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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 26, 2015

Registration No. 333-203163

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Amendment No. 3

to

FORM S-11

FOR REGISTRATION

Under

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

OF SECURITIES OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE COMPANIES

Seritage Growth Properties

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Governing Instruments)

Seritage Growth Properties

3333 Beverly Road

Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60179

(847) 286-2500

(Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)

Robert A. Riecker

c/o Sears Holdings Corporation

3333 Beverly Road

Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60179

(847) 286-2500

(Name, Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Agent for Service)

Copies to:

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after this registration statement becomes effective.

If any of the Securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act, check the following box:  x

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement of the same offering.  ¨

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ¨

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ¨

If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434, please check the following box.  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or until this registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This registration statement has been prepared on a prospective basis on the assumption that, among other things, the offering (as described in the prospectus which is a part of this registration statement) and the related transactions (including the negotiation, execution and performance of the agreements referred to in the prospectus) and approvals contemplated to occur prior to or contemporaneously with the offering will be consummated as contemplated by the prospectus. There can be no assurance, however, that any or all of such transactions will occur or will occur as so contemplated. Any significant modifications to or variations in the transactions contemplated will be reflected in an amendment or supplement to this registration statement.

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The information in this preliminary prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This preliminary prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED MAY 26, 2015

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS

Seritage Growth Properties

Up to         Class A Common Shares Issuable Upon the Exercise of Subscription Rights at $         Per Share

Subscription Rights to Purchase Class A Common Shares

         Class C Non-voting Common Shares at $         Per Share

         Class A Common Shares Issuable Upon the Conversion of Class C Non-voting Common Shares

This prospectus is being furnished to you as a holder of common stock of Sears Holdings Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, “Sears Holdings” or “SHC”) in connection with the planned distribution by Sears Holdings to each holder of its common stock as of the close of business on                     , 2015 (the “record date”), at no charge, transferable subscription rights (the “subscription rights”) to purchase up to an aggregate of         Class A common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share (the “Seritage Growth common shares”), of Seritage Growth Properties, a Maryland real estate investment trust (“Seritage Growth”), at a price of $         per whole share (the “rights offering”), as well as the offering of         Class C non-voting common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 per share (the “Seritage Growth non-voting shares”), of Seritage Growth to clients (“Fairholme Clients”) of Fairholme Capital Management L.L.C. (“FCM”), also at a price of $        per share. The Seritage Growth non-voting shares are convertible into Seritage Growth common shares as more fully described in this prospectus. Sears Holdings will distribute to each holder of its common stock as of the record date one subscription right for each full share of common stock owned by that stockholder as of the record date. Each subscription right will entitle its holder to purchase              Seritage Growth common shares of Seritage Growth. Additionally, holders of subscription rights who fully exercise all of their basic subscription rights, after giving effect to any purchases or sales of subscription rights by them prior to such exercise, may also make a request to purchase additional Seritage Growth common shares through the exercise of an over-subscription privilege, although over-subscriptions may not be filled.

In this prospectus, we refer to the acquisition of properties from Sears Holdings by Seritage Growth, the rights offering and the related transactions described in this prospectus as the “Transaction.” In connection with the Transaction, we have entered into or will enter into various agreements with Sears Holdings which, among other things, govern the principal transactions relating to this offering, the sale to a subsidiary of Seritage Growth of 235 properties owned (or, in one case, ground-leased) by Sears Holdings, the leaseback of most of these properties to Sears Holdings, and the sale to a subsidiary of Seritage Growth by Sears Holdings of its 50% interests in three joint ventures (the “GGP JV,” the “Simon JV” and the “Macerich JV”) that own an additional 12, 10 and 9 properties, respectively.

The subscription rights will expire if they are not exercised by 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on                     , 2015, the              business day following the distribution of the rights. We are requiring an overall minimum subscription to complete the rights offering. In addition, Sears Holdings has the right to withdraw and cancel the rights offering if, at any time prior to its expiration, the board of directors of Sears Holdings determines, in its sole discretion, that the rights offering is not in the best interest of Sears Holdings or its stockholders, or that market conditions are such that it is not advisable to consummate the rights offering.

We intend to elect and qualify to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes commencing with our taxable year ending December 31, 2015. To assist us in qualifying to be taxed as a REIT, among other purposes, Seritage Growth’s declaration of trust contains certain restrictions relating to the ownership and transfer of Seritage Growth common shares, including a provision generally restricting shareholders from owning more than 9.6% by value or number of shares, whichever is more restrictive, of all outstanding shares of beneficial interest of Seritage Growth without the prior consent of the Seritage Growth Board of Trustees. In addition, Seritage Growth’s declaration of trust also provides for restrictions on such ownership or transfer that are designed to prevent rents received or accrued from Sears Holdings from being treated as non-qualifying rent for purposes of the REIT gross-income requirements. The Seritage Growth Board of Trustees is expected to grant a waiver of certain of these provisions to FCM and certain Fairholme Clients. See “Description of Shares of Beneficial Interest—Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer” for a detailed description of the ownership and transfer restrictions applicable to Seritage Growth common shares.

As of the date of this prospectus, ESL Investments, Inc. and its affiliates, including Edward S. Lampert (collectively, “ESL”), beneficially own approximately     % of the outstanding common stock of Sears Holdings, and Fairholme Clients beneficially own approximately     % of the outstanding common stock of Sears Holdings. ESL has advised Seritage Growth that it intends to exchange a majority of its subscription rights for interests in a subsidiary of Seritage Growth and for Class B non-economic common shares of beneficial interest of Seritage Growth holding voting power in Seritage Growth, and FCM has advised Seritage Growth that it anticipates that certain Fairholme Clients, subject to the final terms of the offering and other considerations including market conditions and tax, regulatory and investment mandate restrictions, are likely to exchange a portion of their subscription rights for the Seritage Growth non-voting shares and that, subject to such considerations, certain other Fairholme Clients intend to exercise their subscription rights to purchase Seritage Growth common shares, in each case as more fully described in this prospectus.

An affiliate of General Growth Properties, Inc. and an affiliate of Simon Property Group, Inc, which (through subsidiaries) own the remaining 50% interests in the GGP JV and the Simon JV, respectively, have each agreed to acquire          Seritage Growth common shares at a purchase price per share equal to the subscription price for the rights offering set forth above in private placements that will close concurrently with the closing of this offering.

