Form 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: December 31, 2012

Commission file number 1-10948

 

 

OFFICE DEPOT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   59-2663954

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

6600 North Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL   33496
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(561) 438-4800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Former name or former address, if changed since last report: N/A

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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

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

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

 

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

 

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

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereto duly authorized.

 

    OFFICE DEPOT, INC.
Date: January 4, 2013      
    By:   /s/ Elisa D. Garcia C.
     

 

      Elisa D. Garcia C.
      Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

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