SPLS SEC-arkivering - Staples, Inc.- Årsrapport, fuldmagtserklæring, prospekt

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SEC Filings

All companies that sell securities in the United States must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and file reports on a regular basis. These reports include company annual reports (10K, 10Q), news updates (8K), investor presentations (found in 8Ks), insider trades (form 4), ownership reports (13D, and 13G), and reports related to the specific securities sold, such as registration statements and prospectus. This page shows recent SEC filings related to Staples, Inc.

SEC Filings (Chronological Order)

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November 8, 2021	SC TO-C	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 The ODP Corporation (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) USR Parent, In UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 The ODP Corporation (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) USR Parent, Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 88337F105 (CUSIP Number of Class of
November 8, 2021	EX-99.1	STAPLES USR PARENT REAFFIRMS ITS PROPOSAL TO ACQUIRE THE ODP CORPORATION’S CONSUMER BUSINESS FOR $1.0 BILLION; STAPLES USR PARENT WILL CONTINUE TO EVALUATE ALL OPTIONS FOR ITS ODP INVESTMENT Exhibit 99.1 STAPLES USR PARENT REAFFIRMS ITS PROPOSAL TO ACQUIRE THE ODP CORPORATION?S CONSUMER BUSINESS FOR $1.0 BILLION; STAPLES USR PARENT WILL CONTINUE TO EVALUATE ALL OPTIONS FOR ITS ODP INVESTMENT FRAMINGHAM, MA?November 5, 2021?USR Parent, Inc. (?Staples?) today reaffirmed its June 4, 2021 proposal to The ODP Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, the ?Company?) to acquire the Compan
June 4, 2021	EX-99.1	Press Release of USR Parent, Inc. dated June 4, 2021 Exhibit 99.1 STAPLES PROPOSES TO ACQUIRE THE ODP CORPORATION?S CONSUMER BUSINESS FRAMINGHAM, MA? June 4, 2021 ?USR Parent, Inc. (?Staples?) today said it had sent a letter to the Board of Directors of The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ: ODP) outlining a $1.0 billion or $18.27 per share proposal to acquire The ODP Corporation?s consumer business, including the Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores busi
June 4, 2021	SC TO-C	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 The ODP Corporation (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) USR Parent, In SC TO-C 1 d118288dsctoc.htm SC TO-C UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 The ODP Corporation (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) USR Parent, Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities)
March 31, 2021	SC TO-C	- SC TO-C UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 The ODP Corporation (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) USR Parent, Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 88337F105 (CUSIP Number of Class of
March 31, 2021	EX-99.1	STAPLES WILL EVALUATE ALL ALTERNATIVES IN ITS PURSUIT OF THE ODP CORPORATION Exhibit 99.1 STAPLES WILL EVALUATE ALL ALTERNATIVES IN ITS PURSUIT OF THE ODP CORPORATION FRAMINGHAM, MA? March 31, 2021 ?USR Parent, Inc. (?Staples?) today announced that, in light of the March 15, 2021 public announcement made by the Board of Directors of The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ: ODP) indicating that ODP would be open to the potential sale of certain of ODP?s assets, Staples will evaluate al
January 11, 2021	EX-99.1	USR PARENT, INC. PROPOSES TO ACQUIRE ODP EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 USR PARENT, INC. PROPOSES TO ACQUIRE ODP FRAMINGHAM, MA—January 11, 2021—USR Parent, Inc. (“Staples”) today said it has sent a letter to the Board of Directors of The ODP Corporation (NYSE: ODP) outlining a proposal to acquire ODP for $40.00 per share in cash. The full content of the letter is published below: USR Parent, Inc. 500 Staples Drive Framingham, MA 01702 January 11,
January 11, 2021	SC TO-C	- SC TO-C SC TO-C UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 The ODP Corporation (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) USR Parent, Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.01 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 676220106 (CUSIP Number of
February 4, 2019	SC 13D/A	ESND / Essendant Inc. / Staples Inc - SC 13D/A Activist Investment SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 11) Essendant Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 296689102 (CUSIP Number) S
January 31, 2019	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 24 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securi
January 31, 2019	EX-99.(A)(5)(Y)	Staples Successfully Completes Tender Offer for Outstanding Shares of Essendant EX-99.(a)(5)(Y) Exhibit (a)(5)(Y) Staples Successfully Completes Tender Offer for Outstanding Shares of Essendant FRAMINGHAM, Mass. and DEERFIELD, Ill., Jan. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Staples, Inc. (“Staples”) and Essendant Inc. (NASDAQ: ESND) (“Essendant”) today announced the successful completion of the previously announced tender offer by Egg Merger Sub Inc. (“Egg Merger Sub”) and Egg Parent Inc.
January 29, 2019	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 23 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securi
January 24, 2019	EX-99.(A)(5)(X)	Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant EX-99.(a)(5)(X) Exhibit (a)(5)(X) Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant FRAMINGHAM, Mass. and DEERFIELD, Ill., Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Staples, Inc. (Staples) and Essendant Inc. (NASDAQ: ESND) (Essendant) today announced that, pursuant to the Merger Agreement (as defined below), Egg Merger Sub Inc. (Egg Merger Sub) and Egg Paren
January 24, 2019	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 22 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securi
January 17, 2019	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 21 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securi
January 17, 2019	EX-99.(A)(5)(W)	Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant EX-(a)(5)(W) Exhibit (a)(5)(W) Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant FRAMINGHAM, Mass.
January 15, 2019	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 20 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securi
January 10, 2019	EX-99.(A)(5)(U)	Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant EX-99.(a)(5)(U) Exhibit (a)(5)(U) Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant FRAMINGHAM, Mass. and DEERFIELD, Ill., Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Staples, Inc. (“Staples”) and Essendant Inc. (NASDAQ: ESND) (“Essendant”) today announced that, pursuant to the Merger Agreement (as defined below), Egg Merger Sub Inc. (“Egg Merger Sub”) and Egg Paren
January 10, 2019	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 19 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securi
January 3, 2019	EX-99.(A)(5)(T)	Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant EX-99.(a)(5)(T) Exhibit (a)(5)(T) Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant FRAMINGHAM, Mass. and DEERFIELD, Ill., Jan. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Staples, Inc. (Staples) and Essendant Inc. (NASDAQ: ESND) (Essendant) today announced that,
January 3, 2019	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 18 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securi
December 27, 2018	EX-99.(A)(5)(S)	Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant EX-99.(a)(5)(S) Exhibit (a)(5)(S) Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant FRAMINGHAM, Mass. and DEERFIELD, Ill., Dec. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Staples, Inc. (“Staples”) and Essendant Inc. (NASDAQ: ESND) (“Essendant”) today announced that, pursuant to the Merger Agreement (as defined below), Egg Merger Sub Inc. (“Egg Merger Sub”) and Egg Paren
December 27, 2018	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A 1 d665131dsctota.htm SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 17 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par
December 19, 2018	EX-99.(A)(5)(R)	Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant EX-99.(a)(5)(R) Exhibit (a)(5)(R) Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant FRAMINGHAM, Mass. and DEERFIELD, Ill., Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Staples, Inc. (“Staples”) and Essendant Inc. (NASDAQ: ESND) (“Essendant”) today announced that, pursuant to the Merger Agreement (as defined below), Egg Merger Sub Inc. (“Egg Merger Sub”) and Egg Paren
December 19, 2018	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 16 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securi
December 12, 2018	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 15 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securi
December 12, 2018	EX-99.(A)(5)(Q)	Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant EX-99.(a)(5)(Q) Exhibit (a)(5)(Q) Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant FRAMINGHAM, Mass. and DEERFIELD, Ill., Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Staples, Inc. (“Staples”) and Essendant Inc. (NASDAQ: ESND) (“Essendant”) today announced that, pursuant to the Merger Agreement (as defined below), Egg Merger Sub Inc. (“Egg Merger Sub”) and Egg Paren
December 12, 2018	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 14 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securi
December 6, 2018	EX-99.(A)(5)(P)	Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant EX-99.(a)(5)(P) Exhibit (a)(5)(P) Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant FRAMINGHAM, Mass. and DEERFIELD, Ill., Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Staples, Inc. (“Staples”) and Essendant Inc. (NASDAQ: ESND) (“Essendant”) today announced that, pursuant to the Merger Agreement (as defined below), Egg Merger Sub Inc. (“Egg Merger Sub”) and Egg Parent
December 6, 2018	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 13 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securi
November 30, 2018	EX-99.(A)(5)(O)	Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant Exhibit (a)(5)(O) Exhibit (a)(5)(o) Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant FRAMINGHAM, Mass.
