CE already in talks with Staples since Tuesday

According to this Dutch article in "Het Financieele Dagblad", CE and Staples have been talking since Tuesday. It claims Peter Ventress invited Ron Sargent already on Tuesday immediately after the offer was increased and they spoke with each other almost all day on Thursday. Although it is not a real due diligence, Staples would have been provided with meaningful information. The article also states that CE regards the increased offer as a major step. Shareholders who explicitly support the Lyreco deal have not come forward yet. (end of post)