Unfortunately it won't get any better if the buyout goes through. Staples sucks.
The judge has the case, and has until early May to make a ruling.
If it goes through, Roland will take his payout and exit stage left. Everyone will be stuck with Ron.
Ron will get his cut, and his yearly comp will steadily increase as sales and market share go down.
Boca HQ will be gutted and sold, and on both side DCs will be consolidated, stores will be closed and those that survive will take massive payroll hour cuts.