GREENWICH – Atlas Holdings of Greenwich has purchased the parent company of Office Depot for about $1 billion, both companies announced today. The Board of Directors of The ODP Corporation unanimously approved the transaction, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and approval by The ODP Corporation shareholders. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is serving as exclusive financial advisor and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is serving as legal advisor to The ODP Corporation. Lazard is serving as financial advisor and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is serving as legal advisor to Atlas Holdings.