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Sears may still bid for Restoration

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Restoration Hardware at the FlatironDespite a corporate restructuring, Sears Holdings Corp. has notified Restoration Hardware Inc.'s special committee that it could still be interested in making an offer, according to a regulatory document filed Monday by Restoration. The filing comes less than a week after the home furnishing retailer said it renegotiated its buyout agreement with Catterton Partners, slashing the price to $4.50 per share from $6.70.

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Its announcement concerning the amended merger agreement had not disclosed whether Sears had pulled out of the bidding process. On Sunday, Sears told Restoration's special committee that it was reviewing Catterton's amended terms before making a decision on whether to submit an alternative proposal.

Sears is amidst a restructuring that could lead to the sale of its in-house brands. Additionally, CEO Aylwin Lewis announced his resignation Monday. - Christine Idzelis

See Schedule 13D from SEC Edgar
See TheDeal.com: Restoration agrees to reduced offer
See Corporate Dealmaker: What does the trouble at Sears mean for its brands?
See Dealscape: Looking to unlock wealth from Sears-Kmart merger





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