Edward Lampert sells 1.3M Lands' End (LE) shares in $45 tender
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
LANDS' END, INC. major shareholder Edward S. Lampert reported an open-market tender offer sale of common stock. He sold 1,300,505 shares of Lands' End at $45.00 per share for cash into a tender offer by LEWHP, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of WH Topco, L.P.
Following the sale, Lampert holds 15,813,925 shares of Lands' End common stock directly and through related entities. This remaining stake includes 3,503 shares in each of two 2015 trusts for family members, where he disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 1,300,505 shares ($58,522,725)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
LAMPERT EDWARD S
Role
10% Owner
Sold
1,300,505 shs ($58.52M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 1,300,505 | $45.00 | $58.52M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 15,813,925 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares sold pursuant to the tender offer by LEWHP, LLC, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of WH Topco, L.P., to purchase up to 2,222,222 of the outstanding shares of common stock of Lands' End, Inc. (the "Issuer"), par value $0.01 per share ("Shares"), in exchange for $45.00 per Share in cash, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, dated February 26, 2026 (as amended), and the related Letter of Transmittal. Includes 3,503 Shares held by The Nicholas Floyd Lampert 2015 Trust ("The Nicholas Trust") and 3,503 Shares held by The Nina Rose Lampert 2015 Trust (the "The Nina Trust" and, together with The Nicholas Trust, the "Trusts"). Mr. Lampert may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of securities owned by the Trusts. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities covered by this statement, except to the extent of the pecuniary interest of such person in such securities. The reporting person states that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be deemed an admission that such person is, for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise, the beneficial owner of any securities covered by this statement.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 1,300,505 shares
Sale price per share: $45.00 per share
Approximate transaction value: $58,522,725
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6 metrics
Shares sold
1,300,505 shares
Common stock sold on 2026-04-01 via tender offer
Sale price per share
$45.00 per share
Cash consideration in LEWHP, LLC tender offer
Approximate transaction value
$58,522,725
1,300,505 shares sold at $45.00 each
Shares held after transaction
15,813,925 shares
Total Lands' End common stock holdings following sale
Tender offer capacity
2,222,222 shares
Maximum outstanding Lands' End shares targeted by tender offer
Trust holdings per trust
3,503 shares
Shares held by each of two 2015 family trusts
Key Terms
tender offer, Offer to Purchase, Letter of Transmittal, beneficial ownership, +2 more
6 terms
tender offer financial
"Shares sold pursuant to the tender offer by LEWHP, LLC, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of WH Topco, L.P."
A tender offer is a proposal made by a person or company to buy shares from existing shareholders at a set price, usually higher than the current market value, within a specific time frame. It matters to investors because it can lead to a change in ownership or control of a company, and shareholders must decide whether to sell their shares at the offered price.
Offer to Purchase financial
"upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, dated February 26, 2026"
An offer to purchase is a formal proposal from one party to buy a specific amount of shares or assets from another party at a set price. It matters to investors because it signals interest in acquiring ownership and can influence the value or control of a company. Think of it as someone putting forward a clear, serious offer to buy something they find valuable.
Letter of Transmittal financial
"and the related Letter of Transmittal."
A letter of transmittal is a written form investors use when sending physical stock certificates or electronic ownership documents to a company or its agent to surrender shares, tender them in an offer, or claim payment or replacement securities. It acts like a packing slip that lists what is enclosed, gives instructions on how the transfer should be handled, and provides proof of the transaction—important for ensuring investors receive the correct payment or new securities without delay or dispute.
beneficial ownership financial
"Mr. Lampert may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of securities owned by the Trusts."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities covered by this statement, except to the extent of the pecuniary interest"
Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory
"for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended"
A provision of federal securities law that requires company insiders—directors, officers and large shareholders—to publicly report their stock holdings and trades and to surrender any “short-swing” profits from purchases and sales within a six-month window. It acts like a rule that forces leaders to announce their trades and prevents quick buy-sell windfalls, giving investors transparency into insider activity and reducing opportunities for unfair gain.
FAQ
What did Edward S. Lampert report in his latest Form 4 for LE?
Edward S. Lampert reported selling 1,300,505 shares of Lands' End common stock at $45.00 per share in a cash tender offer. The transaction was classified as an open-market or private sale pursuant to the offer by LEWHP, LLC.
Was Edward S. Lampert’s transaction in Lands' End (LE) an open-market sale?
Yes. The Form 4 classifies the transaction as an open-market sale (code S), described as a sale in open market or private transaction. The sale occurred through participation in a cash tender offer at $45.00 per share for Lands' End stock.
How are the family trust holdings disclosed in the Lampert Form 4 for LE?
The filing notes 3,503 shares held by each of two 2015 family trusts. Lampert may be deemed a beneficial owner of these securities but disclaims beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest, a common legal disclosure for indirect family holdings.