This annual report summarizes Sysco Corporation's financial performance for fiscal year 2003. Key highlights include: - Sales increased 12% to $26.14 billion and net earnings increased 14% to $778.28 million. - Diluted earnings per share increased 17% to $1.18. - Return on average shareholders' equity was 36%. - The company distributed products from 145 locations across North America to over 420,000 customer locations.