Market Doubts Staples-Office Depot Merger Will Actually Happen

NEW YORK (The Deal) -- Staples  and Office Depot  have set a timeline for closing the $5.7 billion merger of the office supply companies pending a decision by competition regulators, and the deal continues to trade like it could be blocked. The big-box office retailers said Friday they certified substantial compliance with the Federal Trade Commission regarding a second request in March. The companies agreed not to close the merger before 45 calendar days expire, which adds 15 days to the sta...