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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000096021-26-000030"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SYY"
cik: "0000096021"
company_name: "SYSCO CORP"
filed_at: "2026-08-20T12:04:55+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-20T12:05:37.382984+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Sysco adds two board directors with AI/tech expertise; reaffirms FY2027 guidance

## Summary
- Board expands to 13 directors; Jason Murray (ex-Amazon VP, Shipium CEO) and Tom Ondrof (former Aramark CFO) join effective Sept 1, 2026.
- Technology Committee renamed Artificial Intelligence Transformation & Technology Committee; Murray appointed to it, Ondrof to Audit Committee.
- Sysco reaffirms FY2027 guidance of 6-7% revenue growth, 9-11% adjusted EPS growth on 53-week basis, with $100M AI-driven cost savings program.
- D. E. Shaw group, a long-term shareholder, expects to participate in capital raise supporting pending Jetro Restaurant Depot acquisition.
- Both new directors deemed independent under NYSE standards; no reportable transactions under Item 404(a).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000096021-26-000030
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SYY
- cik: 0000096021
- company_name: SYSCO CORP
- filed_at: 2026-08-20T12:04:55+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/96021/000009602126000030/0000096021-26-000030-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/96021/000009602126000030/syy-20260814.htm

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