November 30, 2018	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A 1 d667067dsctota.htm SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 12 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par
November 20, 2018	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 11 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securi
November 20, 2018	EX-99.(A)(5)(N)	Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant Exhibit (a)(5)(N) Exhibit (a)(5)(N) Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant FRAMINGHAM, Mass.
November 13, 2018	EX-99.(A)(5)(M)	Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant Exhibit (a)(5)(M) Exhibit (a)(5)(M) Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant FRAMINGHAM, Mass.
November 13, 2018	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 10 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securi
November 6, 2018	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 9 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 29668
November 6, 2018	EX-99.(A)(5)(L)	Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant Exhibit (a)(5)(L) Exhibit (a)(5)(L) Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant FRAMINGHAM, Mass.
November 1, 2018	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 8 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securit
October 23, 2018	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 7 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securit
October 23, 2018	EX-99.(A)(5)(J)	Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant Exhibit (a)(5)(J) Exhibit (a)(5)(J) Staples and Essendant Announce Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant FRAMINGHAM, Mass.
October 16, 2018	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 6 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securit
October 11, 2018	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 5 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securit
October 9, 2018	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 4 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securit
October 3, 2018	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 3 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securit
October 1, 2018	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A 1 d616999dsctota.htm SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 2 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par v
September 26, 2018	SC TO-T/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T/A SC TO-T/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Amendment No. 1 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securit
September 25, 2018	SC 13D/A	ESND / Essendant Inc. / Staples Inc - SC 13D/A Activist Investment SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 10) Essendant Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 296689102 (CUSIP Number) S
September 24, 2018	EX-99.(A)(1)(F)	This announcement is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell Shares (as defined below). The Offer (as defined below) is made solely by the Offer to Purchase (as defined below), dated September 24, 2018, and the related Let Exhibit (a)(1)(F) Exhibit (a)(1)(F) This announcement is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell Shares (as defined below).
September 24, 2018	EX-99.(A)(5)(B)	Staples, Inc. Commences All Cash Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant Previously-Announced Offer Price of $12.80 Per Share in Cash Exhibit (a)(5)(B) Exhibit (a)(5)(B) Staples, Inc. Commences All Cash Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Essendant Previously-Announced Offer Price of $12.80 Per Share in Cash FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & DEERFIELD, Ill., — September 24, 2018 — Staples, Inc. and Essendant Inc. (NASDAQ: ESND) today announced that an affiliate of Staples has commenced the previously announced tender offer for all outs
September 24, 2018	EX-99.(D)(2)	1 Exhibit (d)(2) Exhibit (d)(2) CONFIDENTIAL August 3, 2018 Staples, Inc. 500 Staples Drive Framingham, MA 01702 Ladies and Gentlemen: Essendant Inc. (“Essendant”) and Staples, Inc. (“Staples”) desire to exchange information in connection with the exploration of a possible business transaction (the “Transaction”) between the two companies. In order to allow Essendant and Staples to evaluate the Tran
September 24, 2018	SC TO-T	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-T SC TO-T UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 296689102 (CU
September 24, 2018	EX-99.(A)(1)(A)	Offer to Purchase for Cash All Outstanding Shares of Common Stock ESSENDANT INC. $12.80 Net Per Share EGG MERGER SUB INC., a direct wholly owned subsidiary of EGG PARENT INC. and an affiliate of STAPLES, INC. Exhibit (a)(1)(A) Table of Contents Exhibit (a)(1)(A) Offer to Purchase for Cash All Outstanding Shares of Common Stock of ESSENDANT INC.
September 24, 2018	EX-99.(A)(1)(E)	Offer to Purchase for Cash All Outstanding Shares of Common Stock ESSENDANT INC. $12.80 Net Per Share Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated September 24, 2018 EGG MERGER SUB INC., a direct wholly owned subsidiary of EGG PARENT INC. and an affiliate Exhibit (a)(1)(E) Exhibit (a)(1)(E) Offer to Purchase for Cash All Outstanding Shares of Common Stock of ESSENDANT INC.
September 24, 2018	EX-99.(A)(1)(B)	Letter of Transmittal Tender Shares of Common Stock Essendant Inc.—CUSIP #296689102 Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase for Cash All Outstanding Shares of Common Stock ESSENDANT INC. $12.80 Net Per Share EGG MERGER SUB INC., a direct wholly owned subsi Exhibit (a)(1)(B) Exhibit (a)(1)(B) Letter of Transmittal to Tender Shares of Common Stock of Essendant Inc.
September 24, 2018	EX-99.(A)(1)(C)	NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY For Tender of Shares of Common Stock ESSENDANT INC. $12.80 Net Per Share Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated September 24, 2018 EGG MERGER SUB INC., a direct wholly owned subsidiary of EGG PARENT INC. and an affiliat Exhibit (a)(1)(C) Exhibit (a)(1)(C) NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY For Tender of Shares of Common Stock of ESSENDANT INC.
September 24, 2018	EX-99.(B)(1)	WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION One Boston Place, 19th Fl. Boston, MA 02108 Exhibit (b)(1) Exhibit (b)(1) WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION One Boston Place, 19th Fl.
September 24, 2018	EX-99.(A)(1)(D)	Offer to Purchase for Cash All Outstanding Shares of Common Stock ESSENDANT INC. $12.80 Net Per Share Pursuant to the Offer to Purchase dated September 24, 2018 EGG MERGER SUB INC., a direct wholly owned subsidiary of EGG PARENT INC. and an affiliate Exhibit (a)(1)(D) Exhibit (a)(1)(D) Offer to Purchase for Cash All Outstanding Shares of Common Stock of ESSENDANT INC.
