1 CXP Analyst and Investor Meeting Denver – September 2007 Dave Grove – President Furniture Corporate Express US Analyst Meeting Denver – September 2007

2 CXP Analyst and Investor Meeting Denver – September 2007 “Safe Harbour” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Statements included in this press release, which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbour provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Securities Exchange Act of Such forward-looking statements are made based upon management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting Corporate Express and therefore involve a number of uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to industry conditions, changes in product supply, pricing and customer demand, competition, risks in integrating new businesses, currency fluctuations, and the other risks described from time to time in the Company’s filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9, As a result, the actual results of operations or financial conditions of the Company could differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Shareholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

3 CXP Analyst and Investor Meeting Denver – September 2007 Furniture Industry & the Competition

4 CXP Analyst and Investor Meeting Denver – September 2007 Historical View on Industry Size Shipments – billions of $US 14.1% 7.8% -0.9% 8.5% -17.4% -19.0% -4.3% 5.1% 12.7% 7.4% 6.1%

5 CXP Analyst and Investor Meeting Denver – September 2007 Furniture Industry Industry Corporate Express Business Interiors (CEBI)

6 CXP Analyst and Investor Meeting Denver – September 2007 Competition Corporate Express Office Max Office Depot Staples Local Contract Furn. Dealer Local OP Dealer High Mid-High Mid-Low Budget Contract Catalog

7 CXP Analyst and Investor Meeting Denver – September 2007 The Five Pillars of the CEBI Brand > One Accountable Source > Local Workspace Experts > A Global Resource > A Sustainable Partner > Comprehensive Product Selection

8 CXP Analyst and Investor Meeting Denver – September 2007 One Accountable Source Needs assessment Standards program creation & support; proprietary/secure web-site development Office design & space planning; computer aided design Total project management Delivery & installation Reconfiguration services; moves/adds/changes Asset management Post-sales service, maintenance programs & warranty ePurchasing platform Rental furniture solutions Financing & lease options Services Offered Complete services and product offerings to improve workspace functionality and aesthetics

9 CXP Analyst and Investor Meeting Denver – September 2007 One Accountable Source Multiple vs. Single Delivery Model The Customer

10 CXP Analyst and Investor Meeting Denver – September 2007 One Accountable Source Multiple vs. Single Delivery Model The Customer

11 CXP Analyst and Investor Meeting Denver – September 2007 Single Accountable Source for Business Needs One Accountable Source Leverage with other Lines of Business Office Products CEBI Doc & Print Management CE Promotional Marketing Facility Supplies The Customer

12 CXP Analyst and Investor Meeting Denver – September 2007 Comprehensive Product Selection Any application (reception/lobby, teaming/meeting, open plan, executive office, mailroom, back office, storage) Any category (seating, casegoods, filing/storage, systems furniture) The right price (good, better, best offering in each category) Any size (office upgrades, branch locations, corporate HQ, campus) Industry specific solutions for Government, Education and Health care The right solution for your particular needs.

13 CXP Analyst and Investor Meeting Denver – September 2007 Local Workspace Experts Environments Private Office Teaming Product and Category Knowledge Ergonomics LEEDs Workplace Trends Churn Productivity Teaming Shared spaces Reception Lobby Mailroom

14 CXP Analyst and Investor Meeting Denver – September 2007 A Global Resource The Benefits of Global Reach National/global presence provides our clients with one company to work with for all of their product and service needs One person is responsible for your account…nationally or globally (billing, project management, warranty, service & support issues, product questions) One computer system in North America for furniture order entry, product procurement, project tracking, billing and management reporting Unparalleled access to breadth of products and services

15 CXP Analyst and Investor Meeting Denver – September 2007 Sustainable Partner Financially sound/strong Publicly traded Global organization Diversified Social Responsibility & Corporate Citizenship Founded on principles of environmental stewardship Minority partnerships LEEDs certification Environmental Heritage & Values

16 CXP Analyst and Investor Meeting Denver – September 2007 Conclusion Attractive growing industry Low working capital requirement Strong independent value proposition versus traditional furniture dealers Important category for the overall CE value proposition

17 CXP Analyst and Investor Meeting Denver – September 2007 Thank you. Productivity in your hands.