We are an “emerging growth company,” as that term is used in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, and, as such, we will be subject to reduced public company reporting requirements compared to other public companies. See “Prospectus Summary—Our Status as an Emerging Growth Company.”

You should carefully consider whether to exercise your subscription rights before the rights offering expires. All exercises of subscription rights are irrevocable.

Exercising the rights and investing in Seritage Growth common shares involves risks. We urge you to carefully read the section entitled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 30 of this prospectus, and all other information in this prospectus in its entirety before you decide whether to exercise your rights. Neither Sears Holdings nor Seritage Growth, nor their respective boards, is making any recommendation regarding your exercise of the subscription rights.

The subscription rights are transferable during the course of the subscription period, until                     , 2015, the              business day prior to the expiration of the rights offering, and we intend to apply to list the rights for trading on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the symbol “    ”; however, we cannot assure you that a market for the subscription rights will develop. We intend to apply to list the Seritage Growth common shares for trading on the NYSE under the symbol “    .” No public market currently exists for the Seritage Growth common shares or for the subscription rights.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

Prospectus dated                     , 2015

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You should rely only on information contained in this prospectus or in any prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus prepared by or on behalf of us or to which we have referred you. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with additional or different information. Neither this prospectus nor any prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus constitutes an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any of the securities offered hereby by any person in any jurisdiction in which it is unlawful for such person to make such an offering or solicitation. The information contained in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this prospectus or such prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus, as applicable.

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MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA

Although we are responsible for all of the disclosure contained in this prospectus, this prospectus contains industry, market and competitive position data that are based on industry publications and studies conducted by third parties. The industry publications and third-party studies generally state that the information that they contain has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, although they do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such information. While we believe the industry, market and competitive position information included in this prospectus is generally reliable, such information is inherently imprecise.

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RISK FACTORS

Exercising the rights and investing in Seritage Growth common shares involves risks. In addition to other information contained in this prospectus, you should carefully consider the following factors before acquiring Seritage Growth common shares offered by this prospectus. The occurrence of any of the following risks might cause you to lose all or a part of your investment. Some statements in this prospectus, including statements in the following risk factors, constitute forward-looking statements. Please refer to the section entitled “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”

Risks Related to Our Business and Operations

We will be substantially dependent on Sears Holdings until we substantially diversify our portfolio, and an event or development that has a material adverse effect on Sears Holdings’ business, financial condition or results of operations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Immediately following the Transaction, Sears Holdings will be the lessee of all but eleven of the Acquired Properties pursuant to the Master Lease and will account for a substantial majority of our revenues. Sears Holdings will also be the lessee of most of the space at each of the JV Properties and will account for a substantial majority of each JV’s revenues immediately following the Transaction. Under the Master Lease, we will depend on Sears Holdings to pay all insurance, taxes, utilities and maintenance and repair expenses in connection with these leased properties and to indemnify, defend and hold us harmless from and against various claims, litigation and liabilities arising in connection with its business, subject to proportionate sharing of certain of these expenses with occupants of the remainder of the space not leased to Sears Holdings. We may also rely on Sears Holdings for various support services, pursuant to the Transition Services Agreement that we expect to enter into with Sears Holdings. See “—Following this offering, we will continue to depend on Sears Holdings to provide us with certain services for our business, including, among other things, corporate and real estate redevelopment services, which may not be sufficient to meet our business needs, and we may have difficulty finding replacement services or be required to pay increased costs to replace these services after our agreements with Sears Holdings expire.” Sears Holdings may not have sufficient assets, income and access to financing to enable it to satisfy its payment obligations under the Master Lease following the Transaction. In addition, Sears Holdings has disclosed that its domestic pension and postretirement benefit plan obligations are currently underfunded. Sears Holdings may have to make significant cash payments to some or all of its pension and postretirement benefit plans, which would reduce the cash available for its businesses, potentially including its rent obligations under the Master Lease. The inability or unwillingness of Sears Holdings to meet its rent obligations and other obligations under the Master Lease could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations, including our ability to pay the obligations under ground leases for properties that following the completion of the Transaction will be leased by Operating Partnership, to pay the interest, principal and other costs and expenses under our financings, or to pay dividends to Seritage Growth shareholders as required to maintain Seritage Growth’s status as a REIT. For these reasons, if Sears Holdings were to experience a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition or results of operations, our business, financial condition or results of operations could also be materially adversely affected.

Due to our dependence on rental payments from Sears Holdings as our main source of revenues, we may be limited in our ability to enforce our rights under the Master Lease. In addition, we may be limited in our ability to enforce our rights under the Master Lease because it is a unitary lease and does not provide for termination with respect to individual properties by reason of the default of the tenant. Failure by Sears Holdings to comply with the terms of the Master Lease or to comply with the regulations to which the leased properties are subject could require us to find another master lessee for all such leased property and there could be a decrease or cessation of rental payments by Sears Holdings. In such event, we may be unable to locate a suitable master lessee or a lessee for individual properties at similar rental rates and other obligations and in a timely manner or at all, which

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would have the effect of reducing our rental revenues. In addition, each JV will be subject to similar limitations and risks under its JV Master Lease, which could reduce the value of our investment in, or distributions to us by, one or more JVs.

The bankruptcy or insolvency of any of our tenants, particularly Sears Holdings, could result in the termination of such tenant’s lease and material losses to us.

A tenant bankruptcy or insolvency could diminish the rental revenue we receive from that property or could force us to “take back” a property as a result of a default or a rejection of the lease by a tenant in bankruptcy. In particular, a bankruptcy or insolvency of Sears Holdings, which will be our primary tenant, could result in a loss of a substantial portion of our rental revenue and materially and adversely affect us. Any claims against bankrupt tenants for unpaid future rent would be subject to statutory limitations that would likely result in our receipt, if at all, of rental revenues that are substantially less than the contractually specified rent we are owed under their leases. In addition, any claim we have for unpaid past rent will likely not be paid in full. If a tenant becomes bankrupt or insolvent, federal law may prohibit us from evicting such tenant based solely upon such bankruptcy or insolvency. We may also be unable to re-lease a terminated or rejected space or re-lease it on comparable or more favorable terms. If we do re-lease rejected space, we may incur significant costs for brokerage, marketing and tenant expenses.

