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1055 Summary of Compensation Arrangements with Non-Employee Directors

		
			Exhibit 10.55
		

		
			 
		

		
			Summary of Current Compensation Arrangements with Non-Employee Directors 
		

		
			 (As of August 25, 2014)  
		

		
			 
		

		
			The following summarizes, as of August 25, 2014, the current cash compensation and benefits received by the Company’s non-employee directors. The following is a summary of existing arrangements, and does not provide any additional rights. 
		

		
			 
		

		
			Retainer Fees 
		

		
			 
		

		
			The Company pays each non-employee director a base retainer of $100,000 per year (the “Base Retainer”). Non-employee directors who serve as committee  chairpersons receive annual additional amounts as follows: 
		

		
			 
		

			
					
						Audit Committee Chair

					
					
						$25,000

				
	
					
						Compensation Committee Chair

					
					
						$20,000

				
	
					
						Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee Chair

					
					
						$20,000

				
	
					
						Finance Committee Chair

					
					
						$20,000

				
	
					
						Sustainability Committee Chair

					
					
						$15,000

				

		
			 
		

		
			In November 2013, the Board selected Jackie M. Ward as its Non-Executive Chairman.  In addition to the compensation received by all non-employee directors, Ms. Ward receives an additional annual retainer of $475,000, paid quarterly, for her service as Non-Executive Chairman.
		

		
			 
		

		
			Directors Deferred Compensation Plan
		

		
			 
		

		
			Non-employee directors may defer all or a portion of their annual retainer, including additional fees paid to committee chairpersons and any additional retainer fee paid to the non-executive Chairman of the Board and/or Lead Director, under the Directors Deferred Compensation Plan. With respect to amounts deferred, non-employee directors may choose from a variety of investment options, including Moody’s Average Corporate Bond Yield plus 1% for amounts deferred or matched prior to July 2, 2008 and Moody’s Average Corporate Bond Yield without the additional 1% for amounts deferred or matched on or after July 2, 2008. Such deferred amounts will be credited with investment gains or losses until the non-employee director’s retirement from the Board or until the occurrence of certain other events. 
		

		
			 
		

		
			Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan
		

		
			 
		

		
			The 2009 Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan authorizes grants of stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and elected shares in lieu of all or a portion of the Base Retainer and any additional retainer fee paid to the non-executive Chairman of the Board and/or Lead Director for his or her service in such capacity and any fees paid to a committee chairman for his or her service in such capacity.
		

		

		

		 

 

		 
		

		
			Restricted Stock.  Under the Plan, the Board is authorized to issue restricted stock and restricted stock units to non-employee directors on terms set forth in the Plan.
		

		
			 
		

		
			Elected Shares.  The Plan permits each non-employee director to elect to receive all or a portion of his or her annual retainer (including any additional retainer fee paid to the non-executive Chairman of the Board and/or Lead Director for his or her service in such capacity and any fees paid to a committee chairman for his or her service in such capacity) in Common Stock. The Company will provide a matching grant with respect to up to 50% of the Base Retainer which a non-employee director elects to receive in Common Stock (the “Match Eligible Shares”). The matching grant shall be equal to 50% of the Match Eligible Shares that a non-employee director receives. With respect to the remaining portion of the Base Retainer and any additional retainer fee paid to the non-executive Chairman of the Board and/or Lead Director for his or her service in such capacity and any fees paid to a committee chairman for his or her service in such capacity, a non-employee director may elect to receive Common Stock, but it is not eligible for the matching grant described in this paragraph.
		

		
			 
		

		
			The Board does not currently grant annual stock option or restricted stock unit awards under this Plan. 
		

		
			 
		

		
			2009 Board of Directors Stock Deferral Plan
		

		
			 
		

		
			A  non-employee director may elect to defer receipt of all or any portion of any shares of common stock issued under the Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan, whether such shares are to be issued as a grant of restricted stock, elected shares or matching grants, or upon the vesting of a restricted stock unit grant. Generally, the receipt of stock may be deferred until the earliest to occur of the death of the non-employee director, the date on which the non-employee director ceases to be a director of Sysco, or a change of control of Sysco.
		

