Sysco Corp (SYY) Dividends

Sysco Corp. engages in the selling, marketing, and distribution of food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, and lodging establishments. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and currently employs 75,000 full-time employees. The company also supplies a variety of non-food items. Its segments include U.S. Foodservice Operations, International Foodservice Operations, SYGMA and Other. U.S. Foodservice Operations segment includes United States Broadline operations and United States Specialty operations. International Foodservice Operations include operations outside of the United States. SYGMA segment includes its United States customized distribution operations serving quick-service chain restaurant customer locations. Other segment includes primarily its hotel supply operations, Guest Worldwide. The company distributes various products, such as frozen foods, fresh meats and seafood, dairy products, beverage products, imported specialties, and fresh produce. The company operates around 340 distribution facilities worldwide.