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      OfficeMax Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results


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      Feb 17, 2010, 07:00 ET

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      NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OfficeMax® Incorporated (NYSE: OMX) today announced the results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended December 26, 2009.  Total sales were $1,810.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, a decline of 3.9% from the fourth quarter of 2008, while total sales for the full year 2009 decreased 12.8% to $7,212.1 million compared to the full year 2008.  For the fourth quarter of 2009, OfficeMax reported a net loss available to OfficeMax common shareholders of $3.2 million, or $0.04 per diluted share.  For the full year 2009, OfficeMax reported a net loss available to OfficeMax common shareholders of $2.2 million, or $0.03 per diluted share.

      Sam Duncan, Chairman and CEO of OfficeMax, said, "We are pleased with our strong balance sheet and liquidity position as well as our improving performance throughout 2009 in what has remained a tough environment for our business. Notably for the fourth quarter, the year-over-year sales decrease moderated, which was consistent with the trend we saw each quarter during the year, and we expanded gross margin.  We  believe our company is well positioned to grow sales and operating margin as the economy improves."

          
          
          Summary Consolidated Results
          ----------------------------
          (in millions, except per-
           share amounts)               4Q 09      4Q 08     YTD 09    YTD 08
          -------------------------     -----      -----     ------    ------
          Sales                        $1,810.5  $1,883.1  $7,212.1   $8,267.0
          -----                        --------  --------  --------   --------
          Sales decline (from prior
           year period)                    -3.9%              -12.8%
          -------------------------        ----               -----
          Operating loss                 $(29.2)  $(430.7)    $(4.0) $(1,936.2)
          --------------                 ------   -------     -----  ---------
          Adjusted operating income
           (loss)                         $(2.0)    $15.0     $62.9     $191.9
          -------------------------       -----     -----     -----     ------
          Adjusted operating income
           margin                          -0.1%      0.8%      0.9%       2.3%
          -------------------------        ----       ---       ---        ---
          Adjusted diluted income
           (loss) per common share       $(0.03)    $0.02     $0.24      $1.30
          ------------------------       ------     -----     -----      -----
          Cash and cash equivalents      $486.6    $170.8
          -------------------------      ------    ------
          Available (unused) borrowing
           capacity                      $513.0    $546.9
          ----------------------------   ------    ------
          
          
          
      

      Adjusted income and adjusted diluted income per share are non-GAAP financial measures that exclude the effect of certain charges and items described in the footnotes to the accompanying financial statements.  A reconciliation to the company's GAAP financial results is included in this press release.  

      Results for the fourth quarter and full year 2009 and 2008 included certain charges and other items that are not considered indicative of core operating activities.  Fourth quarter 2009 results included a $17.6 million non-cash impairment charge (pre-tax) related to certain of our Retail stores in the U.S. and Mexico; $9.6 million of severance and other charges (pre-tax), principally related to reorganizations of our U.S. and Canadian Contract sales forces and customer fulfillment centers, as well as a reduction of our Retail store staffing; and a $14.9 million tax benefit resulting from the reversal of a reserve associated with industrial revenue bonds that were under appeal with the Internal Revenue Service.  Fourth quarter 2008 results included a $429.1 million non-cash charge (pre-tax) recorded among the Contract and Retail segments related to impairment of goodwill, trade names, and store fixed assets; a $3.2 million non-cash impairment-related interest expense charge on the securitization notes payable related to the Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. ("Lehman") guaranteed installment notes; and a $16.6 million charge, which was included in Contract, Retail, and Corporate and Other for reductions in force in the corporate office and in the field and certain store and site leases.

      Excluding the items described above, the adjusted operating loss in the fourth quarter of 2009 was $2.0 million, or -0.1% of sales, compared to adjusted operating income of $15.0 million, or 0.8% of sales in the fourth quarter of 2008.  The adjusted net loss available to OfficeMax common shareholders in the fourth quarter of 2009 was $2.3 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income available to OfficeMax common shareholders of $1.9 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2008.  

          
          
          Contract Segment Results
          ------------------------
          (in millions)                    4Q 09     4Q 08      YTD 09      YTD 08
          -------------                    -----     -----      ------      ------
          Sales                           $947.8    $953.9     $3,656.7    $4,310.0
          -----                           ------    ------     --------    --------
          Sales decline (from prior year
           period)                          -0.6%                 -15.2%
          ------------------------------    ----                  -----
          Gross profit margin               21.8%     21.6%        20.8%       22.0%
          -------------------               ----      ----         ----        ----
          Adjusted operating income margin   1.5%      2.3%         1.6%        3.9%
          --------------------------------   ---       ---          ---         ---
          
          
          
      

      OfficeMax Contract segment sales decreased 0.6% (a decrease of 6.2% after adjusting for the foreign currency exchange rate impact) compared to the prior year period to $947.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, reflecting a U.S. Contract operations sales decline of 5.8%, mostly offset by an International Contract operations sales increase of 13.2% in U.S. dollars (a sales decrease of 7.3% in local currencies).  The U.S. Contract sales decline in the fourth quarter showed significant improvement from the 15.4% year-over-year sales decline in the third quarter due to improvement from existing accounts as well as sales from new customers which exceeded prior year period sales from former customers.  

      Contract segment gross profit margin increased to 21.8% in the fourth quarter of 2009 from 21.6% in the fourth quarter of 2008, primarily due to improved gross profit margin at International Contract, partially offset by a U.S. sales mix shift to a higher percentage of lower-margin consumable items and lower sales of off-contract items and higher customer acquisition and retention expense.  Contract segment operating, selling & administrative expense as a percentage of sales increased to 20.3% in the fourth quarter of 2009 from 19.3% in the fourth quarter of 2008, primarily due to higher incentive compensation expense, partially offset by reduced payroll expense.  Contract segment operating income was $7.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.  Contract segment adjusted operating income was $14.0 million, or 1.5% of sales, in the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to $22.6 million, or 2.3% of sales, in the fourth quarter of 2008.  

