UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report: February 26, 2002
Commission file number 1-10948
OFFICE DEPOT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 59-2663954
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
2200 Old Germantown Road, Delray Beach, Florida 33445
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(561) 438-4800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Former name or former address, if changed since last report: N/A
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
99.1 Copies of slides presented at investors and analysts meeting sponsored by
The Bear Stearns Companies Inc., on February 27, 2002 by Office Depot's Chairman
and CEO, Bruce Nelson and by its CFO, Charles Brown
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On February 27, 2002, Office Depot Inc.'s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
Bruce Nelson, and its Chief Financial Officer, Charles Brown, are meeting with
investors and securities analysts at a securities conference sponsored by The
Bear Stearns Companies Inc. Portions of the audio of this meeting are being
Webcast by Bear Stearns. Interested parties may contact Investor Relations at
561-438-1680 for further information. Attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1
are copies of presentation slides being provided to attendees at the meeting.
This filing is provided as a matter of information only.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
OFFICE DEPOT, INC.
Date: February 26, 2002 By: /S/ DAVID C. FANNIN
David C. Fannin
Executive Vice President and
General Counsel