11. LEASES
Sysco has obligations under capital and operating leases for certain distribution facilities, vehicles and computers. Total rental expense under operating leases was $84.4 million, $83.0 million, and $79.3 million in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Contingent rentals, subleases and assets and obligations under capital leases are not significant.
Aggregate minimum lease payments by fiscal year under existing non-capitalized long-term leases are as follows:
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Amount |
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(In thousands) |
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2014 |
|
$ |
41,371 |
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2015 |
|
|
34,427 |
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2016 |
|
|
24,720 |
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2017 |
|
|
18,041 |
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2018 |
|
|
11,085 |
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Thereafter |
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|
32,749 |