          
          
          Retail Segment Results
          ----------------------
          (in millions)                4Q 09     4Q 08     YTD 09      YTD 08
          -------------                -----     -----     ------      ------
          Sales                       $862.7    $929.2    $3,555.4    $3,957.0
          -----                       ------    ------    --------    --------
          Same-store sales decline
           (from prior year period)     -6.7%                -11.0%
          -------------------------     ----                 -----
          Gross profit margin           27.3%     27.0%       27.4%       28.0%
          -------------------           ----      ----        ----        ----
          Adjusted operating income
           (loss) margin                -0.8%      0.0%        1.3%        1.5%
          -------------------------     ----       ---         ---         ---
          
          
          
      

      OfficeMax Retail segment sales decreased 7.2% to $862.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to the fourth quarter of 2008, reflecting a same-store sales decrease of 6.7% (a same-store sales decrease of 6.2% in local currencies) and fewer stores.  Retail same-store sales for the fourth quarter of 2009 declined across all major product categories primarily due to weaker small business and consumer spending.  

      Retail segment gross profit margin increased to 27.3% in the fourth quarter of 2009 from 27.0% in the fourth quarter of 2008, primarily due to reduced inventory shrinkage, partially offset by deleveraging of fixed occupancy costs from the same-store sales decrease.  Retail segment operating, selling & administrative expense as a percentage of sales increased to 28.1% in the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to 27.0% in the fourth quarter of 2008 primarily due to higher incentive compensation expense, partially offset by reduced advertising expense and other targeted cost controls.  Retail segment operating loss was $26.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.  Retail segment adjusted operating loss was $6.8 million, or -0.8% of sales, in the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to breakeven results in the fourth quarter of 2008.  

      OfficeMax ended 2009 with a total of 1,010 retail stores, consisting of 933 retail stores in the U.S. and 77 retail stores in Mexico.  During the fourth quarter of 2009, OfficeMax opened one retail store in the U.S., and closed one store in Mexico.  During 2009, OfficeMax opened 12 retail stores in the U.S., and closed 18 stores in the U.S. and 6 in Mexico.

      Corporate and Other Segment Results

      The OfficeMax Corporate and Other segment includes support staff services and certain other expenses that are not fully allocated to the Retail and Contract segments.  Corporate and Other segment operating, selling & administrative expense was $9.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to $7.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2008.  The increase was primarily due to higher pension expense and incentive compensation expense.  

      Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

      As of December 26, 2009, OfficeMax had total debt of $297.1 million, excluding $1,470.0 million of non-recourse debt which relates to timber securitization notes that have recourse limited to the timber installment notes receivable and related guarantees.  At the end of fiscal 2009, OfficeMax had $486.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, and $513.0 million in available (unused) borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facilities.  The company's unused borrowing capacity reflects an available borrowing base of $574.1 million, zero outstanding borrowings, and $61.1 million of standby letters of credit.

      During the full year 2009, OfficeMax generated $358.9 million of cash from operations which reflected significant reductions in inventory levels and good working capital management and included $71.0 million of tax refunds, net of payments, and $45.7 million from borrowings on accumulated earnings held in company-owned life insurance policies.

      OfficeMax invested $14.3 million for capital expenditures in the fourth quarter of 2009 compared to $31.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2008.  For the full year 2009, OfficeMax invested $38.3 million for capital expenditures compared to $144.0 million in 2008.  

      Outlook

      Mr. Duncan added, "As we enter 2010 with a strong balance sheet and a highly disciplined corporate culture, we are encouraged by the momentum that we have built in 2009 and we are confident that our team is prepared to execute well this year and beyond.  OfficeMax has been establishing itself as a key partner for both business and retail customers and we are well positioned as the economy begins to recover. We expect to continue progressing on our productivity initiatives in 2010 and, importantly, we will be increasing our focus toward driving long-term growth and differentiating our company in the marketplace."

      The company expects to continue facing challenging economic conditions, such as U.S. unemployment trends, over the near-term with these trends beginning to work in the company's favor toward the latter part of the year.  Additionally, the company plans to invest in initiatives to drive growth, and the successful execution of these initiatives is expected to benefit operations and financial results as the year progresses.  Based on these assumptions, OfficeMax anticipates that for the full year 2010, total sales, including the impact of foreign currency translation, and adjusted operating income margin will be slightly higher than they were in 2009.

      The company's outlook also includes the following assumptions for the full year 2010:

      • Pension expense of approximately $7 million and cash contributions to the frozen pension plans of approximately $4 million
      • Capital expenditures of approximately $90-110 million, primarily related to technology and infrastructure investments and upgrades
      • Depreciation & amortization of approximately $105-115 million
      • Interest expense of approximately $74-78 million and interest income of approximately $41-43 million
      • Effective tax rate slightly less than the company's marginal tax rate of approximately 39 percent
      • Positive cash flow from operations, although lower than for 2009 due to the projected 2009 incentive compensation payout which will occur in the first quarter, and from higher inventory levels working capital
      • Liquidity position remaining strong
      • Net reduction in retail store count for the year with two planned openings in Mexico and up to 20 store closings in the U.S. and Mexico

      The January 2010 total sales percentage decrease continued to moderate compared to the year-over-year fourth quarter of 2009 total sales percentage decrease, and we expect the sales trend for the first quarter of 2010, including the impact of foreign currency translation, will be in line with what we saw in January.  We also anticipate adjusted operating income margin for the first quarter of 2010 will be in line with the prior-year period.

      Forward-Looking Statements

      Certain statements made in this press release and other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of the company constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the company's future performance, as well as management's expectations, beliefs, intentions, plans, estimates or projections relating to the future.  Management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable.  However, the company cannot guarantee that the macroeconomy will perform within the assumptions underlying our projected outlook, or that its actual results will be consistent with the forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on them.  These statements are based on current expectations and speak only as of the date they are made.  The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of future events, new information or otherwise.  Important factors regarding the company that may cause results to differ from expectations are included in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2008, under Item 1A "Risk Factors", and in the company's other filings with the SEC.