September 14, 2018	DFAN14A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. DFAN14A DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14-a6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Pro
September 14, 2018	SC TO-C	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SC TO-C SC TO-C UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule TO Tender Offer Statement under Section 14(d)(1) or 13(e)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Essendant Inc. (Name of Subject Company (Issuer)) Egg Merger Sub Inc. Egg Parent Inc. Staples, Inc. (Names of Filing Persons (Offerors)) Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Title of Class of Securities) 296689102 (CU
September 14, 2018	EX-99.11	STAPLES TO ACQUIRE ESSENDANT FOR $12.80 PER SHARE IN CASH Essendant Terminates Previously Announced Agreement with Genuine Parts Company EX-99.11 Exhibit 99.11 STAPLES TO ACQUIRE ESSENDANT FOR $12.80 PER SHARE IN CASH Essendant Terminates Previously Announced Agreement with Genuine Parts Company FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & DEERFIELD, Ill., – September 14, 2018 – Staples, Inc. and Essendant Inc. (NASDAQ: ESND) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which an affiliate of Staples, the world’s largest office s
September 14, 2018	SC 13D/A	ESND / Essendant Inc. / Staples Inc - SC 13D/A Activist Investment SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 9) Essendant Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 296689102 (CUSIP Number) Se
September 14, 2018	EX-99.10	Agreement and Plan of Merger Dated as of September 14, 2018 By and Among Essendant Inc., Egg Parent Inc., Egg Merger Sub Inc. Staples, Inc. EX-99.10 Exhibit 99.10 Agreement and Plan of Merger Dated as of September 14, 2018 By and Among Essendant Inc., Egg Parent Inc., Egg Merger Sub Inc. and Staples, Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I DEFINED TERMS Section 1.01 Definitions 2 ARTICLE II THE OFFER AND THE MERGER Section 2.01 The Offer 2 Section 2.02 Company Actions 4 Section 2.03 The Merger 6 Section 2.04 Closing; Merger Effective Time 6
September 11, 2018	DFAN14A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. DFAN14A DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14-a6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Pro
September 11, 2018	SC 13D/A	ESND / Essendant Inc. / Staples Inc - SC 13D/A Activist Investment SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 8) Essendant Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 296689102 (CUSIP Number) Se
September 4, 2018	DFAN14A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. DFAN14A DFAN14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☒ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14-a6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Pro
September 4, 2018	PREC14A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. PREC14A PREC14A Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.
September 4, 2018	EX-99.8	Disclaimer STAPLES, INC. (“STAPLES”) INTENDS TO FILE WITH THE SEC A DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND AN ACCOMPANYING GOLD PROXY CARD TO BE USED TO SOLICIT PROXIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE UPCOMING SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF ESSENDANT INC. (THE “C EX-99.8 Essendant’s Proposed Merger with S.P. Richards is Inferior and Less Certain than Staples’ All-Cash Proposal September 4, 2018 Exhibit 99.8 Disclaimer STAPLES, INC. (“STAPLES”) INTENDS TO FILE WITH THE SEC A DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND AN ACCOMPANYING GOLD PROXY CARD TO BE USED TO SOLICIT PROXIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE UPCOMING SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF ESSENDANT INC. (THE “COMP
September 4, 2018	SC 13D/A	ESND / Essendant Inc. / Staples Inc - SC 13D/A Activist Investment SC 13D/A 1 d616152dsc13da.htm SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO RULE 13d-2(a) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 7) Essendant Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securitie
September 4, 2018	EX-99.9	Staples Files Preliminary Proxy Statement Recommending Shareholders of Essendant to Vote Against the Proposed Merger with S.P. Richards Staples files investor presentation for its superior $11.50 all cash, fully financed offer for Essendant Staples w EX-99.9 Exhibit 99.9 Staples Files Preliminary Proxy Statement Recommending Shareholders of Essendant to Vote Against the Proposed Merger with S.P. Richards Staples files investor presentation for its superior $11.50 all cash, fully financed offer for Essendant Staples willing to provide significant regulatory protection Staples believes Essendant stock is trading on takeover speculation with unre
September 4, 2018	EX-99.7	September 4, 2018 EX-99.7 Exhibit 99.7 September 4, 2018 Richard D. Phillips President and CEO of Essendant Inc. One Parkway North Blvd. Suite 100 Deerfield, Illinois 60015 Dear Mr. Phillips: As conveyed to your legal counsel, we will be separately sending to your legal counsel a merger agreement we are prepared to execute. Consistent with our prior proposal, you will see that our transaction would not be subject t
September 22, 2017	15-12G	Staples 15-12G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Commission File Number 000-17586 Staples, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charte
September 12, 2017	S-8 POS	Staples S-8 POS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 12, 2017 Registration No.
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September 12, 2017	S-8 POS	Staples S-8 POS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 12, 2017 Registration No.
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September 12, 2017	S-8 POS	Staples S-8 POS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 12, 2017 Registration No.
September 12, 2017	S-8 POS	Staples S-8 POS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 12, 2017 Registration No.
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September 12, 2017	S-8 POS	Staples S-8 POS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 12, 2017 Registration No.
September 12, 2017	S-8 POS	Staples S-8 POS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 12, 2017 Registration No.
