EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2014

Calculation of Net Loss Per Common Share

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

(In millions, except per share amounts)	2014			2013			2012
Basic Earnings Per Share
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(354	)	$	(93	)	$	(110	)
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		535			318			280
Basic loss per share	$	(0.66	)	$	(0.29	)	$	(0.39	)
Diluted Earnings Per Share
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to Office Depot, Inc.	$	(354	)	$	(20	)	$	(77	)
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		535			318			280
Diluted loss per share	$	(0.66	)	$	(0.29	)	$	(0.39	)

Schedule of Potentially Dilutive Stock Options and Restricted Stock Excluded from Calculation of Diluted Loss per Share

The following potentially dilutive stock options and restricted stock were excluded from the diluted loss per share calculation because of the net loss in the periods.

(In millions, except per share amounts)	2014		2013		2012
Potentially dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock		8		7		5
Redeemable preferred stock		—		56		78