      Conference Call Information

      OfficeMax will host a webcast and conference call with analysts and investors to review its fourth quarter and full year 2009 financial results today at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time).  The live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed via the Internet by visiting the OfficeMax website at http://investor.officemax.com.  The webcast will be archived and available online for one year following the call and will be posted on the "Presentations" page located within the "Investors" section of the OfficeMax website.

      About OfficeMax

      OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE: OMX) is a leader in both business-to-business office products solutions and retail office products.  The OfficeMax mission is simple. We help our customers do their best work.  The company provides office supplies and paper, in-store print and document services through OfficeMax ImPress®, technology products and solutions, and furniture to consumers and to large, medium and small businesses.  OfficeMax customers are served by over 30,000 associates through direct sales, catalogs, e-commerce and more than 1,000 stores.  To find the nearest OfficeMax, call 1-877-OFFICEMAX.  For more information, visit www.officemax.com.

          
          
          
                           OFFICEMAX INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES                
                                 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS                      
                                         (unaudited)                              
                                         (thousands)                              
          
                                                        December 26,    December 27,  
                                                           2009            2008 
                                                           ----            ---- 
          ASSETS                                                                  
          Current assets:                                                         
            Cash and cash equivalents                    $486,570        $170,779 
            Receivables, net                              539,350         566,846 
            Inventories                                   805,646         949,401 
            Deferred income taxes and receivables         133,836         105,140 
            Other current assets                           55,934          62,850 
                                                           ------          ------ 
              Total current assets                      2,021,336       1,855,016 
                                                                                  
          Property and equipment:                                                 
            Property and equipment                      1,316,855       1,289,279 
            Accumulated depreciation                     (894,707)       (798,551)
                                                         --------        -------- 
              Property and equipment, net                 422,148         490,728 
                                                                                  
          Intangible assets, net                           83,806          81,793 
          Timber notes receivable                         899,250         899,250 
          Deferred income taxes                           300,900         436,182 
          Other non-current assets                        342,091         410,614 
                                                          -------         ------- 
                                                                                  
              Total assets                             $4,069,531      $4,173,583 
                                                       ==========      ========== 
                                                                                  
          LIABILITIES AND EQUITY                                                  
          Current liabilities:                                                    
            Current portion of debt                       $22,430         $64,452 
            Accounts payable                              687,340         755,797 
            Income taxes payable                            3,389          18,288 
            Accrued liabilities and other                 378,533         345,081 
                                                          -------         ------- 
              Total current liabilities                 1,091,692       1,183,618 
                                                                                  
            Long-term debt, less current portion          274,622         289,922 
            Non-recourse debt                           1,470,000       1,470,000 
                                                                                  
          Other long-term obligations:                                            
            Compensation and benefits                     277,247         502,447 
            Other long-term liabilities                   424,715         415,722 
                                                          -------         ------- 
              Total other long-term liabilities           701,962         918,169 
                                                                                  
          Noncontrolling interest in joint venture         28,059          21,871 
                                                                                  
          Shareholders' equity:                                                   
            Preferred stock                                36,479          42,565 
            Common stock                                  211,562         189,943 
            Additional paid-in capital                    989,912         925,328 
            Accumulated deficit                          (602,242)       (600,095)
            Accumulated other comprehensive loss         (132,515)       (267,738)
                                                         --------        -------- 
          Total shareholders' equity                      503,196         290,003 
                                                                                  
          Total liabilities and equity                 $4,069,531      $4,173,583 
                                                       ==========      ========== 
          
          
          
                            OFFICEMAX INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES        
                             CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS         
                                          (unaudited)                      
                             (thousands, except per-share amounts)
          
                                                              Quarter Ended         
                                                             ---------------   
                                                        December 26,    December 27,
                                                           2009            2008 
                                                           ----            ---- 
                                                                 
          Sales                                        $1,810,501      $1,883,108 
          Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs        1,368,106       1,426,564 
                                                        ---------       --------- 
              Gross profit                                442,395         456,544 
                                                                 
          Operating expenses:                                    
            Operating and selling expenses                355,714         363,927 
            General and administrative expenses            88,737          77,635 
            Goodwill and other asset impairments (a)       17,612         429,122 
            Other operating expenses (b)                    9,553          16,577 
                                                            -----          ------ 
          Total operating expenses                        471,616         887,261 
                                                                 
              Operating loss                              (29,221)       (430,717)
                                                          -------        -------- 
                                                                 
          Other income (expense):                                
            Interest expense (c)                          (18,406)        (24,497)
            Interest income                                10,820          10,664 
            Other expense, net                                (89)           (801)
                                                              ---            ---- 
                                                           (7,675)        (14,634)
                                                           ------         ------- 
                                                                 
          Loss before income taxes                        (36,896)       (445,351)
          Income tax benefit (d)                           33,183          41,001 
                                                           ------          ------ 
                                                                 
                                                                 
          Net loss attributable to OfficeMax and 
           noncontrolling interest                         (3,713)       (404,350)
          Joint venture results attributable to                                     
           noncontrolling interest (a)                      1,132           9,178 
                                                            -----           ----- 
                                                                 
          Net loss attributable to OfficeMax               (2,581)       (395,172)
                                                                 
          Preferred dividends                                (659)           (824)
                                                             ----            ---- 
                                                                 
          Net loss available to OfficeMax common                                    
           shareholders                                   $(3,240)      $(395,996)
                                                          =======       ========= 
                                                                 
          Basic loss per common share                      $(0.04)         $(5.21)
                                                           ======          ====== 
                                                                 
          Diluted loss per common share                    $(0.04)         $(5.21)
                                                           ======          ====== 
                                                                 
          Weighted Average Shares                                
            Basic                                          81,232          75,954 
            Diluted                                        81,232          75,954 
          
