Exhibit 99.1

This statement on Form 4 is filed by BC European Capital VIII-37.

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-37:


                              /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-37


                              /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-37