LEASES

Sysco has obligations under capital and operating leases for certain distribution facilities, vehicles, equipment and computers. Total rental expense under operating leases was $170.5 million, $100.0 million, and $104.3 million in fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Contingent rentals, subleases and assets and obligations under capital leases are not significant.

Aggregate minimum lease payments by fiscal year under existing long-term operating leases are as follows:



	Amount
	(In thousands)
2018	$	96,953
2019	79,929
2020	67,010
2021	54,456
2022	45,851
Thereafter	261,017