          (a)  Fourth quarter of 2009 includes non-cash charges of $17.6 million to 
          impair fixed assets associated with certain of our Retail stores in the 
          U.S. and Mexico. These charges reduced net income (loss) by $9.9 million or $0.12 per diluted share. Fourth quarter of 2008 includes non-cash 
          impairment charges of $351.5 million and $77.6 million in our Contract and
          Retail segments, respectively, to impair goodwill, trade names and fixed 
          assets. The cumulative effect of these items reduced net income (loss) by 
          $385.5 million, or $5.07 per diluted share. 
          (b)  Fourth quarter of 2009 includes $9.6 million of severance and other 
          charges, principally related to reorganizations of our U.S. and Canadian 
          Contract sales forces and customer fulfillment centers, as well as a 
          streamlining of our Retail store staffing. These items reduced net income 
          (loss) by $5.9 million, or $0.07 per diluted share. Fourth quarter of 2008
          includes a $16.6 million charge for severance and the termination of 
          certain store and site leases which reduced net income (loss) by $10.5 
          million, or $0.13 per diluted share.
          (c) Fourth quarter of 2008 includes $3.2 million related to the timber 
          installment notes receivable due from Lehman. Additional interest expense 
          resulted when we stopped accruing interest income on these installment 
          notes as of the last interest payment date (April 29, 2008), while 
          continuing to accrue interest expense on the Lehman guaranteed 
          securitization notes payable until the default date (October 29, 2008). 
          The additional interest expense will only be paid if the corresponding 
          interest income is recovered from Lehman on the installment notes, which 
          we do not expect to occur. This item reduced net income (loss) by $1.9 
          million, or $0.03 per diluted share.
          (d) During the fourth quarter, the Company was notified that the IRS 
          conceded an issue under appeal regarding the deductibility of interest on 
          certain of its industrial revenue bonds and the Company released $14.9 
          million in tax uncertainty reserves. This item increased net income (loss)
          by $0.18 per diluted share.  
          
          
          
                          OFFICEMAX INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES                
                           CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS                 
                                        (unaudited)                              
                           (thousands, except per-share amounts)                 
          
                                                                 Year Ended         
                                                                ------------        
                                                        December 26,    December 27,
                                                           2009            2008 
                                                           ----            ---- 
          Sales                                        $7,212,050      $8,267,008 
          Cost of goods sold and occupancy costs        5,474,452       6,212,591 
                                                        ---------       --------- 
              Gross profit                              1,737,598       2,054,417 
                                                                                 
          Operating expenses:                                                    
            Operating and selling expenses              1,377,057       1,555,615 
            General and administrative expenses           297,654         306,940 
            Goodwill and other asset impairments (a)(b)    17,612       2,100,212 
            Other operating expenses (c)                   49,263          27,851 
                                                           ------          ------ 
          Total operating expenses                      1,741,586       3,990,618 
                                                                                 
              Operating loss                               (3,988)     (1,936,201)
                                                           ------      ---------- 
                                                                                 
          Other income (expense):                                                
            Interest expense (b)                          (76,363)       (113,641)
            Interest income (e)                            47,270          57,564 
            Other income, net (d)                           2,748          19,878 
                                                            -----          ------ 
                                                          (26,345)        (36,199)
                                                          -------         ------- 
                                                                                 
          Loss before income taxes                        (30,333)     (1,972,400)
          Income tax benefit (f)                           28,758         306,481 
                                                           ------         ------- 
          
          Net loss attributable to OfficeMax and                                 
           noncontrolling interest                         (1,575)     (1,665,919)
          Joint venture results attributable to                                  
           noncontrolling interest (a)                      2,242           7,987 
                                                            -----           ----- 
                                                                                 
          Net income (loss) attributable to OfficeMax         667      (1,657,932)
                                                                                 
          Preferred dividends                              (2,818)         (3,663)
                                                           ------          ------ 
                                                                                 
          Net loss available to OfficeMax common                                 
           shareholders                                   $(2,151)    $(1,661,595)
                                                          =======     =========== 
                                                                                 
          Basic loss per common share                      $(0.03)        $(21.90)
                                                           ======         ======= 
                                                                                 
          Diluted loss per common share                    $(0.03)        $(21.90)
                                                           ======         ======= 
                                                                                 
          Weighted Average Shares                                                
            Basic                                          77,483          75,862 
            Diluted                                        77,483          75,862 
          
          (a)  2009 includes non-cash charges of $17.6 million to impair fixed 
          assets associated with certain of our Retail stores in the U.S. and 
          Mexico. These charges reduced net income (loss) by $9.9 million or $0.12 
          per diluted share. In 2008, the Company recorded non-cash impairment 
          charges of $815.5 million and $548.9 million in the Contract and Retail 
          segments, respectively. The charges related to impairment of goodwill, 
          trade names and fixed assets. The cumulative effect of these items reduced
          net income (loss) by $1,294.7 million, or $17.05 per diluted share.
          (b)  In 2008, a $735.8 million non-cash impairment-related charge was 
          recorded related to the timber installment notes receivable due from 
          Lehman. In addition, we stopped accruing interest income on these 
          installment notes as of the last interest payment date (April 29, 2008), 
          while continuing to accrue interest expense on the Lehman guaranteed 
          securitization notes payable until the default date (October 29, 2008). 
          This resulted in $20.4 million of additional interest expense that will 
          only be paid if the corresponding interest income is recovered from Lehman
          on the installment notes, which we do not expect to occur. The cumulative 
          effect of these items was a reduction of net income (loss) by $462.0 
          million, or $6.08 per diluted share.
          (c)  In 2009, we recorded $31.2 million of charges in our Retail segment 
          related to store closures. 2009 also includes $18.1 million of severance 
          and other charges, principally related to reorganizations of our U.S. and 
          Canadian Contract sales forces, customer fulfillment centers and customer 
          service centers, as well as a streamlining of our Retail store staffing. 
          The cumulative effect of these items was a reduction of net income (loss) 
          by $30.0 million, or $0.39 per diluted share. In 2008, $27.9 million of 
          charges were recorded for severance and the termination of certain store 
          and site leases. The cumulative effect of these items was a reduction of 
          net income (loss) by $17.5 million, or $0.23 per diluted share.
          (d)  Other income includes income related to the company's investment in 
          Boise Cascade Holdings, L.L.C. of $2.6 million and $20.5 million in 2009 
          and 2008, respectively. The large distribution in 2008 was primarily 
          related to Boise's sale of a majority interest in their paper and 
          packaging and newsprint business. These items increased net income (loss) 
          by $1.6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share in 2009 and $12.5 million, or 
          $0.16 per diluted share in 2008. 
          (e)  2009 includes a $4.4 million of interest income related to a tax 
          escrow balance established in a prior period in connection with our legacy
          Voyager Panel business sold in 2004. This item increased net income (loss)
          by $2.7 million, or $0.04 per diluted share.
          (f)  During 2009, the Company was notified that the IRS conceded an issue 
          under appeal regarding the deductibility of interest on certain of its 
          industrial revenue bonds and the Company released $14.9 million in tax 
          uncertainty reserves. This item increased net income (loss) by $0.18 per 
          diluted share.
          