Sears Holdings leases a substantial majority of the Acquired Properties pursuant to the Master Lease and most of the space at each of the JV Properties pursuant to the JV Master Lease. Bankruptcy laws afford certain protections to tenants that may also affect the Master Lease or JV Master Lease. Subject to certain restrictions, a tenant under a master lease generally is required to assume or reject the master lease as a whole, rather than making the decision on a property-by-property basis. This prevents the tenant from assuming only the better performing properties and terminating the master lease with respect to the poorer performing properties. Whether or not a bankruptcy court will require that a master lease must be assumed or rejected as a whole depends upon a “facts and circumstances” analysis considering a number of factors, including the parties’ intent, the nature and purpose of the relevant documents, whether there was separate and distinct consideration for each property included in the master lease, the provisions contained in the relevant documents and applicable state law. If a bankruptcy court in a Sears Holdings bankruptcy were to allow the Master Lease or a JV Master Lease to be rejected in part, certain underperforming leases related to properties we or the JV party to that JV Master Lease, respectively, own could be rejected by the tenant in bankruptcy while tenant-favorable leases are allowed to remain in place, thereby adversely affecting payments to us derived from the properties. For this and other reasons, a Sears Holdings bankruptcy could materially and adversely affect us.

In addition, although we believe that the Master Lease is a “true lease” for purposes of bankruptcy law, it is possible that a bankruptcy court could re-characterize the lease transaction set forth in the Master Lease as a secured lending transaction. If the Master Lease were judicially recharacterized as a secured lending transaction, we would not be treated as the owner of the property and could lose certain rights as the owner in the bankruptcy proceeding. In addition, each JV is subject to this risk with respect to its JV Master Lease, which could reduce the value of our investment in, or distribution to us by, one or more JVs.

Sears Holdings’ right to terminate the Master Lease with respect to a portion of the Acquired Properties could negatively impact our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Under the terms of the Master Lease, in each year, Sears Holdings will have the right to terminate the Master Lease with respect to Acquired Properties representing up to 20% of the aggregate annual rent payment under the Master Lease with respect to all Acquired Properties, if, with respect to an Acquired Property, the EBITDAR for the twelve-month period ending as of the most recent fiscal quarter end produced by the Sears Holdings store operated there is less than the rent allocated to such Acquired Property payable during that year. While Sears Holdings must pay a termination fee equal to one year of rent (together with taxes and other expenses) with respect to such property, the value of some of the Acquired Properties could be materially adversely affected if we are not able to relet such Acquired Properties at the same rates which Sears Holdings was paying in a timely manner or at all, and this may negatively impact our business, results of operations and financial condition. Moreover, we are advised by Sears Holdings that approximately      of the Acquired

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Properties would qualify for such right of termination as of                     , 2015. In addition, Sears Holdings will have the right to terminate a portion of the JV Master Lease with the GGP JV with respect to up to four JV Properties in any lease year, the JV Master Lease with the Simon JV with respect to up to three JV Properties in any lease year and the JV Master Lease with the Macerich JV with respect to up to three JV Properties in any lease year, in each case if, with respect to a JV Property owned by the applicable JV, the same EBITDAR condition is satisfied, which could reduce the value of our investment in, or distributions to us by, one or more JVs.

We may not be able to renew leases or relet space at the Acquired Properties, or lease space in newly recaptured properties, and property vacancies could result in significant capital expenditures.

When leases for our properties expire, the premises may not be relet in a timely manner or at all, or the terms of reletting, including the cost of allowances and concessions to tenants, may be less favorable than the current lease terms. The loss of a tenant through lease expiration or other circumstances may require us to spend (in addition to other re-letting expenses) significant amounts of capital to renovate the property before it is suitable for a new tenant and cause us to incur significant costs in the form of ongoing expenses for property maintenance, taxes, insurance and other expenses. Many of the leases we will enter into or acquire may be for properties that are especially suited to the particular business of the tenants operating on those properties. Because these properties have been designed or physically modified for a particular tenant, if the current lease is terminated or not renewed, we may be required to renovate the property at substantial costs, decrease the rent we charge or provide other concessions to re-lease the property. In addition, if we are required to sell the property, we may have difficulty selling it to a party other than the tenant due to the special purpose for which the property may have been designed or modified. This potential illiquidity may limit our ability to quickly modify our portfolio in response to changes in economic or other conditions, including tenant demand. Also, we may not be able to lease new properties to an appropriate mix of tenants or for rents that are consistent with our expectations. To the extent that our leasing plans are not achieved or that we incur significant capital expenditures as a result of property vacancies, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.

Real estate investments are relatively illiquid.

Our properties represent a substantial portion of our total consolidated assets, and these investments are relatively illiquid. Significant expenditures associated with each equity investment, such as mortgage payments, real estate taxes, insurance, and repair and maintenance costs, are generally not reduced when circumstances cause a reduction in income from the investment. If income from a property declines while the related expenses do not decline, our income and cash available to us would be adversely affected. If it becomes necessary or desirable for us to dispose of one or more of our mortgaged properties, we might not be able to obtain a release of the lien on the mortgaged property without payment of the associated debt or other costs and expenses. As a result, our ability to sell one or more of our properties or investments in real estate in response to any changes in economic or other conditions may be limited. If we want to sell a property, we may not be able to dispose of it in the desired time period or at a sale price that would exceed the cost of our investment in that property.

The number of potential buyers for certain properties that we may seek to sell may be limited by the presence of such properties in retail or mall complexes owned or managed by other property owners. In addition, our ability to sell or dispose of certain of the Acquired Properties may be hindered by the fact that such properties will be subject to the Master Lease, as the terms of the Master Lease or the fact that Sears Holdings is the lessee may make such properties less attractive to a potential buyer than alternative properties that may be for sale. Furthermore, if we decide to sell any of our properties, we may provide financing to purchasers and bear the risk that the purchasers may default, which may delay or prevent our use of the proceeds of the sales for other purposes or the distribution of such proceeds to Seritage Growth shareholders.

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Both we and our tenants face a wide range of competition that could affect our ability to operate profitably.

