Press releases

13-5-2008	Corporate Express declines Staples’ announced offer price Corporate Express NV, one of the world’s leading suppliers of office products, announced today the...» More
13-5-2008	Corporate Express reaction to Staples' filing announcement Corporate Express NV, one of the world’s leading suppliers of office products, has noted the announc...» More
7-5-2008	Focused business expected to outperform market Building blocks to support Corporate Express growth targets Confirmation that Corporate Ex...» More
7-5-2008	Corporate Express Q1 2008 performance reflects progress in executing strategic plan North American sales growth outperformed the market; profitability in Europe improves sharpl...» More
16-4-2008	Corporate Express NV to sell Veenman Nederland Corporate Express NV and Xerox Corporation have reached an agreement on the takeover of Veenman Nede...» More
9-4-2008	Corporate Express NV AGM Resolutions The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shareholders of Corporate Express NV adopted the company’s fi...» More
8-4-2008	Corporate Express Q1 2008 trading update confirms execution of strategic plan achieving sound progress Corporate Express NV, one of the world’s leading suppliers of office products, announces its first q...» More
3-4-2008	Corporate Express to announce trading update on 8 April Corporate Express NV, one of the world’s leading suppliers of office products, announces that it wil...» More
18-3-2008	Corporate Express confirms its rejection of Staples’ repeated proposal Corporate Express NV notes Staples’ press release today in which it repeats its unsolicited proposal...» More
7-3-2008	Corporate Express NV issues 2007 Annual Report Corporate Express NV today published its 2007 Annual Report as well as the Annual Overview 2007. Th...» More
19-2-2008	Corporate Express: Unsolicited Proposal by Staples Corporate Express NV confirmed receipt of an unsolicited proposal made by Staples today. Corporate...» More
7-2-2008	Corporate Express Q4 2007: back to growth in North America Fourth quarter 2007: Implementation of strategic initiatives on track Net sales EUR 1,405 millio...» More
5-2-2008	Corporate Express: No discussions with Staples regarding a take-over Corporate Express NV has noted rumours in a Dutch morning paper regarding ongoing discussions betwee...» More
16-1-2008	Corporate Express: publication of 2007 annual figures 7 February 2008 Corporate Express NV moves its reporting date of the preliminary annual figures forward from 22 Febr...» More

30-11-2007	Corporate Express strengthens its position in Denmark Corporate Express has acquired Møller & Landschultz A/S, a business-to-business office products dist...» More
12-11-2007	Corporate Express completes the sale of ASAP Software Corporate Express announced today that it has completed the sale of ASAP Software to Dell Inc, as pu...» More
6-11-2007	Corporate Express Q3 2007: Good performance in Europe and North American sales broadly in line with market Strategic initiatives and organisational changes being implemented to transform company Net...» More
10-10-2007	Corporate Express announces new executive appointments in North America Corporate Express announces today the appointment of Michael Zahra as President Corporate Express Ca...» More
9-10-2007	Corporate Express acquires Contracta Office Furnishings in Dallas Acquisition to strengthen Corporate Express furniture position in North Texas Corporate Express US...» More
1-10-2007	New management and strategy to unlock full potential Stand-alone Corporate Express best way forward to create shareholder value HIGHLIGHTS ...» More
1-10-2007	Corporate Express NV Q3 2007 trading update Corporate Express announced today a Q3 2007 trading update disclosing its estimated organic growth n...» More
1-10-2007	Corporate Express to appoint Peter Damman as president Corporate Express Europe Corporate Express announced today the appointment of Peter Damman as President Corporate Express Eur...» More
26-9-2007	Corporate Express NV to announce conclusions strategic review on Monday 1 October On Monday 1 October Corporate Express will publish the conclusions of its Strategic Review and plann...» More
