Filed by Sysco Corporation
Commission File No. 001-06544
Pursuant to Rule 425
under the Securities Act of 1933
Subject Company: USF Holding Corp.
Bill DeLaney President, Chief Executive Officer Chris Kreidler Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer 16th Annual ICR XChange Conference January 14, 2014 |
2 Forward-Looking Statements Statements included in this document and the related oral presentation that look forward in time or that express beliefs, expectations, or hopes are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than statements of historical facts. The words “anticipates,” “may,” “can,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “intends,” “likely,” “will,” “should,” “to be” and any similar expressions or other words of similar meaning are intended to identify those assertions as forward-looking statements. These forward looking statements include but are not limited to our estimates regarding synergies from our proposed merger with US Foods and other current expectations regarding the impact of the proposed merger and the integration of US Foods. Such forward-looking statements reflect the views of management at the time such statements are made and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, estimates, and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations, including but not limited to the ability of the parties to satisfy the conditions precedent and consummate the proposed merger, the timing of consummation of the proposed merger, the ability of the parties to secure regulatory approvals in a timely manner or on the terms desired or anticipated, the ability of Sysco to integrate the acquired operations, which is difficult to predict with accuracy at this time, the ability to implement the anticipated business plans of the combined company following closing and achieve anticipated benefits and savings, risks related to disruption of management’s attention from ongoing business operations due to the pending merger, the effect of the announcement of the proposed merger on either party’s relationships with their respective customers, vendors, lenders, operating results and businesses generally, including potential loss of customers or sales, the outcome of any legal proceedings related to the proposed merger, the general risks associated with the respective businesses of Sysco and US Foods, including the risk of interruption of supplies due to lack of long-term contracts, intense competition, severe weather, crop conditions, work stoppages, inflation risks, the impact of fuel prices, adverse publicity, labor issues, and risks impacting the economy generally, including the risks that the current general economic conditions will deteriorate, or that consumer confidence in the economy may not increase and decreases in consumer spending, particularly on food-away-from-home, may not reverse. For a discussion of additional factors impacting Sysco's business, see Sysco’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 29, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Company's subsequent filings with the SEC. For a discussion of additional factors impacting US Foods’ business, see US Foods’ filings with the SEC. Neither Sysco nor US Foods undertakes to update or revise any forward-looking statements, based on new information or otherwise. Additional Information for US Foods Stockholders In connection with the proposed transaction, Sysco currently intends to file a Registration Statement on Form S-4 that will include a consent solicitation statement of US Foods. Sysco also plans to file other relevant materials with the SEC. Stockholders of US Foods are urged to read the consent solicitation statement/prospectus contained in the Registration Statement and other relevant materials because these materials will contain important information about the proposed transaction. These materials will be made available to the stockholders of US Foods at no expense to them. The consent solicitation statement/prospectus, Registration Statement and other relevant materials, including any documents incorporated by reference therein, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or for free from Sysco at www.sysco.com/investors or by emailing investor_relations@corp.sysco.com. The consent solicitation statement/prospectus and Registration Statements are not currently available. You may also read and copy any reports, statements and other information filed by Sysco with the SEC at the SEC public reference room at 100 F Street N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at (800) 732-0330 or visit the SEC's website for further information on its public reference |
Bill DeLaney President & CEO |
4 Sysco’s Growth Has Outpaced the Market 2.9 2.0X 1.8X 1.6X 2.8X 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 1973-1980 1981-1990 1991-2000 2001-2010 2011-2012 Sales Growth (CAGR for the period shown) 10.9% 6.9% 5.0% 3.8% 2.4% 17.1% 20.3% 9.8% 6.8% 6.7% Source: Industry data adjusted to Sysco’s fiscal year basis, and based on Technomic (market estimates as of May 2013), CRFA, Irish Food Board and internal reports for CY12 .. |
Over Time We Grow our Business by Turning “Adjacencies” into “Core Offerings” 1999 Acquired first meat company 1985 SYGMA formed 2002 Expansion of Canadian operations 2009 First acquisition in Ireland 2001 Acquired Guest Supply 2000 Acquired first produce company 2011 Formed Sysco Ventures 2012 Acquired European Imports 2013 Announced Intent to Merge with US Foods 5 Traditional Foodservice We Continue to Expand our Capabilities |
