The fair value of the stock issued under the Management Incentive Plans is based on the stock price less a 12% discount for post-vesting restrictions. The discount for post-vesting restrictions is estimated based on restricted stock studies and by calculating the cost of a hypothetical protective put option over the restriction period. The compensation cost related to these share-based awards is recognized over the requisite service period. The requisite service period is generally the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award. The compensation cost related to stock issuances resulting from awards under the Management Incentive Plan is accrued over the fiscal year to which the incentive bonus relates. The compensation cost related to stock issuances resulting from employee purchases of stock under the Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan is recognized during the quarter in which the employee payroll withholdings are made. Certain of our option awards are generally subject to graded vesting over a service period. In those cases, we will recognize compensation cost on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. In other cases, certain of our option awards provide for graded vesting over a service period but include a performance-based provision allowing for the vesting to accelerate. In these cases, if it is probable that the performance condition will be met, we recognize compensation cost on a straight-line basis over the shorter performance period; otherwise, we recognize compensation cost over the probable longer service period. In addition, certain of our options provide that if the optionee retires at certain age and years of service thresholds, the options continue to vest as if the optionee continued to be an employee. In these cases, for awards granted prior to July 2, 2005, we will recognize the compensation cost for such awards over the remaining service period and accelerate any remaining unrecognized compensation cost when the employee retires. For awards granted subsequent to July 3, 2005, we will recognize compensation cost for such awards over the period from the date of grant to the date the employee first becomes eligible to retire with his options continuing to vest after retirement. Our option grants include options that qualify as incentive stock options for income tax purposes. In the period the compensation cost related to incentive stock options is recorded, a corresponding tax benefit is not recorded as it is assumed that we will not receive a tax deduction related to such incentive stock options. We may be eligible for tax deductions in subsequent periods to the extent that there is a disqualifying disposition of the incentive stock option. In such cases, we would record a tax benefit related to the tax deduction in an amount not to exceed the corresponding cumulative compensation cost recorded in the financial statements on the particular options multiplied by the statutory tax rate. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (FIN 48), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109 (SFAS 109). FIN 48 clarifies the application of SFAS 109 by defining criteria that an individual tax position must meet for any part of the benefit of that position to be recognized in SYSCO Corporation ][ page 29 the financial statements. Additionally, FIN 48 provides guidance on the measurement, derecognition, classification and disclosure of tax positions, along with accounting for the related interest and penalties. The provisions of FIN 48 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006, and therefore became effective for SYSCO on July 1, 2007. While we continue to analyze the financial statement impact resulting from the adoption of FIN 48, we estimate that the cumulative effect adjustment may result in an increase to tax liabilities of $70,000,000 to $100,000,000, with an offsetting charge to beginning retained earnings. In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (SFAS 157). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of SFAS 157. In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities” (SFAS 159). SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. SFAS 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. SFAS 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS 159 may have on our consolidated financial statements. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain statements made herein that look forward in time or express management’s expectations or beliefs with respect to the occurrence of future events are forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. They include statements about SYSCO’s ability to increase its market share and sales, long-term debt to capitalization target ratios, anticipated capital expenditures, expected benefits of strategic business initiatives including the timing and expected benefits of the National Supply Chain project and related redistribution centers, the potential outcome of ongoing tax audits and SYSCO’s ability to meet future cash requirements and remain profitable. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and estimates; actual results may differ materially due in part to the risk factors discussed at Item 1.A. above and elsewhere. In addition, SYSCO’s ability to increase its market share and sales, meet future cash requirements and remain profitable could be affected by conditions in the economy and the industry and internal factors such as the ability to control expenses, including fuel costs. The ability to meet long-term debt to capitalization target ratios also may be affected by cash flow including amounts spent on share repurchases and acquisitions and internal growth. ITEM 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk INTEREST RATE RISK We do not utilize financial instruments for trading purposes. Our use of debt directly exposes us to interest rate risk. Floating rate debt, where the interest rate fluctuates periodically, exposes us to short-term changes in market interest rates. Fixed rate debt, where the interest rate is fixed over the life of the instrument, exposes us to changes in market interest rates reflected in the fair value of the debt and to the risk that we may need to refinance maturing debt with new debt at higher rates. We manage our debt portfolio to achieve an overall desired position of fixed and floating rates and may employ interest rate swaps as a tool to achieve that goal. The major risks from interest rate derivatives include changes in the interest rates affecting the fair value of such instruments, potential increases in interest expense due to market increases in floating interest rates and the creditworthiness of the counterparties in such transactions. Fiscal 2007 As of June 30, 2007, we had outstanding $531,826,000 of commercial paper at variable rates of interest with maturities through September 24, 2007. Excluding commercial paper issuances, our long-term debt obligations as of June 30, 2007 of $1,229,969,000 were primarily at fixed rates of interest. We had no interest rate swaps outstanding as of June 30, 2007. page 30 ][ SYSCO Corporation In the following table as of June 30, 2007, commercial paper issuances are reflected as floating rate debt and both the U.S. and Canadian commercial paper issuances outstanding are classified as long-term based on the maturity date of our revolving loan agreement which supports our U.S. and Canadian commercial paper programs and our intent to continue to refinance this facility on a long-term basis. The following table presents our interest rate position as of June 30, 2007. All amounts are stated in U.S. dollar equivalents. Interest Rate Position as of June 30, 2007 Principal Amount by Expected Maturity Average Interest Rate (In thousands) 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Thereafter Total Fair Value U.S. $ Denominated: Fixed Rate Debt ______________ $ 3,149 $3,525 $976 $679 $200,641 $982,214 $1,191,184 $1,124,343 Average Interest Rate ____ 5.1% 5.9% 2.1% 1.5% 6.1% 5.6% 5.7% Floating Rate Debt ___________ $18,900 Average Interest Rate ____ 5.7% $ — — $ — — $ — — $487,727 $ 15,000 $ 521,627 $ 521,627 4.4% 5.3% $ 434 $478 $602 $ 9.8% 9.8% 9.8% $ — — $ — — $ — — $ 44,099 $ 4.4% $ 21,148 $ $ 23,785 9.8% 44,099 4.4% $ $ 22,450 44,099 9.8% — — 5.3% 704 9.8% Canadian $ Denominated: Fixed Rate Debt ______________ $ Average Interest Rate ____ Floating Rate Debt ___________ $ Average Interest Rate ____ 419 9.5% — — Fiscal 2006 In September 2005, we issued 5.375% senior notes totaling $500,000,000 due on September 21, 2035. In conjunction with the issuance of the 5.375% senior notes, we settled a $350,000,000 notional amount forward-starting interest rate swap which was designated as a cash flow hedge of the variability in the cash outflows of interest payments on the debt issuance due to changes in the benchmark interest rate. As of July 1, 2006, we had outstanding $399,568,000 of commercial paper at variable rates of interest with maturities through July 3, 2006. Excluding commercial paper issuances, our long-term debt obligations as of July 1, 2006 of $1,333,824,000 were primarily at fixed rates of interest. We had no interest rate swaps outstanding as of July 1, 2006. In the following table as of July 1, 2006, commercial paper issuances are reflected as floating rate debt and both the U.S. and Canadian commercial paper issuances outstanding are classified as long-term based on the maturity date of our revolving loan agreement which supports our U.S. and Canadian commercial paper programs and our intent to continue to refinance this facility on a long-term basis. The following table presents our interest rate position as of July 1, 2006. All amounts are stated in U.S. dollar equivalents. (In thousands) 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Thereafter Total Fair Value Interest Rate Position as of July 1, 2006 Principal Amount by Expected Maturity Average Interest Rate U.S. $ Denominated: Fixed Rate Debt ____________ $105,924 $4,221 $548 $438 $ Average Interest Rate ___ 8.0% 7.2% 3.4% 4.3% 322 4.6% Floating Rate Debt __________ $ 29,300 Average Interest Rate ___ Canadian $ Denominated: Fixed Rate Debt ____________ $ Average Interest Rate ___ Floating Rate Debt __________ $ Average Interest Rate ___ 1.5% 341 9.8% — — $ — — $ — — $ — — $381,945 $ 375 $414 $456 $ 9.8% 9.8% 9.8% $ — — $ — — $ — — $ 24,623 4.4% $1,184,354 $1,295,807 $1,233,520 $ $ $ 5.7% 5.9% 8,000 $ 419,245 $ 419,245 4.0% 5.0% 20,856 9.8% — — $ $ 23,017 9.8% 24,623 4.4% $ $ 21,911 24,623 5.3% 575 9.8% FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE RISK We have Canadian subsidiaries, all of which use the Canadian dollar as their functional currency with the exception of a financing subsidiary. To the extent that business transactions are not denominated in Canadian dollars, we are exposed to SYSCO Corporation ][ page 31 foreign currency exchange rate risk. We will also incur gains and losses within shareholders’ equity due to translation of the financial statements from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars. Our Canadian financing subsidiary has notes denominated in U.S. dollars, which has the potential to create taxable income in Canada when the debt is paid due to changes in the exchange rate from the inception of the debt through the payment date. A 10% unfavorable change in the fiscal 2007 year- end exchange rate would not materially increase the tax liability associated with these notes. We do not routinely enter into material agreements to hedge foreign currency risks. FUEL PRICE RISK The price and availability of diesel fuel fluctuates due to changes in production, seasonality and other market factors generally outside of our control. Increased fuel costs may have a negative impact on our results of operations in three areas. First, the high cost of fuel can negatively impact consumer confidence and discretionary spending and thus reduce the frequency and amount spent by consumers for food prepared away from home. Second, the high cost of fuel can increase the price we pay for product purchases and we may not be able to pass these costs fully to our customers. Third, increased fuel costs impact the costs we incur to deliver product to our customers. During fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, fuel costs represented approximately 0.6%, 0.5% and 0.4% of sales, respectively. Fuel costs incurred by SYSCO increased by approximately $21,225,000 in fiscal 2007 over fiscal 2006 and $48,600,000 in fiscal 2006 over fiscal 2005. In order to partially manage the volatility and uncertainty of fuel costs, from time to time, we will enter into forward purchase commitments for a portion of our projected monthly diesel fuel requirements. As of June 30, 2007, outstanding forward diesel fuel purchase commitments totaled approximately $44,500,000, which will lock in the price on a substantial portion of our fuel purchases through the end of calendar year 2007. page 32 ][ SYSCO Corporation ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data SYSCO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Consolidated Financial Statements: Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting ______________________________________ Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting ________ Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Consolidated Financial Statements ______________ Consolidated Balance Sheets ________________________________________________________________________ Consolidated Results of Operations ___________________________________________________________________ Consolidated Shareholders’ Equity ____________________________________________________________________ Consolidated Cash Flows ____________________________________________________________________________ Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ___________________________________________________________ Page 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Schedule: II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts ________________________________________________________________ S-1 All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the information is set forth in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto. SYSCO Corporation ][ page 33 REPORT OF MANAGEMENT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING The management of SYSCO Corporation (“SYSCO”) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the company. SYSCO’s internal control system is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. SYSCO’s management assessed the effectiveness of SYSCO’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2007. In making this assessment, it used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control — Integrated Framework. Based on this assessment, management concluded that, as of June 30, 2007, SYSCO’s internal control over financial reporting was effective based on those criteria. page 34 ][ SYSCO Corporation REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING To the Board of Directors and Shareholders SYSCO Corporation We have audited SYSCO Corporation (a Delaware Corporation) and its subsidiaries internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). SYSCO Corporation’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Report of Management on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on SYSCO Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. In our opinion, SYSCO Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2007, based on the COSO criteria. We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006 and the related consolidated results of operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2007 of SYSCO Corporation and our report dated August 27, 2007 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon. Houston, Texas August 27, 2007 SYSCO Corporation ][ page 35 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ON CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS To the Board of Directors and Shareholders SYSCO Corporation We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of SYSCO Corporation (a Delaware Corporation) and subsidiaries as of June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, and the related consolidated results of operations, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2007. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule at Item 15(a), No. 2. These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of SYSCO Corporation and subsidiaries at June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2007, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein. As discussed in Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements, effective June 30, 2007, SYSCO Corporation adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans — an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R)”. Also, discussed in Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements, effective July 3, 2005, SYSCO Corporation adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 123(R), “Share Based Payment.” We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of SYSCO Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2007, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated August 27, 2007 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon. Houston, Texas August 27, 2007 page 36 ][ SYSCO Corporation SYSCO CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands except for share data) ASSETS Current assets June 30, 2007 July 1, 2006 Cash___________________________________________________________________________ Accounts and notes receivable, less allowances of $31,841 and $29,100 ________________ Inventories _____________________________________________________________________ Prepaid expenses and other current assets _________________________________________ Prepaid income taxes ____________________________________________________________ Total current assets _________________________________________________________ Plant and equipment at cost, less depreciation __________________________________________ Other assets Goodwill _______________________________________________________________________ Intangibles, less amortization _____________________________________________________ Restricted cash _________________________________________________________________ Prepaid pension cost_____________________________________________________________ Other __________________________________________________________________________ Total other assets ___________________________________________________________ $ 207,872 2,610,885 1,714,187 123,284 19,318 4,675,546 2,721,233 1,355,313 91,366 101,929 352,390 221,154 2,122,152 $ 201,897 2,483,720 1,608,233 59,154 46,690 4,399,694 2,464,900 1,302,591 95,651 102,274 388,650 238,265 2,127,431 Total assets ________________________________________________________________________ $9,518,931 $8,992,025 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities Notes payable __________________________________________________________________ Accounts payable ________________________________________________________________ Accrued expenses _______________________________________________________________ Deferred taxes __________________________________________________________________ Current maturities of long-term debt ______________________________________________ $ 18,900 1,981,190 922,582 488,849 3,568 $ 29,300 1,891,357 745,781 453,700 106,265 Total current liabilities _______________________________________________________ 3,415,089 3,226,403 Other liabilities Long-term debt _________________________________________________________________ Deferred taxes __________________________________________________________________ Other long-term liabilities ________________________________________________________ Total other liabilities _________________________________________________________ 1,758,227 626,695 440,520 2,825,442 1,627,127 723,349 362,862 2,713,338 Commitments and contingencies Shareholders’ equity Preferred stock, par value $1 per share Authorized 1,500,000 shares, issued none _______________________________________ — — Common stock, par value $1 per share Authorized 2,000,000,000 shares; issued 765,174,900 shares _______________________ Paid-in capital __________________________________________________________________ Retained earnings _______________________________________________________________ Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income ____________________________________ Less cost of treasury stock, 153,334,523 and 146,279,320 shares _______________________ Total shareholders’ equity ____________________________________________________ 765,175 637,154 5,544,078 (4,061) 6,942,346 3,663,946 3,278,400 765,175 525,684 4,999,440 84,618 6,374,917 3,322,633 3,052,284 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity________________________________________________ $9,518,931 $8,992,025 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements SYSCO Corporation ][ page 37 SYSCO CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands except for share data) Year Ended June 30, 2007 July 1, 2006 July 2, 2005 Sales ________________________________________________________________ $35,042,075 Costs and expenses $32,628,438 $30,281,914 Cost of sales _______________________________________________________ Operating expenses________________________________________________ Interest expense __________________________________________________ Other, net ________________________________________________________ 28,284,603 5,048,990 105,002 (17,735) 26,337,107 4,796,301 109,100 (9,016) 24,498,200 4,194,184 75,000 (10,906) Total costs and expenses _______________________________________ 33,420,860 31,233,492 28,756,478 Earnings before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change ____ Income taxes _________________________________________________________ 1,621,215 620,139 Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change ____________________ Cumulative effect of accounting change __________________________________ Net earnings _________________________________________________________ $ 1,001,076 1,001,076 — Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change: Basic earnings per share ___________________________________________ $ Diluted earnings per share _________________________________________ Net earnings: Basic earnings per share ___________________________________________ Diluted earnings per share _________________________________________ 1.62 1.60 1.62 1.60 1,394,946 548,906 846,040 9,285 855,325 1.36 1.35 1.38 1.36 $ $ 1,525,436 563,979 961,457 — 961,457 1.51 1.47 1.51 1.47 $ $ See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements page 38 ][ SYSCO Corporation SYSCO CONSOLIDATED SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (In thousands except for share data) Common Stock Shares Amount Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Balance as of July 3, 2004 __________ 765,174,900 $ 765,175 $ 332,041 $ 