		
			 
		

		
			Reimbursement for Expenses
		

		
			 
		

		
			All non-employee directors are entitled to receive reimbursements of expenses for all services as a director, including committee participation or special assignments. This includes reimbursement for non-commercial air travel in connection with Sysco business, subject to specified maximums, provided that amounts related to the purchase price of an aircraft or fractional interest in an aircraft are not reimbursable and any portion of the reimbursement that relates to insurance, maintenance and other non-incremental costs is limited to a maximum annual amount. 
		

		
			 
		

		
			The Directors Deferred Compensation Plan, the 2009 Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan and the 2009 Board of Directors Stock Deferral Plan, have been filed as exhibits to the Company’s Exchange Act filings. Additional information regarding these plans is included in the Company’s 2013 Proxy Statement.1058 Thomas L Bene Offer Letter Feb 28 2013

		
			Exhibit 10.58
		

		
			 
		

		
			 
		

		
			Revised
		

		
			PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL
		

		
			 
		

		
			 
		

		
			February 28, 2013
		

		
			 
		

		
			 
		

		
			Mr. Thomas L. Bene
		

		
			28 Old South Salem Road
		

		
			Ridgefield, CT  06877
		

		
			 
		

		
			 
		

		
			Dear Tom:
		

		
			 
		

		
			It is my pleasure to offer you employment with Sysco Corporation, serving as Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, based in Houston, TX, reporting to William J.  DeLaney, President and Chief Executive Officer.  We are all confident that you will help lead our company with integrity and assist in the growth and prosperity required to sustain our distinct position as the industry leader.  Outlined below you will find the details of our offer:
		

		
			 
		

		
			 
		

			
	
			
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			Your annual base salary will be $575,000 or $23,958.33 semi-monthly.

		
			 
		

			
	
			
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			Effective on your hire date, you will become a participant in the Sysco Management Incentive Plan (MIP).

		
			 
		

			
	
			
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			You will receive a one-time sign-on bonus of $500,000, less applicable withholding for taxes, within 30 days of your hire date.  In the event you voluntarily resign or are terminated for cause within the first year after your hire date, you agree to repay the full amount of the bonus within thirty (30) days of your termination date.

		
			 
		

			
	
			
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			You will receive an additional one-time sign-on bonus of $250,000, less applicable withholding for taxes, within 30 days of your 6-month anniversary with Sysco.  In the event you voluntarily resign or are terminated for cause within one year after your 6-month anniversary, you agree to repay the full amount of the bonus within thirty (30) days of your termination date.

		
			 
		

			
	
			
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			At the next regularly scheduled Compensation Committee meeting of the Board following your hire date, Sysco’s executive management team will recommend that the Compensation Committee of the Board grant you a one-time sign-on Restricted Stock Unit grant (3 year annual vesting) with a value of $1,000,000.

		
			 
		

			
	
			
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			You will be eligible for an annual incentive as an MIP Participant with actual payment based on your annual base salary and the Company’s financial performance.  Your target annual incentive will be 100% of your base pay.  Eligibility for the annual  incentive is contingent upon your continued employment with Sysco through the end of the fiscal year.  For FY2013, your annual incentive will be prorated for the number of weeks during the fiscal year that you were employed by Sysco, and this FY 2013 payout will be the greater of the prorated award at target or the prorated award based on actual performance.

		

		

		 

 

		

			Mr. Thomas L. Bene

		

		

			February 28, 2013

		

		

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			In November 2013 in conjunction with our long-term incentive compensation program, Sysco’s executive management team will recommend that the Compensation Committee of the Board grant you long term incentive awards representing 325% of your annual base salary as follows:

		
			 
		

			
	
			
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			50%  Stock Options – 5 year annual vesting

			
	
			
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			25%  Cash Performance Units (CPUs) – based on 3 year performance

			
	
			
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			25%  Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) – 3 year annual vesting

		
			 
		

		
			    These weightings are subject to review by the Compensation Committee of the Board.
		