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September 12, 2017	8-K	Staples 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 12, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number
September 12, 2017	EX-3.1	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Staples, Inc. Exhibit 3.1 NINTH AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF STAPLES, INC. ARTICLE I The name of the corporation is Staples, Inc. ARTICLE II The address of the corporation?s registered office in the State of Delaware is 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, Delaware 19801. The name of its registered agent at such address is The Corporation Trust Company. AR
September 12, 2017	EX-3.2	Amended and Restated Bylaws of Staples, Inc. Exhibit 3.2 AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF STAPLES, INC. A Delaware corporation (Adopted as of September 12, 2017) ARTICLE I OFFICES Section 1 Registered Office. The registered office of the corporation in the State of Delaware shall be located at Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, Delaware 19801. The name of the corporations registered
September 12, 2017	8-K	Changes in Control of Registrant, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 12, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number
September 11, 2017	EX-10.1	Form of Amendment to the Severance Benefits Agreement signed by executive officers of the Company Exhibit 10.1 AMENDMENT TO SEVERANCE BENEFITS AGREEMENT Dear Associate: You are party to a Severance Benefits Agreement, which may have been amended from time to time (the ?Agreement?) with Staples, Inc. and/or one of its subsidiaries (?Staples?). Under the Agreement, you are entitled to certain severance benefits set forth in the Agreement if you experience a Qualified Termination (as defined in t
September 11, 2017	EX-10.2	Form of Amendment to the Performance Share Award Agreement signed by executive officers of the Company Exhibit 10.2 FIRST AMENDMENT TO PERFORMANCE SHARE AWARD AGREEMENT WHEREAS, Staples, Inc. (?Staples?) granted an award of performance shares (the ?PSAs?) to [insert: name of employee] (the ?Recipient?) on [insert: grant date], pursuant to that certain Performance Share Award Agreement (the ?PSA Agreement?) by and between Staples and the Recipient; WHEREAS, an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the ?Merg
September 11, 2017	8-K	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits 8-K 1 a17-2153518k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 5, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio
September 6, 2017	8-K	Staples 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 6, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number)
August 28, 2017	DEFA14A	Staples DEFA14A DEFA14A 1 a17-210192defa14a.htm DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Ru
August 28, 2017	EX-4.1	INDENTURE Dated as of August 28, 2017 Arch Merger Sub Inc., to be merged with and into Staples, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee 8.500% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2025 Exhibit 4.1 Execution Version INDENTURE Dated as of August 28, 2017 between Arch Merger Sub Inc., to be merged with and into Staples, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee 8.500% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2025 CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE 1 SECTION 1.01. Definitions 1 SECTION 1.02. Other Definitions 57 SECTION 1.03. [Reserved] 58 SECTION 1.04. Rul
August 28, 2017	8-K	Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): AUGUST 28, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Id
August 25, 2017	DEFA14A	Staples DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Definitive Proxy State
August 25, 2017	8-K	Staples 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 25, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (
August 24, 2017	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 24, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (
August 24, 2017	EX-99.1	Staples, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2017 Results Exhibit 99.1 Staples, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2017 Results FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-August 24, 2017-Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) (?Staples? or ?the company?) announced today the results for its second quarter ended July 29, 2017. Total company sales for the second quarter of 2017 were $3.9 billion, a decrease of three percent compared to the second quarter of 2016. On a GAAP basis,
August 24, 2017	EX-3.1	BY-LAWS STAPLES, INC. (as amended and restated through January 24, 2017) ARTICLE I Exhibit 3.1 BY-LAWS of STAPLES, INC. (as amended and restated through January 24, 2017) ARTICLE I Stockholders Section 1.Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the stockholders for the election of directors and for the transaction of such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting shall be held on a date to be fixed by the board of directors or the president (which date shall not
August 24, 2017	10-Q	SPLS / Staples, Inc. SPLS 10-Q 07.29.2017 (Quarterly Report) Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark one) x Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended: July 29, 2017 or o Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0
August 24, 2017	EX-10.1	Non-Management Director Compensation Summary Exhibit 10.1 Non-Management Director Compensation Summary Our non-management directors (“Outside Directors”) will be compensated as follows through a combination of cash payments and equity grants: 1. Cash Retainer. Each director will receive $18,750 after each regularly scheduled quarterly Board meeting, and the Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee will receive an additional $3,750 at such ti
August 15, 2017	DEFA14A	Staples DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Definitive Proxy State
August 11, 2017	DEFA14A	Staples DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Definitive Proxy State
August 10, 2017	DEFA14A	Staples DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Definitive Proxy State
August 10, 2017	EX-99.1	UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION Exhibit 99.1 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information is presented to illustrate the estimated effects of the pending acquisition of the outstanding ownership interest of Staples, Inc. (?Staples? or ?the Company?) by Arch Merger Sub Inc. (?Merger Sub?), a wholly owned subsidiary of Arch Parent In
August 10, 2017	8-K	Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 10, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (
August 9, 2017	DEFA14A	Staples DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Definitive Proxy State
August 7, 2017	DEFA14A	Staples DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Definitive Proxy State
August 7, 2017	DEFA14A	Staples DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) o Definitive Proxy State
August 7, 2017	EX-99.1	UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION Exhibit 99.1 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information is presented to illustrate the estimated effects of the pending acquisition of the outstanding ownership interest of Staples, Inc. (?Staples? or ?the Company?) by Arch Merger Sub Inc. (?Merger Sub?), a wholly owned subsidiary of Arch Parent In
August 7, 2017	8-K	Staples 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I
August 2, 2017	DEFM14A	Staples DEFM14A Use these links to rapidly review the document PROXY STATEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.
July 27, 2017	EX-99.1	Staples, Inc. Announces Early Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Staples, Inc. Mark Cautela (508) 253-3832 [email protected] Investor Contact: Staples, Inc. Scott Tilghman (508) 253-1487 [email protected] Staples, Inc. Announces Early Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period FRAMINGHAM, MA, July 27, 2017 ? Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS or ?Staples?) announced that on July 26, 2017 the U.S.
July 27, 2017	8-K	Staples 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 26, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IR
July 27, 2017	EX-99.1	Staples, Inc. Announces Early Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Staples, Inc. Mark Cautela (508) 253-3832 [email protected] Investor Contact: Staples, Inc. Scott Tilghman (508) 253-1487 [email protected] Staples, Inc. Announces Early Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period FRAMINGHAM, MA, July 27, 2017 ? Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS or ?Staples?) announced that on July 26, 2017 the U.S.
July 27, 2017	DEFA14A	Staples 8-K DEFA14A 1 a17-1808648k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 26, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio
July 24, 2017	DEFA14A	Staples DEFA14A DEFA14A 1 a17-158684defa14a.htm DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (a
July 24, 2017	8-K	Regulation FD Disclosure UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IR
July 21, 2017	PREM14A	Staples PREM14A Use these links to rapidly review the document PROXY STATEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.