3,959,714 Net earnings ______________________ 961,457 Minimum pension liability adjustment ___________________ Foreign currency translation adjustment ___________________ Change in fair value of interest rate swap ________________________ Comprehensive income _____________ Dividends declared _________________ Treasury stock purchases ___________ Treasury stock issued for acquisitions ___________________ Benefits from disqualifying dispositions ___________________ Issuances of shares pursuant to share-based awards ___________ 2,660 22,795 31,557 Balance as of July 2, 2005 __________ 765,174,900 $ 765,175 $ 389,053 $ 4,552,379 Net earnings ______________________ 855,325 Minimum pension liability adjustment ___________________ Foreign currency translation adjustment ___________________ Change in fair value of interest rate swap ________________________ Amortization of cash flow hedge _____ Comprehensive income _____________ Dividends declared _________________ Treasury stock purchases ___________ Treasury stock issued for acquisitions ___________________ Benefits from disqualifying dispositions ___________________ Share-based compensation expense __ Issuances of shares pursuant to share-based awards ___________ 1,750 11,195 116,305 7,381 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) $ 17,640 (33,553) 22,357 (20,121) Treasury Stock Shares Amount Total 128,639,869 $ 2,510,064 $ 2,564,506 961,457 (33,553) 22,357 (20,121) 930,140 (368,792) (596,080) (368,792) 16,735,200 596,080 (152,591) (1,537) 4,197 22,795 (8,615,108) (170,516) 202,073 $ (13,677) 136,607,370 $ 2,934,091 $ 2,758,839 855,325 43,180 47,718 7,064 333 (408,264) 16,104,800 530,563 43,180 47,718 7,064 333 953,620 (408,264) (530,563) (126,027) (1,305) 3,055 11,195 116,305 (6,306,823) (140,716) 148,097 $ 84,618 146,279,320 $3,322,633 $3,052,284 1,001,076 Balance as of July 1, 2006 __________ 765,174,900 $765,175 $525,684 $4,999,440 1,001,076 Net earnings ______________________ Minimum pension liability adjustment ___________________ Foreign currency translation adjustment ___________________ Amortization of cash flow hedge _____ Comprehensive income _____________ Dividends declared _________________ Treasury stock purchases ___________ Benefits from disqualifying dispositions ___________________ Share-based compensation expense __ Issuances of shares pursuant to share-based awards ___________ Adoption of SFAS 158 recognition provision _____________________ 3,469 25,052 428 (456,438) 16,501,200 559,788 3,469 25,052 428 1,030,025 (456,438) (559,788) 19,561 79,878 (9,445,997) (218,475) 230,506 (117,628) (117,628) 19,561 79,878 12,031 Balance as of June 30, 2007 ________ 765,174,900 $765,175 $637,154 $5,544,078 $ (4,061) 153,334,523 $3,663,946 $3,278,400 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements SYSCO Corporation ][ page 39 SYSCO CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS (In thousands) Cash flows from operating activities: Net earnings ___________________________________________________________ Add non-cash items: Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax _______________________ Share-based compensation expense ___________________________________ Depreciation and amortization ________________________________________ Deferred tax provision _______________________________________________ Provision for losses on receivables ____________________________________ (Gain) loss on sale of assets __________________________________________ Additional investment in certain assets and liabilities, net of effect of businesses acquired: (Increase) in receivables _________________________________________ (Increase) in inventories _________________________________________ (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets _____ Increase in accounts payable _____________________________________ Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses ___________________________ (Decrease) in accrued income taxes _______________________________ (Increase) in other assets ________________________________________ (Increase) decrease in other long-term liabilities and prepaid pension cost, net ___________________________________________________ Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements ____ Net cash provided by operating activities ___________________________________ Cash flows from investing activities: Additions to plant and equipment _________________________________________ Proceeds from sales of plant and equipment ________________________________ Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired _____________________________ (Increase) decrease in restricted cash _____________________________________ Net cash used for investing activities ______________________________________ Cash flows from financing activities: Bank and commercial paper borrowings (repayments), net ___________________ Other debt borrowings ___________________________________________________ Other debt repayments __________________________________________________ Debt issuance costs _____________________________________________________ Cash (paid for) received from termination of interest rate swap _______________ Common stock reissued from treasury _____________________________________ Treasury stock purchases ________________________________________________ Dividends paid __________________________________________________________ Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements ____________ Net cash used for financing activities ______________________________________ Effect of exchange rates on cash ______________________________________________ Net increase (decrease) in cash _______________________________________________ Cash at beginning of year ____________________________________________________ Cash at end of year _________________________________________________________ Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Cash paid during the year for: Year Ended June 30, 2007 July 1, 2006 July 2, 2005 $1,001,076 $ 855,325 $ 961,457 — 97,985 362,559 545,971 28,156 (6,279) (134,153) (95,932) (62,773) 85,422 132,936 (491,993) (36,426) (14,817) (8,810) (9,285) 126,837 345,062 482,111 19,841 847 (162,586) (119,392) 1,741 49,775 29,161 (545,634) (17,937) — 19,749 316,743 554,850 18,587 (952) (72,829) (35,014) (4,058) 28,080 (52,423) (438,779) (17,865) 75,382 (6,569) (86,338) — 1,402,922 1,124,679 1,191,208 (603,242) 16,008 (59,322) (2,155) (648,711) 121,858 5,290 (109,656) (7) — 221,736 (550,865) (445,416) 8,810 (748,250) 14 5,975 201,897 (513,934) 21,037 (114,378) (2,243) (609,518) 240,017 500,987 (413,383) (3,998) (21,196) 128,055 (544,131) (397,537) 6,569 (504,617) (325) 10,219 191,678 (390,026) 26,257 (115,637) 66,918 (412,488) 115,017 9,357 (167,006) (320) 5,316 208,004 (597,660) (357,298) — (784,590) (2,158) (8,028) 199,706 $ 207,872 $ 201,897 $ 191,678 Interest ____________________________________________________________ Income taxes _______________________________________________________ $ 107,109 563,968 $ 107,242 619,442 $ 73,939 436,378 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements page 40 ][ SYSCO Corporation NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES Business and Consolidation Sysco Corporation, (SYSCO or the company), acting through its subsidiaries and divisions, is engaged in the marketing and distribution of a wide range of food and related products primarily to the foodservice or “food-prepared-away-from-home” industry. These services are performed for approximately 391,000 customers from 177 distribution facilities located throughout the United States and Canada. The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of SYSCO and its consolidated subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and account balances have been eliminated. Certain amounts in the prior years have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2007 presentation. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales and expenses. Actual results could differ from the estimates used. Cash and Cash Equivalents For cash flow purposes, cash includes cash equivalents such as time deposits, certificates of deposit, short-term investments and all highly liquid instruments with original maturities of three months or less. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable consist primarily of trade receivables from customers and receivables from suppliers for marketing or incentive programs. SYSCO determines the past due status of trade receivables based on contractual terms with each customer. SYSCO evaluates the collectibility of accounts receivable and determines the appropriate reserve for doubtful accounts based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where the company is aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligation to SYSCO, a specific allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded to reduce the receivable to the net amount reasonably expected to be collected. In addition, allowances are recorded for all other receivables based on an analysis of historical trends of write-offs and recoveries. The company utilizes specific criteria to determine uncollectible receivables to be written off including bankruptcy, accounts referred to outside parties for collection and accounts past due over specified periods. The allowance for doubtful accounts receivable was $31,841,000 as of June 30, 2007 and $29,100,000 as of July 1, 2006. Customer accounts written off, net of recoveries, were $26,010,000 or 0.07% of sales, $21,128,000 or 0.06% of sales, and $20,840,000 or 0.07% of sales for fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Inventories Inventories consisting primarily of finished goods include food and related products and lodging products held for resale and are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market. Elements of costs include the purchase price of the product and freight charges to deliver the product to the company’s warehouses and are net of certain cash or non-cash consideration received from vendors (see “Vendor Consideration”). Plant and Equipment Capital additions, improvements and major replacements are classified as plant and equipment and are carried at cost. Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method, which reduces the book value of each asset in equal amounts over its estimated useful life. Maintenance, repairs and minor replacements are charged to earnings when they are incurred. Upon the disposition of an asset, its accumulated depreciation is deducted from the original cost, and any gain or loss is reflected in current earnings. Applicable interest charges incurred during the construction of new facilities and development of software for internal use are capitalized as one of the elements of cost and are amortized over the assets’ estimated useful lives. Interest capitalized for the past three years was $3,955,000 in 2007, $2,853,000 in 2006 and $4,316,000 in 2005. SYSCO Corporation ][ page 41 Long-Lived Assets Management reviews long-lived assets, including finite-lived intangibles, for indicators of impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Cash flows expected to be generated by the related assets are estimated over the asset’s useful life based on updated projections. If the evaluation indicates that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable, the potential impairment is measured based on a projected discounted cash flow model. Goodwill and Intangibles Goodwill and intangibles represent the excess of cost over the fair value of tangible net assets acquired. Goodwill and intangibles with indefinite lives are not amortized. Intangibles with definite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives, which generally range from three to ten years. Goodwill is assigned to the reporting units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. The recoverability of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles is assessed annually, or more frequently as needed when events or changes have occurred that would suggest an impairment of carrying value, by determining whether the fair values of the applicable reporting units exceed their carrying values. The reporting units used to assess goodwill impairment are the company’s six operating segments as described in Note 17, Business Segment Information. The components within each of the six operating segments have similar economic characteristics and therefore are aggregated into six reporting units. The evaluation of fair value requires the use of projections, estimates and assumptions as to the future performance of the operations in performing a discounted cash flow analysis, as well as assumptions regarding sales and earnings multiples that would be applied in comparable acquisitions. Derivative Financial Instruments SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (SFAS 133), requires the recognition of all derivatives as assets or liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Gains or losses on derivative financial instruments designated as fair value hedges are recognized immediately in the consolidated results of operations, along with the offsetting gain or loss related to the underlying hedged item. Gains or losses on derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges are recorded as a separate component of shareholders’ equity until settlement (or until hedge ineffectiveness is determined), whereby gains or losses are reclassified to the Consolidated Results of Operations in conjunction with the recognition of the underlying hedged item. To the extent that the periodic changes in the fair value of the derivatives are not effective, or if the hedge ceases to qualify for hedge accounting, the ineffective portion of the periodic non-cash changes are recorded in operating expenses in the consolidated results of operations in the period of the change. Certain agreements entered into by the company for the procurement of fuel, electricity and product commodities related to SYSCO’s business meet the definition of a derivative. The company has assessed these agreements and determined that they qualify for the normal purchase and sale exemption under SFAS 133 (as amended and interpreted) and documents and accounts for them accordingly. Treasury Stock The company records treasury stock purchases at cost. Shares removed from treasury are valued at cost using the average cost method. Foreign Currency Translation The assets and liabilities of all Canadian subsidiaries are translated at current exchange rates. Related translation adjustments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Revenue Recognition The company recognizes revenue from the sale of a product when it is considered to be realized or realizable and earned. The company determines these requirements to be met at the point at which the product is delivered to the customer. The company grants certain customers sales incentives such as rebates or discounts and treats these as a reduction of sales at the time the sale is recognized. Sales tax collected from customers is not included in revenue but rather recorded page 42 ][ SYSCO Corporation as a liability due to the respective taxing authorities. Purchases and sales of inventory with the same counterparty that are entered into in contemplation of one another are considered to be a single nonmonetary transaction. Beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, the company recorded the net effect of such transactions in the consolidated results of operations within sales as a result of a new accounting standard, EITF Issue No. 04-13, “Accounting for Purchases and Sales of Inventory With the Same Counterparty,” (EITF 04-13). See further discussion in Note 2, Changes in Accounting. Vendor Consideration SYSCO recognizes consideration received from vendors when the services performed in connection with the monies received are completed and when the related product has been sold by SYSCO as a reduction to cost of sales. There are several types of cash consideration received from vendors. In many instances, the vendor consideration is in the form of a specified amount per case or per pound. In these instances, SYSCO will recognize the vendor consideration as a reduction of cost of sales when the product is sold. In the situations where the vendor consideration is not related directly to specific product purchases, SYSCO will recognize these as a reduction of cost of sales when the earnings process is complete, the related service is performed and the amounts realized. In certain of these latter instances, the vendor consideration represents a reimbursement of a specific incremental identifiable cost incurred by SYSCO. In these cases, SYSCO classifies the consideration as a reduction of those costs with any excess funds classified as a reduction of cost of sales and recognizes these in the period in which the costs are incurred and related services performed. Shipping and Handling Costs Shipping and handling costs include costs associated with the selection of products and delivery to customers. Included in operating expenses are shipping and handling costs of approximately $1,977,516,000 in fiscal 2007, $1,857,093,000 in fiscal 2006, and $1,718,485,000 in fiscal 2005. Insurance Program SYSCO maintains a self-insurance program covering portions of workers’ compensation, general and vehicle liability costs. The amounts in excess of the self-insured levels are fully insured by third party insurers. The company also maintains a fully self-insured group medical program. Liabilities associated with these risks are estimated in part by considering historical claims experience, medical cost trends, demographic factors, severity factors and other actuarial assumptions. Amounts accrued for self-insured liabilities were $125,844,000 and $115,557,000 as of June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively. Share-Based Compensation SYSCO recognizes expense for its share-based compensation based on the fair value of the awards that are granted. The fair value of the stock options is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Option pricing methods require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility. Measured compensation cost is recognized ratably over the vesting period of the related share-based compensation award. Cash flows resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for those options (excess tax benefits) are classified as financing cash flows on the consolidated cash flows statements. Acquisitions Acquisitions of businesses are accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and the financial statements include the results of the acquired operations from the respective dates they joined SYSCO. The purchase price of the acquired entities is allocated to the net assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair value at the dates of acquisition, with any excess of cost over the fair value of net assets acquired, including intangibles, recognized as goodwill. The balances included in the consolidated balance sheets related to recent acquisitions are based upon preliminary information and are subject to change when final asset and liability valuations are obtained. Material changes to the preliminary allocations are not anticipated by management. 2. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING Pension Measurement Date Change and SFAS 158 Adoption Beginning in fiscal 2006, SYSCO changed the measurement date for the pension and other postretirement benefit plans SYSCO Corporation ][ page 43 from fiscal year-end to May 31st, which represented a change in accounting. Management believes this accounting change was preferable, as the one-month acceleration of the measurement date allowed additional time for management to evaluate and report the actuarial pension measurements in the year-end financial statements and disclosures within the accelerated filing deadlines of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The cumulative effect of this change in accounting resulted in an increase to earnings in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 of $9,285,000, net of tax. The impact to pro forma net earnings and earnings per share adjusted for the effect of retroactive application of the change in measurement date on net pension costs for fiscal 2005 was not material. In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans — an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R)” (SFAS 158). SFAS 158 has two major provisions. The recognition and disclosure provision requires an employer to recognize a plan’s funded status in its statement of financial position and recognize the changes in a defined benefit postretirement plan’s funded status in comprehensive income in the year in which the changes occur. The measurement date provision requires an employer to measure a plan’s assets and obligations as of the end of the employer’s fiscal year. SYSCO adopted SFAS 158’s recognition and disclosure requirements as of June 30, 2007. In addition, SYSCO has elected to early adopt the measurement date provision in order to adopt both provisions of this accounting standard at the same time. See discussion of the impact of adoption in Note 10, Employee Benefit Plans. EITF 04-13 Adoption In September 2005, the Emerging Issues Task Force reached a consensus on EITF 04-13 which requires that two or more inventory transactions with the same counterparty (as defined) should be viewed as a single nonmonetary transaction if the transactions were entered into in contemplation of one another. Exchanges of inventory between entities in the same line of business should be accounted for at fair value or recorded at carrying amounts, depending on the classification of such inventory. This guidance was effective for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 for SYSCO. SYSCO has certain transactions where finished goods are purchased from a customer or sourced by that customer for warehousing and distribution and resold to the same customer. These transactions are evidenced by title transfer and are separately invoiced. Historically, the company has recorded such transactions in the consolidated results of operations within cost of sales for the purchase amount and within sales for the sales amount. In fiscal 2007, the company recorded the net effect of such transactions in the consolidated results of operations within sales by reducing sales and cost of sales in the amount of $334,002,000. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, the company recorded the net effect of such transactions in the consolidated results of operations within sales by reducing sales and cost of sales in the amount of $99,803,000. The amounts included in the consolidated results of operations within cost of sales for the 39 week period ended April 1, 2006 and fiscal 2005 that were recorded on a gross basis prior to the adoption of EITF 04-13 were $279,746,000 and $347,018,000, respectively. Such amounts were not restated when the new standard was adopted because only prospective treatment was allowed. 3. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS FIN 48 In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (FIN 48), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109 (SFAS 109). FIN 48 clarifies the application of SFAS 109 by defining criteria that an individual tax position must meet for any part of the benefit of that position to be recognized in the financial statements. Additionally, FIN 48 provides guidance on the measurement, derecognition, classification and disclosure of tax positions, along with accounting for the related interest and penalties. The provisions of FIN 48 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006; therefore, these provisions became effective for SYSCO on July 1, 2007. While the company continues to analyze the financial statement impact resulting from the adoption of FIN 48, SYSCO estimates that the cumulative effect adjustment may result in an increase to tax liabilities of $70,000,000 to $100,000,000, with an offsetting charge to beginning retained earnings. SFAS 157 In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (SFAS 157). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The company is currently evaluating the impact of the provisions of SFAS 157. page 44 ][ SYSCO Corporation SFAS 159 In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities” (SFAS 159). SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. SFAS 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. SFAS 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. The company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of SFAS 159 may have on its consolidated financial statements. 4. PLANT AND EQUIPMENT A summary of plant and equipment, including the related accumulated depreciation, appears below: June 30, 2007 July 1, 2006 Estimated Useful Lives Plant and equipment, at cost: Land_______________________________________________________ $ 239,206,000 2,428,184,000 Buildings and improvements __________________________________ 2,416,948,000 Fleet, equipment and software ________________________________ $ 220,542,000 2,140,786,000 2,277,612,000 10-40 years 3-20 years Accumulated depreciation ________________________________________ Net plant and equipment _________________________________________ $ 2,721,233,000 5,084,338,000 (2,363,105,000) 4,638,940,000 (2,174,040,000) $ 2,464,900,000 Depreciation expense, including capital leases, for the past three years was $341,714,000 in 2007, $320,669,000 in 2006 and $298,111,000 in 2005. 5. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and the amount allocated by reportable segment for the years presented are as follows: Broadline SYGMA Other Total Carrying amount as of July 2, 2005 ____________________ $676,346,000 11,488,000 Goodwill acquired during year _________________________ 21,580,000 Currency translation/Other ___________________________ $33,161,000 (551,000) — $503,096,000 57,173,000 298,000 $1,212,603,000 68,110,000 21,878,000 Carrying amount as of July 1, 2006 ____________________ Goodwill acquired during year _________________________ Currency translation/Other ___________________________ 709,414,000 13,017,000 10,253,000 32,610,000 — (1,000) 560,567,000 29,168,000 285,000 1,302,591,000 42,185,000 10,537,000 Carrying amount as of June 30, 2007 ___________________ $732,684,000 $32,609,000 $590,020,000 $1,355,313,000 The following table presents details of the company’s other intangible assets: June 30, 2007 July 1, 2006 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Amortized intangible assets: Customer relationships________ $114,844,000 $31,721,000 $83,123,000 2,186,000 Non-compete agreements _____ 525,000 Trademarks _________________ 5,027,000 700,000 2,841,000 175,000 $109,201,000 $21,056,000 $88,145,000 2,098,000 — 6,001,000 — 8,099,000 — Total amortized intangible assets___________________ 120,571,000 34,737,000 85,834,000 117,300,000 27,057,000 90,243,000 Unamortized intangible assets: Trademarks _________________ 5,532,000 — 5,532,000 5,408,000 — 5,408,000 Total ___________________________ $126,103,000 $34,737,000 $91,366,000 $122,708,000 $27,057,000 $95,651,000 SYSCO Corporation ][ page 45 Amortization expense for the past three years was $12,711,000 in 2007, $10,773,000 in 2006 and $7,569,000 in 2005. Amortization expense for each year includes expense related to assets that have been fully amortized and whose balances have been removed in the schedule above in the period full amortization is reached. The estimated future amortization expense for the next five fiscal years on intangible assets outstanding as of June 30, 2007 is shown below: Amount 2008 ___________________________________________________________________________________________ $13,160,000 2009 ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 12,930,000 2010 ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 12,494,000 2011 ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 12,088,000 2012 ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 11,558,000 6. RESTRICTED CASH SYSCO is required by its insurers to collateralize a part of the self-insured portion of its workers’ compensation and liability claims. SYSCO has chosen to satisfy these collateral requirements by depositing funds in insurance trusts or by issuing letters of credit. In addition, for certain acquisitions, SYSCO has placed funds into escrow to be disbursed to the sellers in the event that specified operating results are attained or contingencies are resolved. During fiscal 2007, $4,000,000 was placed into escrow related to a new acquisition, and escrowed funds in the amount of $2,500,000 were released to sellers of acquired businesses. In addition, escrowed funds of $12,121,000 were released from escrow related to an acquisition for which the contingent consideration period expired without the additional consideration being earned. A summary of restricted cash balances appears below: Funds deposited in insurance trusts ________________________________________________ $ 92,929,000 9,000,000 Escrow funds related to acquisitions ________________________________________________ Total ____________________________________________________________________________ $101,929,000 $ 82,653,000 19,621,000 $102,274,000 June 30, 2007 July 1, 2006 7. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS SYSCO manages its debt portfolio by targeting an overall desired position of fixed and floating rates and may employ interest rate swaps from time to time to achieve this goal. The company does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. In previous fiscal years, the company entered into various interest rate swap agreements designated as fair value hedges of the related debt. In fiscal 2005, the remaining swap agreements were terminated, and the amount received upon termination was $5,316,000. The amount received upon termination of swap agreements is reflected as an increase in the carrying value of the related debt to reflect its fair value at termination. This increase in the carrying value of the debt is amortized as a reduction of interest expense over the remaining term of the debt. In March 2005, SYSCO entered into a forward-starting interest rate swap with a notional amount of $350,000,000. In accordance with SFAS No. 133, the company designated this derivative as a cash flow hedge of the variability in the cash outflows of interest payments on $350,000,000 of the September 2005 forecasted debt issuance due to changes in the benchmark interest rate. In September 2005, in conjunction with the issuance of the 5.375% senior notes, SYSCO settled the $350,000,000 notional amount forward-starting interest rate swap. Upon settlement, SYSCO paid cash of $21,196,000, which represented the fair value of the swap agreement at the time of settlement. This amount is being amortized as interest expense over the 30-year term of the debt, and the unamortized balance is reflected as a loss, net of tax, in other comprehensive income (loss). In the normal course of business, SYSCO enters into forward purchase agreements for the procurement of fuel, electricity and product commodities related to SYSCO’s business. These agreements meet the definition of a derivative. However, the company elected to use the normal purchase and sale exemption available under SFAS 133 (as amended and interpreted). page 46 ][ SYSCO Corporation 8. DEBT AND OTHER FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS SYSCO’s debt consists of the following: June 30, 2007 July 1, 2006 Short-term borrowings, interest at 5.7% as of June 30, 2007 and 5.4% as of July 1, 2006 _______________________________________________________________ $ 18,900,000 $ 29,300,000 Commercial paper, interest averaging 5.2% as of June 30, 2007 and 5.3% as of July 1, 2006 _______________________________________________________________ Senior notes, interest at 7.25%, maturing in fiscal 2007_____________________________ Senior notes, interest at 6.1%, maturing in fiscal 2012______________________________ Senior notes, interest at 4.6%, maturing in fiscal 2014______________________________ Debentures, interest at 7.16%, maturing in fiscal 2027______________________________ Debentures, interest at 6.5%, maturing in fiscal 2029_______________________________ Senior notes, interest at 5.375%, maturing in fiscal 2036 ________________________ Industrial Revenue Bonds, mortgages and other debt, interest averaging 7.1% as of June 30, 2007 and 6.9% as of July 1, 2006, maturing at various dates to fiscal 2026 ________________________________________________________________ 531,826,000 — 200,467,000 207,435,000 50,000,000 224,498,000 499,581,000 399,568,000 99,295,000 200,561,000 208,540,000 50,000,000 224,474,000 499,566,000 47,988,000 51,388,000 Total debt ____________________________________________________________________ Less current maturities and short-term debt ______________________________________ Net long-term debt ____________________________________________________________ $1,758,227,000 1,780,695,000 (22,468,000) 1,762,692,000 (135,565,000) $1,627,127,000 The principal payments required to be made during the next five fiscal years on debt outstanding as of June 30, 2007 are shown below: Amount 2008 __________________________________________________________________________________________ $ 22,468,000 3,959,000 2009 __________________________________________________________________________________________ 1,454,000 2010 __________________________________________________________________________________________ 1,281,000 2011 __________________________________________________________________________________________ 733,171,000 2012 __________________________________________________________________________________________ Short-term Borrowings SYSCO has uncommitted bank lines of credit, which as of June 30, 2007 provided for unsecured borrowings for working capital of up to $145,000,000. Borrowings outstanding under these lines of credit were $18,900,000 and $29,300,000, as of June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively. Commercial Paper SYSCO has a commercial paper program allowing the company to issue short-term unsecured notes in an aggregate not to exceed $1,300,000,000. The current program was entered into in April 2006 and replaced notes that were issued under SYSCO’s previous commercial paper program as they matured and became due and payable. SYSCO and one of its subsidiaries, SYSCO International, Co., has a revolving credit facility supporting the company’s U.S. and Canadian commercial paper programs. The facility in the amount of $750,000,000 may be increased up to $1,000,000,000 at the option of the company, and terminates on November 4, 2011, subject to extension. Since this long- term facility supports the company’s commercial paper programs, the $531,826,000 and $399,568,000 of outstanding commercial paper issuances as of June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively, were classified as long-term debt. This facility was originally entered into in November 2005 in the amount of $500,000,000 and was increased to $750,000,000 in March 2006. In September 2006, the termination date on the facility was extended to November 4, 2011, in accordance with the terms of the agreement. This facility replaced the previous $450,000,000 (U.S. dollar) and $100,000,000 (Canadian dollar) revolving credit agreements in the U.S. and Canada, respectively, both of which were terminated in November 2005. During fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, aggregate outstanding commercial paper issuances and short-term bank borrowings SYSCO Corporation ][ page 47 ranged from approximately $356,804,000 to $755,180,000, $126,846,000 to $774,530,000, and $28,560,000 to $253,384,000, respectively. Fixed Rate Debt In April 2005, SYSCO filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a shelf registration statement covering $1,500,000,000 in debt securities. The registration statement was declared effective in May 2005. In June 2005, SYSCO repaid the 6.5% senior notes totaling $150,000,000 at maturity utilizing a combination of cash flow from operations and commercial paper issuances. In July 2005, SYSCO repaid the 4.75% senior notes totaling $200,000,000 at maturity also utilizing a combination of cash flow from operations and commercial paper issuances. In September 2005, SYSCO issued 5.375% senior notes totaling $500,000,000 due on September 21, 2035, under its April 2005 shelf registration. These notes, which were priced at 99.911% of par, are unsecured, are not subject to any sinking fund requirement and include a redemption provision which allows SYSCO to retire the notes at any time prior to maturity at the greater of par plus accrued interest or an amount designed to ensure that the noteholders are not penalized by the early redemption. Proceeds from the notes were utilized to retire commercial paper issuances outstanding as of September 2005. In September 2005, in conjunction with the issuance of the 5.375% senior notes, SYSCO settled a $350,000,000 notional amount forward-starting interest rate swap which was designated as a cash flow hedge of the variability in the cash outflows of interest payments on the debt issuance due to changes in the benchmark interest rate. See Note 7, Derivative Financial Instruments, for further discussion. In May 2006, SYSCO repaid the 7.0% senior notes totaling $200,000,000 at maturity utilizing a combination of cash flow from operations and commercial paper issuances. In April 2007, SYSCO repaid the 7.25% senior notes totaling $100,000,000 at maturity utilizing a combination of cash flow from operations and commercial paper issuances. The 6.5% debentures due August 1, 2028 and the 4.60% senior notes due March 15, 2014 are unsecured, are not subject to any sinking fund requirement and include a redemption provision that allows SYSCO to retire the debentures and notes at any time prior to maturity at the greater of par plus accrued interest or an amount designed to ensure that the debenture and note holders are not penalized by the early redemption. The 7.16% debentures due April 15, 2027 are unsecured, are not subject to any sinking fund requirement and were redeemable at the option of the holder on April 15, 2007, but otherwise are not redeemable prior to maturity. The 6.10% senior notes due June 1, 2012 , issued by SYSCO International, Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SYSCO, are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Sysco Corporation, are not subject to any sinking fund requirement, and include a redemption provision which allow SYSCO International, Co. to retire the notes at any time prior to maturity at the greater of par plus accrued interest or an amount designed to ensure that the note holders are not penalized by the early redemption. SYSCO’s Industrial Revenue Bonds have varying structures. Final maturities range from four to 19 years and certain of the bonds provide SYSCO the right to redeem the bonds at various dates. These redemption provisions generally provide the bondholder a premium in the early redemption years, declining to par value as the bonds approach maturity. Total Debt Total debt as of June 30, 2007 was $1,780,695,000, of which approximately 68% was at fixed rates averaging 5.8% with an average life of 19 years, and the remainder was at floating rates averaging 5.2%. Certain loan agreements contain typical debt covenants to protect noteholders, including provisions to maintain the company’s long-term debt to total capital ratio below a specified level. SYSCO was in compliance with all debt covenants as of June 30, 2007. The fair value of SYSCO’s total long-term debt is estimated based on the quoted market prices for the same or similar issues or on the current rates offered to the company for debt of the same remaining maturities. The fair value of total long-term debt approximated $1,693,619,000 as of June 30, 2007 and $1,669,999,000 as of July 1, 2006, respectively. page 48 ][ SYSCO Corporation Other As of June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, letters of credit outstanding were $62,645,000 and $60,000,000, respectively. 9. LEASES Although SYSCO normally purchases assets, it has obligations under capital and operating leases for certain distribution facilities, vehicles and computers. Total rental expense under operating leases was $94,163,000, $100,690,000, and $92,710,000 in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Contingent rentals, subleases and assets and obligations under capital leases are not significant. Aggregate minimum lease payments by fiscal year under existing non-capitalized long-term leases are as follows: Amount 2008 __________________________________________________________________________________________ $ 63,383,000 53,315,000 2009 __________________________________________________________________________________________ 45,243,000 2010 __________________________________________________________________________________________ 36,197,000 2011 __________________________________________________________________________________________ 2012 __________________________________________________________________________________________ 27,272,000 142,300,000 Thereafter _____________________________________________________________________________________ 10. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS SYSCO has defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans for its employees. Also, the company contributes to various multi-employer plans under collective bargaining agreements and provides certain health care benefits to eligible retirees and their dependents. SYSCO maintains a qualified retirement plan (Retirement Plan) that pays benefits to employees at retirement, using formulas based on a participant’s years of service and compensation. The defined contribution 401(k) plan provides that under certain circumstances the company may make matching contributions of up to 50% of the first 6% of a participant’s compensation. SYSCO’s contributions to this plan were $26,032,000 in 2007, $21,898,000 in 2006, and $28,109,000 in 2005. SYSCO’s contributions to multi-employer pension plans were $37,296,000, $29,796,000, and $28,822,000 in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. See further discussion of SYSCO’s participation in multi-employer pension plans in Note 16, Commitments and Contingencies. In addition to receiving benefits upon retirement under the company’s defined benefit plan, participants in the Management Incentive Plan (see “Management Incentive Compensation” under “Stock Based Compensation Plans”) will receive benefits under a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). This plan is a nonqualified, unfunded supplementary retirement plan. Adoption of SFAS 158 On June 30, 2007, SYSCO adopted the recognition and disclosure provisions of SFAS 158. SFAS 158 requires the company to recognize the funded status of its defined benefit plans in its statement of financial position, with a corresponding adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax. The adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income at adoption represents the net unrecognized actuarial losses, unrecognized prior service costs, and unrecognized transition obligation remaining from the initial adoption of SFAS 87/106, all of which were previously netted against the funded status of the plans in the company’s statement of financial position pursuant to the provisions of SFAS 87/106. These amounts will subsequently be recognized as net benefit cost consistent with the company’s historical accounting policy for amortizing such amounts. In addition, actuarial gains and losses that arise in subsequent periods and are not recognized as net periodic benefit cost in the same periods will be recognized as a component of other comprehensive income. Those amounts will subsequently be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost on the same basis as the amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income at the adoption of SFAS 158. The effects of the adoption of the recognition and disclosure provisions of SFAS 158 on the company’s consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2007 are presented in the following table. The adoption of SFAS 158 had no effect on the SYSCO Corporation ][ page 49 company’s consolidated results of operations for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, or for any prior period presented, and it will not affect the company’s consolidated results of operations in future periods. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 158 on June 30, 2007, the company recognized an additional minimum pension liability pursuant to the provisions of SFAS 87/106. The effect of recognizing the additional minimum pension liability is included in the table below in the column labeled “Prior to Adopting SFAS 158.” As of June 30, 2007 Prior to Adopting SFAS 158 Effect of Adopting SFAS 158 As Reported at June 30, 2007 Prepaid pension cost __________________________________________ Intangible asset (Other assets) _________________________________ Current accrued benefit liability (Accrued expenses) ______________ Long-term deferred tax liability ________________________________ Non-current accrued benefit liability (Other long-term liabilities) ___ Accumulated other comprehensive loss _________________________ $ 436,236,000 43,854,000 — (38,196,000) (271,369,000) 7,637,000 $ (83,846,000) $ 352,390,000 — (10,967,000) 35,132,000 (323,658,000) 125,265,000 (43,854,000) (10,967,000) 73,328,000 (52,289,000) 117,628,000 SFAS 158 also has a measurement date provision, which is a requirement to measure plan assets and benefit obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end statement of financial position, effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. In the first quarter of fiscal 2006, SYSCO changed the measurement date for pension and other postretirement benefit plans from fiscal year-end to May 31st to allow additional time for management to evaluate and report the actuarial pension measurements in the year-end financial statements and disclosures within the accelerated filing deadlines of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The cumulative effect of this change in accounting resulted in an increase to earnings in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 of $9,285,000, net of tax. With the issuance of SFAS 158, SYSCO has elected to early adopt the measurement date provision in order to adopt both provisions of this accounting standard at the same time. As a result, beginning in fiscal 2008, the measurement date will return to correspond with fiscal year-end. The company has performed measurements as of May 31, 2007 and June 30, 2007 of the plan assets and benefit obligations. SYSCO will record a charge to beginning retained earnings in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 of approximately $4,000,000, net of tax, for the impact of the difference in our pension expense between the two measurement dates. The company will also record a benefit to beginning accumulated other comprehensive loss in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 of approximately $23,000,000, net of tax, for the impact of the difference in our recognition provision between the two measurement dates. page 50 ][ SYSCO Corporation Funded Status The funded status of SYSCO’s defined benefit plans is presented in the table below. The caption “Pension Benefits” includes both the Retirement Plan and the SERP. Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Plans June 30, 2007 July 1, 2006 June 30, 2007 July 1, 2006 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year _________________ $1,381,409,000 84,654,000 Service cost ________________________________________ 91,311,000 Interest cost _______________________________________ 3,410,000 Amendments _______________________________________ 46,463,000 Actuarial (gain) loss _________________________________ (10,814,000) Actual expenses ____________________________________ (31,106,000) Total disbursements _________________________________ — Settlements/Adjustments (Measurement date change) ___ $1,574,718,000 100,028,000 83,600,000 7,800,000 (284,307,000) (7,906,000) (24,331,000) (68,193,000) $ 8,045,000 451,000 531,000 — (359,000) — 7,000 — $ 8,818,000 510,000 472,000 — (1,473,000) — (57,000) (225,000) Benefit obligation at end of year ______________________ 1,565,327,000 1,381,409,000 8,675,000 8,045,000 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year ___________ Actual return on plan assets _________________________ Employer contribution _______________________________ Actual expenses ____________________________________ Total disbursements _________________________________ Settlements/Adjustments (Measurement date change) ___ 1,282,302,000 259,471,000 90,836,000 (10,814,000) (31,106,000) — 1,141,638,000 106,584,000 207,645,000 (7,906,000) (24,331,000) (141,328,000) Fair value of plan assets at end of year ________________ 1,590,689,000 1,282,302,000 — — (7,000) — 7,000 — — — — 57,000 — (57,000) — — Funded status ______________________________________ Unrecognized net actuarial loss (gain) _________________ Unrecognized net obligation due to initial application of SFAS No. 87/106 ________________________________ Unrecognized prior service cost _______________________ Prepaid (accrued) benefit cost at measurement date _____ Contributions after measurement date, before end of year ___________________________________________ Prepaid (accrued) benefit cost at end of year____________ $ 25,362,000 N/A (99,107,000) 264,855,000 (8,675,000) N/A (8,045,000) (2,515,000) N/A N/A — 47,953,000 N/A N/A 1,074,000 793,000 25,362,000 213,701,000 (8,675,000) (8,693,000) 993,000 666,000 85,000 — 26,355,000 $ 214,367,000 $(8,590,000) $(8,693,000) In order to meet its obligations under the SERP, SYSCO maintains life insurance policies on the lives of the participants with carrying values of $182,769,000 as of June 30, 2007 and $153,659,000 as of July 1, 2006. These policies are not included as plan assets or in the funded status amounts in the table above. SYSCO is the sole owner and beneficiary of such policies. The projected benefit obligation for the SERP was $327,028,000 and $327,450,000 as of June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively. The amounts recognized on SYSCO’s consolidated balance sheet related to its defined benefit plans are as follows: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Plans June 30, 2007 July 1, 2006 June 30, 2007 July 1, 2006 Prepaid pension cost __________________________________ $ 352,390,000 N/A Intangible asset (Other assets) __________________________ (10,784,000) Current accrued benefit liability (Accrued expenses) _______ Non-current accrued benefit liability (Other long-term $ 388,650,000 45,619,000 N/A $ — $ N/A (183,000) — — N/A liabilities) ________________________________________ (315,251,000) (237,932,000) (8,407,000) (8,693,000) Minimum pension liability (Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss))_______________________ N/A 18,030,000 N/A — Net amount recognized ________________________________ $ 26,355,000 $ 214,367,000 $(8,590,000) $(8,693,000) SYSCO Corporation ][ page 51 Accumulated other comprehensive loss as of June 30, 2007 consists of the following amounts that have not yet been recognized in net benefit cost: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Plans Total Unrecognized prior service cost____________________________________ Unrecognized actuarial losses (gains)_______________________________ Unrecognized transition obligation _________________________________ $ 45,678,000 158,906,000 — $ 591,000 (2,741,000) 920,000 $ 46,269,000 156,165,000 920,000 Total ___________________________________________________________ $204,584,000 $(1,230,000) $203,354,000 Prior to the adoption of the recognition and disclosure provisions of SFAS 158, minimum pension liability adjustments resulted when the accumulated benefit obligation exceeded the fair value of plan assets and was recorded so that the recorded pension liability is at a minimum equal to the unfunded accumulated benefit obligation. Minimum pension liability adjustments were non-cash adjustments that were reflected as an increase (or decrease) in the pension liability and an offsetting charge (or benefit) to shareholders’ equity, net of tax, through comprehensive loss (or income) rather than net income. The amounts reflected in accumulated other comprehensive income related to minimum pension liability, was a charge of $18,030,000 as of July 1, 2006. The accumulated benefit obligation for the defined benefit pension plans was $1,377,832,000 and $1,187,185,000 as of June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively. Information for plans with accumulated benefit obligation/aggregate benefit obligation in excess of fair value of plan assets is as follows: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Plans June 30, 2007 July 1, 2006 June 30, 2007 July 1, 2006 Accumulated benefit obligation/aggregate benefit obligation __ $262,541,000 — Fair value of plan assets at end of year ____________________ $238,599,000 — $8,675,000 — $8,045,000 — Components of Net Benefit Costs The components of net pension costs for each fiscal year are as follows: Pension Benefits 2007 2006 2005 Service cost ______________________________________________________ $ 84,654,000 91,311,000 Interest cost ______________________________________________________ (116,744,000) Expected return on plan assets _____________________________________ 5,684,000 Amortization of prior service cost ___________________________________ 9,686,000 Recognized net actuarial loss _______________________________________ Net pension costs _________________________________________________ $ 74,591,000 $ 100,028,000 83,600,000 (104,174,000) 4,934,000 46,204,000 $ 81,282,000 73,824,000 (82,613,000) 1,760,000 32,605,000 $ 130,592,000 $106,858,000 The components of other postretirement benefit costs for each fiscal year are as follows: Other Postretirement Plans 2007 2006 2005 Service cost _____________________________________________________________ $ 451,000 531,000 Interest cost _____________________________________________________________ — Expected return on plan assets _____________________________________________ 201,000 Amortization of prior service cost ___________________________________________ (132,000) Recognized net actuarial gain ______________________________________________ 154,000 Amortization of net transition obligation _____________________________________ Net other postretirement benefit costs ______________________________________ $1,205,000 $ 510,000 472,000 — 202,000 (15,000) 153,000 $ 477,000 488,000 — 202,000 — 154,000 $1,322,000 $1,321,000 page 52 ][ SYSCO Corporation As a result of changes in assumptions, including the increase in the discount rate to 6.73% for fiscal 2007, which is based on the measurement date of May 31st, from 5.60% in fiscal 2006, together with the normal growth of the plan, the impact of losses from prior periods and the amount and timing of contributions, net pension costs decreased $56,001,000 in fiscal 2007. Net pension costs in fiscal 2008 are expected to decrease by approximately $9,000,000 due primarily to the funding status and asset performance of the Retirement Plan. Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of June 30, 2007 that are expected to be recognized as components of net benefit cost during fiscal 2008 are: Amortization of prior service cost ____________________________________ Recognition of actuarial losses (gains) ________________________________ Amortization of net transition obligation ______________________________ $5,985,000 3,409,000 — Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Plans $ 143,000 (156,000) 153,000 Total $6,128,000 3,253,000 153,000 Total _____________________________________________________________ $9,394,000 $ 140,000 $9,534,000 Employer Contributions The company made cash contributions to its pension plans of $91,163,000 and $73,764,000 in fiscal years 2007 and 2006, respectively, including $80,000,000 and $66,000,000 in voluntary contributions to the Retirement Plan in fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively. In fiscal 2008, as in previous years, contributions to the Retirement Plan will not be required to meet ERISA minimum funding requirements, yet the company anticipates it will make voluntary contributions of approximately $80,000,000. The company’s contributions to the SERP and other post-retirement plans are made in the amounts needed to fund current year benefit payments. The estimated fiscal 2008 contributions to fund benefit payments for the SERP and other postretirement plans are $11,777,000 and $268,000, respectively. Estimated Future Benefit Payments Estimated future benefit payments for vested participants, based on actuarial assumptions, are as follows: 2008 _________________________________________________________________________ 2009 _________________________________________________________________________ 2010 _________________________________________________________________________ 2011 _________________________________________________________________________ 2012 _________________________________________________________________________ Subsequent five years __________________________________________________________ Assumptions Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of year-end were: Pension Benefits $ 35,425,000 41,021,000 47,720,000 54,793,000 62,332,000 448,068,000 Other Postretirement Plans $ 268,000 374,000 511,000 645,000 777,000 4,985,000 Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Plans June 30, 2007 July 1, 2006 June 30, 2007 July 1, 2006 Discount rate — Retirement Plan and Other Postretirement Plans ________________________________________________ Discount rate — SERP ______________________________________ Rate of compensation increase — Retirement Plan _____________ 6.54% 6.40 6.17 6.73% 6.73 6.17 6.54% N/A N/A 6.73% N/A N/A For determining the benefit obligations as of year-end, the SERP calculations assume annual salary increases of 10% through fiscal 2007 and 7% thereafter as of June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006. SYSCO Corporation ][ page 53 Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net pension costs and other postretirement benefit costs for each fiscal year were: Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Plans 2007 2006 2005 2007 2006 2005 Discount rate — All Plans ______________________________________ 6.73% 5.60% 6.25% 6.73% Expected rate of return ________________________________________ 9.00 Rate of compensation increase — Retirement Plan _________________ 6.17 9.00 5.89 9.00 5.89 N/A N/A 5.60% N/A N/A 6.25% N/A N/A For determining net pension costs related to the SERP for each fiscal year, the calculations for fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005 assume annual salary increases of 10% through fiscal 2007 and 7% thereafter. A healthcare cost trend rate is not used in the calculations of postretirement benefits obligations because SYSCO subsidizes the cost of postretirement medical coverage by a fixed dollar amount with the retiree responsible for the cost of coverage in excess of the subsidy, including all future cost increases. For guidance in determining the discount rate, SYSCO calculates the implied rate of return on a hypothetical portfolio of high-quality fixed-income investments for which the timing and amount of cash outflows approximates the estimated payouts of the pension plans. The discount rate assumption is reviewed annually and revised as deemed appropriate. The discount rate to be used for the calculation of fiscal 2008 net benefit costs for the Retirement Plan and Other Postretirement Plans is 6.78%. The discount rate to be used for the calculation of fiscal 2008 net benefit costs for the SERP is 6.64%. As noted above, the fiscal 2008 discount rates are based on a measurement date of June 30, 2007. The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is derived from a mathematical asset model that incorporates assumptions as to the various asset class returns, reflecting a combination of rigorous historical performance analysis and the forward-looking views of the financial markets regarding the yield on long-term bonds and the historical returns of the major stock markets. The rate of return assumption is reviewed annually and revised as deemed appropriate. The expected long-term rate of return to be used in the calculation of fiscal 2008 net benefit costs for the Retirement Plan is 8.50%. The measurement date for the pension and other postretirement benefit plans is fiscal year-end for fiscal years 2005 and prior. The measurement date for fiscal 2006 and 2007 was May 31st. As discussed above under SFAS 158 Adoption, an additional measurement was performed as of June 30, 2007. The measurement date for all future periods will correspond with fiscal year-end. Investment Policy and Assets SYSCO’s investment objectives target a mix of investments that can potentially achieve an above-average rate of return. SYSCO has determined that this strategy is appropriate due to the relatively low ratio of retirees as a percentage of participants, low average years of participant service and low average age of participants and is willing to accept the above-average level of short-term risk and variability in returns to attempt to achieve a higher level of long-term returns. As a result, the company’s strategy targets a mix of investments that include 70% stocks (including a mix of large capitalization U.S. stocks, small- to mid-capitalization U.S. stocks and international stocks) and 30% fixed income investments and cash equivalents. The percentage of the fair value of plan assets by asset category is as follows: Equity securities ____________________________________________________________________ Debt securities______________________________________________________________________ Total ______________________________________________________________________________ June 30, 2007 July 1, 2006 72.0% 28.0 100.0% 70.9% 29.1 100.0% 11. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Basic earnings per share has been computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for each respective year. Diluted earnings per share has been computed by dividing net page 54 ][ SYSCO Corporation earnings by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during those respective years adjusted for the dilutive effect of stock options outstanding using the treasury stock method. A reconciliation of the numerators and the denominators of the basic and diluted per share computations for the periods presented follows: 2007 2006 2005 Numerator: Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change ________________ $1,001,076,000 — Cumulative effect of accounting change ______________________________ Net earnings _____________________________________________________ $1,001,076,000 $846,040,000 9,285,000 $961,457,000 — $855,325,000 $961,457,000 Denominator: Weighted-average basic shares outstanding ______________________ Dilutive effect of share-based awards ____________________________ 618,332,752 8,034,046 621,382,766 7,417,881 636,068,266 17,088,851 Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding _____________________ 626,366,798 628,800,647 653,157,117 Basic earnings per share: Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change ________________ $ Cumulative effect of accounting change ______________________________ Net earnings _____________________________________________________ $ Diluted earnings per share: Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change ________________ $ Cumulative effect of accounting change ______________________________ Net earnings _____________________________________________________ $ 1.62 — 1.62 1.60 — 1.60 $ $ $ $ 1.36 0.02 1.38 1.35 0.01 1.36 $ $ $ $ 1.51 — 1.51 1.47 — 1.47 The number of options that were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation because the effect would have been anti-dilutive was approximately 21,900,000, 28,500,000 and 68,000 for fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Dividends declared were $456,438,000, $408,264,000 and $368,792,000 in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Included in dividends declared for each year were dividends declared but not yet paid year-end of approximately $116,000,000, $105,000,000 and $95,000,000 in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. In May 1986, the Board of Directors adopted a Warrant Dividend Plan designed to protect against those unsolicited attempts to acquire control of SYSCO that the Board believes are not in the best interests of the shareholders. This plan was amended and replaced by the Amended and Restated Rights Agreement (the Plan) in May 1996. The Board adopted further amendments in May 1999. By its terms, the Plan expired on May 31, 2006. 12. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Comprehensive income is net earnings plus certain other items that are recorded directly to shareholders’ equity. Comprehensive income was $1,030,025,000, $953,620,000 and $930,140,000 in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. A summary of the components of other comprehensive income (loss) and the related tax effects for each of the years presented is as follows: Minimum pension liability adjustment ____________________________________ $ 5,633,000 25,052,000 Foreign currency translation adjustment __________________________________ 694,000 Amortization of cash flow hedge _________________________________________ Other comprehensive income ____________________________________________ $31,379,000 Before-Tax Amount 2007 Income Tax $2,164,000 — 266,000 After-Tax Amount $ 3,469,000 25,052,000 428,000 $2,430,000 $28,949,000 SYSCO Corporation ][ page 55 Minimum pension liability adjustment____________________________________ $ 70,097,000 Foreign currency translation adjustment _________________________________ 47,718,000 Change in fair value of interest rate swap ________________________________ 11,388,000 Amortization of cash flow hedge ________________________________________ 540,000 Before-Tax Amount 2006 Income Tax $26,917,000 — 4,324,000 207,000 After-Tax Amount $43,180,000 47,718,000 7,064,000 333,000 Other comprehensive income ___________________________________________ $129,743,000 $31,448,000 $98,295,000 Before-Tax Amount 2005 Income Tax After-Tax Amount Minimum pension liability adjustment ___________________________________ $(54,414,000) $(20,861,000) $(33,553,000) Foreign currency translation adjustment ________________________________ 22,357,000 Change in fair value of interest rate swap _______________________________ (20,121,000) 22,357,000 (32,584,000) — (12,463,000) Other comprehensive loss _____________________________________________ $(64,641,000) $(33,324,000) $(31,317,000) The following table provides a summary of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the years presented: Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Foreign Currency Translation Interest Rate Swap Total Balance as of July 3, 2004 ______________________ Minimum pension liability adjustment ____________ Foreign currency translation adjustment __________ Change in fair value of interest rate swap _________ $ (20,733,000) (33,553,000) — — $ 38,373,000 — 22,357,000 — $ — $ 17,640,000 (33,553,000) — 22,357,000 — (20,121,000) (20,121,000) Balance as of July 2, 2005 ______________________ Minimum pension liability adjustment ____________ Foreign currency translation adjustment __________ Change in fair value of interest rate swap _________ Amortization of cash flow hedge _________________ Balance as of July 1, 2006 _____________________ Minimum pension liability adjustment ___________ Foreign currency translation adjustment _________ Amortization of cash flow hedge ________________ Impact of adoption of SFAS 158 _________________ (54,286,000) 43,180,000 — — — (11,106,000) 3,469,000 — — (117,628,000) 60,730,000 — 47,718,000 — — 108,448,000 — 25,052,000 — — (20,121,000) — — 7,064,000 333,000 (12,724,000) — — 428,000 — (13,677,000) 43,180,000 47,718,000 7,064,000 333,000 84,618,000 3,469,000 25,052,000 428,000 (117,628,000) Balance as of June 30, 2007 ___________________ $(125,265,000) $133,500,000 $(12,296,000) $ (4,061,000) 13. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION Prior to July 3, 2005, SYSCO accounted for its stock option plans and its Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan using the intrinsic value method of accounting provided under APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” (APB 25) and related interpretations, as permitted by FASB Statement No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” (SFAS 123) under which no compensation expense was recognized for stock option grants and issuances of stock pursuant to the Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan. However, share-based compensation expense was recognized in periods prior to fiscal 2006 (and continues to be recognized) for stock issuances pursuant to the Management Incentive Plan and stock grants to non-employee directors. Share-based compensation was a pro forma disclosure in the financial statement footnotes and continues to be provided for periods prior to fiscal 2006. page 56 ][ SYSCO Corporation Effective July 3, 2005, SYSCO adopted the fair value recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment,” (SFAS 123(R)) using the modified-prospective transition method. Under this transition method, compensation cost recognized in fiscal 2006 includes: a) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted through July 2, 2005, but for which the requisite service period had not been completed as of July 2, 2005, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS 123, and b) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted subsequent to July 2, 2005, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R). Results for prior periods have not been restated. As a result of adopting SFAS 123(R) on July 3, 2005, SYSCO’s earnings before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change and net earnings for fiscal 2006 were $118,038,000 and $105,810,000 lower, respectively, than if the company had continued to account for share-based compensation under APB 25. Basic and diluted earnings per share before the cumulative effect of the accounting change for fiscal 2006 were both $0.17 lower than if the company had continued to account for share-based compensation under APB 25. The adoption of SFAS 123(R) results in lower diluted shares outstanding than would have been calculated had compensation cost not been recorded for stock options and stock issuances under the Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan. This is due to a modification required by SFAS 123(R) of the treasury stock method calculation utilized to compute the dilutive effect of stock options. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), the company presented all tax benefits of deductions resulting from the exercise of options as operating cash flows in the consolidated cash flows. SFAS 123(R) requires the cash flows resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for those options (excess tax benefits) to be classified as financing cash flows. The $6,569,000 excess tax benefit classified as a financing cash inflow for fiscal 2006 would have been classified as an operating cash inflow if the company had not adopted SFAS 123(R). SYSCO provides compensation benefits to employees and non-employee directors under several share-based payment arrangements including various employee stock option plans, the Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan, the Management Incentive Plan and the 2005 Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan. Stock Option Plans SYSCO’s 2004 Stock Option Plan was adopted in fiscal 2005 and reserves 23,500,000 shares of SYSCO common stock for grants of options and dividend equivalents to directors, officers and other employees of the company and its subsidiaries at the market price at the date of grant. This plan provides for the issuance of options qualified as incentive stock options under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, options which are non-qualified, and dividend equivalents. To date, SYSCO has only issued options under this plan. Vesting requirements for awards under this plan will vary by individual grant and may include either time-based vesting or time-based vesting subject to acceleration based on performance criteria. The contractual life of all options granted under this plan will be no greater than seven years. As of June 30, 2007, there were 12,523,950 remaining shares authorized and available for grant under the 2004 Stock Option Plan. SYSCO has also granted employee options under several previous employee stock option plans for which previously granted options remain outstanding as of June 30, 2007. No new options will be issued under any of the prior plans, as future grants to employees will be made through the 2004 Stock Option Plan or subsequently adopted plans. Vesting requirements for awards under these plans vary by individual grant and include either time-based vesting or time-based vesting subject to acceleration based on performance criteria. The contractual life of all options granted under these plans through July 3, 2004 is 10 years; options granted after July 3, 2004 have a contractual life of seven years. SYSCO’s 2005 Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan was adopted in fiscal 2006 and reserves 550,000 shares of common stock for grants to non-employee directors in the form of options, stock grants, restricted stock units and dividend equivalents. In addition, options and unvested common shares also remained outstanding as of June 30, 2007 under previous non-employee director stock plans. No further grants will be made under these previous plans, as all future grants to non-employee directors will be made through the 2005 Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan or subsequently adopted plans. Vesting requirements for awards under these plans vary by individual grant and include either time-based vesting or time-based vesting subject to acceleration based on performance criteria. The contractual life of all options granted under these plans through July 3, 2004 is 10 years; options granted after July 3, 2004 have a contractual life of SYSCO Corporation ][ page 57 seven years. As of June 30, 2007, there were 389,872 remaining shares authorized and available for grant under the 2005 Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan. Certain of SYSCO’s option awards are generally subject to graded vesting over a service period. In those cases, SYSCO recognizes compensation cost on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. In other cases, certain of SYSCO’s option awards provide for graded vesting over a service period but include a performance-based provision allowing for accelerated vesting. In these cases, if it is probable that the performance condition will be met, SYSCO recognizes compensation cost on a straight-line basis over the shorter performance period; otherwise, it will recognize compensation cost over the longer service period. In addition, certain of SYSCO’s options provide that the options continue to vest as if the optionee continued to be an employee if the optionee meets certain age and years of service thresholds upon retirement. In these cases, for awards granted through July 2, 2005, SYSCO will recognize the compensation cost for such awards over the service period and accelerate any remaining unrecognized compensation cost when the employee retires. Due to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), for awards granted subsequent to July 2, 2005, SYSCO will recognize compensation cost for such awards over the period from the grant date to the date the employee first becomes eligible to retire with the options continuing to vest after retirement. If SYSCO had recognized compensation cost for such awards over the period from the grant date to the date the employee first became eligible to retire with the options continuing to vest after retirement for all periods presented, recognized compensation cost would have been $11,698,000 and $23,907,000 lower for fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively. There would be no impact to recognized compensation cost for fiscal 2005, as the company was accounting for stock compensation under APB 25, under which no compensation expense was recognized for stock option grants. The fair value of each option award is estimated as of the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted average assumptions for the periods indicated are noted in the following table. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of SYSCO’s stock, implied volatilities from traded options on SYSCO’s stock and other factors. SYSCO utilizes historical data to estimate option exercise and employee termination behavior within the valuation model; separate groups of employees that have similar historical exercise behavior are considered separately for valuation purposes. The risk-free rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The following weighted-average assumptions were used for each fiscal year presented: 2007 2006 2005 Dividend yield _____________________________________________________________________ Expected volatility _________________________________________________________________ Risk-free interest rate _____________________________________________________________ Expected life _____________________________________________________________________ 5 years 2.20% 21% 4.7% 1.40% 23% 3.9% 1.45% 22% 3.4% 5 years 5 years The following summary presents information regarding outstanding options as of June 30, 2007 and changes during the fiscal year then ended with regard to options under all stock option plans: Shares Under Option Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding as of July 1, 2006 _____________________ 65,516,669 6,539,200 Granted ________________________________________ (7,595,620) Exercised ______________________________________ (774,282) Forfeited _______________________________________ (249,308) Expired ________________________________________ Outstanding as of June 30, 2007 ____________________ 63,436,659 Vested or expected to vest as of June 30, 2007 _______ 61,688,263 Exercisable as of June 30, 2007 ____________________ 45,154,040 $28.60 31.70 24.45 31.82 28.87 $29.38 $29.30 $28.35 4.83 4.82 4.62 $229,847,000 $228,224,000 $209,525,000 The total number of employee options granted was 6,504,200, 4,826,500 and 8,515,000 in fiscal years 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. During fiscal 2007, 594,000 options were granted to 9 executive officers and 5,910,200 options were granted to approximately 1,600 other key employees. During fiscal 2006, 876,000 options were granted to 17 executive officers and 3,950,500 options were granted to approximately 1,200 other key employees. During fiscal 2005, 2,763,000 options were page 58 ][ SYSCO Corporation granted to approximately 2,700 non-executive employees based on tenure, 557,000 options were granted to 18 executive officers and 5,195,000 options were granted to approximately 1,700 other key employees. The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005 were $6.85, $7.83 and $7.12, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, was $73,124,000, $48,928,000 and $81,220,000, respectively. Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan SYSCO has an Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan that permits employees to invest in SYSCO common stock by means of periodic payroll deductions at 85% of the closing price on the last business day of each calendar quarter. The total number of shares which may be sold pursuant to the plan may not exceed 68,000,000 shares, of which 3,186,098 remained available as of June 30, 2007. During fiscal 2007, 1,708,250 shares of SYSCO common stock were purchased by the participants as compared to 1,840,764 shares purchased in fiscal 2006 and 1,712,244 shares purchased in fiscal 2005. In July 2007, 433,498 shares were purchased by participants. The weighted average fair value of employee stock purchase rights issued pursuant to the Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan was $5.02, $4.88 and $5.19 per share during fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The fair value of the stock purchase rights was calculated as the difference between the stock price at date of issuance and the employee purchase price. Management Incentive Compensation SYSCO’s Management Incentive Plan compensates key management personnel for specific performance achievements. The bonuses earned and expensed under this plan are paid in the following fiscal year in both cash and stock or deferred for payment in future years at the election of each participant. The stock awards under this plan immediately vest upon issuance; however, participants are restricted from selling, transferring, giving or otherwise conveying the shares for a period of two years from the date of issuance of such shares. The fair value of the stock issued under the Management Incentive Plan is based on the stock price less a 12% discount for post-vesting restrictions. The discount for post-vesting restrictions is estimated based on restricted stock studies and by calculating the cost of a hypothetical protective put option over the restriction period. A total of 323,822 shares, 617,637 shares and 1,001,624 shares at a fair value of $30.56, $36.25 and $34.80 were issued pursuant to this plan in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, for bonuses earned in the preceding fiscal years. As of June 30, 2007, there were 2,800,000 remaining shares that may be issued under the Management Incentive Plan. In August 2007, 588,143 shares were issued in payment of the stock portion of the bonuses earned in fiscal 2007. Non-Employee Director Stock Grants Each newly elected director is granted a one-time retainer award of 6,000 shares of SYSCO common stock under the 2005 Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan. These shares vest one-third every year over a three-year period. In fiscal 2007, 12,000 shares in the aggregate of restricted stock were granted to two non-employee directors as one-time retainer awards under the 2005 Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan. There were no one-time retainer awards issued in fiscal 2006. In addition, there are one-time retainer awards outstanding under the Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan, which was replaced by the 2005 Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan. In fiscal 2005, 4,000 shares of restricted stock were granted to one non-employee director as a one-time retainer award under the Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan. This fiscal 2005 award and the other remaining outstanding unvested awards under this plan vest over a six-year period if certain earnings goals are met. The 2005 Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan provides for the issuance of restricted stock to current non-employee directors. During fiscal 2007 and 2006, 30,000 and 27,000 shares, respectively, of restricted stock were granted to non- employee directors. These shares will vest ratably over a three-year period. The total amount of unvested shares related to the one-time retainer awards and other restricted stock awards as of June 30, 2007 was not significant. SYSCO Corporation ][ page 59 Non-employee directors may also elect to receive up to 50% of their annual directors’ fees in SYSCO common stock. As a result of such elections, a total of 11,721, 12,907 and 11,836 shares with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $33.80, $33.63 and $35.38 per share were issued in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. All Share-Based Payment Arrangements The total share-based compensation cost that has been recognized in results of operations was $97,985,000, $126,837,000 and $19,749,000 for fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and is included within operating expenses in the consolidated results of operations. The total income tax benefit recognized in results of operations for share-based compensation arrangements was $21,549,000, $15,607,000 and $8,597,000 for fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. As of June 30, 2007, there was $82,175,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to share-based compensation arrangements. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.68 years. Cash received from option exercises was $172,734,000, $93,337,000 and $124,701,000 during fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The actual tax benefit realized for the tax deductions from option exercises totaled $22,575,000, $12,507,000 and $20,887,000 during fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Pro Forma Net Earnings The following table provides pro forma net earnings and earnings per share had SYSCO applied the fair value method of SFAS 123 for fiscal 2005: 2005 Net earnings: Reported net earnings _______________________________________________________________________ $961,457,000 Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported earnings, net of related tax effects (1)_______________________________________________________________________________ Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects ____________________________________________________ 11,152,000 (98,815,000) Pro forma net earnings ______________________________________________________________________ $873,794,000 Basic earnings per share: Reported basic earnings per share ____________________________________________________________ $ Pro forma basic earnings per share ___________________________________________________________ Diluted earnings per share: Reported diluted earnings per share ___________________________________________________________ $ Pro forma diluted earnings per share __________________________________________________________ 1.51 1.37 1.47 1.36 (1) Amounts represent the after-tax compensation costs for stock grants. The pro forma presentation includes only options granted after 1995. 14. INCOME TAXES The income tax provision for each fiscal year consists of the following: United States federal income taxes ___________________________________ $539,997,000 80,142,000 State, local and foreign income taxes _________________________________ Total ______________________________________________________________ $620,139,000 $486,642,000 62,264,000 $485,499,000 78,480,000 $548,906,000 $563,979,000 2007 2006 2005 Included in the income taxes charged to earnings are net deferred tax provisions of $566,334,000, $533,108,000, and $554,850,000 in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The deferred tax provisions result from the effects of net changes during the year in deferred tax assets and liabilities arising from temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. In addition to the deferred tax provision, changes in the deferred tax liability balances in fiscal 2007, 2006 and 2005 were also impacted by the reclassification of deferred supply chain distributions from current deferred tax liabilities to accrued income taxes page 60 ][ SYSCO Corporation based on the timing of when payments related to these items become payable. These reclassifications were $536,492,000 and $497,830,000 in fiscal 2007 and 2006, respectively. Deferred supply chain distributions are classified as current or deferred tax liabilities based on when the related income tax payments will become payable. The net cash flow impact of supply chain distribution deferrals in fiscal 2007 was incrementally positive when compared to what would have been paid on an annual basis without the deferral, due to increased volume through the Baugh Supply Chain Cooperative (BSCC). Significant components of SYSCO’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: June 30, 2007 July 1, 2006 Deferred tax liabilities: Deferred supply chain distributions __________________________________________ $ 988,341,000 360,271,000 Excess tax depreciation and basis differences of assets _________________________ — Pension __________________________________________________________________ 8,529,000 Other ____________________________________________________________________ $ 924,902,000 383,636,000 58,406,000 7,987,000 Total deferred tax liabilities _____________________________________________ 1,357,141,000 1,374,931,000 Deferred tax assets: Net operating tax loss carryforwards _________________________________________ Pension __________________________________________________________________ Deferred compensation _____________________________________________________ Casualty insurance ________________________________________________________ Receivables _______________________________________________________________ Inventory _________________________________________________________________ Other ____________________________________________________________________ Total deferred tax assets _______________________________________________ Valuation allowances _______________________________________________________ 101,180,000 35,132,000 49,850,000 37,385,000 26,430,000 25,357,000 37,198,000 312,532,000 70,935,000 112,593,000 — 45,878,000 35,254,000 25,208,000 22,549,000 37,251,000 278,733,000 80,851,000 Total net deferred tax liabilities _________________________________________________ $1,115,544,000 $1,177,049,000 Impacting the amount of taxes paid in each year is the amount of deductible pension contributions made in each year. Pension contributions were substantially lower in fiscal 2007 and 2006 as compared to fiscal 2005. The company expects that its pension contributions in fiscal 2008 will be at a comparable level with fiscal 2007 and 2006. The company had state and Canadian net operating tax losses as of June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively. The net operating tax losses outstanding as of June 30, 2007 expire in fiscal years 2008 through 2027. A valuation allowance of $70,935,000 and $80,851,000 was recorded as of June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively, as management believes that it is more likely than not that a portion of the benefits of these state and Canadian tax loss carryforwards will not be realized. Reconciliations of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective income tax rates for each fiscal year are as follows: 2007 2006 2005 United States statutory federal income tax rate ___________________________________________ 35.00% 35.00% 35.00% State, local and foreign income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit ______________________ Impact of share-based compensation ____________________________________________________ Other _______________________________________________________________________________ 2.74 — (0.77) 2.15 0.93 0.17 2.17 2.09 0.09 The effective tax rate for fiscal 2007 decreased as compared to fiscal 2006 primarily due to lower share-based compensation expense in fiscal 2007 and increased gains recorded related to the cash surrender value of corporate- owned life insurance policies. SYSCO recorded a tax benefit of $21,549,000 or 22.0% of the $97,985,000 in share-based compensation expense recorded in fiscal 2007. SYSCO recorded a tax benefit of $15,607,000 or 12.3% of the $126,837,000 in share-based compensation expense recorded in fiscal 2006. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2006 increased as compared to fiscal 2005 primarily as a result of the adoption of SFAS 123(R). As discussed above, SYSCO recorded a tax benefit of $15,607,000 or 12.3% of the $126,837,000 in share- 38.25% 39.35% 36.97% SYSCO Corporation ][ page 61 based compensation expense recorded in fiscal 2006. SYSCO recorded a tax benefit of $8,597,000 or 43.5% of the $19,749,000 in share-based compensation expense recorded in fiscal 2005. In addition, the comparison of the effective rate for fiscal 2006 with fiscal 2005 is affected by the adjustments to fiscal 2005 income tax expense. The income tax provision in fiscal 2005 included a tax benefit of $19,500,000 primarily related to the reversal of a tax contingency accrual and to the reversal of valuation allowances previously recorded on certain state net operating loss carryforwards. SYSCO’s option grants include options that qualify as incentive stock options for income tax purposes. The treatment of the potential tax deduction, if any, related to incentive stock options is the primary reason for the company’s increased effective tax rate in fiscal 2006 and may cause variability in the company’s effective tax rate in future periods. In the period the compensation cost related to incentive stock options is recorded, a corresponding tax benefit is not recorded as it is assumed that the company will not receive a tax deduction related to such incentive stock options. The company may be eligible for tax deductions in subsequent periods to the extent that there is a disqualifying disposition of the incentive stock option. In such cases, the company would record a tax benefit related to the tax deduction in an amount not to exceed the corresponding cumulative compensation cost recorded in the financial statements on the particular options multiplied by the statutory tax rate. In evaluating the exposures connected with the various tax filing positions, the company establishes an accrual when, despite management’s belief that the company’s tax return positions are supportable, management believes that certain positions may be successfully challenged and a loss is probable. When facts and circumstances change, these accruals are adjusted. Beginning in fiscal 2008, we will adopt FIN 48 which will change the accounting for tax positions. (See discussion under Note 3, New Accounting Standards). The company intends to permanently reinvest the undistributed earnings of its Canadian subsidiaries in those businesses outside of the United States and, therefore, has not provided for U.S. deferred income taxes on such undistributed foreign earnings. The determination of the amount of the unrecognized deferred tax liability related to the undistributed earnings is not practicable. The determination of the company’s provision for income taxes requires significant judgment, the use of estimates and the interpretation and application of complex tax laws. The company’s provision for income taxes reflects a combination of income earned and taxed in the various U.S. federal and state, as well as Canadian federal and provincial jurisdictions. Jurisdictional tax law changes, increases or decreases in permanent differences between book and tax items, accruals or adjustments of accruals for tax contingencies or valuation allowances, and the company’s change in the mix of earnings from these taxing jurisdictions all affect the overall effective tax rate. During fiscal 2007, the company’s 2003 and 2004 federal income tax returns were audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the company made payment to the IRS for agreed upon adjustments and is in the process of appealing remaining adjustments. The IRS will audit the company’s 2005 and 2006 federal income tax returns. The company has accrued approximately $10,000,000 for its best estimate of the additional liability related to certain positions that have been challenged by the IRS as to which the company believes it is probable that it will not prevail. Included in the final summary of proposed adjustments from the IRS from the 2003 and 2004 audit were, among other items, a current assessment of taxes for which the company has recorded a deferred tax liability related to SYSCO’s affiliate, BSCC, plus related interest. The company has reviewed the merits of the issues raised by the IRS. The company has not recorded a liability for the interest portion of the assessment proposed by the IRS related to BSCC, nor has it accrued tax or interest related to other disputed assessments, as the company does not believe the loss is probable, as defined by SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies”. See further discussion related to BSCC in Note 16, Commitments and Contingencies, under the caption “BSCC Cooperative Structure”. 15. ACQUISITIONS During fiscal 2007, SYSCO acquired for cash one broadline foodservice operation. During fiscal 2006, SYSCO acquired for cash one broadline foodservice operation, one custom meat-cutting operation and five specialty produce distributors. During fiscal 2005, SYSCO acquired for cash one broadline foodservice operation, four custom meat-cutting operations, and two specialty produce distributors. During fiscal 2007, in the aggregate, the company paid cash of $59,322,000 for acquisitions during fiscal 2007 and for contingent consideration related to operations acquired in previous fiscal years. In addition, escrowed funds in the amount of $2,500,000 related to certain acquisitions were released to sellers of previously acquired businesses during fiscal 2007. page 62 ][ SYSCO Corporation Certain acquisitions involve contingent consideration typically payable only in the event that certain operating results are attained or certain outstanding contingencies are resolved. Aggregate contingent consideration amounts outstanding as of June 30, 2007 included $113,303,000 in cash, which, if distributed, could result in the recording of additional goodwill. Such amounts are to be paid out over periods of up to four years from the date of acquisition if the contingent criteria are met. 16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES SYSCO is engaged in various legal proceedings which have arisen but have not been fully adjudicated. These proceedings, in the opinion of management, will not have a material adverse effect upon the consolidated financial position or results of operations of the company when ultimately concluded. Product Liability Claim In July, 2007, SYSCO was found contractually liable in arbitration proceedings related to a product liability claim from one of its former customers. As of June 30, 2007, the company has recorded $50,296,000 on its consolidated balance sheet within accrued expenses related to the accrual of this loss. Also as of June 30, 2007, a corresponding receivable of $48,296,000 is included in the consolidated balance sheet within prepaid expenses and other current assets, which represents the estimate of the loss less the $2,000,000 deductible on SYSCO’s insurance policy. The company has hold harmless agreements with the product suppliers and is named as an additional insured party under the suppliers’ policies with their insurers. Further, SYSCO maintains its own product liability insurance with coverage related to this claim. The company believes it is probable that it will be able to recover the recorded loss from one or more of these sources. Multi-Employer Pension Plans SYSCO contributes to several multi-employer defined benefit pension plans based on obligations arising under collective bargaining agreements covering union-represented employees. Approximately 11% of SYSCO’s current employees are participants in such multi-employer plans. In fiscal 2007, total contributions to these plans were approximately $37,296,000. SYSCO does not directly manage these multi-employer plans, which are generally managed by boards of trustees, half of whom are appointed by the unions and the other half by other contributing employers to the plan. Based upon the information available from plan administrators, management believes that some of these multi-employer plans are under-funded due partially to a decline in the value of the assets supporting these plans, a reduction in the number of actively participating members for whom employer contributions are required, and the level of benefits provided by the plans. In addition, the Pension Protection Act, enacted in August 2006, will require under-funded pension plans to improve their funding ratios within prescribed intervals based on the level of their under-funding, perhaps beginning as soon as calendar 2008. As a result, SYSCO’s required contributions to these plans may increase in the future. Under current law regarding multi-employer defined benefit plans, a plan’s termination, SYSCO’s voluntary withdrawal, or the mass withdrawal of all contributing employers from any under-funded multi-employer defined benefit plan would require SYSCO to make payments to the plan for SYSCO’s proportionate share of the multi-employer plan’s unfunded vested liabilities. SYSCO does not believe that it is probable that there will be a mass withdrawal of employers from the plans or that any of the plans will terminate in the near future. In addition, if a multi-employer defined benefit plan fails to satisfy certain minimum funding requirements, the IRS may impose a nondeductible excise tax of 5% on the amount of the accumulated funding deficiency for those employers contributing to the fund. Based on the information available from plan administrators, SYSCO estimates that its share of withdrawal liability on all the multi-employer plans it participates in could be as much as $120,000,000. BSCC Cooperative Structure SYSCO’s affiliate, BSCC, is a cooperative taxed under subchapter T of the United States Internal Revenue Code. SYSCO believes that the deferred tax liabilities resulting from the business operations and legal ownership of BSCC are appropriate under the tax laws. However, if the application of the tax laws to the cooperative structure of BSCC were to be successfully challenged by any federal, state or local tax authority, SYSCO could be required to accelerate the payment of all or a portion of its income tax liabilities associated with BSCC that it otherwise has deferred until future periods in that event, would be liable for interest on such amounts. As of June 30, 2007, SYSCO has recorded deferred income tax SYSCO Corporation ][ page 63 liabilities of $988,000,000 related to the BSCC supply chain distributions. This amount represents the income tax liabilities related to BSCC that were accrued, but the payment had been deferred as of June 30, 2007. In addition, if the IRS or any other taxing authority determines that all amounts since the inception of BSCC were inappropriately deferred or that BSCC should have been a taxable entity, SYSCO estimates that in addition to making a current payment for amounts previously deferred, as discussed above, the company may have additional liability, representing interest that would be payable on the cumulative deferred balances ranging from $185,000,000 to $205,000,000, prior to federal and state income tax benefit, as of June 30, 2007. SYSCO calculated this amount based upon the amounts deferred since the inception of BSCC applying the applicable jurisdictions’ interest rates in effect in each period. During the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the IRS, in connection with its audit of our 2003 and 2004 federal income tax returns, the IRS proposed adjustments related to the taxability of BSCC. The company is vigorously protesting these adjustments. The company has reviewed the merits of the issues raised by the IRS and based upon such review, SYSCO believes that the resulting interest is not a probable liability and accordingly, has not recorded any related amount in any period. Fuel Commitments From time to time, SYSCO may enter into forward purchase commitments for a portion of its projected diesel fuel requirements. As of June 30, 2007, outstanding forward diesel fuel purchase commitments total approximately $44,500,000 at a fixed price through the end of calendar year 2007. Other Commitments SYSCO has committed with a third party service provider to provide hardware and hardware hosting services. The services are to be provided over a ten year period beginning in fiscal 2005 and ending in fiscal 2015. The total cost of the services over that period is expected to be approximately $450,000,000. This amount may be reduced by SYSCO utilizing less than estimated resources and can be increased by SYSCO utilizing more than estimated resources and the adjustments for inflation provided for in the agreements. SYSCO may also cancel a portion or all of the services provided subject to termination fees which decrease over time. Although it does not expect to, if SYSCO were to terminate all of the services in fiscal 2008, the estimated termination fee incurred in fiscal 2008 would be approximately $13,400,000. SYSCO believes that these agreements will provide a more secure and reliable environment for its data processing as well as reduce overall operating costs over the ten year period. 17. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION The company has aggregated its operating companies into a number of segments, of which only Broadline and SYGMA are reportable segments as defined in SFAS No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information.” Broadline operating companies distribute a full line of food products and a wide variety of non-food products to both traditional and chain restaurant customers. SYGMA operating companies distribute a full line of food products and a wide variety of non-food products to certain chain restaurant customer locations. “Other” financial information is attributable to the company’s other segments, including the company’s specialty produce, custom-cut meat and lodging industry products segments and a company that distributes to internationally located chain restaurants. The accounting policies for the segments are the same as those disclosed by SYSCO. Intersegment sales represent specialty produce and meat company products distributed by the Broadline and SYGMA operating companies. The segment results include allocation of centrally incurred costs for shared services that eliminate upon consolidation. Centrally incurred costs are allocated based upon the relative level of service used by each operating company. page 64 ][ SYSCO Corporation The following table sets forth the financial information for SYSCO’s business segments: (In thousands) Sales: Fiscal Year 2007 2006 2005 Broadline _________________________________________________________ $27,560,375 4,380,955 SYGMA ___________________________________________________________ 3,571,213 Other ____________________________________________________________ (470,468) Intersegment sales ________________________________________________ $25,758,645 4,131,666 3,139,278 (401,151) $24,337,965 3,747,349 2,538,007 (341,407) Total _____________________________________________________________ $35,042,075 $32,628,438 $30,281,914 Earnings before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change: Broadline _________________________________________________________ $ 1,692,952 10,393 SYGMA ___________________________________________________________ 127,741 Other ____________________________________________________________ $ 1,545,417 (660) 119,222 $ 1,515,686 11,028 93,474 Total segments ____________________________________________________ Unallocated corporate expenses _____________________________________ 1,831,086 (209,871) 1,663,979 (269,033) 1,620,188 (94,752) Total _____________________________________________________________ $ 1,621,215 $ 1,394,946 $ 1,525,436 Depreciation and amortization: Broadline _________________________________________________________ $ SYGMA ___________________________________________________________ Other ____________________________________________________________ Total segments ____________________________________________________ Corporate ________________________________________________________ 249,083 29,740 30,694 309,517 53,042 $ 237,437 26,667 26,456 290,560 54,502 $ 238,098 20,614 20,488 279,200 37,543 Total _____________________________________________________________ $ 362,559 $ 345,062 $ 316,743 Capital expenditures: Broadline _________________________________________________________ $ SYGMA ___________________________________________________________ Other ____________________________________________________________ Total segments ____________________________________________________ Corporate ________________________________________________________ 404,728 41,596 56,037 502,361 100,881 $ 335,437 62,917 55,650 454,004 59,930 $ 271,114 51,403 24,060 346,577 43,449 Total _____________________________________________________________ $ 603,242 $ 513,934 $ 390,026 Assets: Broadline _________________________________________________________ $ 5,573,079 385,470 SYGMA ___________________________________________________________ 929,573 Other ____________________________________________________________ $ 5,248,223 359,116 832,223 $ 4,889,316 277,922 656,215 Total segments ____________________________________________________ Corporate ________________________________________________________ 6,888,122 2,630,809 6,439,562 2,552,463 5,823,453 2,444,449 Total _____________________________________________________________ $ 9,518,931 $ 8,992,025 $ 8,267,902 The company does not allocate share-based compensation related to stock option grants, issuances of stock pursuant to the Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan and stock grants to non-employee directors. The decrease in unallocated corporate expenses in fiscal 2007 over fiscal 2006 is primarily attributable to reduced share-based compensation expense and increased gains recorded related to the cash surrender value of corporate-owned life insurance policies. The increase in unallocated corporate expenses in fiscal 2006 over fiscal 2005 is primarily attributable to increased share-based compensation expense due to the adoption of SFAS 123(R). See further discussion of Share-Based Compensation in Note 13. SYSCO Corporation ][ page 65 The sales mix for the principal product categories for each fiscal year is as follows: (In thousands) 2007 2006 2005 Fresh and frozen meats ________________________________________________ $ 6,548,127 6,161,946 Canned and dry products _______________________________________________ Frozen fruits, vegetables, bakery and other _______________________________ Poultry _______________________________________________________________ Dairy products ________________________________________________________ Fresh produce ________________________________________________________ Paper and disposables _________________________________________________ Seafood ______________________________________________________________ Beverage products_____________________________________________________ Janitorial products ____________________________________________________ Equipment and smallwares _____________________________________________ Medical supplies ______________________________________________________ 4,691,114 3,585,462 3,245,488 3,118,122 2,825,505 1,840,149 1,200,263 857,339 763,179 205,381 $ 6,153,468 $ 5,732,834 5,849,082 4,405,908 3,283,174 3,014,104 2,769,805 2,595,358 1,751,062 1,078,030 740,601 782,523 205,323 5,417,418 4,104,170 3,222,927 2,878,904 2,459,295 2,353,104 1,591,022 962,039 670,105 681,653 208,443 Total _________________________________________________________________ $35,042,075 $32,628,438 $30,281,914 Information concerning geographic areas is as follows: (In thousands) Sales: (1) Fiscal Year 2007 2006 2005 United States _____________________________________________________ $32,142,364 2,899,711 Canada ___________________________________________________________ $29,866,956 $27,850,921 2,761,482 2,430,993 Total _____________________________________________________________ $35,042,075 $32,628,438 $30,281,914 Long-lived assets: (2) United States _____________________________________________________ $ 2,532,308 188,925 Canada ___________________________________________________________ $ 2,328,609 $ 2,156,588 136,291 111,713 Total _____________________________________________________________ $ 2,721,233 $ 2,464,900 $ 2,268,301 (1) Represents sales from external customers from businesses operating in these countries. (2) Long-lived assets represents net property, plant and equipment reported in the country in which they are held. 18. SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION SYSCO International, Co. is an unlimited liability company organized under the laws of the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SYSCO. In May 2002, SYSCO International, Co. issued, in a private offering, $200,000,000 of 6.10% notes due in 2012 (see Note 8, Debt). In December 2002, these notes were exchanged for substantially identical notes in an exchange offer registered under the Securities Act of 1933. These notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by SYSCO. SYSCO International, Co. is a holding company with no significant sources of income or assets, other than its equity interests in its subsidiaries and interest income from loans made to its subsidiaries. The proceeds from the issuance of the 6.10% notes were used to repay commercial paper issued to fund the fiscal 2002 acquisition of a Canadian broadline foodservice operation. page 66 ][ SYSCO Corporation The following condensed consolidating financial statements present separately the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the parent guarantor (SYSCO), the subsidiary issuer (SYSCO International) and all other non-guarantor subsidiaries of SYSCO (Other Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries) on a combined basis and eliminating entries. