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Sysco 2Q12 Earnings Results
Sysco 2Q12 Earnings Results
February 6, 2012
Exhibit 99.1


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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 regarding our guidance for fiscal 2012, including fiscal 2012 estimates with respect to capital spending,
capital expenditures and gross expense related to our Business Transformation Project, pension expense and fuel expense. 
They also include statements regarding our efforts to more effectively leverage our case growth and improve profitability, and
our statement that our investments in our business will provide a solid foundation for future growth as the industry continues to
improve.  These statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on management's current expectations and estimates
actual results may differ materially. Factors impacting these forward-looking statements include the general risks associated
with our business, including the risk of interruption of supplies due to lack of long-term contracts, severe weather, work
stoppages or otherwise, inflation risks, the impact of fuel prices, and labor issues.  Risks and uncertainties also include risks
impacting the economy generally, including the risk that the current economic downturn will continue, or that consumer
confidence in the economy may not increase and decreases in consumer spending, particularly on food prepared outside the
home, may not reverse.  Also, there are risks related to our Business Transformation Project, including that the expected costs
of our Business Transformation Project in fiscal 2012 may be greater or less than currently expected because we may
encounter the need for changes in design or revisions of the project calendar and budget, including the incurrence of expenses
at an earlier or later time than currently anticipated; the risk that our business and results of operations may be adversely
affected if we experience operating problems, scheduling delays, cost overages or limitations on the extent of the business
transformation during the ERP implementation process; and the risk of adverse effects if the ERP system, and the associated
process changes, do not prove to be cost effective or result in the cost savings and other benefits that we anticipate. In fiscal
2011, we took additional time to test the underlying ERP system and are taking additional time in fiscal 2012 to improve the
underlying systems prior to larger scale development, and these actions have caused a delay in the project; until we reach the
point where the underlying system functions as intended, our development timeline is uncertain.  Capital expenditures may
vary from those projected based on changes in business plans and other factors, including risks related to the implementation
of our Business Transformation Project and our regional distribution centers, the timing and successful completions of
acquisitions, construction schedules and the possibility that other cash requirements could result in delays or cancellations of
capital spending. Pension expense and fuel expense may vary from projections based on performance of plan assets and
fluctuations in fuel costs, respectively, both of which are impacted by general economic conditions beyond our control. In the
past, increased fuel prices have significantly increased our costs and reduced consumers’ demand for meals served away from
home.  Our efforts to effectively leverage our case growth and improve profitability, and current investments in our business,
such as the Business Transformation Project, may not prove successful or provide the expected benefits in a timely and cost
effective manner, if at all. For a discussion of additional factors impacting Sysco’s business, see the Risk Factors contained in
Sysco’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 2, 2011, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 
Except where otherwise noted, the forward-looking statements contained herein speak as of the date of this Presentation.  We
do not undertake to update the forward-looking statements contained in this Presentation.


Bill DeLaney
President & CEO
Bill DeLaney
President & CEO
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2Q12 Highlights
2Q12 Highlights
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Adjusted
Reported
$ Millions
2Q12
YOY %
Change
2Q12
YOY %
Change
Sales
$10,244
9.2%
$10,244
9.2%
Gross Profit
$1,846
4.8%
$1,846
4.8%
Operating Expenses
$1,383
5.5%
$1,419
7.1%
Operating Income
$462
2.5%
$427
(2.3%)
Net Earnings
$272
3.3%
$250
(3.1%)
EPS
$0.46
2.2%
$0.43
(2.3%)
1
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“Adjusted” financial results exclude the impact of COLI and gross business transformation expenses and are Non-GAAP
financial measures. See Non-GAAP Reconciliations at the end of this presentation.