The presence of competitive alternatives, both to our properties and the businesses that lease our properties, affects our ability to lease space and the level of rents we can obtain. Our properties will operate in locations that compete with other retail properties and also compete with other forms of retailing, such as catalogs and e-commerce websites. Competition may also come from strip centers, outlet centers, lifestyle centers and malls, and both existing and future development projects. New construction, renovations and expansions at competing sites could also negatively affect our properties. In addition, we compete with other retail property companies for tenants and qualified management. These other retail property companies may have relationships with tenants that we do not have since we have no operating history, including with respect to national chains that may be desirable tenants. If we are unable to successfully compete, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.

In addition, the retail business is highly competitive and if our tenants fail to differentiate their shopping experiences, create an attractive value proposition or execute their business strategies, they may terminate, default on, or fail to renew their leases with us, and our results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. Furthermore, we believe that the increase in digital and mobile technology usage has increased the speed of the transition from shopping at physical locations to web-based purchases and that our tenants, including Sears Holdings, may be negatively affected by these changing consumer spending habits. If our tenants are unsuccessful in adapting their businesses, and, as a result terminate, default on, or fail to renew their leases with us, our results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.

Our pursuit of investments in and redevelopment of Acquired Properties, and investments in and acquisitions or development of additional properties, may be unsuccessful or fail to meet our expectations.

We intend to grow our business through investments in, and acquisitions or development of, properties, including through the recapture and redevelopment of space at many of the Acquired Properties. However, our industry is highly competitive, and we will face competition from other REITs, investment companies, private equity and hedge fund investors, sovereign funds, lenders, and other investors, some of whom are significantly larger and have greater resources and lower costs of capital. This competition will make it more challenging to identify and successfully capitalize on acquisition and development opportunities that meet our investment objectives. If we cannot identify and purchase a sufficient quantity of properties at favorable prices or if we are unable to finance acquisitions or other development opportunities on commercially favorable terms, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected. Additionally, the fact that Seritage Growth must distribute 90% of its net taxable income in order to maintain its qualification as a REIT may limit Seritage Growth’s ability to rely upon rental payments from leased properties or subsequently acquired properties in order to finance acquisitions. As a result, if debt or equity financing is not available on acceptable terms, further acquisitions or other development opportunities might be limited or curtailed.

Investments in, and acquisitions of, properties we might seek to acquire entail risks associated with real estate investments generally, including (but not limited to) the following risks and as noted elsewhere in this section:

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In addition, we intend to redevelop a portion of the Acquired Properties purchased from Sears Holdings in order to make space available for lease to additional retail tenants (and potentially other third-party lessees for other uses). The redevelopment of the Acquired Properties involves the risks associated with real estate development activities generally. See “—Current and future redevelopment may not yield expected returns.” Our redevelopment strategies also involve additional risks, including that Sears Holdings may terminate or fail to renew leases with us for the applicable portion of the redeveloped space as a result of our redevelopment activities. If we are unable to successfully redevelop properties or to lease the redeveloped properties to third parties on acceptable terms, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.

Current and future redevelopment may not yield expected returns.

We expect to undertake redevelopment, expansion and reinvestment projects involving the Acquired Properties, and potentially other properties, as part of our long-term strategy. Likewise, each JV expects to undertake redevelopment, expansion and reinvestment projects involving its JV Properties, with respect to which we may be required to make additional capital contributions to the applicable JV under certain circumstances. These projects are subject to a number of risks, including (but not limited to):

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If any of these events occur at any time during the process with respect to any project, overall project costs may significantly exceed initial cost estimates, which could result in reduced returns or losses from such investments. In addition, we may not have sufficient liquidity to fund such projects, and delays in the completion of a redevelopment project may provide various tenants the right to withdraw from a property.

Independent appraisals of the highest and best use for the Acquired Properties have noted that the redevelopment value of the Acquired Properties is speculative.

Rising expenses could reduce cash flow and funds available for future acquisitions.

If any property is not fully occupied or becomes vacant in whole or in part, or if rents are being paid in an amount that is insufficient to cover operating costs and expenses, we could be required to expend funds with respect to that property for operating expenses. Our properties will be subject to increases in tax rates and tax assessments, utility costs, insurance costs, repairs, maintenance and administrative expenses, and other operating expenses. We may also incur significant expenditures as a result of deferred maintenance for the Acquired Properties and other properties we may acquire in the future. While Acquired Properties under the Master Lease are generally leased on a triple-net basis (subject to proportionate sharing of operating expenses with respect to space not leased by Sears Holdings), renewals of leases or future leases may not be negotiated on that basis, in which event we may have to pay those costs. If we are unable to lease properties on a triple-net-lease basis or on a basis requiring the tenants to pay all or some of such expenses, or if tenants fail to pay required tax, utility and other impositions and other operating expenses, we could be required to pay those costs which could adversely affect funds available for future acquisitions or cash available for distributions.

Real estate related taxes may increase (including as a result of the Transaction) and if these increases are not passed on to tenants, our income will be reduced.

Some local real property tax assessors may seek to reassess some of our properties as a result of our acquisitions of properties, including as a result of the Transaction. Generally, from time to time our property taxes increase as property values or assessment rates change or for other reasons deemed relevant by the assessors. An increase in the assessed valuation of a property for real estate tax purposes will result in an increase in the related real estate taxes on that property. Although the Master Lease and some third-party tenant leases may permit us to pass through such tax increases to the tenants for payment, there is no assurance that renewal leases or future leases will be negotiated on the same basis. Increases not passed through to tenants will reduce our income and the cash available for distributions to Seritage Growth shareholders.

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Changes in building and/or zoning laws may require us to update a property in the event of recapture or prevent us from fully restoring a property in the event of a substantial casualty loss and/or require us to meet additional or more stringent construction requirements.

Due to changes, among other things, in applicable building and zoning laws, ordinances and codes that may affect certain of our properties that have come into effect after the initial construction of the properties, certain properties may not comply fully with current building and/or zoning laws, including electrical, fire, health and safety codes and regulations, use, lot coverage, parking and setback requirements, but may qualify as permitted non-conforming uses. Such changes may require updating various existing physical conditions of buildings in connection with our recapture, renovation, and/or redevelopment of properties. In addition, such changes may limit our or our tenant’s ability to restore the premises of a property to its previous condition in the event of a substantial casualty loss with respect to the property or the ability to refurbish, expand or renovate such property to remain compliant, or increase the cost of construction in order to comply with changes in building or zoning codes and regulations. If we are unable to restore a property to its prior use after a substantial casualty loss or are required to comply with more stringent building or zoning codes and regulations, we may be unable to re-lease the space at a comparable effective rent or sell the property at an acceptable price, which may materially and adversely affect us.

