Sysco Corporation, acting through its subsidiaries and divisions (collectively referred to as “SYSCO” or the “company”), 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, SYSCO provides its products and services to approximately 394,000 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...