0000950123-05-003594.txt : 20120618 0000950123-05-003594.hdr.sgml : 20120618 20050324172903 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950123-05-003594 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20050324 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050324 GROUP MEMBERS: EDWARD S. LAMPERT GROUP MEMBERS: ESL INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS, LP GROUP MEMBERS: ESL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: ESL INVESTORS, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: ESL PARTNERS, LP GROUP MEMBERS: RBS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC GROUP MEMBERS: RBS PARTNERS, LP SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SEARS ROEBUCK & CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000319256 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-DEPARTMENT STORES [5311] IRS NUMBER: 361750680 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 0128 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-32052 FILM NUMBER: 05702909 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3333 BEVERLY RD B-5 317A CITY: HOFFMAN ESTATES STATE: IL ZIP: 60179 BUSINESS PHONE: 8472862500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3333 BEVERLY RD B-5 317A CITY: HOFFMAN ESTATES STATE: IL ZIP: 60179 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ESL INVESTMENTS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001126396 IRS NUMBER: 752435723 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 GREENWICH AVENUE CITY: GREENWICH STATE: CT ZIP: 06830 BUSINESS PHONE: 2038614600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 GREENWICH AVENUE CITY: GREENWICH STATE: CT ZIP: 06830 SC 13D/A 1 y06960asc13dza.htm AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SCHEDULE 13D AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SCHEDULE 13D
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 1)*

Sears, Roebuck and Co.
(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, par value $0.75 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)

812387-10-8
(CUSIP Number)

John G. Finley
Mario A. Ponce
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
425 Lexington Ave.
New York, New York 10017
(212) 455-2000
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

March 24, 2005
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. o

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See §240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

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CUSIP No. 812387-10-8 PAGE 2 OF 12
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
ESL Investments, Inc., a Delaware corporation		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
75-2435723
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions):
    (a) þ  
    (b) o  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Source of Funds (See Instructions):
N/A
  5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): o
  6. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
Delaware
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
7. Sole Voting Power:
0
8. Shared Voting Power:
0
9. Sole Dispositive Power:
0
10.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  11.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
0
  12.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions):
o
  13.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11):
0%
  14.Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions):
CO

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CUSIP No. 812387-10-8 PAGE 3 OF 12
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
Edward S. Lampert		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions):
    (a) þ  
    (b) o  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Source of Funds (See Instructions):
N/A
  5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): o
  6. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
United States
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
7. Sole Voting Power:
0
8. Shared Voting Power:
0
9. Sole Dispositive Power:
0
10.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  11.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
0
  12.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions):
o
  13.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11):
0%
  14.Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions):
IN

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CUSIP No. 812387-10-8 PAGE 4 OF 12
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
RBS Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
75-2241690
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions):
    (a) þ  
    (b) o  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Source of Funds (See Instructions):
N/A
  5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): o
  6. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
Delaware
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
7. Sole Voting Power:
0
8. Shared Voting Power:
0
9. Sole Dispositive Power:
0
10.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  11.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
0
  12.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions):
o
  13.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11):
0%
  14.Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions):
PN

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CUSIP No. 812387-10-8 PAGE 5 OF 12
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
ESL Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
22-2875193
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions):
    (a) þ  
    (b) o  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Source of Funds (See Instructions):
N/A
  5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): o
  6. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
Delaware
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
7. Sole Voting Power:
0
8. Shared Voting Power:
0
9. Sole Dispositive Power:
0
10.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  11.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
0
  12.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions):
o
  13.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11):
0%
  14.Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions):
PN

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CUSIP No. 812387-10-8 PAGE 6 OF 12
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
RBS Investment Management, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
06-1512334
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions):
    (a) þ  
    (b) o  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Source of Funds (See Instructions):
N/A
  5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): o
  6. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
Delaware
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
7. Sole Voting Power:
0
8. Shared Voting Power:
0
9. Sole Dispositive Power:
0
10.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  11.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
0
  12.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions):
o
  13.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11):
0%
  14.Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions):
OO

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CUSIP No. 812387-10-8 PAGE 7 OF 12
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
ESL Institutional Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
06-1456821
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions):
    (a) þ  
    (b) o  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Source of Funds (See Instructions):
N/A
  5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): o
  6. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
Delaware
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
7. Sole Voting Power:
0
8. Shared Voting Power:
0
9. Sole Dispositive Power:
0
10.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  11.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
0
  12.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions):
o
  13.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11):
0%
  14.Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions):
PN

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CUSIP No. 812387-10-8 PAGE 8 OF 12
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
ESL Investors, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
13-4095958
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions):
    (a) þ  
    (b) o  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Source of Funds (See Instructions):
N/A
  5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): o
  6. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
Delaware
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
7. Sole Voting Power:
0
8. Shared Voting Power:
0
9. Sole Dispositive Power:
0
10.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  11.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
0
  12.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions):
o
  13.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11):
0%
  14.Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions):
OO