Our real estate assets may be subject to impairment charges.

On a periodic basis, we must assess whether there are any indicators that the value of our real estate assets and other investments may be impaired. A property’s value is considered to be impaired only if the estimated aggregate future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by the property are less than the carrying value of the property. In our estimate of cash flows, we will consider factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, the effects of demand, competition and other factors. If we are evaluating the potential sale of an asset or development alternatives, the undiscounted future cash flows considers the most likely course of action at the balance sheet date based on current plans, intended holding periods and available market information. We are required to make subjective assessments as to whether there are impairments in the value of our real estate assets and other investments. These assessments may have a direct impact on our earnings because recording an impairment charge results in an immediate negative adjustment to earnings. We may take charges in the future related to the impairment of our assets, and any future impairment could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations in the period in which the charge is taken.

Properties in our portfolio may be subject to ground leases; if we are found to be in breach of these ground leases or are unable to renew them, we could be materially and adversely affected.

We have one property in our portfolio that is on land subject to a ground lease. Accordingly, we only own a long-term leasehold or similar interest in the land underlying this property, and we own the improvements thereon only during the term of the ground lease. In the future, our portfolio may include additional properties subject to ground leases. If we are found to be in breach of a ground lease, we could lose the right to use the property and could also be liable to the ground lessor for damages. In addition, unless we can purchase a fee interest in the underlying land or extend the terms of these leases before their expiration, which we may be unable to do, we will lose our right to operate these properties and our interest in the improvements upon expiration of the leases. Assuming that we exercise all available options to extend the terms of our ground lease, it will expire after the term of the Master Lease (including all renewal options). However, our ability to exercise such options under the ground lease is subject to the condition that we are not in default under the terms of the ground lease at the time that we exercise such options, and we may not be able to exercise our options at such time. Furthermore, we may not be able to renew our ground lease or future ground leases upon their expiration (after the exercise of all renewal options). If we were to lose the right to use a property due to a breach or non-renewal or final expiration of the ground lease, we would be unable to derive income from such property, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial conditions or results of operations.

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Certain properties within our portfolio are subject to restrictions pursuant to reciprocal easement agreements, operating agreements, or similar agreements, some of which contain a purchase option or right of first refusal or right of first offer in favor of a third party.

Many of the Acquired Properties and the JV Properties are, and properties that we acquire in the future may be, subject to use restrictions and/or operational requirements imposed pursuant to ground leases, restrictive covenants or conditions, reciprocal easement agreements or operating agreements (collectively, “Property Restrictions”) that could adversely affect our ability to lease space to third parties. Such Property Restrictions could include, for example, limitations on alterations, changes, expansions, or reconfiguration of properties; limitations on use of properties, including for retail uses only; limitations affecting parking requirements; restrictions on exterior or interior signage or facades; or access to an adjoining mall, among other things. In certain cases, consent of the other party or parties to such agreements may be required when altering, reconfiguring, expanding, redeveloping or re-leasing properties. Failure to secure such consents when necessary may harm our ability to execute leasing, redevelopment or expansion strategies, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. In certain cases, a third party has a purchase option or right of first refusal or right of first offer that is activated by a sale or transfer of the property, or a change in use or operations, including a closing of the Sears Holdings operation or cessation of business operations, on the encumbered property.

Economic conditions may affect the cost of borrowing, which could materially adversely affect our business.

Our business is affected by a number of factors that are largely beyond our control but may nevertheless have a significant negative impact on us. These factors include, but are not limited to:

In addition, economic conditions such as inflation or deflation could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Deflation may have an impact on our ability to repay our debt. Deflation may delay consumption and thus weaken tenant sales, which may reduce our tenants’ ability to pay rents. Deflationary pressure on retailers may diminish their ability to rent our space and decrease our ability to re-lease the space on favorable terms to us. In an inflationary economic environment, increased inflation may have a pronounced negative impact on the interest expense we pay in connection with our indebtedness and our general and administrative expenses, as these costs could increase at a rate higher than rents we collect. Also, inflation may adversely affect tenant leases with stated rent increases, which could be lower than the increase in inflation at any given time. Inflation could also have an adverse effect on consumer spending, which could impact our tenants’ sales and, in turn, our own results of operations. Restricted lending practices may impact our ability to obtain financing for our properties and may also negatively impact our tenants’ ability to obtain credit. Decreases in consumer demand can have a direct impact on our tenants and the rents we receive.

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Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act may require us to make expenditures that adversely affect our cash flows.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”) has separate compliance requirements for “public accommodations” and “commercial facilities,” but generally requires that buildings be made accessible to people with disabilities. Compliance with the ADA requirements could require removal of access barriers, and non-compliance could result in imposition of fines by the United States government or an award of damages to private litigants, or both. While the tenants to whom our properties are leased are generally obligated by law or lease to comply with the ADA provisions applicable to the property being leased to them, if required changes involve other property not being leased to such tenants, if the required changes include greater expenditures than anticipated, or if the changes must be made on a more accelerated basis than anticipated, the ability of these tenants to cover costs could be adversely affected. Moreover, certain third-party leases may require the landlord to comply with the ADA with respect to the building as a whole and/or the tenant’s space. As a result of any of the foregoing circumstances, we could be required to expend funds to comply with the provisions of the ADA, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

Environmental, health, safety and land use laws and regulations may limit or restrict some of our operations.

