March 13 (Reuters) - Staples Inc SPLS.O
* Platinum equity to acquire staples' business in australia and new zealand
* Staples inc - platinum equity will acquire staples' business in australia and new zealand for an undisclosed sum
* Staples inc - following transition to new ownership, divested business will continue to operate under staples brand in australia and new zealand
* Staples inc - morgan stanley is acting as exclusive financial advisor to staples
* Staples - divested business to continue to operate under staples brand in australia, new zealand for short period of time while new corporate brand is created Source text for Eikon: ID:nBw36dLn6a Further company coverage: SPLS.O