Exhibit 99.1

This statement on Form 4 is filed by BC European Capital VIII-26.

Date of Event Requiring Statement:  November 5, 2013

Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:  Office Depot, Inc. (ODP)

For and on behalf of the Limited Partnership BC European Capital VIII-26:

/S/ MATTHEW ELSTON

Name: Matthew Elston

Director, CIE Management II Limited acting as General

Partner of the Limited Partnership BC European Capital VIII-26

/S/ LAURENCE MCNAIRN

Name: Laurence McNairn

Director, CIE Management II Limited acting as General

Partner of the Limited Partnership BC European Capital VIII-26

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