As the owner or operator of various real properties and facilities, we must comply with various federal, state and local environmental, health, safety and land use laws and regulations. We and our properties are subject to such laws and regulations relating to the use, storage, disposal, emission and release of hazardous and non-hazardous substances and employee health and safety, as well as zoning restrictions. Historically, Sears Holdings has not incurred significant expenditures to comply with these laws with respect to the substantial majority of the space at the properties. However, a substantial portion of the Acquired Properties that have resulted in certain remediation activities currently include, or previously included, automotive care center facilities and retail fueling facilities, and/or above-ground or underground storage tanks, and are or were subject to laws and regulations governing the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances contained in some of the products or materials used or sold in the automotive care center facilities (such as gasoline, motor oil, fluid in hydraulic lifts, antifreeze, solvents and lubricants), the recycling/disposal of batteries and tires, air emissions, wastewater discharges and waste management. In addition to these products, the equipment in use or previously used at such Acquired Properties, such as service equipment, car lifts, oil/water separators, and storage tanks, has been subject to increasing environmental regulation relating to, among other things, the storage, handling, use, disposal and transportation of hazardous materials. There are also federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances that govern the use, removal and/or replacement of underground storage tanks in the event of a release on, or an upgrade or redevelopment of, certain properties. Such laws, as well as common-law standards, may impose liability for any releases of hazardous substances associated with the underground storage tanks and may provide for third parties to seek recovery from owners or operators of such properties for damages associated with such releases. If hazardous substances are released from any underground storage tanks on any of our properties, we may be materially and adversely affected. In a few states, transfers of some types of sites are conditioned upon clean-up of contamination prior to transfer. If any of our properties are subject to such contamination, we may be subject to substantial clean-up costs before we are able to sell or otherwise transfer the property.

Under the Master Lease, Sears Holdings is required to indemnify us from certain environmental liabilities at the Acquired Properties before or during the period in which each Acquired Property is leased to Sears Holdings, including removal and remediation of all affected facilities and equipment constituting the automotive care center facilities (and each JV Master Lease includes a similar requirement of Sears Holdings). Although existing and future third-party leases are expected to require tenants generally to indemnify us for such tenants’ non-compliance with environmental laws as a result of their occupancy, such tenants typically will not be required to indemnify us for environmental non-compliance arising prior to their occupancy. In such cases, we may incur costs and expenses under such leases or as a matter of law. The amount of any environmental liabilities could exceed the amounts for which Sears Holdings or other third parties are required to indemnify us (or the applicable JV) or their financial ability to do so.

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In addition, additional laws which may be passed in the future, or a finding of a violation of or liability under existing laws, could require us and/or one or more JVs to make significant expenditures and otherwise limit or restrict some of our or its or their operations, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Environmental compliance costs and liabilities associated with real estate properties owned by us may materially and adversely affect us.

Our properties may be subject to known and unknown environmental liabilities under various federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to human health and the environment. Certain of these laws and regulations may impose joint and several liability on certain statutory classes of persons, including owners or operators, for the costs of investigation or remediation of contaminated properties. These laws and regulations apply to past and present business operations on the properties, and the use, storage, handling and recycling or disposal of hazardous substances or wastes. We may face liability regardless of our knowledge of the contamination, the timing of the contamination, the cause of the contamination or the party responsible for the contamination of the property.

We may be held primarily or jointly and severally liable for costs relating to the investigation and clean-up of any of our properties from which there has been a release or threatened release of a regulated material as well as other affected properties, regardless of whether we knew of or caused the release.

As the owner or operator of real property, we may also incur liability based on various building conditions. For example, buildings and other structures on properties that we currently own or operate or those we acquire or operate in the future contain, may contain, or may have contained, asbestos-containing material (or “ACM”). Environmental, health and safety laws require that ACM be properly managed and maintained and may impose fines or penalties on owners, operators or employers for non-compliance with those requirements. These requirements include special precautions, such as removal, abatement or air monitoring, if ACM would be disturbed during maintenance, renovation or demolition of a building, potentially resulting in substantial costs. In addition, we may be subject to liability for personal injury or property damage sustained as a result of exposure to ACM or releases of ACM into the environment. In addition, the presence of significant mold or other airborne contaminants at any of our properties could require us to undertake a costly remediation program to contain or remove the mold or other airborne contaminants or increase ventilation and/or expose us to liability from our tenants, employees of our tenants, or others if property damage or personal injury occurs.

In addition to these costs, which are typically not limited by law or regulation and could exceed the property’s value, we could be liable for certain other costs, including governmental fines, and injuries to persons, property or natural resources. Further, some environmental laws create a lien on the contaminated site in favor of the government for damages and the costs the government incurs in connection with such contamination. Any such costs or liens could have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition.

Although we intend to require our tenants to undertake to indemnify us for certain environmental liabilities, including environmental liabilities they cause, the amount of such liabilities could exceed the financial ability of the tenant to indemnify us. The presence of contamination or the failure to remediate contamination may adversely affect our ability to sell or lease the real estate or to borrow using the real estate as collateral.

Each JV is subject to similar risks relating to environmental compliance costs and liabilities associated with its JV Properties, which may reduce the value of our investment in, or distributions to us by, one or more JVs, or require that we make additional capital contributions to one or more JVs.

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Possible terrorist activity or other acts of violence could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Terrorist attacks or other acts of violence may result in declining economic activity, which could harm the demand for goods and services offered by our tenants and the value of our properties and might adversely affect the value of an investment in our securities. Such a resulting decrease in retail demand could make it difficult for us to renew or re-lease our properties at lease rates equal to or above historical rates. Terrorist activities or violence also could directly affect the value of our properties through damage, destruction or loss, and the availability of insurance for such acts, or of insurance generally, might be lower or cost more, which could increase our operating expenses and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. To the extent that our tenants are affected by future attacks, their businesses similarly could be adversely affected, including their ability to continue to meet obligations under their existing leases. These acts might erode business and consumer confidence and spending and might result in increased volatility in national and international financial markets and economies. Any one of these events might decrease demand for real estate, decrease or delay the occupancy of our new or redeveloped properties, and limit our access to capital or increase our cost of raising capital.

We may have future capital needs and may not be able to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms.

In connection with the Transaction, the Acquired Entities are expected to incur indebtedness of approximately $         million in the aggregate, and we expect Operating Partnership to have approximately $         million available for borrowing immediately following the closing of the Transaction. Following the closing of the Transaction, the indebtedness incurred by the Acquired Entities in the Financing will become, on a consolidated basis, indebtedness of Operating Partnership. We may incur additional indebtedness in the future to refinance our existing indebtedness or to finance newly acquired properties or capital contributions to joint ventures. The debt to be incurred to finance the Transaction and any significant additional indebtedness could require a substantial portion of our cash flow to make interest and principal payments. Demands on our cash resources from debt service will reduce funds available to us to pay dividends, make capital expenditures and acquisitions or carry out other aspects of our business strategy. Our indebtedness may also limit our ability to adjust rapidly to changing market conditions, make us more vulnerable to general adverse economic and industry conditions and create competitive disadvantages for us compared to other companies with relatively lower debt levels. Increased future debt service obligations may limit our operational flexibility, including our ability to acquire properties, finance or refinance our properties, contribute properties to joint ventures or sell properties as needed.