June 30, 2017	DEFA14A	Staples DEFA14A DEFA14A 1 a17-159323defa14a.htm DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (a
June 30, 2017	EX-99.1	Additional Information About Your Compensation US Directors Exhibit 99.1 Additional Information About Your Compensation US Directors We shared exciting news with you yesterday. There is a lot to take in - and I am committed to timely and transparent communications. So, let me address the most important personal questions you are likely to have: · Firstly, I want to be clear there is no change in your role, responsibilities, manager, or compensation related
June 30, 2017	EX-2.1	Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 28, 2017, among Staples, Inc., Arch Parent Inc. and Arch Merger Sub Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 30, 2017).* QuickLinks - Click here to rapidly navigate through this document Exhibit 2.1 EXECUTION VERSION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among STAPLES, INC., ARCH MERGER SUB INC. and ARCH PARENT INC. Dated as of June 28, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I The Merger 2 1.1 The Merger 2 1.2 Effective Time of the Merger 2 1.3 Closing 2 1.4 Effects of the Merger 2 1.5 Directors and Officers of the Survi
June 30, 2017	EX-99.3	Additional Information about Your Compensation Canadian Vice Presidents & Directors Exhibit 99.3 Additional Information about Your Compensation Canadian Vice Presidents & Directors We shared exciting news with you yesterday. There is a lot to take in - and I am committed to timely and transparent communications. So, let me address the most important personal questions you are likely to have: ? Firstly, I want to be clear there is no change in your role, responsibilities, manager,
June 30, 2017	EX-99.2	Additional Information About Your Compensation US Vice Presidents Exhibit 99.2 Additional Information About Your Compensation US Vice Presidents We shared exciting news with you yesterday. There is a lot to take in - and I am committed to timely and transparent communications. So, let me address the most important personal questions you are likely to have: ? Firstly, I want to be clear there is no change in your role, responsibilities, manager, or compensation r
June 30, 2017	8-K	Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 28, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IR
June 30, 2017	EX-3.1	Amendment to Amended and Restated By-laws Staples, Inc. Exhibit 3.1 Amendment to Amended and Restated By-laws of Staples, Inc. The Amended and Restated By-laws of Staples, Inc. be and hereby are amended by adding in Article V thereto the following provision as a new Section 4 thereof: ?Section 4. Forum Selection By-law. Unless the corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware sh
June 30, 2017	DEFA14A	Staples 8-K DEFA14A 1 a2232582z8-k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 28, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporatio
June 30, 2017	EX-99.1	Additional Information About Your Compensation US Directors Exhibit 99.1 Additional Information About Your Compensation US Directors We shared exciting news with you yesterday. There is a lot to take in - and I am committed to timely and transparent communications. So, let me address the most important personal questions you are likely to have: · Firstly, I want to be clear there is no change in your role, responsibilities, manager, or compensation related
June 30, 2017	EX-99.3	Additional Information about Your Compensation Canadian Vice Presidents & Directors Exhibit 99.3 Additional Information about Your Compensation Canadian Vice Presidents & Directors We shared exciting news with you yesterday. There is a lot to take in - and I am committed to timely and transparent communications. So, let me address the most important personal questions you are likely to have: ? Firstly, I want to be clear there is no change in your role, responsibilities, manager,
June 30, 2017	EX-2.1	AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among STAPLES, INC., ARCH MERGER SUB INC. and ARCH PARENT INC. Dated as of June 28, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS QuickLinks - Click here to rapidly navigate through this document Exhibit 2.1 EXECUTION VERSION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among STAPLES, INC., ARCH MERGER SUB INC. and ARCH PARENT INC. Dated as of June 28, 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I The Merger 2 1.1 The Merger 2 1.2 Effective Time of the Merger 2 1.3 Closing 2 1.4 Effects of the Merger 2 1.5 Directors and Officers of the Survi
June 30, 2017	EX-3.1	Amendment to Amended and Restated By-laws Staples, Inc. Exhibit 3.1 Amendment to Amended and Restated By-laws of Staples, Inc. The Amended and Restated By-laws of Staples, Inc. be and hereby are amended by adding in Article V thereto the following provision as a new Section 4 thereof: Section 4. Forum Selection By-law. Unless the corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware sh
June 30, 2017	EX-99.2	Additional Information About Your Compensation US Vice Presidents Exhibit 99.2 Additional Information About Your Compensation US Vice Presidents We shared exciting news with you yesterday. There is a lot to take in - and I am committed to timely and transparent communications. So, let me address the most important personal questions you are likely to have: · Firstly, I want to be clear there is no change in your role, responsibilities, manager, or compensation r
June 28, 2017	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 28, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IR
June 28, 2017	EX-99.1	Staples, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Sycamore Partners for $10.25 Per Share in Cash, or Approximately $6.9 Billion Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Staples, Inc. For Sycamore Partners Mark Cautela Michael Freitag or Arielle Rothstein (508) 253-3832 Joele Frank [email protected] (212) 355-4449 [email protected] Investor Contact: Staples, Inc. Chris Powers (508) 253-4632 [email protected] Staples, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Sycamore Part
June 28, 2017	EX-99.2	Dear Staples Associates, Exhibit 99.2 Dear Staples Associates, Today is an historic and momentous day for Staples, one that puts us on a path to success for years to come. Earlier we announced that Staples has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Sycamore Partners, a leading private equity firm with a track record of accelerating growth for companies. For those of you who are not familiar with private equity firms,
June 28, 2017	EX-99.1	Staples, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Sycamore Partners for $10.25 Per Share in Cash, or Approximately $6.9 Billion Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Staples, Inc. For Sycamore Partners Mark Cautela Michael Freitag or Arielle Rothstein (508) 253-3832 Joele Frank [email protected] (212) 355-4449 [email protected] Investor Contact: Staples, Inc. Chris Powers (508) 253-4632 [email protected] Staples, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Sycamore Part
June 28, 2017	DEFA14A	Staples 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 28, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IR
June 28, 2017	EX-99.2	Dear Staples Associates, Exhibit 99.2 Dear Staples Associates, Today is an historic and momentous day for Staples, one that puts us on a path to success for years to come. Earlier we announced that Staples has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Sycamore Partners, a leading private equity firm with a track record of accelerating growth for companies. For those of you who are not familiar with private equity firms,
June 13, 2017	8-K	Staples SPLS8-K06122017 (Current Report/Significant Event) Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 12, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Nu
May 26, 2017	EX-1.01	Conflict Minerals Report of Staples, Inc In accordance with Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 EX-1.01 2 splsitem101-2016conflictmi.htm EXHIBIT 1.01 Exhibit 1.01 Conflict Minerals Report of Staples, Inc In accordance with Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 This is the Conflict Minerals Report ("CMR") of Staples, Inc ("Staples," Company" or "we") for the reporting period covering January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 (the "2016 Report Year") in accordance with Rule 13p-
May 26, 2017	SD	Staples SD Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM SD S PECIALIZED D ISCLOSURE REPORT STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) Five Hundred Staples Drive, Framingham, MA 01702 (Address of principal executive
May 16, 2017	10-Q	Staples SPLS 10-Q 04.29.2017 (Quarterly Report) Document Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.
May 16, 2017	EX-99.1	Staples, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2017 Performance Exhibit 99.1 Staples, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2017 Performance FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-May 16, 2017-Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today the results for its first quarter ended April 29, 2017. Total company sales for the first quarter of 2017 were $4.1 billion, a decrease of five percent compared to the first quarter of 2016. On a GAAP basis, the company reported net income
May 16, 2017	8-K	Staples STAPLES, INC. 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 16, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS
April 20, 2017	DEFA14A	Staples DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITING MATERIALS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) ? Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin
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April 20, 2017	DEF 14A	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) ☑ Filed by the Registrant ☐ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14
April 10, 2017	SC 13G/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC Passive Investment staplesinc.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 4 )* Name of issuer: Staples Inc Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 855030102 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: March 31, 2017 Check the appropriate box to designate the
March 9, 2017	10-K	Staples SPLS 10-K 01282017 (Annual Report) Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark one) ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to For the fiscal year ended: January 28, 2017 Commission File Number: 0-17586 STAPLES, INC.