12-9-2007	Corporate Express NV hosting 2-day Analyst & Investor Conference Corporate Express is hosting a two-day analyst & investor conference in Denver (CO) on 12-13 Septemb...» More
7-9-2007	Corporate Express NV to sell Veenman Germany Corporate Express and Konica Minolta Business Solutions Germany have reached an agreement on the tak...» More
31-8-2007	Corporate Express NV to reduce overhead expenses at its US headquarter Corporate Express announced today cost reduction measures at its US headquarter aimed to reduce over...» More
2-8-2007	Corporate Express Q2 2007 results Divestment of ASAP Software further step to increase focus on Office Products Net sales up 4.9% a...» More
10-7-2007	Corporate Express establishes global sourcing organisation in South East Asia Corporate Express has established a permanent presence in Hong Kong and China to facilitate direc...» More
26-6-2007	Corporate Express NV strategic review in progress Corporate Express announced today that the Executive Board expects to complete a comprehensive strat...» More
3-5-2007	Corporate Express Q1 2007 results Europe performs strongly; North America remains difficult Net sales up 4% to EUR 1,589 million...» More
12-4-2007	Buhrmann NV approves resolution to become Corporate Express NV per 20 April Buhrmann announced today that its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) has approved the prop...» More
30-3-2007	Mark Hoffman resigns from Buhrmann Executive Board Buhrmann NV today announced that Mark Hoffman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Corporate Ex...» More
12-3-2007	Buhrmann issues 2006 Annual Report Buhrmann today published its 2006 Annual Report as well as the Annual Overview 2006. Both documents...» More
9-3-2007	Buhrmann to become Corporate Express Buhrmann NV, the business services and distribution company, today announced its intention to change...» More
8-3-2007	Buhrmann to appoint Peter Ventress to the Executive Board Buhrmann NV today announced that its Supervisory Board will propose to the 2007 Annual General Meeti...» More
8-2-2007	Buhrmann reports strong earnings growth in 2006 Fourth quarter Net sales +4.0%, a 9.2% increase at constant rates; Operating result, before specia...» More

15-11-2006	Buhrmann hosting 2-day analyst & investor conference in the Netherlands Buhrmann, one of the world’s leading suppliers of office products to businesses and institutions, is...» More
1-11-2006	Buhrmann reports continued earnings growth in 3rd quarter Organic sales growth (+5%): OP North America (+5%), OP Europe (+6%), OP Australia (+3%)...» More
31-10-2006	Buhrmann NV EGM approves nomination new Supervisory Board members Buhrmann NV announced that the General Meeting of Shareholders has approved the nomination of two ne...» More
13-10-2006	Buhrmann to nominate two new Supervisory Board members The Supervisory Board of Buhrmann N.V. nominates Mr R.F. van den Bergh and Mr T. de Swaan as new mem...» More
15-9-2006	Buhrmann's offer for Andvord Tybring-Gjedde reaches over 90% acceptance Following the press release issued earlier today which declared the voluntary offer submitted by B...» More
15-9-2006	Buhrmann to complete offer for Andvord Tybring-Gjedde Following the voluntary offer submitted by Buhrmann NV to acquire the outstanding shares in Andvor...» More
29-8-2006	Buhrmann makes offer to acquire Andvord Tybring-Gjedde, the leading office products group in the Nordic Region All cash offer to be funded by debt facilities Buhrmann has reached agreement to launch a volunt...» More
2-8-2006	Buhrmann 2nd quarter performance continues upward sales trend Successful implementation of new North American organisational structure per 1 July, to generate i...» More
28-6-2006	Buhrmann announces new executive appointments for Corporate Express North America Today Buhrmann’s North American subsidiary Corporate Express is announcing several new executive app...» More
23-5-2006	Buhrmann to acquire facilities distribution company in USA Buhrmann, through its North American subsidiary Corporate Express, has signed an agreement to acqu...» More
3-5-2006	Buhrmann 1st quarter performance continues trend of strong sales growth Strong organic sales growth (+8%) with contributions from all businesses EPS up 36% to EUR 0.19, exc...» More
