FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) today issued a statement in response to the vote by Office Depot shareholders approving the acquisition by Staples. “We’re pleased that Office Depot shareholders have overwhelmingly approved this transaction,” said Ron Sargent, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Staples. “The combined company will allow us to provide more value to customers and more effectively compete in a rapidly evolving environment.” Staples recently receiv