Controlling Shareholder Edward Lampert Sells $58.5M in Lands' End Shares via Tender Offer, Retains 51.4% Stake

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Controlling shareholder Edward S. Lampert and affiliates sold 1.3 million shares for $58.5 million in WHP Global's tender offer, while retaining a 51.4% majority stake and entering a voting agreement.

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• Significant Insider Share Sale

  Edward S. Lampert and affiliated entities sold 1,300,653 shares of Lands' End common stock at $45.00 per share, totaling approximately $58.5 million, as part of the WHP Global tender offer that closed on April 1, 2026.

• Retained Majority Ownership

  Following the sale, the Reporting Persons, led by Edward S. Lampert, continue to beneficially own 15,815,723 shares, representing 51.4% of the company's outstanding common stock.

• Strategic Voting Agreement

  The Reporting Persons have entered into a Voting Agreement, committing to vote their remaining shares in favor of certain monetization events of WH Topco, aligning with the recently completed joint venture.

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This Schedule 13D/A provides crucial details on the participation of controlling shareholder Edward S. Lampert and affiliated entities in the recently completed tender offer by WHP Global. The sale of over $58 million in shares, representing a significant portion of the company's market capitalization, indicates a partial reduction in direct equity exposure by the long-standing controlling shareholder. However, the Lampert group retains a majority 51.4% stake and has entered into a voting agreement, aligning their remaining shares with future monetization events related to the WHP Global joint venture. This clarifies the ownership structure and strategic alignment following the major corporate transaction.