United Stationers Inc. expected to Report Fiscal Year 2009 Results on February 8, 2010. This event was calculated by Capital IQ (Created on October 30, 2009).

United Stationers Inc. plans to make acquisitions. Dick Gochnauer, President and CEO of United Stationers Inc. said, �Our strong balance sheet and liquidity put us in a position to invest not only in organic growth initiatives, but also take advantage of potential attractive acquisitions. We have a healthy pipeline of opportunities and as always, we will be selective in finding accretive acquisitions, which accelerate our growth and create value for our customers and shareholders.�

United Stationers Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. GAAP diluted earnings per share were $1.38, versus $1.39 a year ago. Excluding a year-ago gain on selling two distribution centers, 2009, earnings per share rose nearly 10% from an adjusted $1.26. Sales in the third quarter of 2009 declined by 6.8% to $1.25 billion, compared with last year's $1.34 billion. Revenue for the quarter was negatively affected by weak economic conditions across all product categories. Operating income was $58.6 million, or 4.7% of sales, versus $61.8 million, or 4.6% of sales, in the prior-year quarter. Excluding the gain, adjusted 2008 operating income was $56.7 million or 4.2% of sales. Net income was $33.5 million versus $33.1 million in the prior-year quarter. Excluding the 2008 gain, year-ago net income was $29.9 million. Third quarter 2009 net income was positively affected by lower charges related to the receivables securitization facility due to significantly lower funding needs and a lower effective tax rate from favorable income tax resolutions. Income before income taxes was $51.969 million against $53.362 million for the same period last year. Adjusted operating income was $58.6 million against $56.7 million of previous year period. Adjusted net income was $33.5 million compared to $29.9 million for the period reported a year ago. Adjusted net income per share diluted was $1.38 against $1.26 for the same period last year. Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 declined by a workday-adjusted 7.7% to $3.5 billion, compared with $3.8 billion, with one fewer selling day in 2009. GAAP diluted earnings per share for the year-to-date were $2.85, compared with $3.18 in the prior year. Adjusted to exclude items, diluted earnings per share for the latest nine months were $2.94 compared to $3.10 for the same period in 2008. Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $294.5 million for the latest nine-month period, versus cash provided of $65.4 million a year ago. Excluding the effects of accounts receivable sold, net cash provided by operating activities for the period ending September 30, 2009 was $317.5 million, compared with $91.4 million in the prior year. Operating income was $129 million compared to $149 million of previous year period. Income before income taxes was $108 million against $123 million for the same period last year. Capital expenditures were $8.875 million compared to $25.798 million for the comparable period last year. Adjusted operating income was $132.1 million against $146.3 million of previous year period. Adjusted net income was $70.2 million compared to $74.0 million for the period reported a year ago. Adjusted net income per share diluted was $2.94 against $3.10 for the same period last year.