Corporate Express meets with Staples

The following press release was just issued by CE:

As previously announced Corporate Express NV, one of the world’s leading suppliers of office products, is carefully reviewing Staples’ increased offer of €9.15 per ordinary share. In this context, Corporate Express has invited Staples to enter talks in order to receive further clarification and exchange information.

I wonder what they will discuss, since the opportunity for price discussions seems over. Is CE looking for further ammunition to promote the Lyreco deal, or are they looking for an elegant way to change their recommendation? Time will tell, I guess...(end of post)