          
          
                           OFFICEMAX INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES                 
                            CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS                  
                                         (unaudited)                               
                                         (thousands)                               
          
                                                                 Year Ended         
                                                                ------------        
                                                        December 26,    December 27,
                                                           2009            2008 
                                                           ----            ---- 
          Cash provided by operations:                                             
          Net loss attributable to OfficeMax and                                   
           noncontrolling interest                        $(1,575)    $(1,665,919)
          Items in net income (loss) not using
           (providing) cash:                   
            Depreciation and amortization                 116,417         142,896 
            Non-cash impairment charges                    17,612       2,120,572 
            Non-cash deferred taxes on impairment                                  
             charges                                       (6,484)       (357,313)
            Other                                          13,961          (4,043)
          Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                             
            Receivables and inventory                     190,361         217,244 
            Accounts payable and accrued                                           
             liabilities                                  (56,471)       (137,716)
            Income taxes and other                         85,123         (92,044)
                                                           ------         ------- 
              Cash provided by operations                 358,944         223,677 
                                                                                   
          Cash provided by (used for) investment:                                  
          Expenditures for property and equipment         (38,277)       (143,968)
          Proceeds from sale of restricted                                         
           investments                                          -          20,252 
          Proceeds from sale of assets                        980          11,592 
          Other                                            40,119               - 
                                                           ------             --- 
              Cash provided by (used for) investment        2,822        (112,124)
                                                                                   
          Cash used for financing:                                                 
          Cash dividends paid                              (3,089)        (47,477)
          Changes in debt, net                            (57,716)        (39,990)
          Other                                               247           1,333 
                                                              ---           ----- 
              Cash used for financing                     (60,558)        (86,134)
                                                                                   
          Effect of exchange rates on cash and                                      
           cash equivalents                                14,583          (7,277)
          Increase in cash and cash equivalents           315,791          18,142 
          Cash and cash equivalents at beginning                                   
           of period                                      170,779         152,637 
                                                          -------         ------- 
                                                                                   
          Cash and cash equivalents at end of period     $486,570        $170,779 
                                                         ========        ======== 
          
          
          
                                OFFICEMAX INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES             
                                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS               
                                       NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION                      
                                              (unaudited)                           
                                 (millions, except per-share amounts)               
                                                                                    
                                                 Quarter Ended              
                                                ---------------             
                                December 26, 2009            December 27, 2008      
                                -----------------            -----------------      
                              As     Adjust-     As        As     Adjust-     As    
                           Reported   ments   Adjusted  Reported   ments   Adjusted 
                           --------  -------  --------  --------  -------  -------- 
                                                                                            
          Sales           $1,810.5       $-  $1,810.5  $1,883.1        $-  $1,883.1 
          Cost of goods
           sold and                                                            
           occupancy costs 1,368.1        -   1,368.1   1,426.6         -   1,426.6 
                           -------      ---   -------   -------       ---   ------- 
              Gross profit   442.4        -     442.4     456.5         -     456.5 
                                                                                            
          Operating expenses:                                                               
            Operating
             and selling                                                           
             expenses        355.7        -     355.7     363.9         -     363.9 
            General and                                                                     
             administrative                                                                 
             expenses         88.7        -      88.7      77.6         -      77.6 
            Goodwill and 
             other asset
             impairments (a)  17.6    (17.6)        -     429.1    (429.1)        - 
            Other operating                                                                 
             expenses (b)      9.6     (9.6)        -      16.6     (16.6)        - 
                               ---     ----       ---      ----     -----       --- 
          Total operating
           expenses          471.6    (27.2)    444.4     887.2    (445.7)    441.5 
                                                                                            
              Operating
               income                                                              
               (loss)        (29.2)    27.2      (2.0)   (430.7)    445.7      15.0 
                             -----     ----      ----    ------     -----      ---- 
                                                                                            
          Other income
           (expense):                                                           
            Interest
             expense (c)     (18.4)       -     (18.4)    (24.5)      3.2     (21.3)
            Interest income   10.8        -      10.8      10.6         -      10.6 
            Other expense, 
             net              (0.1)       -      (0.1)     (0.8)        -      (0.8)
                              ----      ---      ----      ----       ---      ---- 
                              (7.7)       -      (7.7)    (14.7)      3.2     (11.5)
                              ----      ---      ----     -----       ---     ----- 
                                                                                            
          Income (loss)
           before                                                              
           income taxes      (36.9)    27.2      (9.7)   (445.4)    448.9       3.5 
          Income tax
           benefit                                                                
           (expense) (d)      33.2    (25.1)      8.1      41.0     (44.5)     (3.5)
                              ----    -----       ---      ----     -----      ---- 
                                                                                            
                                                                                            
          Net income (loss)                                                                 
           attributable to                                                                  
           OfficeMax and                                                                    
           noncontrolling
           interest           (3.7)     2.1      (1.6)   (404.4)    404.4         - 
          Joint venture
           results                                                             
           attributable to                                                                  
           noncontrolling
           interest (a)        1.1     (1.2)     (0.1)      9.2      (6.5)      2.7 
                               ---     ----      ----       ---      ----       --- 
          Net income (loss)                                                                 
           attributable to                                                                  
           OfficeMax          (2.6)     0.9      (1.7)   (395.2)    397.9       2.7 
                                                                                            