13-4-2006	Buhrmann NV AGM approves all proposals on agenda Buhrmann announced today that its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) has adopted all propo...» More
9-3-2006	Buhrmann sets new structure for Corporate Express North America Buhrmann today announced an organisational restructuring of Corporate Express North America design...» More
8-3-2006	Buhrmann issues 2005 Annual Report Buhrmann today published its combined 2005 Annual Report and Form 20-F as well as an Annual Overview...» More
9-2-2006	Fourth quarter and full year results 2005 Download the full press releaseStrong sales growth driven by market share gains and broad...» More
10-1-2006	Buhrmann to acquire office products company in Spain Buhrmann NV, one of the world’s leading suppliers of office products, has signed an agreement to a...» More

1-12-2005	Buhrmann creates a global merchandising function for office products Buhrmann announced today that as of 1 January 2006, Ron Lalla will be appointed Executive Vice Presi...» More
22-11-2005	Buhrmann acquires facility products company in USA Buhrmann NV, one of the world’s leading suppliers of office products, announced today that it had...» More
14-11-2005	Peter Ventress named President of Buhrmann's Office Products Europe Division Buhrmann NV today announced that Peter Ventress (44) has been appointed as President of Buhrmann’s...» More
10-11-2005	Buhrmann generates significant sales growth in third quarter Organic sales growth up 9%, reflecting market share gains in large account segment and success of br...» More
9-11-2005	Buhrmann further improves online corporate communications Buhrmann, one of the world’s leading suppliers of office products to businesses and institutions, la...» More
22-9-2005	Ruud Majenburg leaves Buhrmann Buhrmann NV announced today that Ruud Majenburg (45), responsible for the Office Products Europe D...» More
4-8-2005	Buhrmann reports significant sales growth across all businesses Organic sales global office products up 6%, driven by organic sales growth Corporate Express North...» More
31-5-2005	Buhrmann hosting 2-day analyst & investor conference in Germany The focus will be on our Office Products Europe Division and on our Graphic Systems Division and it...» More
3-5-2005	Positive trend continues in line with our expectations KEY FIGURES FIRST QUARTER (IFRS-BASED) amounts in EUR million Q1 2005 Q1 2004 D &nb...» More
14-4-2005	Buhrmann NV AGM 2005 approved all resolutions A dividend of EUR 0.14 per ordinary share has been declared. At the option of he shareholder, the di...» More
31-3-2005	Buhrmann successfully completes repurchase of Preference Shares C As part of the financing for the repurchase Buhrmann successfully raised EUR 250 million via a right...» More
24-3-2005	Buhrmann announces successful outcome of take-up of its rights issue The distribution of rights to existing Buhrmann shareholders of record on 14 March 2005 was made on...» More
11-3-2005	Buhrmann shareholders approve repurchase of Pref Cs At the Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders held in Amsterdam today, Buhrmann shareholder...» More
24-2-2005	Buhrmann successfully places USD 150 million senior subordinated bond offering Buhrmann announced on 23 February 2005 the planned repurchase of its Preference Shares C. The new no...» More
23-2-2005	Buhrmann plans issuance of USD 150 million Senior Subordinated Notes The Notes to be offered have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be off...» More
23-2-2005	Buhrmann to further improve its capital structure Buhrmann has reached a conditional agreement with US private equity investors Apollo Management and...» More
9-2-2005	2004 Fourth quarter and full year results KEY FIGURES FOURTH QUARTER amounts in EUR million 4th quarter (excluding Paper Merchanting...» More

10-11-2004	Buhrmann reports improvement of results in third quarter KEY FIGURES amounts in EUR million 3rd quarter (excluding Paper Merchanting) ...» More
18-10-2004	Revised corporate governance structure preference shares Buhrmann Depositary receipts have been issued for the Buhrmann Preference Shares A only. The depositary recei...» More
