Exhibit 99.1

This statement on Form 4 is filed by BC European Capital VIII-24.

Date of Event Requiring Statement:  July 11, 2013
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:  Office Depot, Inc. (ODP)



                                   For and on behalf of the Limited Partnership
                                   BC European Capital VIII-24:


                                   /S/ MATTHEW ELSTON
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                                   Name:  Matthew Elston
                                   Director, CIE Management II Limited acting as
                                   General Partner of the Limited Partnership BC
                                   European Capital VIII-24


                                   /S/ LAURENCE MCNAIRN
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                                   Name:  Laurence McNairn
                                   Director, CIE Management II Limited acting as
                                   General Partner of the Limited Partnership
                                   BC European Capital VIII-24