March 9, 2017	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 9, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IR
March 9, 2017	EX-99.1	Staples, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Performance Exhibit 99.1 Staples, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Performance FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-March 9, 2017-Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today the results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 28, 2017. Total company sales for the fourth quarter of 2016 were $4.6 billion, a decrease of three percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2015. On a GAAP b
March 9, 2017	EX-10.38	STAPLES, INC. LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE PLAN SUMMARY Exhibit 10.38 STAPLES, INC. LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE PLAN SUMMARY Staples provides long-term care insurance coverage which is fully paid by the company to officers of Staples hired or promoted prior to January 1, 2017, including the named executive officers. The coverage includes a maximum daily benefit of $150 per day or $54,750 per year, adjusted annually. The benefit will end on July 1, 2017 fo
March 9, 2017	EX-2.1	SIGNING PROTOCOL Exhibit 2.1 SIGNING PROTOCOL To: Staples Cyprus Intermediary Holdings Limited (the "Seller") and Staples, Inc. (the "Parent") Amsterdam, 7 December 2016 Dear Sirs, We refer to the agreed form of draft Sale and Purchase Agreement (the "SPA") attached hereto as Schedule 1 (Share Purchase Agreement) by and between Seller, Promontoria Holding 192 B.V. ("Purchaser"), Staples Solutions B.V. (the "Target
March 9, 2017	EX-14.1	Staples Code of Conduct Staples associates are honest, fair and trustworthy and will not tolerate unethical behavior in others. Exhibit 14.1 Staples Code of Conduct Staples associates are honest, fair and trustworthy and will not tolerate unethical behavior in others. In performing their job duties, Staples associates should always act lawfully, ethically, and in the best interests of Staples. Associates who are unsure whether their conduct or the conduct of their coworkers complies with the Code of Conduct should contact
March 9, 2017	EX-10.40	FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE STAPLES, INC. SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN Exhibit 10.40 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE STAPLES, INC. SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN WHEREAS, Staples, Inc. (the "Company") maintains the Staples, Inc. Survivor Benefit Plan (the "Plan"); and WHEREAS, Section 9.1 of the Plan authorizes the Company to amend or terminate the Plan at any time. NOW THEREFORE, Section 5.1 of the Plan is hereby replaced in its entirety with the following new provision: 5.1. Pre-Ret
March 9, 2017	EX-10.36	[STAPLES LETTERHEAD] Exhibit 10.36 [STAPLES LETTERHEAD] January 23, 2017 Via Hand Delivery Joe Doody 4285 Deephaven Lane Naples, FL 34119 Dear Joe: As we continue on our 20/20 journey, it is vital that the members of the Staples Leadership Team focus on our most critical 20/20 initiatives. In light of your upcoming retirement on September 9, 2017, we are asking you to take on a reduced role allowing you to focus on th
March 9, 2017	EX-10.43	Staples1 Annual Performance Award - APA Fiscal Year 2016 North America Exhibit 10.43 Staples1 Annual Performance Award - APA Fiscal Year 2016 North America I. Summary and Objectives Staples has developed this Annual Performance Award - APA (the “Plan”) to provide opportunities for eligible associates to earn financial rewards for their role in ensuring Staples meets its annual performance targets. The Plan aims to align the interests of the plan participants with tho
March 9, 2017	EX-10.42	STAPLES, INC. Amended and Restated Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (as amended through December 20, 2016) Exhibit 10.42 STAPLES, INC. Amended and Restated Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (as amended through December 20, 2016) WHEREAS, Staples, Inc. (the “Company”) heretofore adopted the Staples, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the “Plan”), an unfunded plan maintained for the purpose of providing deferred compensation for a select group of management or highly compensated employees
March 9, 2017	EX-21.1	Name of Subsidiary Jurisdiction of Incorporation 3094494 Nova Scotia Company Canada 3258402 Nova Scotia Company Canada 3285091 Nova Scotia Company Canada B2 Express - Comercio, Servicos e Representacoes Ltda. Brazil Beijing Staples Commerce & Trade C Exhibit 21.1 Name of Subsidiary Jurisdiction of Incorporation 3094494 Nova Scotia Company Canada 3258402 Nova Scotia Company Canada 3285091 Nova Scotia Company Canada B2 Express - Comercio, Servicos e Representacoes Ltda. Brazil Beijing Staples Commerce & Trade Co., Ltd. China Capital Office Products of Volusia County, Inc. United States CE Direct Pty Ltd Australia CER New Zealand Limited New Zeal
March 9, 2017	EX-10.41	STAPLES, INC. EXECUTIVE LIFE INSURANCE PLANS SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS Exhibit 10.41 STAPLES, INC. EXECUTIVE LIFE INSURANCE PLANS SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS BONUS LIFE PLAN 1. This plan covers certain executive officers of Staples who enrolled at the time the plan was offered historically. 2. On a pre-retirement basis, the death benefit is equal to 3 times current annual base salary, with the participant’s salary amount frozen as of December 31, 2016. 3. On a post-retirem
March 9, 2017	EX-10.37	REVOCATION OF SEVERANCE BENEFITS AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.37 REVOCATION OF SEVERANCE BENEFITS AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this first day of February, 2017 between Joe Doody (hereinafter referred to as "you"), and Staples, Inc. (“Staples”). IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises set forth below, you and Staples hereby agree as follows: 1. Effective February 1, 2017, you hereby agree to reduce your work schedule to twelve
March 3, 2017	EX-99.1	Staples Inc. and Subsidiaries Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet October 29, 2016 (amounts in millions) Pro Forma Adjustments As Reported Disposal of UK Retail Disposal of European Operations Pro Forma ASSETS Current assets: Cas Exhibit 99.1 Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information On February 27, 2017, Staples, Inc. and subsidiaries (?Staples", or "the Company?) completed the sale of a controlling interest in its European operations (other than its retail business in the United Kingdom, the sale of which was completed on November 18, 2016 in a separate transaction). Beginning in the fourth quarter
March 3, 2017	EX-2.1	STAPLES CYPRUS INTERMEDIARY HOLDINGS LIMITED PROMONTORIA HOLDING 192 B.V. STAPLES SOLUTIONS B.V. STAPLES, INC. Exhibit 2.1 STAPLES CYPRUS INTERMEDIARY HOLDINGS LIMITED PROMONTORIA HOLDING 192 B.V. STAPLES SOLUTIONS B.V. AND STAPLES, INC. SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT REGARDING ISSUED SHARES IN THE CAPITAL OF STAPLES SOLUTIONS B.V. Certain schedules hereto have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The Company hereby agrees to supplementally furnish to the SEC upon request any omitted sch
March 3, 2017	EX-99.2	Cerberus Capital Management Completes Acquisition of Staples’ European Operations Exhibit 99.2 Cerberus Capital Management Completes Acquisition of Staples? European Operations FRAMINGHAM, MA and NEW YORK CITY, February 28, 2017 ? Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) and Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (?Cerberus?) today announced the completion of the sale of a controlling interest in Staples? European operations to a Cerberus affiliate. Staples, Inc. will retain a 15 percent equity
March 3, 2017	EX-2.2	Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") dated 23 February 2017 Exhibit 2.2 Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") dated 23 February 2017 The Parties refer to a share purchase agreement dated 2 February 2017 in relation to the sale and purchase regarding issued shares in the capital of Staples Solutions B.V. by Staples Cyprus Intermediary Holdings Limited as seller to Promontoria Holding 192 B.V. as purchaser (the "SPA"). Capitalised terms used in this MoU that a
March 3, 2017	8-K	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 27, 2017 STAPLES, INC. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 27, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number)
February 10, 2017	SC 13G/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC Passive Investment staplesinc.htm - Generated by SEC Publisher for SEC Filing SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 3 )* Name of issuer: Staples Inc Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 855030102 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2016 Check the appropriate box to designate
February 2, 2017	8-K	Staples SPLS8-K02022017 (Current Report/Significant Event) Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File
January 24, 2017	8-K	Staples SPLS8-K01242017 (Current Report/Significant Event) Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 24, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File
January 24, 2017	EX-99.1	Staples, Inc. Announces Changes to Board and Governance Practices Exhibit Exhibit 99.1 Media Contact: Bill Durling 508-253-2882 Investor Contact: Chris Powers 508-253-4632 Staples, Inc. Announces Changes to Board and Governance Practices FRAMINGHAM, Mass., January 24, 2017 - Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today that the company?s Board of Directors has elected Robert E. Sulentic to serve as Independent Chairman of the Board effective January 29, 2017. Su
January 24, 2017	EX-3.1	BY-LAWS STAPLES, INC. (as amended and restated through January 24, 2017) ARTICLE I Exhibit BY-LAWS of STAPLES, INC. (as amended and restated through January 24, 2017) ARTICLE I Stockholders Section 1. Annual Meeting . The annual meeting of the stockholders for the election of directors and for the transaction of such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting shall be held on a date to be fixed by the board of directors or the president (which date shall not be
January 5, 2017	8-K	Staples 010520178-K (Current Report/Significant Event) Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 5, 2017 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File
January 5, 2017	EX-99.1	Staples, Inc. Appoints Jeff Hall Chief Administrative Officer and Vice Chairman Exhibit Exhibit 99.1 For Immediate Release Contacts: Mark Cautela [email protected] (508) 253-3832 Staples, Inc. Appoints Jeff Hall Chief Administrative Officer and Vice Chairman FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (January 5, 2017) - Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) today announced that it has appointed Jeff Hall to the newly created role of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Vice Chairman. In this new role
December 8, 2016	SC 13G/A	SPLS / Staples, Inc. / PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC - SC 13G/A Passive Investment ======================================================================= UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.