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CUSIP No. 812387-10-8 PAGE 9 OF 12
  1. Name of Reporting Person:
ESL Investment Management, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company		 I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only):
06-1456822
  2. Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions):
    (a) þ  
    (b) o  
  3. SEC Use Only:
  4. Source of Funds (See Instructions):
N/A
  5. Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e): o
  6. Citizenship or Place of Organization:
Delaware
Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each Reporting
Person With
7. Sole Voting Power:
0
8. Shared Voting Power:
0
9. Sole Dispositive Power:
0
10.Shared Dispositive Power:
0
  11.Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person:
0
  12.Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions):
o
  13.Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11):
0%
  14.Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions):
OO

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Item 4. Purpose of Transaction
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer
SIGNATURE

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     This Amendment No. 1 hereby amends the Schedule 13D originally filed jointly on November 19, 2004 by ESL Partners, L.P., ESL Institutional Partners, L.P., ESL Investors, L.L.C., ESL Investment Management, L.L.C., ESL Investments, Inc., Edward S. Lampert, RBS Investment Management, L.L.C., and RBS Partners, L.P.

Item 4. Purpose of Transaction

Item 4 is hereby supplemented as follows:

     On March 24, 2005, Sears Acquisition Corp. (“Merger Sub”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (“Holdings”), merged (the “Sears Merger”) with and into Sears, Roebuck and Co. (“Sears”) pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 16, 2004 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among Sears, Kmart Holding Corporation, Holdings, Kmart Acquisition Corp. and Merger Sub. As a result of the Sears Merger, Sears became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement and related Support Agreement, the Reporting Persons elected to receive 0.50 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Holdings (the “Holdings Common Stock”) per share of Sears Common Stock (the “Stock Consideration”) for each share of Sears Common Stock beneficially owned by the Reporting Persons.

     The Reporting Persons’ elections are subject to the proration procedures set forth in the Merger Agreement, which were designed to ensure that 45% of the outstanding shares of Sears Common Stock were converted into the cash consideration of $50 per share of Sears Common Stock and 55% of outstanding shares of Sears Common Stock were converted into the Stock Consideration. Therefore, depending on the elections made by the other Sears shareholders in the Sears Merger, the actual number of shares of Holdings Common Stock and/or cash that the Reporting Persons will receive in the Sears Merger will depend on the outcome of these proration procedures.

     The Reporting Persons intend to report their beneficial ownership over shares of Holdings Common Stock on a separate Schedule 13D.

Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer

Item 5 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

     (a) As a result of the Sears Merger, none of the Reporting Persons beneficially own any shares of Sears Common Stock.

     (b) As a result of the Sears Merger, none of the Reporting Persons has shared or sole voting or dispositive power over any shares of Sears Common Stock.

     (c) The disclosure pursuant to Item 4 of this Schedule 13D is incorporated herein by reference.

     (d) Not applicable.

     (e) As a result of the Sears Merger (which was consummated on the date disclosed in Item 4 above), the Reporting Persons ceased to be the beneficial owner of any shares of Sears Common Stock.

Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer

Item 6 is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

     As a result of the Sears Merger, there are no contracts, arrangements, undertakings or relationships between any of the Reporting Persons and any person with respect to any securities of Sears.

 

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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: March 24, 2005

                 
    ESL INVESTMENTS, INC.
 
                
  By:   /s/  Robert Jackowitz    
             
      Name:   Robert Jackowitz    
      Title:   Treasurer    
 
                
    EDWARD S. LAMPERT
 
                
 
   /s/  Edward S. Lampert    
         
    Edward S. Lampert    
 
                
    ESL PARTNERS, L.P.
 
                
    By:   RBS Partners, L.P., as its general partner
 
                
    By:   ESL Investments, Inc., as its general partner
 
                
 
   By:   /s/  Robert Jackowitz    
             
      Name:   Robert Jackowitz    
      Title:   Treasurer    
 
                
    RBS PARTNERS, L.P.
 
                
    By:   ESL Investments, Inc., as its general partner
 
                
  By:   /s/  Robert Jackowitz          
             
      Name:   Robert Jackowitz    
      Title:   Treasurer    
 
                
    RBS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
 
                
    By:   ESL Investments, Inc., as its manager
 
                
  By:   /s/  Robert Jackowitz    
             
      Name:   Robert Jackowitz    
      Title:   Treasurer    

 

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    ESL INVESTORS, L.L.C.
 
                
    By:   RBS Partners, L.P., as its manager
 
                
    By:   ESL Investments, Inc., as its general partner
 
                
  By:   /s/   Robert Jackowitz    
             
      Name:   Robert Jackowitz    
      Title:   Treasurer    
 
                
    ESL INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS, L.P.
 
                
    By:   RBS Investment Management, L.L.C., as its general partner
 
                
    By:   ESL Investments, Inc., as its manager
 
                
  By:   /s/   Robert Jackowitz    
             
      Name:   Robert Jackowitz    
      Title:   Treasurer    
 
                
    ESL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
 
                
  By:   /s/   Robert Jackowitz    
             
      Name:   Robert Jackowitz    
      Title:   Treasurer