Moreover, our ability to obtain additional financing and satisfy our financial obligations under indebtedness outstanding from time to time will depend upon our future operating performance, which is subject to then- prevailing general economic, real estate and credit market conditions, including interest rate levels and the availability of credit generally, and financial, business and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. A prolonged worsening of credit market conditions would have a material adverse effect on our ability to obtain financing on favorable terms, if at all.

We may be unable to obtain additional financing or financing on favorable terms or our operating cash flow may be insufficient to satisfy our financial obligations under any indebtedness outstanding from time to time. Among other things, the absence of an investment grade credit rating or any credit rating downgrade could increase our financing costs and could limit our access to financing sources. If financing is not available when needed, or is available only on unfavorable terms, we may be unable to enhance our properties or develop new properties, complete acquisitions or otherwise take advantage of business opportunities or respond to competitive pressures, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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the market price of Seritage Growth common shares, may make it more difficult for Seritage Growth shareholders to sell their common shares at a time and price that they deem appropriate, and could impair our future ability to raise capital through an offering of our equity securities.

We expect to incur mortgage indebtedness and other borrowings, which may increase our business risks.

We may incur mortgage debt and pledge all or some of our real properties as security for that debt to obtain funds to acquire additional real properties. Seritage Growth may also borrow if it needs funds or deems it necessary or advisable to assure that it maintains its qualification as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. If there is a shortfall between the cash flow from a property and the cash flow needed to service mortgage debt on a property, then the amount available for distributions to shareholders may be reduced. In addition, incurring mortgage debt increases the risk of loss since defaults on indebtedness secured by a property may result in lenders initiating foreclosure actions. In that case, we could lose the property securing the loan that is in default. For tax purposes, a foreclosure of any of our properties would be treated as a sale of the property for a purchase price equal to the outstanding balance of the debt secured by the mortgage. If the outstanding balance of the debt secured by the mortgage exceeds our tax basis in the property, we would recognize taxable income on foreclosure, but would not receive any cash proceeds. In such event, Seritage Growth may be unable to pay the amount of distributions required in order to maintain its REIT status. If any mortgages contain cross-collateralization or cross-default provisions, a default on a single property could affect multiple properties. If any properties are foreclosed upon due to a default, Seritage Growth’s ability to pay cash distributions to its shareholders may be adversely affected, which could result in Seritage Growth losing its REIT status.

Covenants in our debt agreements may limit our operational flexibility, and a covenant breach or default could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

The agreements governing our indebtedness are expected to contain customary covenants for a real estate financing, including restrictions on our ability to grant liens on our assets, incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends, make investments or distributions and other restricted payments, or transfer or sell our assets. These restrictions may limit our operational flexibility. Covenants that limit our operational flexibility as well as defaults under our debt instruments could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

We have no operating history as a REIT or an independent public company, and our inexperience may impede our ability to successfully manage our business or implement effective internal controls.

We have no operating history owning, leasing or developing properties independent from Sears Holdings or operating as a REIT. Similarly, we have no operating history as an independent public company. We cannot assure you that our past experience will be sufficient to successfully operate our company as a REIT or an independent public company. Upon completion of this offering, Seritage Growth will be required to implement substantial control systems and procedures in order to maintain its qualification as a REIT, satisfy its periodic and current reporting requirements under applicable Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regulations and comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 and the NYSE listing standards. As a result, we will incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses that we have not previously incurred, and our management and other personnel will need to devote a substantial amount of time to comply with these rules and regulations and establish the corporate infrastructure and controls demanded of a publicly traded REIT. These costs and time commitments could be substantially more than we currently expect. If our finance and accounting organization is unable for any reason to respond adequately to the increased demands that will result from being an independent public company, the quality and timeliness of our financial reporting may suffer, and we could experience significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting.

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Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or result in material weaknesses, material misstatements or omissions in our Exchange Act reports, any of which could cause investors to lose confidence in our company, which could have an adverse effect on our revenues and results of operations or the market price of Seritage Growth common shares.

For as long as we are an “emerging growth company” under the recently enacted JOBS Act or we remain a non-accelerated filer, our independent registered public accounting firm will not be required to attest to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404(b). We could be an emerging growth company for up to five years. An independent assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls could detect problems that our management’s assessment might not detect. Undetected material weaknesses in our internal controls could lead to financial statement restatements and require us to incur the expense of remediation.

For as long as we are an emerging growth company and while remaining a non-accelerated filer, we will not be required to comply with certain reporting requirements that apply to other public companies.

As an “emerging growth company” under the JOBS Act, we may take advantage of provisions that, among other things, reduce certain reporting requirements, including relating to accounting standards and compensation disclosure. For as long as we are an emerging growth company and while remaining a non-accelerated filer, which may be up to five full fiscal years, unlike most other public companies, we will not be required to:

Our status as an “emerging growth company” under the JOBS Act may make it more difficult to raise capital as and when we need it.

Because of the exemptions from various reporting requirements provided to us as an “emerging growth company,” we may be less attractive to investors and it may be difficult for us to raise additional capital as and when we need it. Investors may be unable to compare our business with other companies in our industry if they believe that our financial accounting is not as transparent as other companies in our industry. If we are unable to raise additional capital as and when we need it, our financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.

Our rights and the rights of Seritage Growth shareholders to take action against our trustees and officers are limited.