16-8-2004	Buhrmann Graphic Systems Division announces European agreement with NexPress Solutions, Inc. The sale of certain assets of the Buhrmann Graphic Systems’ digital print activities to NexPress Sol...» More
11-8-2004	Second quarter 2004 results KEY FIGURES x EUR million Q2 2004 Q2 2003 &nb...» More
6-7-2004	Ruud Majenburg named President of Buhrmann’s Office Products Europe Division Mr. Majenburg joined Buhrmann – one of the world’s largest business-to-business distributors of offi...» More
2-7-2004	Buhrmann successfully restructures its debt portfolio Floris Waller, Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Board of Buhrmann, commented: "We...» More
29-6-2004	Buhrmann announces pricing of tender offer The yield to maturity of the 7 3/4% U.S. Treasury Note due 15 November 2004 was 1.532% as of 28 June...» More
21-6-2004	Buhrmann announces proposed issuance of USD 150 million senior subordinated notes due 2014 In view of the refinancing and further optimisation of its capital structure Buhrmann NV announced t...» More
3-6-2004	Buhrmann tenders for its 12 1/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009 Floris Waller, Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Board of Buhrmann, commented: "Th...» More
25-5-2004	Buhrmann hosts analysts meeting in New York City Buhrmann, one of the world’s leading B2B distributors of office products and computer supplies, is h...» More
6-5-2004	Buhrmann: First quarter 2004 net profit* EUR 25.7 Million Download the press release (PDF, 391k) (text and figures). CEO’s STATEMENTCommenting on the fi...» More
4-5-2004	Buhrmann to appeal against EUR 7.6 million fine on former subsidiary The German competition authorities (Bundeskartellamt or “BKA”) have imposed a EUR 7.6 million fine o...» More
29-4-2004	Main resolutions by Buhrmann AGM 2004 Shareholders have adopted 2003 annual report and financial statements Dividend declared of EUR 0...» More
29-4-2004	Preliminary First quarter 2004 results Net profit* per share (fully diluted) up from EUR 0.02 a year ago to EUR 0.13 in the first quarter...» More
12-2-2004	Buhrmann full year and 4th quarter 2003 results CEO’s statementCommenting on the results of 2003, Buhrmann CEO Frans Koffrie said: "As a result of t...» More
26-1-2004	Rudi de Becker leaves Buhrmann for Hagemeyer “We are very sorry to see Rudi de Becker leave our company”, said Mr Koffrie. “He...» More

14-11-2003	Buhrmann succesfully completes EUR 114 million convertible bonds offering Buhrmann N.V. has successfully completed the placement of guaranteed subordinated convertible bonds...» More
14-11-2003	Buhrmann optimizes debt portfolio through new bank facility and convertible bonds The existing credit facility is being replaced by: A Senior secured credit facility of up to EU...» More
7-11-2003	2003 third quarter results x EUR million 3rd quarter 2003 2002 D in EUR D at constant rates Net sales 2,05...» More
3-11-2003	Sale of Buhrmann’s Paper Merchanting Division completed As previously announced, the division was sold for an amount of EUR 706 million on a debt-free and c...» More
13-10-2003	European Commission approves merger of Buhrmann’s Paper Merchanting Division with PaperlinX The European Commission has approved the merger of Buhrmann’s Paper Merchanting Division with Paperl...» More
8-10-2003	Buhrmann shareholders approve sale of Paper Merchanting Division In addition, the general meeting of shareholders appointed Mr. John J. Hannan as a Supervisory Board...» More
8-9-2003	Buhrmann signed definitive agreement to sell its Paper Merchanting Division Commenting on the transaction Buhrmann CEO Frans Koffrie said: “As stated when the expectation of th...» More
7-8-2003	2003 Second quarter results x EUR million 2nd quarter 2003 2002 D in EUR D at constant rates Net...» More
18-6-2003	Buhrmann expects to significantly lower its debt through the sale of its Paper Merchanting Division Commenting on the proposed transaction Buhrmann President and CEO Frans Koffrie said: “As we h...» More
7-5-2003	2003 First quarter results x EUR million 1st quarter 2003 2002 D EUR D at constant rates Net sales 2,153.6...» More