          Preferred
           dividends          (0.6)       -      (0.6)     (0.8)        -      (0.8)
                              ----      ---      ----      ----       ---      ---- 
                                                                                            
          Net income (loss)                                                                 
           available
           to OfficeMax                                                           
           common
           shareholders      $(3.2)    $0.9     $(2.3)  $(396.0)   $397.9      $1.9 
                             =====     ====     =====   =======    ======      ==== 
                                                                                            
          Basic income
           (loss) per                                                           
           common share     $(0.04)   $0.01    $(0.03)   $(5.21)    $5.23     $0.02 
                            ======    =====    ======    ======     =====     ===== 
                                                                                            
          Diluted income
           (loss)                                                             
           per common
           share            $(0.04)   $0.01    $(0.03)   $(5.21)    $5.23     $0.02 
                            ======    =====    ======    ======     =====     ===== 
                                                                                            
          Weighted Average
           Shares                                                           
            Basic           81,232             81,232    75,954              75,954 
            Diluted         81,232             81,232    75,954              77,852 
          
          (a)  Fourth quarter of 2009 includes non-cash charges of $17.6 million to 
          impair fixed assets associated with certain of our Retail stores in the 
          U.S. and Mexico. These charges reduced net income (loss) by $9.9 million 
          or $0.12 per diluted share. Fourth quarter of 2008 includes non-cash 
          impairment charges of $351.5 million and $77.6 million in our Contract and
          Retail segments, respectively, to impair goodwill, trade names and fixed 
          assets. The cumulative effect of these items reduced net income (loss) by 
          $385.5 million, or $5.07 per diluted share. 
          (b)  Fourth quarter of 2009 includes $9.6 million of severance and other 
          charges, principally related to reorganizations of our U.S. and Canadian 
          Contract sales forces and customer fulfillment centers, as well as a 
          streamlining of our Retail store staffing. These items reduced net income 
          (loss) by $5.9 million, or $0.07 per diluted share. Fourth quarter of 2008
          includes a $16.6 million charge for severance and the termination of 
          certain store and site leases which reduced net income (loss) by $10.5 
          million, or $0.13 per diluted share.
          (c) Fourth quarter of 2008 includes $3.2 million related to the timber 
          installment notes receivable due from Lehman. Additional interest expense 
          resulted when we stopped accruing interest income on these installment 
          notes as of the last interest payment date (April 29, 2008), while 
          continuing to accrue interest expense on the Lehman guaranteed 
          securitization notes payable until the default date (October 29, 2008). 
          The additional interest expense will only be paid if the corresponding 
          interest income is recovered from Lehman on the installment notes, which 
          we do not expect to occur. This item reduced net income (loss) by $1.9 
          million, or $0.03 per diluted share.
          (d) During the fourth quarter, the Company was notified that the IRS 
          conceded an issue under appeal regarding the deductibility of interest on 
          certain of its industrial revenue bonds and the Company released $14.9 
          million in tax uncertainty reserves. This item increased net income (loss)
          by $0.18 per diluted share.  
          
          
          
                                  OFFICEMAX INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES           
                                  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS             
                                         NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION                    
                                                (unaudited)                         
                                   (millions, except per-share amounts)             
                                                                                    
                                                   Year Ended             
                                                  ------------            
                                 December 26, 2009             December 27, 2008    
                                 -----------------             -----------------    
                              As     Adjust-    As         As       Adjust-    As  
                          Reported   ments   Adjusted   Reported    ments   Adjusted
                          --------  -------  --------   --------   -------  --------
                                                                                    
          Sales           $7,212.1       $-  $7,212.1  $8,267.0        $-  $8,267.0 
          Cost of goods
           sold and                                                                
           occupancy
           costs           5,474.5        -   5,474.5  $6,212.6         -   6,212.6 
                           -------      ---   -------  --------       ---   ------- 
              Gross profit 1,737.6        -   1,737.6   2,054.4         -   2,054.4 
                                                                                    
          Operating
           expenses:                                                                
            Operating 
            and selling                                                             
            expenses       1,377.0        -   1,377.0   1,555.6         -   1,555.6 
            General and                                                             
             administrative
             expenses        297.7        -     297.7     306.9               306.9 
            Goodwill and
             other asset                                                            
             impairments
             (a), (b)         17.6    (17.6)        -   2,100.2  (2,100.2)        - 
            Other
             operating
             expenses (c)     49.3    (49.3)        -      27.9     (27.9)        - 
                              ----    -----       ---      ----     -----       --- 
          Total
           operating
           expenses        1,741.6    (66.9)  1,674.7   3,990.6  (2,128.1)  1,862.5 
                                                                                    
              Operating
               income                                                               
               (loss)         (4.0)    66.9      62.9  (1,936.2)  2,128.1     191.9 
                              ----     ----      ----  --------   -------     ----- 
                                                                                    
          Other income
           (expense):                                                               
            Interest
             expense (b)     (76.4)       -     (76.4)   (113.6)     20.4     (93.2)
            Interest
             income (e)       47.3     (4.4)     42.9      57.5         -      57.5 
            Other income
             (loss), net (d)   2.8     (2.6)      0.2      19.9     (20.5)     (0.6)
                               ---     ----       ---      ----     -----      ---- 
                             (26.3)    (7.0)    (33.3)    (36.2)     (0.1)    (36.3)
                             -----     ----     -----     -----      ----     ----- 
                                                                                    
          Income (loss)
           before                                                                  
           income taxes      (30.3)    59.9      29.6  (1,972.4)  2,128.0     155.6 
          Income tax
           benefit                                                                  
           (expense) (f)      28.7    (37.4)     (8.7)    306.5    (359.8)    (53.3)
                              ----    -----      ----     -----    ------     ----- 
                                                                                    
