-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, VakeMnfx/KtFqxPxKte0Utxc5Ot6j5GRVpftIH1zn8+jtrI6p3+OJyws9hqGoLGy na+jgBYHhKjOsye8WmjNiQ== 0001092307-03-000125.txt : 20030214 0001092307-03-000125.hdr.sgml : 20030214 20030213173532 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001092307-03-000125 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13G PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20030214 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000948046 IRS NUMBER: 13294498 STATE OF INCORPORATION: I8 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TAUNUSANLAGE 12 D-60325 CITY: FRANKFURT AM MAIN GE STATE: I8 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TAUNUSANLAGE 12 D-60325 CITY: FRANKFURT AM MAIN STATE: I8 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STAPLES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000791519 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-MISCELLANEOUS SHOPPING GOODS STORES [5940] IRS NUMBER: 042896127 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0127 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13G SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-40717 FILM NUMBER: 03561226 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 500 STAPLES DRIVE STREET 2: P O BOX 9328 CITY: FRAMINGHAM STATE: MA ZIP: 01702 BUSINESS PHONE: 5082535000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 500 STAPLES DR CITY: FRAMINGHAM STATE: MA ZIP: 01702 SC 13G 1 staples.txt 2002 ANNUAL 13G FILING Deutsche Bank AG Taunusanlage 12, D-60325 Frankfurt am Main Federal Republic of Germany Jeffrey A. Ruiz Vice President Telephone: (212) 469-3667 February 13, 2003 Securities and Exchange Commission SEC Document Control 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Filing Desk Dear Sir or Madame: Re: Filing of Schedule 13G - STAPLES INC. Pursuant to Rule 13d-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, attached is one copy of Schedule 13G with respect to the common stock of the above referenced corporation. Please acknowledge your receipt of the Schedule 13G by return e-mail confirmation. Sincerely, Jeffrey A. Ruiz Enclosures UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. *) STAPLES, INC. --------------------------------------- NAME OF ISSUER: Common Stock ($0.001 Par Value) --------------------------------------- TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES 855030102 --------------------------------------- CUSIP NUMBER December 31, 2002 --------------------------------------- (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: [X] Rule 13d-1(b) [ ]Rule 13d-1(c) [ ]Rule 13d-1(d) 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS Deutsche Bank AG * 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (A) [ ] (B) [ ] 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Federal Republic of Germany NUMBER OF 5. SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 18,295,024 BENEFICIALLY 6. SHARED VOTING POWER OWNED BY 6,891,400 EACH 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER REPORTING 20,528,489 PERSON WITH 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 5,527,756 9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 26,886,121 10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 9 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ] 11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 5.7 % 12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON HC, CO * In accordance with Securities Exchange Act Release No. 39538 (January 12, 1998), this filing reflects the securities beneficially owned by the Private Clients and Asset Management business group ("PCAM") of Deutsche Bank AG and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, "DBAG"). This filing does not reflect securities, if any, beneficially owned by any other business group of DBAG. Consistent with Rule 13d-4 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act"), this filing shall not be construed as an admission that PCAM is, for purposes of Section 13(d) under the Act, the beneficial owner of any securities covered by the filing. 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (A) [ ] (B) [ ] 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware NUMBER OF 5. SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 7,107,206 BENEFICIALLY 6. SHARED VOTING POWER OWNED BY 6,844,100 EACH 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER REPORTING 8,506,300 PERSON WITH 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 5,445,006 9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 13,951,306 10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 9 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ] 11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 2.9 % 12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IA, CO 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (A) [ ] (B) [ ] 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Delaware NUMBER OF 5. SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 4,557,812 BENEFICIALLY 6. SHARED VOTING POWER OWNED BY 47,300 EACH 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER REPORTING 4,108,123 PERSON WITH 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 82,750 9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 4,605,112 10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 9 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ] 11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 1.0 % 12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON BK, CO 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS Deutsche Asset Management Investmentgesellschaft mbH 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (A) [ ] (B) [ ] 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Federal Republic of Germany NUMBER OF 5. SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 318,553 BENEFICIALLY 6. SHARED VOTING POWER OWNED BY 0 EACH 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER REPORTING 318,553 PERSON WITH 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 318,553 10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 9 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ] 11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 0.06 % 12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IC, CO 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS Deutsche Asset Management Europe GmbH 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (A) [ ] (B) [ ] 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Federal Republic of Germany NUMBER OF 5. SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 3,900 BENEFICIALLY 6. SHARED VOTING POWER OWNED BY EACH 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER REPORTING 3,900 PERSON WITH 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 3,900 10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 9 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ] 11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 0.00 % 12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IC, CO 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS Deutsche Asset Management Group Ltd., London 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (A) [ ] (B) [ ] 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Great Britain NUMBER OF 5. SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 5,118,204 BENEFICIALLY 6. SHARED VOTING POWER OWNED BY 0 EACH 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER REPORTING 6,365,214 PERSON WITH 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 6,365,214 10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 9 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ] 11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 1.4 % 12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IC, CO 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS Deutsche Bank Sociedad Anonima Espanola 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (A) [ ] (B) [ ] 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Spain NUMBER OF 5. SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 28,002 BENEFICIALLY 6. SHARED VOTING POWER OWNED BY 0 EACH 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER REPORTING 42,816 PERSON WITH 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 42,816 10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 9 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ] 11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 0.01 % 12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON BK, CO 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS Deutsche Morgan Grenfell Group plc 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (A) [ ] (B) [ ] 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Great Britain NUMBER OF 5. SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 474,097 BENEFICIALLY 6. SHARED VOTING POWER OWNED BY 0 EACH 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER REPORTING 58,460 PERSON WITH 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 474,097 10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 9 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ] 11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 0.10 % 12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON IC, CO 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS Deutsche Bank (Suisse) S.A. 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (A) [ ] (B) [ ] 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Switzerland NUMBER OF 5. SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 0 BENEFICIALLY 6. SHARED VOTING POWER OWNED BY 0 EACH 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER REPORTING 113,873 PERSON WITH 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 113,873 10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 9 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ] 11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 0.02 % 12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON BK, CO 1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS Deutsche Trust Bank Limited 2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (A) [ ] (B) [ ] 3. SEC USE ONLY 4. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION Japan NUMBER OF 5. SOLE VOTING POWER SHARES 687,250 BENEFICIALLY 6. SHARED VOTING POWER OWNED BY 0 EACH 7. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER REPORTING 1,011,250 PERSON WITH 8. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 0 9. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 1,011,250 10. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW 9 EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ] 11. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW 9 0.22 % 12. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON BK, CO Item 1(a). Name of Issuer: STAPLES, INC. (the "Issuer") Item 1(b). Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: The address of the Issuer's principal executive offices is: 500 Staples Drive Framingham MA 01702 Item 2(a). Name of Person Filing: This statement is filed on behalf of Deutsche Bank AG, ("Reporting Person"). Item 2(b). Address of Principal Business Office or, if none, Residence: The principal place of business of the Reporting Person is: Taunusanlage 12, D-60325 Frankfurt am Main Federal Republic of Germany Item 2(c). Citizenship: The citizenship of the Reporting Person is set forth on the cover page. Item 2(d). Title of Class of Securities: The title of the securities is common stock, $0.001 par value ("Common Stock"). Item 2(e). CUSIP Number: The CUSIP number of the Common Stock is set forth on the cover page. Item 3. If this statement is filed pursuant to Rules 13d-1(b), or 13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a: (a) [ ]Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act; (b) [ x ] Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act; - Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas - Deutsche Bank Sociedad Anonima Espanola - Deutsche Bank (Suisse) S.A. - Deutsche Trust Bank Limited (c) [ ]Insurance Company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act; (d) [ x ] Investment Company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940; - Deutsche Asset Management Investmentgesellschaft mbH - Deutsche Asset Management Europe GmbH - Deutsche Asset Management Group ltd., London - Deutsche Morgan Grenfell Group plc (e) [ x ] An investment adviser in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E); - Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. (f) [ ] An employee benefit plan, or endowment fund in accordance with Rule 13d-1 (b)(1)(ii)(F); (g) [x ] parent holding company or control person in accordance with Rule 13d-1 (b)(1)(ii)(G); - Deutsche Bank AG (h) [ ] A savings association as defined in section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act; (i) [ ] A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940; (j) [ ] Group, in accordance with Rule 13d-1 (b)(1)(ii)(J). Item 4. Ownership. (a) Amount beneficially owned: The Reporting Person owns the amount of the Common Stock as set forth on the cover page. (b) Percent of class: The Reporting Person owns the percentage of the Common Stock as set forth on the cover page. (c) Number of shares as to which such person has: (i) sole power to vote or to direct the vote: The Reporting Person has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of the Common Stock as set forth on the cover page. (ii) shared power to vote or to direct the vote: The Reporting Person has the shared power to vote or direct the vote of the Common Stock as set forth on the cover page. (iii) sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: The Reporting Person has the sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of the Common Stock as set forth on the cover page. (iv) shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: The Reporting Person has the shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of the Common Stock as set forth on the cover page. Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class. Not applicable. Item 6. Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person. Not applicable. Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company. Subsidiary Item 3 Classification Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. Investment Advisor Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas Bank Deutsche Bank Sociedad Anonima Espanola Bank Deutsche Bank (Suisse) S.A. Bank Deutsche Trust Bank Limited Bank Deutsche Asset Management Investmentgesellschaft mbH Investment Company Deutsche Asset Management Europe GmbH Investment Company Deutsche Asset Management Group Ltd., London Investment Company Deutsche Morgan Grenfell Group plc Investment Company Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group. Not applicable. Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group. Not applicable. Item 10. Certification. By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect. SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: 2/13/03 DEUTSCHE BANK AG By: /s/ Jeffrey A. Ruiz Name: Jeffrey A. Ruiz Title: Vice President By: /s/ Margaret M. Adams Name: Margaret M. Adams Title: Director SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: 2/13/03 DEUTSCHE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AMERICAS INC. By: /s/ William G. Butterly III Name: William G. Butterly III Title: Secretary SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: 2/13/03 DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS By: /s/ James T. Byrne, Jr. Name: James T. Byrne, Jr. Title: Secretary SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: 2/13/03 DEUTSCHE ASSET MANAGEMENT EUROPE GMBH By: /s/ Michaela Bundschuh Name: Michaela Bundschuh Title: Global Head of Position Monitoring By: /s/ Susan Seidel Name: Susan Seidel Title: Vice President SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: 2/13/03 DEUTSCHE ASSET MANAGEMENT INVESTMENTGESELLSCHAFT MBH By: /s/ Michaela Bundschuh Name: Michaela Bundschuh Title: Global Head of Position Monitoring By: /s/ Susan Seidel Name: Susan Seidel Title: Vice President SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: 2/13/03 Deutsche Bank Sociedad Anonima Espanola By: /s/ By: /s/ Carlos Bustillo Name: Carlos Bustillo Title: Infrastructure/COC By: /s/ Pedro Danobeitia Name: Pedro Danobeitia Title: President SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: 2/13/03 DEUTSCHE BANK (SUISSE) S.A. By: /s/ Peter Waller Name: Peter Waller Title: Assistant Vice President By: /s/ Frederic Simon-Vermot Name: Frederic Simon-Vermot Title: Associate SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: 2/13/03 DEUTSCHE TRUST BANK LIMITED By: /s/ Mr. Tsukasa Sekizaki Name: Mr. Tsukasa Sekizaki Title: President By: /s/ Mr. Michael Monaghan Name: Mr. Michael Monaghan Title: Chief Operating Officer SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: 2/13/03 DEUTSCHE ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP LTD., LONDON By: /s/ Patrick Galligan Name: Patrick Galligan Title: European Head of Risk Management By: /s/ Hugh Male Name: Hugh Male Title: Vice President SIGNATURE After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct. Dated: 2/13/03 DEUTSCHE MORGAN GRENFELL GROUP PLC By: /s/ Patrick Galligan Name: Patrick Galligan Title: European Head of Risk Management By: /s/ Hugh Male Name: Hugh Male Title: Vice President -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----