Office Depot, Office Max select BCG for integration support

Boca Raton, Fla. – Office Depot Inc. and OfficeMax Incorporated have selected The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to provide integration support for the two companies’ pending merger. BCG will provide a dedicated onsite support team and work with management from both companies to establish a detailed integration plan and establish an overall vision and priorities for the merger.



“With the support of BCG, we will pursue our objectives of ensuring a smooth and productive transition, appropriately managing risks, and capturing the maximum of annual cost synergies projected to be $400-$600 million by the third year following the transaction’s close,” said Office Depot Chairman and CEO Neil Austrian.



Office Depot and OfficeMax have also established an integration management office and appointed several executives from both companies.