Item 8.01 Other Events.

On November 13, 2008, OfficeMax Incorporated (the "Company") announced that, as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce operating costs, it is eliminating approximately 245 corporate staff and field management positions in its North American operation. The Company estimates this action will reduce ongoing operating costs by approximately $20 million with a related severance cost of approximately $8.5 million. A press release announcing this action is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 OfficeMax Incorporated Press Release dated November 13, 2008.

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