Arkansas Pilot
(April 2011)
Second Pilot
Launched in
Oklahoma
(January
2012)
Arkansas
Enhancements
(November
2011)
Delivered
product
Areas of
improvement :
Performance
Order entry
Reporting
Business Transformation Timeline
Business Transformation Timeline
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Future
Waves
Additional
enhancements


Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
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Improved conditions during the holiday season,
combined with aggressive action to support our
customers resulted in stronger case growth during the
second quarter
We are taking action across the business to more
effectively leverage our case growth and improve
profitability
Sysco’s unique capabilities and the investments we are
making in the business provide a solid foundation for
future growth as the industry continues to improve


Chris Kreidler
EVP & CFO
Chris Kreidler
EVP & CFO
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Sales Growth
Sales Growth
8
Total Sysco
Components of Sales Growth
1
Real growth defined as the nominal change in sales growth less  inflation, acquisitions, and foreign exchange 


Gross Profit Trend
Gross Profit Trend
9
+4.8%
YOY
($ in millions)
Gross profit per case and per stop also increased
+5.1%
YOY


Operating Expenses
Operating Expenses
10
(YOY change; $ in millions)
1
See Non-GAAP reconciliations at the end of this presentation.
2Q12
Reported operating
expense +7.1%
Adjusted
1
operating
expense +5.5%
Excluding gross
business
transformation
expense and COLI


(in millions)
2Q12
1H12
2Q11
1H11
Operating Expense
$36
$73
$24
$46
Capital
$33
$79
$51
$104
11
Business Transformation Project Costs
Business Transformation Project Costs


Adjusted Operating Income
Adjusted Operating Income
12
1
Excludes impact of COLI and gross business transformation expenses. See Non-GAAP reconciliations at the end of this presentation.
+4.4%
YOY
1
($ in millions)
+2.5%
YOY
1
$451
$462
2Q11
2Q12
2nd Quarter
$965
$1,008
1H11
1H12
First Half


Adjusted EPS
Adjusted EPS
13
1
Excludes impact of COLI and gross business transformation expenses. See Non-GAAP reconciliations at the end of this presentation.
+2.2%
YOY
+7.4%
YOY


First Half Fiscal 2012 Highlights
First Half Fiscal 2012 Highlights
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Adjusted Results
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Reported
$ Millions
1H12
YOY %
Change
1H12
YOY %
Change
Sales
$20,831
8.9%
$20,831
8.9%
Gross Profit
$3,793
5.1%
$3,793
5.1%
Operating Expenses
$2,785
5.4%
$2,857
7.2%
Operating Income
$1,008
4.4%
$936
(0.7%)
EPS
$1.02
7.4%
$0.94
(1.1%)
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Excludes impact of COLI and gross business transformation expenses. See Non-GAAP reconciliations at the end of this presentation.


Capital Expenditures
Capital Expenditures
15
($ millions)
New facilities under
construction:
Long Island, Boston,
Central Texas
Expansions underway in
several locations
1H12


FY12 Guidance
FY12 Guidance
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Guidance
FY12
Prior Guidance
Capital spending
$700 –
750 million
No change
Business Transformation
CapEx (included in
above)
$125 –
145 million
$100 –
120 million
Gross Business
Transformation expense
$230 –
250 million
$250 –
275 million
Pension expense
$25 million lower than
FY11
No change
Fuel expense
$30 –
40 million higher
than FY11
$25 –
35 million higher
than FY11