29-4-2003	Main resolutions by Buhrmann N.V. AGM 2003 A stock dividend of EUR 0.07 on ordinary shares in respect of the 2002 financial year will be paid o...» More
29-4-2003	Preliminary first quarter 2003 Results Buhrmann NV Based on preliminary figures, Buhrmann posted net sales of EUR 2,154 million in the first quarter of...» More
29-4-2003	Buhrmann sells its subsidiary DocVision to TPG DocVision is specialised in providing services in the area of mailroom, copy/print services and arch...» More
13-2-2003	Buhrmann awarded indemnity payment of EUR 79 mln The claim was related to the acquisition by the Buhrmann Group in 1991 of all of the shares in the c...» More
13-2-2003	2002 Full year results key figures x EUR million 4th quarter 2002 2001 D in EUR D at constant rates Ne...» More

11-12-2002	Buhrmann and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen a.g. continue successful distribution partnership Buhrmann N.V. and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen A.G. have reached an agreement on the continuation of...» More
3-12-2002	Buhrmann announces restructuring plan and amends credit agreement Further reorganisation initiatives will result in cost reductions of around EUR 30 million in 2003 a...» More
7-11-2002	2002 Third Quarter Results 3rd quarter 2002 net profit* Buhrmann EUR 14.4 million key figures x EUR million 3rd qua...» More
7-10-2002	Buhrmann expects lower level of business activity in the fourth quarter of this year Following lower than expected sales in the third quarter and anticipating a further softening of eco...» More
2-8-2002	2002 Second Quarter Results 2nd quarter 2002 net profit Buhrmann EUR 34 million key figures in millions of euro 2nd qu...» More
24-7-2002	Buhrmann expands securitisation programme with the issue of Medium Term Notes Buhrmann has strengthened its financing structure by extending the duration profile of its debt. Thi...» More
21-5-2002	84 dividend rights ordinary shares Buhrmann give title to one new ordinary share Based on the average market price of ordinary Buhrmann shares traded on Euronext Amsterdam today, th...» More
15-5-2002	Buhrmann lowers debt with proceeds from early redemption of loan notes Buhrmann has received EUR 71 million in cash as a result of a negotiated early redemption of loan no...» More
2-5-2002	Buhrmann shareholders vote in favour of board proposal to get more influence As of this year Buhrmann's shareholders will have more influence on the appointments of Supervisory...» More
2-5-2002	First quarter results 2002 1st quarter 2002 net profit* Buhrmann: EUR 38 million key figures In millions of euro 1st...» More
13-2-2002	2001 Full-year results 4th quarter 2001 net profit* Buhrmann EUR 64 mln Full year net profit* EUR 162 mln (EUR 1.02 per sh...» More

17-12-2001	Buhrmann renegotiated bank credit terms Buhrmann has renegotiated some of the terms and conditions of its Senior Credit Facility. Under...» More
16-11-2001	Buhrmann completes sale part of office products activities in The Netherlands Buhrmann has completed the sale of its office products subsidiary formerly operating under the name...» More
15-11-2001	3rd quarter 2001 net profit Buhrmann eur 22 mln key figures third quarter 2001 in millions of euro 3rd quarter Net sales 2,580 +10%...» More
15-11-2001	Rudi de Becker to be nominated as Executive Board member Buhrmann The Supervisory Board of Buhrmann NV will nominate Rudi de Becker (55) as a member of the Executive...» More
29-10-2001	Buhrmann acquires distributor of display products: Udesen Grafiskt Fagcenter (Denmark) Addition of company with EUR 6 million in annual sales fits in strategy to develop ADP business in a...» More
17-10-2001	Buhrmann Office Products reaches into Asia through marketing alliance Corporate Express Australia partners with Saggio Buhrmann affiliate, Corporate Express Australia Ltd...» More
16-10-2001	Buhrmann to sell part of Office Products activities in the Netherlands to Guilbert S.A. Buhrmann expects to successfully conclude the divestment of the office products subsidiary currently...» More
28-9-2001	Mark Hoffman to be nominated as Executive Board Member Buhrmann NV Mark Hoffman, currently the President of Corporate Express’ North American Office Product Division,...» More
20-9-2001	Buhrmann ADRs listed on New York Stock Exchange The previously announced listing of Buhrmann NV American Depository Receipts (ADRs) on the New York...» More
29-8-2001	Buhrmann N.V. has not violated Listing Regulations in first quarter 2001 EURONEXT AMSTERDAM - Buhrmann N.V. (‘Buhrmann’) has not violated the Listing Regulations by communic...» More
10-8-2001	Suggested pay-out on claim Buhrmann premature Upon request of Euronext Amsterdam, Buhrmann wishes to confirm that no new facts have emerged that m...» More
7-8-2001	Buhrmann board members buy shares Three members of Buhrmann’s Executive Board have purchased a total of 58,000 shares on their persona...» More
2-8-2001	Results 2nd quarter 2001 Buhrmann posts net profit* of eur 29 mln in second quarter 2001 * Net profit on operations before am...» More
26-6-2001	Buhrmann revises outlook Buhrmann announces that on the basis of the results of April and May and the first anticipated sales...» More
14-5-2001	Buhrmann completes USOP transaction Buhrmann today announced the completion of its transaction with US Office Products Company. Under th...» More
10-5-2001	First quarter results Buhrmann maintains commitment to average growth of net profit per share of 15% over 2000-2002 Organi...» More
8-5-2001	US Office Products purchase agreement amended On 5 March 2001 Buhrmann announced that it had signed a definitive asset purchase agreement to acqui...» More
24-4-2001	Appointment Mr Rudi de Becker (54) is appointed President of the combined Corporate Express / Samas Office Produ...» More
18-4-2001	Provisional figures first quarter 2001 During the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Buhrmann NV held today, Mr Frans Koffrie, Chairman of t...» More
18-4-2001	Buhrmann shareholders’ meeting The General Meeting of Shareholders of Buhrmann NV today adopted the company’s financial statements...» More
17-4-2001	Buhrmann completes purchase of Samas’s office supplies division Buhrmann has completed the purchase of the office supplies division of the Samas Group. Buhrmann is...» More
11-4-2001	European Commission agrees to acquisition of office supplies division Samas The European Commission has approved Buhrmann’s plans to acquire the office supplies division of Sam...» More
29-3-2001	Managers exercise in full the overallotment option in Buhrmann global equity offering Not for release, publication or distribution in or into the United States, Canada or Japan. This a...» More
27-3-2001	Buhrmann succesfully places global equity offering Not for release, publication or distribution in or into the United States, Canada or Japan. This a...» More
22-3-2001	Update on European commission review of Buhrmann acquisition of Samas-Groep NVs office products division Not for release, publication or distribution in or into the United States, Canada or Japan. This a...» More
13-3-2001	Announcement of details of EUR 600-700 million global equity offering Not for release, publication or distribution in or into the United States, Canada or Japan. This a...» More
5-3-2001	Announcement of EUR 600-700 million global equity offering Not for release, publication or distribution in or into the United States, Canada or Japan. This a...» More
5-3-2001	Buhrmann to acquire North American office products activities of USOP Not for release, publication or distribution in or into the United States, Canada or Japan. This a...» More
15-2-2001	Results 2000 Net profit rises to EUR 211 million (+53%) Net profit per ordinary share rises to EUR 1.80 (+16%) 4...» More
1-2-2001	Buhrmann sells holding in paper producer Sappi Buhrmann has today sold its holding of over 5% in the South African paper producer Sappi Limited. Th...» More
30-1-2001	Buhrmann to sell Italian computer company Buhrmann has reached agreement on the sale of its Italian computer company NPO Sistemi S.p.A. in Mil...» More
5-1-2001	Buhrmann strengthens position in Belgian market for self-adhesive materials Buhrmann's subsidiary Epacar NV, located in Kontich, Belgium, has reached agreement to acquire the a...» More
2-1-2001	Buhrmann to withdraw Ahrend bid Buhrmann is withdrawing its bid for Koninklijke Ahrend NV, since it has become clear that a number o...» More