		
			 
		

			
	
			
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			As an MIP participant, you will also be eligible to participate in the following significant executive benefit programs:

			
	
			
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			Management Savings Plan.  This is a non-qualified deferred compensation program that allows you to defer salary and bonus on a pre-tax basis above amounts limited under the company’s 401(k) plan.

			
	
			
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			A Disability Income Plan that will provide you with benefits in case of personal disability.

			
	
			
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			Additional group life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits that will be in effect for you as a member of the Plan.

		
			 
		

			
	
			
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			You will be eligible for full benefits with medical, dental and vision insurance effective the first day of the month following two full months of employment with Sysco.  Eligibility for Sysco’s 401(k) plan is immediate upon hire.

		
			 
		

			
	
			
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			As an Executive Vice President of Sysco Corporate, you will be required to comply with the Stock Ownership Requirements as set forth in the Corporate Governance Guidelines.  Assuming that your hire date is effective as of April 1, 2013 you will be required to own no less than 60,000 shares of Sysco Corporation stock by April 1, 2018.  During that five year period, you will be expected to retain 25% of the net shares acquired upon exercise of stock options and 25% of net shares acquired pursuant to vested RSU grants until your holdings meet or exceed the ownership requirements.

		
			 
		

			
	
			
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			Sysco will reimburse you for temporary housing and certain other expenses incurred in moving in accordance with the terms and conditions of Sysco’s Executive Vice President Relocation policy.  A summary of this program is attached hereto.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, if your employment with Sysco is terminated for any reason other than death, disability, a change of control of Sysco, an involuntary termination without cause, or a voluntary termination with good reason, within one year following the reimbursement of any moving or rental expenses, then you will be required to pay back to Sysco the amount of any such reimbursement (plus the amount of any tax gross up paid on such amounts).  For this purpose “good reason” means (1) your demotion to a lesser position than the position in which you are serving prior to such demotion, (2) the assignment to you of duties materially inconsistent with your position or a material reduction of your duties, responsibilities or authority, in either case without your prior written consent, or (3) any reduction in your annual base salary without your prior consent unless other executive vice presidents suffer a proportionate reduction in their base salaries.

		
			 
		

		
			You have successfully completed the pre-employment drug and background check process.  Please be advised that this letter is not intended to create or imply any contract or contractual 
		

		 

 

		

			Mr. Thomas L. Bene

		

		

			February 28, 2013

		

		

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		rights between you and Sysco Corporation.  Any employee may terminate his/her employment at any time, with or without reason, and the company retains the same right.
		

		
			 
		

		
			Tom, we are very pleased to extend this offer to become a part of the Sysco family.  Your start date is to be determined.  Please confirm your acceptance of this offer by signing in the designated space provided below.
		

		
			 
		

		
			Welcome to Sysco!
		

		
			 
		

		
			Sincerely,
		

		
			 
		

		
			/s/ Paul T. Moskowitz
		

		
			 
		

		
			Paul T. Moskowitz
		

		
			Senior Vice President, Human Resources
		

		
			 
		

		
			 
		

		
			Agreed and Accepted:
		

		
			 
		

		
			 
		

		
			 
		

		
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			Start Date:  April 15, 2013
		

		
			 
		

		
			 
		

		
			Attachment:  Sysco Corporation Tier 3 Executive Vice President US Domestic Relocation Policy (previously provided)
		

		
			 
		

		
			 
		

		
			c:Connie Brooks, Director of Executive Benefits
		

		
			William J. DeLaney, President and Chief Executive Officer
		

		
			Manual A. Fernandez, Executive Chairman
		

		
			Russell T. Libby, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
		

		
			Gene Sims, St. Director, Executive Compensation
		

		
			Mark Wisnoski, Vice President, Total Rewards

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