December 7, 2016	8-K	Staples 120720168-K (Current Report/Significant Event) Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 7, 2016 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File
December 7, 2016	EX-99.1	CERBERUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT TO ACQUIRE STAPLES’ EUROPEAN BUSINESS Exhibit Exhibit 99.1 CERBERUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT TO ACQUIRE STAPLES? EUROPEAN BUSINESS FRAMINGHAM, MA and NEW YORK CITY, December 07, 2016 - Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) and Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (Cerberus) announced today that Staples and Cerberus have entered into an agreement in relation to the sale of a controlling interest in Staples? European operations to a Cerberus affiliate. S
November 22, 2016	EX-10.1	CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of November 22, 2016 STAPLES, INC., as the Borrower, THE LENDERS NAMED HEREIN, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent BARCLAYS BANK PLC, HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION MUFG UNION BANK, N.A., WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Exhibit Exhibit 10.1 Published CUSIP Number: 855031AL4 Published Revolving Credit Facility Number: 855031AM2 CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of November 22, 2016 STAPLES, INC., as the Borrower, THE LENDERS NAMED HEREIN, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent and BARCLAYS BANK PLC, HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION MUFG UNION BANK, N.A., and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Co-Syndica
November 22, 2016	8-K	Staples SPLS8-K11222016 (Current Report/Significant Event) Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 22, 2016 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fil
November 17, 2016	10-Q	Staples SPLS 10-Q 10.29.2016 (Quarterly Report) Document Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.
November 17, 2016	8-K	Staples STAPLES, INC. 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 17, 2016 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number)
November 17, 2016	EX-99.1	Staples, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2016 Performance Exhibit 99.1 Staples, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2016 Performance FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-November 17, 2016-Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today the results for its third quarter ended October 29, 2016. Total company sales for the third quarter of 2016 were $5.4 billion, a decrease of four percent compared to the third quarter of 2015. On a GAAP basis, the company reported net
September 30, 2016	EX-10.1	[Staples Letterhead] Exhibit Exhibit 10.1 [Staples Letterhead] September 29, 2016 Delivered By Hand John B. Wilson PO Box 327 Hyannis Port, MA 02647 Dear John: As discussed, you and Staples Inc. have mutually agreed to end our employment relationship. In addition to the severance and other benefits you will receive, you will also be eligible for a one time termination payment (the ?Termination Payment?) equivalent to
September 30, 2016	8-K	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 27, 2016 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi
September 27, 2016	EX-99.1	Staples Appoints Shira Goodman as CEO Exhibit Exhibit 99.1 Media Contact: Bill Durling 508-253-2882 Investor Contact: Chris Powers 508-253-4632 Staples Appoints Shira Goodman as CEO FRAMINGHAM, Mass., September 26, 2016 - Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) today announced the appointment of Shira Goodman as its President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors, effective immediately. ?After a comprehensive sear
September 27, 2016	8-K	Staples SPLS8-K09262016 (Current Report/Significant Event) Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 25, 2016 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi
September 27, 2016	EX-10.1	[Staples Letterhead] Exhibit Exhibit 10.1 [Staples Letterhead] Shira Goodman September 26, 2016 40 Montrose Street Newton, MA 02458 Dear Shira, Congratulations on your promotion to Chief Executive Officer, effective September 25, 2016. Details of your compensation in connection with your new position are set forth below. Salary You will receive a weekly salary of $21,153.84 ($1,100,000 if annualized) which will be you
August 17, 2016	10-Q	Staples SPLS 10-Q 07.30.2016 (Quarterly Report) Document Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.
August 17, 2016	8-K	Staples STAPLES, INC. 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 17, 2016 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (
August 17, 2016	EX-99.1	Staples, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2016 Performance Exhibit 99.1 Staples, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2016 Performance FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-August 17, 2016-Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today the results for its second quarter ended July 30, 2016. Total company sales for the second quarter of 2016 were $4.8 billion, a decrease of four percent compared to the second quarter of 2015. On a GAAP basis, the company reported a net
August 17, 2016	CORRESP	Staples ESP Document August 17, 2016 Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, NE Washington D.
August 17, 2016	EX-10.7	Non-Management Director Compensation Summary Exhibit 10.7 Non-Management Director Compensation Summary Our non-management directors (“Outside Directors”) will be compensated as follows through a combination of cash payments and equity grants: 1. Cash Retainer. Each director will receive $18,750 after each regularly scheduled quarterly Board meeting, and the Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee will receive an additional $3,750 at such ti
June 20, 2016	EX-24	EX-24 POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Shira Goodman, Christine Komola and Michael Williams, or any of them singly, and with full power of substitution, the undersigned's true and lawful attorney-in-fact to: 1) Prepare, execute in the undersigned's name and on the undersigned's behalf, and submit to the U.
June 20, 2016	EX-24	EX-24 POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Shira Goodman, Christine Komola and Michael Williams, or any of them singly, and with full power of substitution, the undersigned's true and lawful attorney-in-fact to: 1) Prepare, execute in the undersigned's name and on the undersigned's behalf, and submit to the U.
June 20, 2016	EX-24	EX-24 POWER OF ATTORNEY Know all by these presents, that the undersigned hereby constitutes and appoints Shira Goodman, Christine Komola and Michael Williams, or any of them singly, and with full power of substitution, the undersigned's true and lawful attorney-in-fact to: 1) Prepare, execute in the undersigned's name and on the undersigned's behalf, and submit to the U.
