ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.

On December 31, 2012, Mr. Kevin Peters resigned as President, North America of Office Depot, Inc. (the "Company"), effective January 4, 2013, in order to pursue other professional interests. Mr. Peters' direct reports will report to the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Neil Austrian, who will oversee the Company's North American business.

Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein is a copy of the Company's announcement regarding Mr. Peters' resignation.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Exhibit 99.1 Press release of Office Depot, Inc. issued on January 4, 2013.

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