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Feb 21, 2008

Eurex

Staples Inc.: Takeover Offer to the Corporate Express NV Shareholders

By means of a press release on February 19, 2008, Staples Inc. announced a takeover offer for outstanding Corporate Express shares. Accordingly, shareholders will receive EUR 7.25 in cash for each Corporate Express share they hold.

This circular informs you about the effects this transaction may have on the existing Eurex options of Corporate Express (KNP).

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