EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Calculation of Net Earnings Loss Per Common Share

The following table presents the calculation of net earnings (loss) per common share — basic and diluted:

(In thousands, except per share amounts)	2012			2011		2010
Basic Earnings Per Share
Numerator:
Net earnings (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$	(110,045	)	$	59,989	$	(81,736	)
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		279,727			277,918		275,557
Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	(0.39	)	$	0.22	$	(0.30	)
Diluted Earnings Per Share
Numerator:
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Office Depot, Inc.	$	(77,111	)	$	95,694	$	(44,623	)
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		279,727			277,918		275,557
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock		4,401			5,176		7,060
Redeemable preferred stock		78,427			73,703		73,676
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding		362,555			356,797		356,293
Diluted earnings (loss) per share		N/A			N/A		N/A