June 15, 2016	8-K	Staples SPLS8-KPOSTANNUALMTG2016 (Current Report/Significant Event) Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 13, 2016 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Nu
June 15, 2016	EX-10.2	[Staples Letterhead] Exhibit Exhibit 10.2 [Staples Letterhead] Shira Goodman June 15, 2016 40 Montrose Street Newton, MA 02458 Shira, Congratulations on your appointment as interim Chief Executive Officer of Staples. As discussed, your compensation will be adjusted effective June 14, 2016 through the end of your interim CEO period to reflect the increased responsibilities of your new role. In addition to your present
June 15, 2016	EX-10.1	[Staples Letterhead] Exhibit Exhibit 10.1 [Staples Letterhead] June 13, 2016 Shira Goodman c/o Staples, Inc. 500 Staples Drive Framingham, MA 01742-4474 Dear Shira: In connection with your service as interim Chief Executive Officer (? CEO ?), Staples, Inc. (the ? Company ?) wants to provide you with enhanced severance compensation through this letter agreement. 1. Enhancements . Your current severance eligibility is s
June 3, 2016	RW	Staples RW June 3, 2016 VIA EDGAR FILING Division of Corporation Finance U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Mara L. Ransom Assistant Director Re: Request for Withdrawal of Staples, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-4 File No. 333-202909 Dear Ms. Ransom: Pursuant to Rule 477 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities
May 31, 2016	DEFA14A	Staples DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (a
May 31, 2016	8-K	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits 8-K 1 a16-1200238k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 30, 2016 STAPLES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or Other Juris- diction of Incorporatio
May 31, 2016	EX-99.1	SCHEDULE I Exhibit 99.1 May 31, 2016 Ronald L. Sargent c/o Staples, Inc. 500 Staples Drive Framingham, MA 01742-4474 Dear Ron: Consistent with discussions that have taken place over the last few years between Staples, Inc. (the ?Company?) and you (the ?Executive?) regarding your desire to participate in an orderly transition of the Chief Executive Officer position, this letter is to confirm that you and the
May 26, 2016	SD	Staples SD Document UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM SD S PECIALIZED D ISCLOSURE REPORT STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) Five Hundred Staples Drive, Framingham, MA 01702 (Address of principal executive
May 26, 2016	EX-1.01	Conflict Minerals Report of Staples, Inc In accordance with Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Exhibit Exhibit 1.01 Conflict Minerals Report of Staples, Inc In accordance with Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 This is the Conflict Minerals Report ("CMR") of Staples, Inc ("Staples," Company" or "we") for the reporting period covering January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 (the "2015 Report Year") in accordance with Rule 13p-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (t
May 23, 2016	DEFA14A	Staples DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (RULE 14a-101) SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant o Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (a
May 18, 2016	10-Q	Staples SPLS 10-Q 04302016 (Quarterly Report) SEC Document Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.
May 18, 2016	EX-10.5	FIRST AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN CREDIT AGREEMENT SEC Exhibit Exhibit 10.5 FIRST AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN CREDIT AGREEMENT FIRST AMENDMENT TO TERM LOAN CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “ Amendment ”), dated as of March 9, 2016, among STAPLES ESCROW, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “ Escrow Borrower ”), STAPLES, INC., a Delaware corporation (“ Staples ”), and BARCLAYS BANK PLC, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent (in such capacities, t
May 18, 2016	8-K	Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 18, 2016 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS
May 18, 2016	EX-99.1	Staples, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2016 Performance Exhibit 99.1 Staples, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2016 Performance FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-May 18, 2016-Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today the results for its first quarter ended April 30, 2016. Total company sales for the first quarter of 2016 were $5.1 billion, a decrease of three percent compared to the first quarter of 2015. On a GAAP basis, the company reported net income
May 16, 2016	EX-10.2	AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.2 Execution Version AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this Amendment), dated as of May 16, 2016 is made by and among STAPLES, INC., a Delaware corporation (the Borrower), BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. (Bank of America), in its capacity as administrative agent for the Lenders (defined below) (in such capacity, the Admin
May 16, 2016	EX-10.3	TERMINATION AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.3 EXECUTION VERSION TERMINATION AGREEMENT This Termination Agreement (this ?Agreement?), dated as of May 16, 2016, is by and among Office Depot, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), Staples, Inc., a Delaware corporation (?Parent?), and Staples AMS, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned Subsidiary of Parent (?Merger Sub? and, together with the Company and Parent, the ?
May 16, 2016	EX-10.1	AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.1 Execution AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this Amendment), dated as of May 16, 2016 is made by and among STAPLES, INC., a Delaware corporation (the Borrower), BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. (Bank of America), in its capacity as administrative agent for the Lenders (defined below) (in such capacity, the Administrative Agent), and each of the
May 16, 2016	EX-10.4	BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Exhibit 10.4 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. BARCLAYS BANK PLC MERRILL, LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & 745 Seventh Avenue SMITH INCORPORATED New York, NY 10019 One Bryant Park New York, NY 10036 WELLS FARGO BANK, HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION One Boston Place, 19th Floor 452 Fifth Avenue Boston, MA 02108 New York, NY 10018 J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC PNC CAPITAL
May 16, 2016	8-K	Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 10, 2016 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS
May 11, 2016	8-K	Staples 8-K (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 10, 2016 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS
May 11, 2016	EX-99.1	Staples and Office Depot to Terminate Merger Agreement Staples Announces Strategic Plan to Enhance Value: - Increasing Focus on Mid-Market Customers in North America - Exploring Strategic Alternatives for European Operations - Initiating New $300 Mil Exhibit 99.1 Media Contact: Mark Cautela 508-253-3832 Investor Contact: Chris Powers 508-253-4632 Staples and Office Depot to Terminate Merger Agreement Staples Announces Strategic Plan to Enhance Value: - Increasing Focus on Mid-Market Customers in North America - Exploring Strategic Alternatives for European Operations - Initiating New $300 Million Cost Reduction Plan - Continuing to Return Cash
April 26, 2016	DEFA14A	Staples DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL PROXY SOLICITING MATERIALS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) ? Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Defin
April 26, 2016	DEF 14A	Staples DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) ? Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, For Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14
April 22, 2016	EX-99.1	Staples, Inc. Nominates Three New Directors Rowland Moriarty and Basil Anderson to Retire From Staples’ Board, Raul Vazquez Not Standing For Reelection Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Mark Cautela 508-253-3832 Investor Contact: Chris Powers 508-253-4632 Staples, Inc. Nominates Three New Directors Rowland Moriarty and Basil Anderson to Retire From Staples? Board, Raul Vazquez Not Standing For Reelection FRAMINGHAM, Mass., April 22, 2016 - Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) today announced the nomination of three new Directors. Curtis F
April 22, 2016	8-K	Staples CURRENT REPORT (Current Report/Significant Event) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 20, 2016 STAPLES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 0-17586 04-2896127 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) Fi

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