Form 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 23, 2012

 

 

SEARS HOLDINGS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   000-51217   20-1920798

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

3333 Beverly Road  
Hoffman Estates, Illinois   60179
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 286-2500

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report): Not Applicable

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 23, 2012, the Registrant issued a press release regarding its fourth quarter and full year 2011 results. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On February 23, 2012, the Registrant issued a press release regarding its intention to separate its Sears Hometown and Outlet Businesses and certain hardware stores. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

An Exhibit Index has been filed as part of this Report on Page E-1.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

SEARS HOLDINGS CORPORATION
By:  

/s/ Robert A. Riecker

  Robert A. Riecker
 

Vice President, Controller and Chief

Accounting Officer

Date: February 23, 2012


Exhibit Index

 

99.1    Press release dated February 23, 2012, furnished pursuant to Item 2.02.
99.2    Press release dated February 23, 2012.

 

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