                                                                                    
          Net income (loss)                                                         
           attributable
           to OfficeMax                                                            
           and noncontrolling                                                       
           interest           (1.6)    22.5      20.9  (1,665.9)  1,768.2     102.3 
          Joint venture
           results                                                                 
           attributable to                                                          
           noncontrolling
           interest (a)        2.2     (1.7)      0.5       8.0      (6.5)      1.5 
                               ---     ----       ---       ---      ----       --- 
          Net income (loss)                                                         
           attributable
           to OfficeMax        0.6     20.8      21.4  (1,657.9)  1,761.7     103.8 
                                                                                    
          Preferred
           dividends          (2.8)       -      (2.8)     (3.7)        -      (3.7)
                              ----      ---      ----      ----       ---      ---- 
                                                                                    
          Net income (loss)                                                         
           available
           to OfficeMax                                                             
           common
           shareholders      $(2.2)   $20.8     $18.6 $(1,661.6) $1,761.7    $100.1 
                             =====    =====     ===== =========  ========    ====== 
                                                                                    
          Basic income
           (loss) per                                                               
           common share     $(0.03)   $0.27     $0.24   $(21.90)   $23.22     $1.32 
                            ======    =====     =====   =======    ======     ===== 
                                                                                    
          Diluted income
           (loss) per                                                             
           common share     $(0.03)   $0.27     $0.24   $(21.90)   $23.20     $1.30 
                            ======    =====     =====   =======    ======     ===== 
                                                                                    
          Weighted
           Average
           Shares                                                               
            Basic           77,483             77,483    75,862              75,862 
            Diluted         77,483             78,462    75,862              77,150 
          
          (a)  2009 includes non-cash charges of $17.6 million to impair fixed 
          assets associated with certain of our Retail stores in the U.S. and 
          Mexico. These charges reduced net income (loss) by $9.9 million or $0.12 
          per diluted share. In 2008, the Company recorded non-cash impairment 
          charges of $815.5 million and $548.9 million in the Contract and Retail 
          segments, respectively. The charges related to impairment of goodwill, 
          trade names and fixed assets. The cumulative effect of these items reduced
          net income (loss) by $1,294.7 million, or $17.05 per diluted share.
          (b)  In 2008, a $735.8 million non-cash impairment-related charge was 
          recorded related to the timber installment notes receivable due from 
          Lehman. In addition, we stopped accruing interest income on these 
          installment notes as of the last interest payment date (April 29, 2008), 
          while continuing to accrue interest expense on the Lehman guaranteed 
          securitization notes payable until the default date (October 29, 2008). 
          This resulted in $20.4 million of additional interest expense that will 
          only be paid if the corresponding interest income is recovered from Lehman
          on the installment notes, which we do not expect to occur. The cumulative 
          effect of these items was a reduction of net income (loss) by $462.0 
          million, or $6.08 per diluted share.
          (c)  In 2009, we recorded $31.2 million of charges in our Retail segment 
          related to store closures. 2009 also includes $18.1 million of severance 
          and other charges, principally related to reorganizations of our U.S. and 
          Canadian Contract sales forces, customer fulfillment centers and customer 
          service centers, as well as a streamlining of our Retail store staffing. 
          The cumulative effect of these items was a reduction of net income (loss) 
          by $30.0 million, or $0.39 per diluted share. In 2008, $27.9 million of 
          charges were recorded for severance and the termination of certain store 
          and site leases. The cumulative effect of these items was a reduction of 
          net income (loss) by $17.5 million, or $0.23 per diluted share.
          (d)  Other income includes income related to the company's investment in 
          Boise Cascade Holdings, L.L.C. of $2.6 million and $20.5 million in 2009 
          and 2008, respectively. The large distribution in 2008 was primarily 
          related to Boise's sale of a majority interest in their paper and 
          packaging and newsprint business. These items increased net income (loss) 
          by $1.6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share in 2009 and $12.5 million, or 
          $0.16 per diluted share in 2008. 
          (e)  2009 includes a $4.4 million of interest income related to a tax 
          escrow balance established in a prior period in connection with our legacy
          Voyager Panel business sold in 2004. This item increased net income (loss)
          by $2.7 million, or $0.04 per diluted share.
          (f)  During 2009, the Company was notified that the IRS conceded an issue 
          under appeal regarding the deductibility of interest on certain of its 
          industrial revenue bonds and the Company released $14.9 million in tax 
          uncertainty reserves. This item increased net income (loss) by $0.18 per 
          diluted share.
          
          
          
                           OFFICEMAX INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES                 
                          CONTRACT SEGMENT STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS                
                                         (unaudited)                               
                             (millions, except per-share amounts)                  
          
                                                       Quarter Ended               
                                                      ---------------              
                                              December 26,          December 27,    
                                                 2009                  2008        
                                                 ----                  ----        
                                                                                   
          Sales                                $947.8 100.0%         $953.9  100.0%
          Cost of goods sold and                                                   
           occupancy costs                      741.2                 747.8        
                                                -----                 -----        
              Gross profit                      206.6  21.8%          206.1   21.6%
                                                                                   
          Operating expenses:                                                      
          Operating expenses (a)                192.6  20.3%          183.5   19.3%
          Goodwill and other asset                                                 
           impairments                              -   0.0%          351.5   36.8%
          Other operating expenses                6.9   0.7%            6.9    0.7%
                                                  ---   ---             ---    --- 
          Total operating expenses              199.5  21.0%          541.9   56.8%
                                                                                   
              Operating income (loss)            $7.1   0.8%        $(335.8) -35.2%
                                                 ----               -------        
                                                                                   
                                                                                   
             Non-GAAP Reconciliation                                               
             -----------------------                                               
              Operating income (loss)            $7.1   0.8%        $(335.8) -35.2%
          Goodwill and other asset                                                 
           impairments                              -   0.0%          351.5   36.8%
          Other operating expenses                6.9   0.7%            6.9    0.7%
                                                  ---   ---             ---    --- 
            Adjusted operating income           $14.0   1.5%          $22.6    2.3%
                                                -----                 -----        
          