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Non-GAAP Reconciliations
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2Q12 & 1H12 Financial Results
2Q12 & 1H12 Financial Results
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Sysco’s results of operations are impacted by costs from our multi-year Business Transformation Project.
Additionally, near the end of fiscal 2011, we reallocated all of our investments in our COLI policies into
low-risk, fixed-income securities and therefore we do not expect significant volatility in operating
expenses, operating income, net earnings and diluted earnings per share in future periods related to
these policies.  We experienced significant gains in these policies during fiscal 2011.  We do not expect a
significant impact on fiscal 2012’s operating income, net earnings and diluted earnings per share in
future periods from these policies.  Management believes that adjusting its operating expenses,
operating income, net earnings and diluted earnings per share to remove the impact of the Business
Transformation Project expenses and COLI gains provides an important perspective of underlying
business trends and results and provides meaningful supplemental information to both management and
investors that is indicative of the performance of the company’s underlying operations and facilitates
comparison on a year-over year basis.
The company uses these non-GAAP measures when evaluating its financial results as well as for internal
planning and forecasting purposes.  These financial measures should not be used as a substitute in
assessing the company’s results of operations for the 13-week and 26-week periods ending December
31, 2011 and January 1, 2011.  An analysis of any non-GAAP financial measure should be used in
conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP.  As a result, in the table below, the results
for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 and the second quarter of fiscal 2011 and the first 26 weeks of
fiscal 2012 and the first 26 weeks of fiscal 2011 are adjusted to remove expenses related to the
Business Transformation Project and gains recorded on the adjustments to the carrying value of COLI
policies.  Set forth below is a reconciliation of actual operating expenses, operating income, net earnings
and diluted earnings per share to adjusted results for these measures for the periods presented:


2Q12 Financial Results
2Q12 Financial Results
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13-Week Period Ended December 31, 2011
GAAP
Business
Transformation
COLI
Non-GAAP
Operating expenses
$     1,418,652
$         (36,356)
$     985
$     1,383,281
Operating income
426,998
36,356
(985)
462,369
Net earnings
(1)
250,113
22,610
(985)
271,738
Diluted earnings per share
$            0.43
$              0.03
$      -
$            0.46
13-Week Period Ended January 1, 2011
GAAP
Business
Transformation
COLI
Non-GAAP
Operating expenses
$     1,324,642
$         (24,224)
$10,335
$     1,310,753
Operating income
437,025
24,224
(10,335)
450,914
Net earnings
(1)
258,173
15,244
(10,335)
263,082
Diluted earnings per share
$            0.44
$              0.03
$  (0.02)
$            0.45
13-Week Period Change in Dollars
13-Week Period % Change
GAAP
Non-GAAP
GAAP
Non-GAAP
Operating expenses
$         94,010
$           72,528
7.1%
5.5%
Operating income
(10,027)
11,455
-2.3%
2.5%
Net earnings
(8,060)
8,656
-3.1%
3.3%
Diluted earnings per share
$           (0.01)
$              0.01
-2.3%
2.2%
(1)
Tax impact of adjustments was $13,746 and $8,980 for the 13-week periods ended December 31,
2011 and January 1, 2011, respectively.


1H12 Financial Results
1H12 Financial Results
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26-Week Period Ended December 31, 2011
GAAP
Business
Transformation
COLI
Non-GAAP
Operating expenses
$     2,856,912
$         (73,361)
$  1,779
$     2,785,330
Operating income
936,338
73,361
(1,779)
1,007,920
Net earnings
(2)
552,766
45,990
(1,779)
596,977
Diluted earnings per share
$            0.94
$              0.08
$      -
$            1.02
26-Week Period Ended January 1, 2011
GAAP
Business
Transformation
COLI
Non-GAAP
Operating expenses
$     2,664,506
$         (45,971)
$23,853
$     2,642,388
Operating income
943,265
45,971
(23,853)
965,383
Net earnings
(2)
557,242
28,879
(23,853)
562,268
Diluted earnings per share
$            0.95
$              0.04
$  (0.04)
$            0.95
26-Week Period Change in Dollars
26-Week Period % Change
GAAP
Non-GAAP
GAAP
Non-GAAP
Operating expenses
$       192,406
$         142,942
7.2%
5.4%
Operating income
(6,927)
42,537
-0.7%
4.4%
Net earnings
(4,476)
34,709
-0.8%
6.2%
Diluted earnings per share
$           (0.01)
$              0.07
-1.1%
7.4%
(2)
Tax impact of adjustments was $27,371 and $17,092 for the 26-week periods ended December 31, 2011
and January 1, 2011, respectively.