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET (In thousands) SYSCO SYSCO International Other Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Totals June 30, 2007 Current assets ______________________ $ Investment in subsidiaries ____________ Plant and equipment, net _____________ Other assets ________________________ 244,441 12,675,360 170,288 654,287 $ — 349,367 — — $ 4,431,105 126,364 2,550,945 1,467,865 $ — $4,675,546 — 2,721,233 2,122,152 (13,151,091) — — Total assets _________________________ $13,744,376 $349,367 $ 8,576,279 $(13,151,091) $9,518,931 Current liabilities ____________________ $ Intercompany payables (receivables)____ Long-term debt _____________________ Other liabilities ______________________ Shareholders’ equity _________________ 371,149 8,251,239 1,471,428 505,660 3,144,900 $ 1,034 44,757 243,786 — 59,790 $ 3,042,906 (8,295,996) 43,013 561,555 13,224,801 $ — $3,415,089 — — 1,758,227 — 1,067,215 — 3,278,400 (13,151,091) Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity ____________________________ $13,744,376 $349,367 $ 8,576,279 $(13,151,091) $9,518,931 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET (In thousands) SYSCO SYSCO International Other Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Totals July 1, 2006 Current assets ________________________ $ Investment in subsidiaries ______________ Plant and equipment, net _______________ Other assets __________________________ 162,177 11,282,232 174,020 711,056 $ 35 317,812 — — $ 4,237,482 125,433 2,290,880 1,416,375 $ — $4,399,694 — 2,464,900 2,127,431 (11,725,477) — — Total assets __________________________ $12,329,485 $317,847 $ 8,070,170 $(11,725,477) $8,992,025 Current liabilities______________________ $ Intercompany payables (receivables) _____ Long-term debt _______________________ Other liabilities _______________________ Shareholders’ equity ___________________ 331,417 7,207,923 1,358,452 487,858 2,943,835 $ 1,022 38,308 224,247 — 54,270 $ 2,893,964 (7,246,231) 44,428 598,353 11,779,656 $ — $3,226,403 — — 1,627,127 — 1,086,211 — 3,052,284 (11,725,477) Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity __ $12,329,485 $317,847 $ 8,070,170 $(11,725,477) $8,992,025 SYSCO Corporation ][ page 67 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands) Year Ended June 30, 2007 SYSCO SYSCO International Other Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Totals Sales ________________________________ $ Cost of sales __________________________ Operating expenses ____________________ Interest expense (income) ______________ Other, net ____________________________ — — 213,915 410,190 (8,984) Total costs and expenses _______________ 615,121 $ — — 127 11,813 — 11,940 $ $35,042,075 28,284,603 4,834,948 (317,001) (8,751) 32,793,799 — $35,042,075 28,284,603 — 5,048,990 — 105,002 — (17,735) — — 33,420,860 Earnings (losses) before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change _____________________________ Income tax (benefit) provision ___________ Equity in earnings of subsidiaries ________ (615,121) (235,260) 1,380,937 (11,940) (4,567) 18,075 2,248,276 859,966 — — — (1,399,012) 1,621,215 620,139 — Net earnings __________________________ $1,001,076 $ 10,702 $ 1,388,310 $(1,399,012) $ 1,001,076 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands) Year Ended July 1, 2006 SYSCO SYSCO International Other Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Totals $32,628,438 $ — $32,628,438 Sales __________________________________ $ Cost of sales ____________________________ $ — — Operating expenses ______________________ Interest expense (income) ________________ 256,351 374,838 Other, net ______________________________ (2,919) — — 130 11,108 — Earnings (losses) before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change ___ Income tax (benefit) provision _____________ (628,270) (181,070) Equity in earnings of subsidiaries __________ 1,293,240 (11,238) (4,055) 6,063 Net earnings before cumulative effect of Total costs and expenses _________________ 628,270 11,238 30,593,984 26,337,107 4,539,820 (276,846) (6,097) 2,034,454 734,031 — — — — — — — 26,337,107 4,796,301 109,100 (9,016) 31,233,492 1,394,946 548,906 — (1,299,303) — accounting change _____________________ 846,040 (1,120) 1,300,423 (1,299,303) Cumulative effect of accounting change _____ 9,285 — — — 846,040 9,285 Net earnings (loss) ______________________ $ 855,325 $ (1,120) $ 1,300,423 $(1,299,303) $ 855,325 page 68 ][ SYSCO Corporation CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands) Year Ended July 2, 2005 SYSCO SYSCO International Other Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated Totals Sales __________________________________ $ Cost of sales ____________________________ Operating expenses ______________________ Interest expense (income) ________________ Other, net ______________________________ — — 100,595 312,901 (747) Total costs and expenses _________________ 412,749 Earnings (loss) before income taxes ________ Income tax (benefit) provision _____________ Equity in earnings of subsidiaries __________ (412,749) (157,876) 1,216,330 $ — — 115 11,510 — 11,625 (11,625) (4,447) 6,500 $30,281,914 24,498,200 4,093,474 (249,411) (10,159) 28,332,104 1,949,810 726,302 — $ — $30,281,914 24,498,200 — 4,194,184 — 75,000 — (10,906) — — 28,756,478 — — (1,222,830) 1,525,436 563,979 — Net earnings (loss) ______________________ $ 961,457 $ (678) $ 1,223,508 $(1,222,830) $ 961,457 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING CASH FLOWS (In thousands) Year Ended June 30, 2007 SYSCO SYSCO International Other Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Totals Net cash provided by (used for): Operating activities__________________________________ $ (238,228) (28,970) Investing activities __________________________________ (764,350) Financing activities __________________________________ — Exchange rate on cash_______________________________ 1,036,150 Intercompany activity ________________________________ $ (7,326) — 19,540 — (12,214) Net increase in cash ________________________________ Cash at the beginning of the period____________________ 4,602 131,275 Cash at the end of the period _________________________ $ 135,877 $ — — — $ 1,648,476 (619,741) (3,440) 14 (1,023,936) 1,373 70,622 $1,402,922 (648,711) (748,250) 14 — 5,975 201,897 $ 71,995 $ 207,872 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING CASH FLOWS (In thousands) Net cash provided by (used for): Year Ended July 1, 2006 SYSCO SYSCO International Other Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Totals Operating activities ____________________________________ $(285,446) $ (7,496) $1,417,621 $1,124,679 Investing activities _____________________________________ (71,851) — Financing activities ____________________________________ (490,457) (8,311) Exchange rate on cash _________________________________ — — Intercompany activity __________________________________ 853,281 15,807 Net increase in cash ___________________________________ 5,527 Cash at the beginning of the period ______________________ 125,748 Cash at the end of the period ___________________________ $ 131,275 $ — — — (537,667) (5,849) (325) (869,088) 4,692 65,930 (609,518) (504,617) (325) — 10,219 191,678 $ 70,622 $ 201,897 SYSCO Corporation ][ page 69 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING CASH FLOWS (In thousands) Net cash provided by (used for): Year Ended July 2, 2005 SYSCO SYSCO International Other Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Consolidated Totals Operating activities ____________________________________ $(222,380) $ (6,958) $ 1,420,546 $1,191,208 Investing activities _____________________________________ 35,887 — Financing activities ____________________________________ (739,429) (40,772) Exchange rate on cash _________________________________ — — (448,375) (4,389) (2,158) Intercompany activity __________________________________ 964,163 47,730 (1,011,893) (412,488) (784,590) (2,158) — (8,028) 199,706 (46,269) 112,199 $ 65,930 $ 191,678 Net increase (decrease) in cash _________________________ Cash at the beginning of the period ______________________ 38,241 87,507 Cash at the end of the period ___________________________ $ 125,748 $ — — — page 70 ][ SYSCO Corporation 19. QUARTERLY RESULTS (UNAUDITED) Financial information for each quarter in the years ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006 is set forth below: Fiscal 2007 Quarter Ended (In thousands except for share data) Sales ______________________________________ Cost of sales ________________________________ Operating expenses __________________________ Interest expense ____________________________ Other, net __________________________________ Total costs and expenses _____________________ Earnings before income taxes _________________ Income taxes _______________________________ Net earnings ________________________________ September 30 December 30 March 31 June 30 Fiscal Year $8,672,072 7,002,856 1,276,882 25,766 (9,038) 8,296,466 375,606 145,458 $ 230,148 $8,568,748 6,915,259 1,230,967 28,006 (3,375) 8,170,857 397,891 151,353 $ 246,538 $8,572,961 6,938,867 1,249,951 25,700 (2,536) 8,211,982 360,979 139,980 $ 220,999 $9,228,294 7,427,621 1,291,190 25,530 (2,786) 8,741,555 486,739 183,348 $ 303,391 $35,042,075 28,284,603 5,048,990 105,002 (17,735) 33,420,860 1,621,215 620,139 $ 1,001,076 Per share: Basic net earnings _______________________ Diluted net earnings _____________________ Dividends declared _______________________ Market price — high/low __________________ $ 0.37 0.37 0.17 34-27 $ $ 0.40 0.39 0.19 37-32 $ 0.36 0.35 0.19 37-31 0.49 0.49 0.19 35-32 $ 1.62 1.60 0.74 37-27 (In thousands except for share data) Sales ______________________________________ Cost of sales ________________________________ Operating expenses __________________________ Interest expense _____________________________ Other, net __________________________________ Total costs and expenses _____________________ Earnings before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change _________________ Income taxes ________________________________ Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change ___________________________________ Cumulative effect of accounting change _________ Net earnings ________________________________ Per share: Fiscal 2006 Quarter Ended October 1 December 31 April 1 July 1 Fiscal Year $8,010,484 6,480,793 1,176,656 22,246 (3,115) 7,676,580 $7,971,061 6,434,753 1,171,469 29,227 (2,220) 7,633,229 $8,137,816 6,602,102 1,193,270 29,441 (819) 7,823,994 $8,509,077 6,819,459 1,254,906 28,186 (2,862) 8,099,689 $32,628,438 26,337,107 4,796,301 109,100 (9,016) 31,233,492 333,904 134,694 337,832 133,650 313,822 125,283 409,388 155,279 1,394,946 548,906 199,210 9,285 $ 208,495 204,182 — $ 204,182 188,539 — $ 188,539 254,109 — $ 254,109 Basic earnings before accounting change ___ Diluted earnings before accounting change __ Basic net earnings _______________________ Diluted net earnings _____________________ Dividends declared _______________________ Market price — high/low __________________ $ 0.32 0.31 0.33 0.33 0.15 37-31 $ 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.17 34-30 $ 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.17 33-29 $ 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.41 0.17 32-29 Percentage increases — 2007 vs. 2006: Sales ______________________________________ Earnings before income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change _________________ Earnings before cumulative effect of accounting change ___________________________________ Net earnings ________________________________ Basic earnings before accounting change per share ____________________________________ Diluted earnings before accounting change per share ____________________________________ Basic net earnings per share __________________ Diluted net earnings per share ________________ 8% 7% 5% 8% 7% 12 16 10 16 19 12 12 18 21 21 21 18 21 18 15 17 17 20 17 20 17 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 16 18 17 19 19 17 18 Financial results are impacted by accounting changes and the adoption of various accounting standards. See Note 2, Changes in Accounting. SYSCO Corporation ][ page 71 $ $ 846,040 9,285 855,325 1.36 1.35 1.38 1.36 0.66 37-29 ITEM 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure None. ITEM 9A. Controls and Procedures SYSCO’s management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2007. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding the required disclosure. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2007, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that, as of such date, SYSCO’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level. No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2007 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. In May 2007, we restated our unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the quarterly periods ended September 30, 2006 and December 30, 2006, as contained in SYSCO’s Reports on Form 10-Q filed on November 9, 2006 and February 8, 2007, respectively, due to an error in SYSCO’s application of FASB Staff Position No. FTB 85-4-1, “Accounting for Life Settlement Contracts by Third-Party Investors”. Prior to the filing of these amended reports and in connection with the evaluation performed as of June 30, 2007, SYSCO’s management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, reconsidered their conclusions regarding the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures for the quarterly periods ended September 30, 2006, December 30, 2006 and June 30, 2007 in light of, and giving due consideration to, the restatements and the reasons therefor, and concluded that SYSCO’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of those dates at the reasonable assurance level, despite the restatements. ITEM 9B. Other Information None. page 72 ][ SYSCO Corporation PART III ITEM 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant The information required by this item will be included in our proxy statement for the 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders under the following captions, and is incorporated herein by reference thereto: “Election of Directors,” “Executive Officers,” “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance,” “Report of the Audit Committee” and “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors Matters.” ITEM 11. Executive Compensation The information required by this item will be included in our proxy statement for the 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders under the following captions, and is incorporated herein by reference thereto: “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Compensation Committee Report,” “Director Compensation” and “Executive Compensation.” ITEM 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters The information required by this item will be included in our proxy statement for the 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders under the following captions, and is incorporated herein by reference thereto: “Stock Ownership” and “Equity Compensation Plan Information.” ITEM 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions The information required by this item will be included in our proxy statement for the 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders under the following caption, and is incorporated herein by reference thereto: “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” and “Director Independence.” ITEM 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services The information required by this item will be included in our proxy statement for the 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders under the following caption, and is incorporated herein by reference thereto: “Fees Paid to Independent Public Accountants.” SYSCO Corporation ][ page 73 PART IV ITEM 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedule (a) The following documents are filed, or incorporated by reference, as part of this Form 10-K: 1. All financial statements. See index to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 33 of this Form 10-K. 2. Financial Statement Schedule. See page S-1 of this Form 10-K. All other financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the information is set forth in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto within Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. Exhibits. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4.1 4.2 4.3 — Restated Certificate of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to Form 10-K for the year ended June 28, 1997 (File No. 1-6544). — Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation increasing authorized shares, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(d) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 1, 2000 (File No. 1-6544). — Certificate of Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation increasing authorized shares, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(e) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 27, 2003 (File No. 1-6544). — Form of Amended Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(c) to Form 10-K for the year ended June 29, 1996 (File No. 1-6544). — Amended and Restated Bylaws of Sysco Corporation dated May 11, 2007, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to Form 8-K filed on May 15, 2007 (File No. 1-6544). — Senior Debt Indenture, dated as of June 15, 1995, between Sysco Corporation and First Union National Bank of North Carolina, Trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a) to Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed June 6, 1995 (File No. 33-60023). — Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 1, 1996, between Sysco Corporation and First Union National Bank of North Carolina, Trustee as amended, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(f) to Form 10-K for the year ended June 29, 1996 (File No. 1-6544). — Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 25, 1997, between Sysco Corporation and First Union National Bank of North Carolina, Trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(g) to Form 10-K for the year ended June 28, 1997 (File No. 1-6544). 4.4 — Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 25, 1997, between Sysco Corporation and First Union National Bank of North Carolina, Trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(h) to Form 10-K for the year ended June 28,1997 (File No. 1-6544). 4.5 4.6 4.7 — Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 27, 1998 between Sysco Corporation and First Union National Bank, Trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(h) to Form 10-K for the year ended June 27, 1998 (File No. 1-6544). — Sixth Supplemental Indenture, including form of Note, dated April 5, 2002 between Sysco Corporation and Wachovia Bank, National Association (formerly First Union National Bank of North Carolina), as Trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K dated April 5, 2002 (File No. 1-6544). — Seventh Supplemental Indenture, including form of Note, dated March 5, 2004 between Sysco Corporation, as Issuer, and Wachovia Bank, National Association (formerly First Union National Bank of North Carolina), as Trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(j) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 27, 2004 (File No. 1-6544). 4.8 — Eighth Supplemental Indenture, including form of Note, dated September 22, 2005 between Sysco Corporation, as Issuer, and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibits 4.1 and 4.2 to Form 8-K filed on September 20, 2005 (File No. 1-6544). 4.9 — Indenture dated May 23, 2002 between Sysco International, Co., Sysco Corporation and Wachovia Bank, National Association, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed August 21, 2002 (File No. 333-98489). page 74 ][ SYSCO Corporation 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 — Credit Agreement dated November 4, 2005 between Sysco Corporation, Sysco International, Co., JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., and certain Lenders party thereto, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on November 10, 2005 (File No. 1-6544). — Commitment Increase Agreement dated March 31, 2006 by and among Sysco Corporation, JPMorgan Chase Bank, individually and as Administrative Agent, the Co-Syndication Agents named therein and the other financial institutions party thereto relating to the Credit Agreement dated September 13, 2002, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on April 6, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). — Amended and Restated Issuing and Paying Agency Agreement, dated as of April 13, 2006, between Sysco Corporation and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on April 19, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). — Commercial Paper Dealer Agreement, dated as of April 13, 2006, between Sysco Corporation and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on April 19, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). — Commercial Paper Dealer Agreement, dated as of April 13, 2006, between Sysco Corporation and Goldman, Sachs & Co., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K filed on April 19, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). 10.6† — Third Amended and Restated Sysco Corporation Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(d) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 filed on February 9, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). 10.7† — First Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Sysco Corporation Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K filed on September 13, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). 10.8† — Sixth Amended and Restated Sysco Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(c) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 filed on February 9, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). 10.9† — First Amendment to the Sixth Amended and Restated Sysco Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 1, 2006 filed on May 11, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). 10.10† — Second Amendment to the Sixth Amended and Restated Sysco Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on September 13, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). 10.11† — Sysco Corporation 1991 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(e) to Form 10-K for the year ended July 3, 1999 (File No. 1-6544). 10.12† — Amendments to Sysco Corporation 1991 Stock Option Plan dated effective September 4, 1997, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(f) to Form 10-K for the year ended June 28, 1997 (File No. 1-6544). 10.13† — Amendments to Sysco Corporation 1991 Stock Option Plan dated effective November 5, 1998, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(g) to Form 10-K for the year ended July 3, 1999 (File No. 1-6544). 10.14† — Form of Stock Option Grant Agreement issued to executive officers on September 4, 1997 under the 1991 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(rr) to Form 10-K for the year ended July 3, 2004 filed on September 16, 2004 (File No. 1-6544). 10.15† — Form of Stock Option Grant Agreement issued to executive officers on September 3, 1998 under the 1991 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(ss) to Form 10-K for the year ended July 3, 2004 filed on September 16, 2004 (File No. 1-6544). 10.16† — Form of Stock Option Grant Agreement issued to executive officers on September 2, 1999 under the 1991 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(tt) to Form 10-K for the year ended July 3, 2004 filed on September 16, 2004 (File No. 1-6544). 10.17† — Form of Stock Option Grant Agreement issued to executive officers on September 7, 2000 under the 1991 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(uu) to Form 10-K for the year ended July 3, 2004 filed on September 16, 2004 (File No. 1-6544). 10.18† — 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Appendix B to Proxy Statement filed on September 25, 2000 (File No. 1-6544). 10.19† — Form of Stock Option Grant Agreement issued to executive officers on September 11, 2001 under the 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(vv) to Form 10-K for the year ended July 3, 2004 filed on September 16, 2004 (File No. 1-6544). 10.20† — Form of Stock Option Grant Agreement issued to executive officers on September 11, 2001 under the 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(ww) to Form 10-K for the year ended July 3, 2004 filed on September 16, 2004 (File No. 1-6544). 