New York, May 14, 2014 -- Moody's Investors Service today said Sears Holdings Corporation ("Sears Holdings") announcement that it is exploring strategic alternatives for its 51% interest in Sears Canada is considered a credit positive for Sears Holdings as this transaction, if concluded, could generate significant cash proceeds that would help to offset the expected cash burn for the company in 2014. We expect Sears Holdings will continue to maintain its good liquidity position. We also note that Sears Canada is not currently generating operating profits, thus the sale would not result in the loss of a profitable asset. There is no immediate impact on the company's Caa1 Corporate Family Rating, stable rating outlook or SGL-2 Speculative Grade Liquidity rating.

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