A foodservice distributor that delivers food, equipment, and supplies to restaurants, hospitals, schools, and other meal-serving places — one of the world's largest, hauling everything from fresh produce to napkins. Born in 1969 when several regional distributors merged, its name comes from "Systems and Services Company." Its brands include FreshPoint produce and SYGMA, which custom-delivers to fast-food chains.
Sysco expands board to 13, appoints Jason Murray and Thomas Ondrof as new directors
Murray will serve on the Technology Committee (renamed Artificial Intelligence Transformation and Technology Committee), and Ondrof will serve on the Audit Committee.
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On August 14, 2026, Sysco's Board increased its size from 11 to 13 directors and elected Jason Murray and Thomas Ondrof to fill the vacancies, effective September 1, 2026.
Both new directors will receive customary non-employee director compensation under Sysco's director compensation program.
The Board determined each new director is independent under NYSE standards and Sysco's Corporate Governance Guidelines.
Sysco also announced the renaming of its Technology Committee to the Artificial Intelligence Transformation and Technology Committee and reiterated its commitment to AI-driven efficiencies.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Sysco presents acquisition of Jetro Restaurant Depot to investors on August 12, 2026.
Sysco Corporation made an investor presentation on August 12, 2026, regarding its previously announced acquisition of JRD Unico, Inc. and Warehouse Realty, LLC (Jetro Restaurant Depot).
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The presentation was furnished under Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure and attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The presentation includes FY27 guidance: sales growth of 6-7%, adjusted EPS growth at high-end of algorithm, and ~$100 million in cost out from tech and AI initiatives.
The acquisition is expected to be accretive to adjusted EPS by mid-to-high single digits in year 1 and low-to-mid teens in year 2, with over $2 billion in additional longer-term annual free cash flow.
The combined company is projected to have pro forma revenue ~20% higher, adjusted EBITDA ~45% higher, and free cash flow ~55% higher than stand-alone Sysco.
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Sysco reports Q4 FY2026 results and issues FY27 adjusted EPS growth guidance of 9%-11%.
Q4 FY2026 sales increased 4.7% to $22.1 billion; GAAP EPS rose 4.5% to $1.15, adjusted EPS rose 3.4% to $1.53.
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Full-year FY2026 sales increased 3.9% to $84.6 billion; GAAP EPS fell 1.9% to $3.66, adjusted EPS rose 3.4% to $4.61.
Q4 gross profit increased 3.7% to $4.1 billion; operating income increased 10.6% to $983 million; adjusted operating income increased 4.1% to $1.1 billion.
FY2027 guidance: 6%-7% sales growth and 9%-11% adjusted EPS growth on a 53-week basis, including ~$100 million of AI-driven efficiency improvements.
FY2026 cash flow from operations was $2.6 billion, up 5.1%; returned $1.2 billion to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases.
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Sysco subsidiary files Form S-4 for merger with JRD Unico, Inc.
On July 1, 2026, New Slider Holdco, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sysco Corporation, filed a Form S-4 registration statement with the SEC.
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The Form S-4 relates to the merger agreement dated March 30, 2026, among JRD Unico, Inc., Warehouse Realty, LLC, Sysco, New Slider HoldCo, and several merger subsidiaries.
The registration statement includes a preliminary prospectus for shares of New Slider HoldCo common stock to be issued to Sysco shareholders in the proposed transaction.
The Form S-4 has not yet been declared effective by the SEC.
The filing was made under Item 8.01 to disclose the S-4 filing and to direct investors to relevant documents.
Sysco presents investor deck on Restaurant Depot acquisition, citing ~$16B revenue and synergies.
Sysco Corporation filed an 8-K on May 18, 2026, furnishing an investor presentation regarding its previously announced acquisition of JRD Unico, Inc. and Warehouse Realty, LLC (Restaurant Depot).
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The presentation highlights Restaurant Depot's 2025 revenue of ~$16B, Adjusted EBITDA of ~$2.1B, and ~$1.9B free cash flow.
Sysco expects the combined company to achieve mid-to-high single digit Year 1 adjusted EPS accretion and low-to-mid teens Year 2 accretion, plus over $2 billion in additional longer-term annual free cash flow.
The deal is expected to add 125+ new locations over at least the next two decades in the U.S., with pro forma revenue ~20% higher and Adjusted EBITDA margin rising from 5.2% to 6.7% (including $250M annualized net cost synergies).
The presentation was furnished under Item 7.01 Regulation FD and is not deemed filed for SEC purposes.
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Sysco enters new $3.0B credit agreements to fund Jetro Restaurant Depot acquisition
On April 16, 2026, Sysco and its subsidiaries entered into a new $3.0 billion senior revolving credit facility, replacing the existing facility, with commitments increasing to $4.0 billion upon closing of the Jetro Restaurant Depot acquisition.
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Sysco also entered into a new $3.0 billion term loan credit agreement, consisting of a $1.25 billion tranche maturing 364 days after closing and a $1.75 billion tranche maturing two years after closing.
Proceeds from the new term loan will fund part of the Jetro Restaurant Depot merger, refinance JRD's existing debt, and pay related fees and expenses.
The new credit agreements contain customary covenants, including a consolidated EBITDA-to-interest expense ratio requirement, and events of default.
The new revolving credit facility will serve as a backstop for Sysco's commercial paper program.
1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement · 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits