It is possible that the information we disclose through any of these channels of distribution could be deemed to be material information. Sysco Corporation and its Consolidated Subsidiaries Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Unaudited) Free Cash Flow (In Thousands) Free cash flow represents net cash provided from operating activities less purchases of plant and equipment and includes proceeds from sales of plant and equipment. Sysco considers free cash flow to be a liquidity measure that provides useful information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated by the business after the purchases and sales of buildings, fleet, equipment and technology, which may potentially be used to pay for, among other things, strategic uses of cash including dividend payments, share repurchases and acquisitions.