Sustainable Profitable Growth 6 Key Areas of Strategic Focus Operating Margin Asset Optimization and Free Cash Flow |
- Loyalty - Segment Focus - Corporate Brand Sysco 360 (CRM) Inside Sales Sysco Market Optimize Product Assortment & Innovation Leverage Buying Power Accelerate Sales Growth Merchandising Marketing Operations Finance & HR 7 Platform Technology Solutions iCare Key Initiatives Technology Platform Customer Insights Sysco Ventures Category Management Sales Channels Enterprise Structure |
8 Bringing Together the Best of Both Two Great Companies |
9 Asset Optimization and Free Cash Flow Operating Margin Sustainable Profitable Growth Leverage customer insights Enhance and expand channels Increase customer retention Execute fold-in and regional acquisitions Build human capital Expand international growth Invest prudently in the core Increase working capital efficiency Increase capital efficiency Use our capital structure as a competitive advantage Reduce operating costs Lower product costs Continue to develop Sysco Ventures Further develop enterprise structure Integrate higher margin products Consistent with Sysco’s Strategic Focus |
Shareholders Employees Suppliers 10 Customers innovation for customers Strengthen our role as our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner Achieve shared efficiencies with suppliers Platform for enhanced innovation and development of exclusive products Leverage revenue growth through best-in-class operating efficiencies and lowest-cost to serve Strong EPS growth and substantial cash flow Benefits all stakeholders Greater opportunities for career development Enhanced financial stability drives benefits to employees A Transformational Acquisition |
Chris Kreidler EVP & CFO |
12 Approximate Total Transaction Value: Equity 3.0B Equity holders of US Foods will own approx. 87 million shares or, 13%, of combined company at closing, and A representative of each of US Foods’ majority shareholders will join Sysco’s Board of Directors Cash 0.5B US Foods Net Debt $4.7B Sysco to assume or refinance Total Enterprise Value $8.2B Represents 9.9x US Foods LTM adjusted EBITDA of $826 million 1 US Foods LTM adjusted EBITDA of $826 million is as of September 28, 2013 Transaction Financing Structure 1 |
13 General & Administrative Cost of Goods Sold Warehouse and Distribution Productivity Selling and Field Productivity Distribution Network Estimates developed by functional area, but Based generally on public data Estimates will be refined using people and knowledge from both companies We hope to identify more synergies in areas we have not reviewed yet (e.g. shared business services) Synergy Estimates are Realistic and Achievable At least $600 million in annual synergies after three to four years in five key areas, including: Current estimates developed using both bottom up and top down approach Integration team will further refine synergy estimates |
Synergy General & Admin. Selling and Field Productivity Warehouse and Distribution Productivity COGS Distribution Network Identify duplicative resources Leverage combined spend Determine combined category management approach Apply warehouse best practices Technology driven efficiencies Inbound freight optimization Network rationalization Delivery consolidation & efficient routing Field leadership Leverage one sales model Combine evolving ecommerce and social media initiatives At Least $600 Million in Estimated Annual Synergies 14 |
Annual cost synergies of at least $600 million Synergy estimates are realistic and achievable These synergies will phase in over 3-4 years Total expenses to achieve synergies of $700 - $800 million, spread over three years Synergies Integration Team 15 Announced leadership team Members will include key employees from both companies Leverage experience and partnership with McKinsey Committed to achievement of synergies Regulatory Review Expect 9-12 month review process Agency to conduct review not yet determined We expect a collaborative process We are confident this deal is good for consumers Confident in Achieving a Successful Integration |
16 Integration Leader (Chris Kreidler) Steering Committee Sr. Execs from Both Companies Track 1 Track 2 Track 4 Technology & Systems Talent & Staffing IMO will lead, plan and track the integration Overall leadership of the integration Business Area Organizational Design Business Area Business Area Business Area Business Area Day 1 readiness Synergy identification Organization design and structure Cross-cutting work that informs and guides the business teams Business teams Functional teams Culture Integration Management Office (IMO) Track 3 Business Area Business Area Business Area Integration Leadership Team Announced |
17 Earnings Immediately accretive to earnings after adjusting for transaction-related costs and amortization of intangibles Synergies Annual synergies of at least $600 million realized after three to four years Cash Flow Approximate sales of $65 billion Approximate cash flows of $2 billion Balance Sheet Balance sheet flexibility retained Commitment to maintaining a strong investment grade credit rating Combination Creates Significant Shareholder Value |