Corporate Express says it's not talking take-over

By Lisa Kerner

Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 5 - Corporate Express NV shot down rumors that it is in discussions with Staples, Inc. about a take-over as was reported in the Dutch press.

While the company would not normally comment on rumors, Corporate Express said it "wishes to make clear such discussions are not taking place," according to a form 6-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Staples is an office superstore based in Framingham, Mass.

Corporate Express is a business-to-business office supply company based in Amsterdam.

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