10.21† — Form of Stock Option Grant Agreement issued to executive officers on September 12, 2002 under the 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(xx) to Form 10-K for the year ended July 3, 2004 filed on September 16, 2004 (File No. 1-6544). SYSCO Corporation ][ page 75 10.22† — Form of Stock Option Grant Agreement issued to executive officers on September 11, 2003 under the 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(yy) to Form 10-K for the year ended July 3, 2004 filed on September 16, 2004 (File No. 1-6544). 10.23† — Form of Stock Option Grant Agreement issued to executive officers under the 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to Form 8-K filed on September 9, 2004 (File No. 1-6544). 10.24† — 2004 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the Sysco Corporation Proxy Statement filed September 24, 2004 (File No. 1-6544). 10.25† — Form of Stock Option Grant Agreement issued to executive officers on September 8, 2005 and September 7, 2006 under the 2004 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on September 14, 2005 (File No. 1-6544). 10.26† — 2004 Long-Term Incentive Cash Plan dated September 3, 2004, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2004 (File No. 1-6544). 10.27† — Form of Performance Unit Grant Agreement issued to executive officers effective September 3, 2004 under the Long-Term Incentive Cash Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) to Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2004 (File No. 1-6544). 10.28† — Form of Performance Unit Grant Agreement issued to executive officers effective September 8, 2005 under the Long-Term Incentive Cash Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 to Form 10-K for the year ended July 1, 2006 filed on September 14, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). 10.29† — Form of Performance Unit Grant Agreement issued to executive officers effective September 7, 2006 under the Long-Term Incentive Cash Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K filed on September 13, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). 10.30† — First Amendment to the 2004 Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan dated February 9, 2007, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 (File No. 1-6544). 10.31†# — Second Amendment to the 2004 Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan dated May 11, 2007 changing the name to the 2004 Mid-Term Incentive Plan. 10.32† — 2005 Management Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Annex B to the Sysco Corporation Proxy Statement for the November 11, 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (File No. 1-6544). 10.33†# — First Amendment to 2005 Management Incentive Plan dated July 13, 2007. 10.34† — Form of Fiscal Year 2007 Bonus Award for the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents under the 2005 Management Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.44 to Form 10-K for the year ended July 1, 2006 filed on September 14, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). 10.35† — Form of Fiscal Year 2007 Bonus Award for Senior Vice Presidents of Operations under the 2005 Management Incentive Plan, , incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to Form 10-K for the year ended July 1, 2006 filed on September 14, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). 10.36†# — Form of Fiscal Year 2008 Bonus Award for the Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents (excluding Senior Vice Presidents of Operations) under the 2005 Management Incentive Plan. 10.37† — Supplemental Performance Based Bonus Plan dated November 11, 2004, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 1, 2005 filed on February 10, 2005 (File No. 1-6544). 10.38† — 2006 Supplemental Performance Bonus plan dated June 9, 2006, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.49 to Form 10-K for the year ended July 1, 2006 filed on September 14, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). 10.39† — Form of Fiscal Year 2007 Chief Executive Officer Supplemental Bonus Agreement under the 2006 Supplemental Performance Based Bonus Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.50 to Form 10-K for the year ended July 1, 2006 filed on September 14, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). 10.40† — Form of Fiscal Year 2007 Supplemental Bonus Agreement for Executive Vice Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents of Operations under the 2006 Supplemental Performance Based Bonus Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.51 to Form 10-K for the year ended July 1, 2006 filed on September 14, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). 10.41†# — Form of Fiscal Year 2008 Chief Executive Officer Supplemental Bonus Agreement under the 2006 Supplemental Performance Based Bonus Plan. 10.42†# — Form of Fiscal Year 2008 Supplemental Bonus Agreement for President, Executive Vice Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents of Operations under the 2006 Supplemental Performance Based Bonus Plan. 10.43† — Executive Severance Agreement dated July 6, 2004 between Sysco Corporation and Richard J. Schnieders, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(ii) to Form 10-K for the year ended July 3, 2004 filed on September 16, 2004 (File No. 1-6544). page 76 ][ SYSCO Corporation 10.44† — Form of Executive Severance Agreement between Sysco Corporation and each of John K. Stubblefield, Jr. (dated July 6, 2004), Kenneth F. Spitler (dated July 14, 2004) and Larry J. Accardi (dated August 18, 2004), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(jj) to Form 10-K for the year ended July 3, 2004 filed on September 16, 2004 (File No. 1-6544). 10.45† — Form of First Amendment dated September 3, 2004 to Executive Severance Agreement between Sysco Corporation and each of Richard J. Schnieders, John K Stubblefield, Jr., Kenneth F. Spitler and Larry J. Accardi, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(kk) to Form 10-K for the year ended July 3, 2004 filed on September 16, 2004 (File No. 1-6544). 10.46†# — Transition and Early Retirement Agreement dated May 8, 2007 between SYSCO Corporation and Larry J. Accardi. 10.47†# — Letter agreement dated December 12, 2006 between Sysco Corporation and William J. DeLaney regarding certain relocation expenses. 10.48†# — Description of Compensation Arrangements with Named Executive Officers. 10.49† — Sysco Corporation Amended and Restated Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(g) to Form 10-K for the year ended June 28, 1997 (File No. 1-6544). 10.50† — Amendment to the Amended and Restated Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan dated effective November 5, 1998, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i) to Form 10-K for the year ended July 3, 1999 (File No. 1-6544). 10.51† — Sysco Corporation Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan, incorporated by reference to Appendix A of the 1998 Proxy Statement (File No. 1-6544). 10.52† — Amended and Restated Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan, incorporated by reference to Appendix B to Proxy Statement filed on September 24, 2001 (File No. 1-6544). 10.53† — Form of Stock Option Grant Agreement issued to non-employee directors on September 3, 2004 under the Non- Employee Directors Stock Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) to Form 8-K field on September 9, 2004 (File No. 1-6544). 10.54† — Form of Retainer Stock Agreement for issuance to Non-Employee Directors under the Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 1, 2005 filed on February 10, 2005 (File No. 1-6544). 10.55† — 2005 Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan, incorporated by reference to Annex C to the Sysco Corporation Proxy Statement for the November 11, 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (File No. 1-6544). 10.56† — Form of Option Grant Agreement under the 2005 Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 filed on February 9, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). 10.57† — Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement under the 2005 Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(j) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 filed on February 9, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). 10.58† — Second Amended and Restated Board of Directors Deferred Compensation Plan dated April 1, 2002, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(aa) to Form 10-K for the year ended June 29, 2002 filed on September 25, 2002 (File No. 1-6544). 10.59† — First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Board of Directors Deferred Compensation Plan dated July 12, 2002, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(bb) to Form 10-K for the year ended June 29, 2002 filed on September 25, 2002 (File No. 1-6544). 10.60† — Second Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Sysco Corporation Board of Directors Deferred Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(k) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 filed on February 9, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). 10.61† — 2005 Sysco Corporation Board of Directors Deferred Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(e) to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 filed on February 9, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). 10.62† — Description of Compensation Arrangements with Non-Employee Directors, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.69 to Form 10-K for the year ended July 1, 2006 filed on September 14, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). 10.63† — Form of Retainer Stock Award Agreement under the 2005 Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on November 15, 2006 (File No. 1-6544). 14.1 — Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to Form 8-K filed on July 19, 2007 (File No. 1-6544). 21.1# — Subsidiaries of the Registrant. 23.1# — Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. 31.1# — CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. SYSCO Corporation ][ page 77 31.2# — CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.1# — CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 32.2# — CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. † Executive Compensation Arrangement pursuant to 601(b)(10)(iii)(A) of Regulation S-K # Filed Herewith page 78 ][ SYSCO Corporation SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Sysco Corporation has duly caused this Form 10-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on this 28th day of August, 2007. SYSCO CORPORATION By /s/ RICHARD J. SCHNIEDERS Richard J. Schnieders Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant in the capacities indicated and on the date indicated above. PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE, FINANCIAL & ACCOUNTING OFFICERS: DIRECTORS: /s/ RICHARD J. SCHNIEDERS Richard J. Schnieders /s/ WILLIAM J. DELANEY William J. DeLaney /s/ G. MITCHELL ELMER G. Mitchell Elmer /s/ JOHN M. CASSADAY John M. Cassaday /s/ JUDITH B. CRAVEN Judith B. Craven /s/ MANUEL A. FERNANDEZ Manuel A. Fernandez /s/ JONATHAN GOLDEN Jonathan Golden /s/ JOSEPH A. HAFNER, JR. Joseph A. Hafner, Jr. /s/ RICHARD G. MERRILL Richard G. Merrill Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (principal accounting officer) /s/ NANCY S. NEWCOMB Nancy S. Newcomb /s/ RICHARD J. SCHNIEDERS Richard J. Schnieders /s/ PHYLLIS S. SEWELL Phyllis S. Sewell /s/ RICHARD G. TILGHMAN Richard G. Tilghman /s/ JACKIE M. WARD Jackie M. Ward SYSCO Corporation ][ page 79 SYSCO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS For year ended July 2, 2005 For year ended July 1, 2006 For year ended June 30, 2007 Description Allowance for doubtful accounts Self-insured liabilities Allowance for doubtful accounts Self-insured liabilities Allowance for doubtful accounts Self-insured liabilities Balance at Beginning of Period Charged to Costs and Expenses Charged to Other Accounts Describe(1) Deductions Describe(2) Balance at End of Period $ 34,175,000 $ 17,959,000 $(1,690,000) $ 20,840,000 $ 29,604,000 $ 100,882,000 $ 249,295,000 $ — $ 244,584,000 $ 105,593,000 $ 29,604,000 $ 19,895,000 $ 729,000 $ 21,128,000 $ 29,100,000 $ 105,593,000 $ 274,061,000 $ — $ 264,097,000 $ 115,557,000 $ 29,100,000 $ 28,156,000 $ 595,000 $ 26,010,000 $ 31,841,000 $115,557,000 $302,812,000 $ — $292,525,000 $125,844,000 (1) Allowance for doubtful accounts: allowance accounts resulting from acquisitions and other adjustments. (2) Allowance for doubtful accounts: customer accounts written off, net of recoveries. Self-insured liabilities: payments. SYSCO Corporation ][ page S-1 CORPORATE OFFICES CORPORATE OFFICES SYSCO Corporation SYSCO Corporation 1390 Enclave Parkway 1390 Enclave Parkway Houston, Texas 77077-2099 Houston, Texas 77077-2099 281.584.1390 281.584.1390 http://www.sysco.com Internet: http://www.sysco.com Internet: ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS’ ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING MEETING St. Regis Hotel St. Regis Hotel 1919 Briar Oaks Lane 1919 Briar Oaks Lane Houston, Texas 77027 Houston, Texas 77027 November 9, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. November 9, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS Ernst & Young LLP Ernst & Young LLP Houston, Texas Houston, Texas TRANSFER AGENT TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR AND REGISTRAR American Stock Transfer American Stock Transfer & Trust Company & Trust Company 59 Maiden Lane 59 Maiden Lane Plaza Level Plaza Level New York, NY 10038 New York, NY 10038 1.888.CALLSYY (1.888.225.5799) 1.888.CALLSYY (1.888.225.5799) http://www.amstock.com Internet: http://www.amstock.com Internet: INVESTOR CONTACT INVESTOR CONTACT Mr. Neil A. Russell II Mr. Neil A. Russell II Assistant Vice President, Assistant Vice President, Investor Relations Investor Relations 281.584.1308 281.584.1308 MEDIA CONTACT MEDIA CONTACT Ms. Toni R. Spigelmyer Ms. Toni R. Spigelmyer Director, Media Relations Director, Media Relations 281.584.1458 281.584.1458 Certifications: The most recent Certifications: The most recent certifications by the Company’s chief certifications by the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial executive officer and chief financial officer pursuant to Section 302 of the officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are filed Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are filed with the Securities and Exchange with the Securities and Exchange Commission as exhibits to the Commission as exhibits to the Company’s Form 10-K. The Company Company’s Form 10-K. The Company has also filed with the New York Stock has also filed with the New York Stock Exchange the most recent Annual CEO Exchange the most recent Annual CEO Certification, without qualification, Certification, without qualification, as required by Section 303A.12(a) of as required by Section 303A.12(a) of the New York Stock Exchange Listed the New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual. Company Manual. COMMON STOCK AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION COMMON STOCK AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION SYSCO’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “SYY..”” SYSCO’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “SYY The company has consistently paid quarterly cash dividends on its common stock and has The company has consistently paid quarterly cash dividends on its common stock and has increased the dividend 38 times in its 37 years as a public company. The current quarterly cash increased the dividend 38 times in its 37 years as a public company. The current quarterly cash dividend is $0.19 per share. dividend is $0.19 per share. DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN WITH OPTIONAL CASH PURCHASE FEATURE DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN WITH OPTIONAL CASH PURCHASE FEATURE SYSCO’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan provides a convenient way for shareholders of record to SYSCO’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan provides a convenient way for shareholders of record to reinvest quarterly cash dividends in SYSCO shares automatically, with no service charge or reinvest quarterly cash dividends in SYSCO shares automatically, with no service charge or brokerage commissions. brokerage commissions. The Plan also permits registered shareholders to invest additional money to purchase shares. The Plan also permits registered shareholders to invest additional money to purchase shares. In addition, certificates may be deposited directly into a Plan account for safekeeping and In addition, certificates may be deposited directly into a Plan account for safekeeping and may be sold directly through the Plan for a modest fee. may be sold directly through the Plan for a modest fee. Shareholders desiring information about the Dividend Reinvestment Plan with Optional Cash Shareholders desiring information about the Dividend Reinvestment Plan with Optional Cash Purchase Feature may obtain a brochure and enrollment form by contacting the Transfer Agent Purchase Feature may obtain a brochure and enrollment form by contacting the Transfer Agent and Registrar, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company at 1.888.225.5799. and Registrar, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company at 1.888.225.5799. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain statements made herein are forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Certain statements made herein are forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. They include statements about expected future performance, Litigation Reform Act of 1995. They include statements about expected future performance, the impact of strategic initiatives and the Business Review process, the ability to remain the impact of strategic initiatives and the Business Review process, the ability to remain profitable, timing and expected benefits of the National Supply Chain project and related profitable, timing and expected benefits of the National Supply Chain project and related regional redistribution centers, and implementation, timing and anticipated benefits of regional redistribution centers, and implementation, timing and anticipated benefits of fold-outs and acquisitions. fold-outs and acquisitions. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and estimates; actual These statements are based on management’s current expectations and estimates; actual results may differ materially, due in part to the risk factors discussed above. Decisions to results may differ materially, due in part to the risk factors discussed above. Decisions to pursue fold-outs and acquisitions or to construct redistribution facilities and expenditures for pursue fold-outs and acquisitions or to construct redistribution facilities and expenditures for such could vary depending upon construction schedules and the timing of other purchases, such could vary depending upon construction schedules and the timing of other purchases, such as fleet and equipment, while redistribution facility, fold-out and acquisition timing and such as fleet and equipment, while redistribution facility, fold-out and acquisition timing and results could be impacted by competitive conditions, labor issues and other matters. The ability results could be impacted by competitive conditions, labor issues and other matters. The ability to pursue acquisitions also depends upon the availability and suitability of potential candidates to pursue acquisitions also depends upon the availability and suitability of potential candidates and management’s allocation of capital. Industry growth may be affected by general economic and management’s allocation of capital. Industry growth may be affected by general economic conditions. SYSCO’s ability to achieve anticipated sales volumes and its long-term growth conditions. SYSCO’s ability to achieve anticipated sales volumes and its long-term growth objectives, increase market share, meet future cash requirements and remain profitable could objectives, increase market share, meet future cash requirements and remain profitable could be affected by competitive price pressures, availability of supplies, work stoppages, success be affected by competitive price pressures, availability of supplies, work stoppages, success or failure of consolidated buying plan initiatives, successful integration of acquired companies, or failure of consolidated buying plan initiatives, successful integration of acquired companies, conditions in the economy and the industry and internal factors such as the ability to control conditions in the economy and the industry and internal factors such as the ability to control expenses. The ability to meet long-term debt to capitalization target ratios also may be affected expenses. The ability to meet long-term debt to capitalization target ratios also may be affected by cash flow, including amounts spent on share repurchases and acquisitions and internal growth. by cash flow, including amounts spent on share repurchases and acquisitions and internal growth. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see the Company’s Annual Report from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, which is included in this Annual Report. on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007, which is included in this Annual Report. FORM 10-K AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM 10-K AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION A copy of the fiscal 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the financial statements A copy of the fiscal 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the financial statements and financial statement schedules, as well as copies of other financial reports and company and financial statement schedules, as well as copies of other financial reports and company literature, may be obtained without charge upon written request to the Investor Relations literature, may be obtained without charge upon written request to the Investor Relations Department, SYSCO Corporation, at the corporate offices listed above, or by calling Department, SYSCO Corporation, at the corporate offices listed above, or by calling 1.800.337.9726. This information, which is included in this Annual Report, also may be found 1.800.337.9726. This information, which is included in this Annual Report, also may be found http://www.sysco.com/investor/investor.html. . on our web site under Financial Reports at http://www.sysco.com/investor/investor.html on our web site under Financial Reports at DESIGNED BY: ORIGIN DESIGN DESIGNED BY: ORIGIN DESIGN, HOuSTON, TX , HOuSTON, TX www.ORIGINDESIGN.COM www.ORIGINDESIGN.COM THE SYSCO 2007 ANNuAL REPORT IS PRINTED ON 30% RECYCLED COVER AND NARRATIVE STOCK THE SYSCO 2007 ANNuAL REPORT IS PRINTED ON 30% RECYCLED COVER AND NARRATIVE STOCK AND 10% RECYCLED FINANCIAL STOCK. AND 10% RECYCLED FINANCIAL STOCK. SYSCO CORPORATION 1390 ENCLAVE PARKWAY HOUSTON, TEXAS 77077-2099 PHONE 281.584.1390 WWW.SYSCO.COM SYSCO-AR-07