          
          
                                                        Year Ended                 
                                                       ------------                
                                            December 26,          December 27,    
                                               2009                  2008        
                                               ----                  ----        
                                                                                   
          Sales                              $3,656.7 100.0%       $4,310.0  100.0%
          Cost of goods sold and                                                   
           occupancy costs                    2,894.3               3,361.9        
                                              -------               -------        
              Gross profit                      762.4  20.8%          948.1   22.0%
                                                                                   
          Operating expenses:                                                      
          Operating expenses (a)                704.4  19.2%          780.8   18.1%
          Goodwill and other asset                                                 
           impairments                              -   0.0%          815.5   18.9%
          Other operating expenses               15.3   0.4%            9.3    0.2%
                                                 ----   ---             ---    --- 
          Total operating expenses              719.7  19.6%        1,605.6   37.2%
                                                                                   
              Operating income (loss)           $42.7   1.2%        $(657.5) -15.2%
                                                -----               -------        
                                                                                   
                                                                                   
             Non-GAAP Reconciliation                                               
             -----------------------                                               
              Operating income (loss)           $42.7   1.2%        $(657.5) -15.2%
          Goodwill and other asset                                                 
           impairments                              -   0.0%          815.5   18.9%
          Other operating expenses               15.3   0.4%            9.3    0.2%
                                                 ----   ---             ---    --- 
            Adjusted operating income           $58.0   1.6%         $167.3    3.9%
                                                -----                ------        
          
          (a) Operating expenses includes operating and selling expenses as well as 
              general and administrative expenses. 
          
          
          
                           OFFICEMAX INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES                
                           RETAIL SEGMENT STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS                
                                         (unaudited)                              
                            (millions, except per-share amounts)                  
                                                                                  
                                                     Quarter Ended                
                                                    ---------------               
                                           December 26,           December 27,    
                                              2009                   2008        
                                              ----                   ----        
                                                                                  
          Sales                              $862.7  100.0%         $929.2  100.0%
          Cost of goods sold and                                                  
           occupancy costs                    626.9                  678.8        
                                              -----                  -----        
              Gross profit                    235.8   27.3%          250.4   27.0%
                                                                                  
          Operating expenses:                                                     
          Operating expenses (a)              242.6   28.1%          250.4   27.0%
          Goodwill and other asset                                                
           impairments                         17.6    2.1%           77.6    8.3%
          Other operating expenses              2.1    0.2%            5.4    0.6%
                                                ---    ---             ---    --- 
          Total operating expenses            262.3   30.4%          333.4   35.9%
                                                                                  
              Operating loss                 $(26.5)  -3.1%         $(83.0)  -8.9%
                                             ------                 ------        
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
            Non-GAAP Reconciliation                                               
            -----------------------                                               
              Operating loss                 $(26.5)  -3.1%         $(83.0)  -8.9%
          Goodwill and other asset                                                
           impairments                         17.6    2.1%           77.6    8.3%
          Other operating expenses              2.1    0.2%            5.4    0.6%
                                                ---    ---             ---    --- 
            Adjusted operating income (loss)  $(6.8)  -0.8%           $0.0    0.0%
                                              -----                   ----        
          
          
          
                                                       Year Ended                 
                                                      ------------                
                                          December 26,           December 27,    
                                             2009                   2008        
                                             ----                   ----        
                                                                                  
          Sales                            $3,555.4  100.0%       $3,957.0  100.0%
          Cost of goods sold and                                                  
           occupancy costs                  2,580.2                2,850.7        
                                            -------                -------        
              Gross profit                    975.2   27.4%        1,106.3   28.0%
                                                                                  
          Operating expenses:                                                     
          Operating expenses (a)              930.3   26.1%        1,045.1   26.5%
          Goodwill and other asset                                                
           impairments                         17.6    0.5%          548.9   13.9%
          Other operating expenses             33.3    1.0%           17.4    0.4%
                                               ----    ---            ----    --- 
          Total operating expenses            981.2   27.6%        1,611.4   40.8%
                                                                                  
              Operating loss                  $(6.0)  -0.2%        $(505.1) -12.8%
                                              -----                -------        
                                                                                  
                                                                                  
            Non-GAAP Reconciliation                                               
            -----------------------                                               
              Operating loss                  $(6.0)  -0.2%        $(505.1) -12.8%
          Goodwill and other asset                                                
           impairments                         17.6    0.5%          548.9   13.9%
          Other operating expenses             33.3    1.0%           17.4    0.4%
                                               ----    ---            ----    --- 
            Adjusted operating income         $44.9    1.3%          $61.2    1.5%
                                              -----                  -----        
           
          (a) Operating expenses includes operating and selling expenses as well as 
              general and administrative expenses. 
          
          
      

      Reconciliation of non-GAAP Measures to GAAP Measures

      In addition to assessing our operating performance as reported under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we also evaluate our results of operations before non-operating legacy items and operating items that are not indicative of our core operating activities such as severances, facility closures, and asset impairments.  We believe our presentation of financial measures before, or excluding, these items, which are non-GAAP measures, enhances our investors' overall understanding of our recurring operational performance and provides useful information to both investors and management to evaluate the ongoing operations and prospects of OfficeMax by providing better comparisons.  Whenever we use non-GAAP financial measures, we designate these measures as "adjusted" and provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most closely applicable GAAP financial measure.  Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.  In the preceding tables, we reconcile our non-GAAP financial measures to our reported GAAP financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2009 and 2008.

      Although we believe the non-GAAP financial measures enhance an investor's understanding of our performance, our management does not itself, nor does it suggest that investors should, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.  The non-GAAP financial measures we use may not be consistent with the presentation of similar companies in our industry.  However, we present such non-GAAP financial measures in reporting our financial results to provide investors with an additional tool to evaluate our operating results in a manner that focuses on what we believe to be our ongoing business operations.

          
          
          
          Media Contact           Investor Contacts
          Bill Bonner             Mike Steele       Tony Giuliano
          630 864 6066            630 864 6826      630 864 6820
          
      

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