The University of Texas at Brownsville Summus Industries/ Staples Account Review September 25, 2008 Summus Industries and Staples Attendance: Rodney Craig.

The University of Texas at BrownsvilleSummus Industries/ Staples Account

Review September 25, 2008

Summus Industries and Staples Attendance:Rodney Craig - CEO Summus Industries Steve Johnson - Staples District Sales ManagerFabiola Garza - Staples Account Manager

Table of Contents

• Executive Summary• Services Levels• Purchase Analysis• Ordering Activity • NJPA• TIBH• Vendor Consolidation

Opportunities • What’s News

UTB has completed 30 days on the Summus Industries and Staples Business Advantage program. We are committed to looking for opportunities to improve processes which will be mutually beneficial to the partnership.

This overview of the past 30 days is an example of the type of information that Summus Industries and Staples will be able to provide and measure throughout the year.

Reporting Period: 08/01/08 to 09/19/08

Executive Summary

Service LevelsFill Rates & Cycle Times

0 -24 Hours 97.06

25-48 Hours 2.94%

49-72 Hours 0.00%

Over 3 Days 0.00%

contract 100%

miscellaneous. 100%

Purchase Analysis

Contract 41%

Miscellaneous58%

Wholesaler1%

Special0%

Reporting Period: 08/01/08 TO 09/19/08 $9,265.77

Order Size Sales % of Sales Orders % of Orders

Orders< $50 $0 0% 0 0%

$50.01-$100 $1,202.70 12.75% 17 39.53% %

$100.01-$200 $1,494.52 15.84% 10 23.26%

$200.01-$500 $4,272.37 45.29% 13 30.23%

$500.01-$1,000 $2,463.82 26.12% 3 6.98%

Orders> $1,000 $0 0% 0 0%

Total $788,876.92 100% 1,831 100%

Average order size is $219.38

The average order size has been identified as one of the key drivers in saving process costs for our customers.

Program Metrics Ordering Activity

NJPA

NJPA Rebate Structure $ 0 - $74,999 0%$ 75,000 - $149,999 1% $150,000 - $299,999 2%$300,000 - $499,999 3%$500,000 - $749,999 4%

$750,000 - + 5%

Reporting Period: 08/01/08 TO 09/19/08 $9,265.77

Projected Annual Spend $400,000 at 3% $12,000

Furniture and Technology

Furniture Solutions Our team of certified and knowledgeable specialists take a consultative approach to your project. From inception through to installation and beyond, We’ll provide a seamless execution.

- Space Planning - Design Services- Annual Buying - Project Management- Broad Product Offering- Local and National Installation Infrastructure- Continued Vendor Consolidation

Technology SolutionsWe do the research for you:

- Provide you the industry’s leading products and service contracts- Our team of experts reviews vendors and products from a vendor neutral position- Recommend the most appropriate solutions for your business

Focused on providing you:- Product Cost Savings- Service/Delivery Improvements

TIBH

Staples Fulfillment Centers will now stock TIBH [Texas Industries For The Blind & Handicapped] products. By stocking TIBH products we guarantee our customers next day delivery. Our customers will the capability to purchase TIBH skus online through our HUB partner.

• TIBH Marketing Announcement

• Online Shopping List

• TIBH representative Rosa Valdez and Fabiola Garza will be teaming up together to promote TIBH.

What’s New UTB?

• Campus Construction

• New Library

• New Recreation Center

• New Arts Center

• New Center for Early Childhood Studies

What’s NewSummus Industries?

• New Account Manager – Student InternBeatriz Ulloa

• New Summus Industries websites coming in October 2008

• DIR Contract (#DIR-SDD-192)

• Authorized Marketing Agent for DELL products and services

What’s New Staples?

• July 15, 2008 marks the start of Staples and Corporate Express as one company

• Merging the best practices of both companies will drive the success of our new company

• We have become a truly global contract business serving customers in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia

• Together we will offer customers world-class service and value, expanded product and services and improved distribution capabilities

• Integration planning is just beginning• Our goal is to be fully integrated within two years

Staples Acquisition of Corporate Express

A Great Partnership