Sears - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Sears M&A Summary

Sears has acquired 4 companies of its own. A total of 1 acquisition came from private equity firms. It has also divested 3 assets.

Sears’ largest acquisition to date was in 2002, when it acquired Lands End for $1.9B. Sears has acquired in 4 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include retail (50%) and consumer services (25%).

Sears Ownership

Who owns Sears?

Sears is owned by Transform Holdco. It was acquired on February 7, 2019.

Sears Business Overview

Where is Sears headquartered?

Sears is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

What sector is Sears in?

Sears is a retail company.

When was Sears founded?

Sears was founded in 1886.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity7
    • M&A Buy Activity4
    • M&A Sell Activity3
  • Total Sectors Invested 3
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 4

Sears

Sears, Roebuck and Co.

3333 Beverly Road,
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60179
United States,
(847) 286-2500
www.sears.com

Sears is an integrated retailer providing merchandise and other services. The Company operates department stores across the US and was originally established in 1892. Sears is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 4 - - - - - 4
vol $2.3B $2.3B
Sell (0.0/yr) # 3 - - - - - 3
  7

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Orchard Supply Hardware Stores Corp. 2005-10-07 - Stake Sale
San Jose, California · www.osh.com
Lands' End, Inc. 2002-05-13 1.9B USD Add-on Acquisition
Dodgeville, Wisconsin · www.landsend.com
Sears Carpet and Upholstery Care, Inc. 1998-05-18 - Add-on Acquisition
Columbus, Ohio · www.searscleaning.com
Orchard Supply Hardware Stores Corp. 1996-08-16 415M USD Add-on Acquisition
San Jose, California · www.osh.com
The Allstate Corp. 1995-06-30 - Spin Off
Northbrook, Illinois · www.allstate.com
Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC 1993-05-14 - Divestiture
Parsippany, New Jersey · www.coldwellbanker.com
Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC 1981-10-06 - Add-on Acquisition
Parsippany, New Jersey · www.coldwellbanker.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Retail 2 (50%) 2.3B (100%) 1 (33%) -
Real Estate 1 (25%) - 1 (33%) -
Consumer Services 1 (25%) - - -
Insurance - - 1 (33%) -
Total 4 $2.3B 3 -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 4 2.3B 3 -
  New Jersey 1 - 1 -
  California 1 415M 1 -
  Wisconsin 1 1.9B - -
  Ohio 1 - - -
  Illinois - - 1 -
Total 4 $2.3B 3 -

Deal Values

buy # Total
> $1B 1 $1.9B
$100M to $1B 1 $415M
TOTAL $2.3B
Largest Lands' End, Inc.
$1.9B (2002-05-13)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
25%
1 (25%)
Divested to
Investor(s)
67%
2 (67%)
Strategic(s)
33%
1 (33%)

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