KMart buys Sears?

chris · Post by **chris** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 11:20 am

So I'm trying to figure out how KMart, who applied for Chapter 11 bankrupcy protection last year, has managed to pay $11 BILLION dollars for Sears. WTF did they get the money from?

Casual Observer · Post by **Casual Observer** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 12:45 pm

Well, genius, from their stock price for one:

Casual Observer · Post by **Casual Observer** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 12:55 pm

Perhaps this helps you understand as well:

Associated Press wrote: Kmart Reemerges; Lampert Named Chairman

May 8, 2003 12:00 PM

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Kmart emerged from Chapter 11 this week, two months earlier than anticipated.

In a statement, Kmart president and CEO Julian Day said, "Kmart emerges from Chapter 11 having accomplished all our major objectives for this process. We have strengthened our balance sheet and significantly reduced liabilities by $6 billion. We have closed stores and renegotiated onerous lease agreements. Additionally, we have developed a more disciplined, efficient organization and lowered our overall operating costs."

Since filing for Chapter 11 in January 2002, the Troy, MI-based retailer shuttered 600 stores and eliminated more than 67,000 jobs.

Kmart stock began trading on the over-the-counter market this week and creditors and investors will receive more than 86 million new shares.

Hedge fund manager Edward Lampert, chairman and CEO of ESL Investments, takes over as chairman of the Kmart board. Lampert, who also owns significant stakes in Sears, Office Depot and Payless Shoe Stores, will receive more than 50% ownership of the new Kmart stock.

pinback · Post by **pinback** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 1:21 pm

Send us money.

Ice Cream Jonsey · Post by **Ice Cream Jonsey** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 8:03 pm

I don't know if the ramifications of the entire merg-

Send us money.