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): October 22, 2014

UNITED STATIONERS INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Deleware	0-10653	36-3141189
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Parkway North Blvd. Suite 100 Deerfield, Illinois		60015-2559
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (847) 627-7000

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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United Stationers Inc.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The following information, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” hereunder for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

On October 22, 2014, United Stationers Inc. (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014. A copy of the Registrant’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. In addition, a slide presentation summarizing earnings and financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.2 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1*	Press Release, dated October 22, 2014, announcing financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014.
99.2*	Earnings Presentation, a slide presentation summarizing earnings and financial results.
	*  — Included herewith.

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 thereunto duly authorized.

			UNITED STATIONERS INC.
			(Registrant)
Date:	October 22, 2014	By:	/s/ Todd A. Shelton
			Todd A. Shelton
			Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1*	Press Release, dated October 22, 2014, announcing financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014.
99.2*	Earnings Presentation, a slide presentation summarizing earnings and financial results.
	*  — Included herewith.