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million, or 38 centw per share, for the 13-week period endedf March 28, 2009. That comparec with net earningsof $240.9 or 40 cents per share, for the same period enderd March 29, 2009. Sales were down nearly 5 percent for the quarterto $8.7 billion from $9.1 billion in the thirdc quarter of 2008. Analysts polle by Thomson Reuters expectedSysci (NYSE: SYY) to have net earnings per shar of 38 cents. “We are pleased to have grown operatingb income during the first nine monthxs offiscal 2009,’’ Bill DeLaney, chiecf executive officer, said in a statement.
“Our third-quarted results reflect the increasingly difficult market environment that has developee as our fiscal yearhas progressed. we are encouraged by our operating companies’ ongoing abilityh to provide excellent customer service while managintcosts effectively.’’