As permitted by the Maryland REIT Law (the “MRL”), Seritage Growth’s declaration of trust limits the liability of its trustees and officers to Seritage Growth and its shareholders for money damages, except for liability resulting from:

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In addition, Seritage Growth’s declaration of trust authorizes it and Seritage Growth’s bylaws obligate it to indemnify its present and former trustees and officers for actions taken by them in those capacities and to pay or reimburse their reasonable expenses in advance of final disposition of a proceeding to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law, and effective upon completion of this offering, Seritage Growth will enter into indemnification agreements with its trustees and executive officers. As a result, Seritage Growth and its shareholders may have more limited rights against our trustees and officers than might otherwise exist absent the provisions in Seritage Growth’s declaration of trust and bylaws or that might exist with other companies. Accordingly, in the event that actions taken by any of Seritage Growth’s trustees or officers are immune or exculpated from, or indemnified against, liability but which impede Seritage Growth’s performance, Seritage Growth and its shareholders’ ability to recover damages from that trustee or officer will be limited.

Seritage Growth’s declaration of trust and bylaws, Maryland law, and the partnership agreement of Operating Partnership contain provisions that may delay, defer or prevent an acquisition of Seritage Growth common shares or a change in control.

Seritage Growth’s declaration of trust and bylaws, Maryland law and the partnership agreement of Operating Partnership contain a number of provisions, the exercise or existence of which could delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change in control that might involve a premium price for Seritage Growth shareholders or otherwise be in their best interests, including the following:

The Seritage Growth Declaration of Trust Contains Restrictions on the Ownership and Transfer of Seritage Growth Shares of Beneficial Interest. In order for us to qualify as a REIT, no more than 50% of the value of outstanding Seritage Growth common shares may be owned, beneficially or constructively, by five or fewer individuals at any time during the last half of each taxable year other than the first year for which we elect to be taxed as a REIT. Additionally, at least 100 persons must beneficially own Seritage Growth common shares during at least 335 days of a taxable year (other than the first taxable year for which we elect to be taxed as a REIT). The Seritage Growth declaration of trust, with certain exceptions, will authorize the Board of Trustees to take such actions as are necessary and desirable to preserve its qualification as a REIT. For this and other purposes, subject to certain exceptions, Seritage Growth’s declaration of trust provides that no person may beneficially or constructively own more than 9.6%, in value or in number of shares, whichever is more restrictive, of all outstanding shares, or all outstanding common shares (including Seritage Growth common shares, Seritage Growth non-economic shares and Seritage Growth non-voting shares), of beneficial interest of Seritage Growth. We refer to these restrictions collectively as the “ownership limits.” The constructive ownership rules under the Code are complex and may cause shares owned directly or constructively by a group of related individuals or entities to be deemed to be constructively owned by one individual or entity. As a result, the acquisition of less than 9.6% of the outstanding shares of beneficial interest of Seritage Growth shares by an individual or entity could cause that individual or entity or another individual or entity to own, beneficially or constructively, Seritage Growth shares of beneficial interest in violation of the ownership limits. Seritage Growth’s declaration of trust also prohibits any person from owning Seritage Growth common shares that would result in our being “closely held” under Section 856(h) of the Code or otherwise cause us to fail to qualify as a REIT. Any attempt to own or transfer Seritage Growth common shares or any of our other shares of beneficial interest in violation of these restrictions or other restrictions on ownership or transfer in Seritage Growth’s declaration of trust may result in the transfer being automatically void. Seritage Growth’s declaration of trust also provides that Seritage Growth common shares in excess of the ownership limits will be transferred to a trust for the exclusive benefit of a designated charitable beneficiary, and that any person who acquires Seritage Growth common shares in violation of the ownership limits will not be entitled to any dividends on the shares or be entitled to vote the shares or receive any proceeds from the subsequent sale of the shares in excess of the lesser of the price paid by such person for the shares (or, if such person did not give value for such shares, the market price on the day the shares were transferred to the trust) or the amount realized from the sale. We or our designee will have the right to purchase the shares from the trustee at this calculated price as well. The ownership limits and other restrictions on ownership and transfer in Seritage Growth’s

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declaration of trust may have the effect of preventing, or may be relied upon to prevent, a third party from acquiring control of us if the Seritage Growth Board of Trustees does not grant an exemption from the ownership limits, even if Seritage Growth shareholders believe the change in control is in their best interests. See “Description of Shares of Beneficial Interest—Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer” and “U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.”

The Seritage Growth Board of Trustees Has the Power to Cause Us to Issue Additional Shares of Beneficial Interest and Classify and Reclassify Any Unissued Seritage Growth Common Shares without Shareholder Approval. Immediately following the closing of the Transaction, Seritage Growth will have issued and outstanding, in addition to the Seritage Growth common shares, Seritage Growth non-economic shares having, in the aggregate,     % of the voting power of Seritage Growth, all of which will be held by ESL, and Seritage Growth non-voting shares entitled to, in the aggregate,     % of the dividends or other distributions issued to holders of shares of beneficial interest of Seritage Growth, all of which will be held by Fairholme Clients. Seritage Growth’s declaration of trust authorizes us to issue additional authorized but unissued common shares or preferred shares of beneficial interest. In addition, the Seritage Growth Board of Trustees may, without shareholder approval, (i) amend the declaration of trust to increase or decrease the aggregate number of shares of beneficial interest or the number of shares of beneficial interest of any class or series that we have authority to issue and (ii) classify or reclassify any unissued common shares or preferred shares of beneficial interest and set the preferences, rights and other terms of the classified or reclassified shares. As a result, the Seritage Growth Board of Trustees may establish a class or series of common shares or preferred shares of beneficial interest that could delay or prevent a transaction or a change in control that might involve a premium price for Seritage Growth common shares or otherwise be in the best interests of Seritage Growth shareholders. See “Description of Shares of Beneficial Interest—Power to Increase or Decrease Authorized Shares, Reclassify Unissued Shares and Issue Additional Common Shares and Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest.”

The Seritage Growth Board of Trustees Is Divided into Three Classes and Trustee Elections Require a Vote of 75% of the Seritage Growth Common Shares and Seritage Growth Non-Economic Shares Entitled to Vote. The Seritage Growth Board of Trustees is divided into three classes of trustees, with each class to be as nearly equal in number as possible. As a result, approximately one-third of the Board of Trustees will be elected at each annual meeting of shareholders, with, in both contested and uncontested elections, trustees elected by the vote of 75% of the votes of the Seritage Growth common shares and Seritage Growth non-economic shares (voting together as a single class) entitled to be cast in the election of trustees. In the event that an incumbent trustee does not receive a sufficient percentage of votes cast for election, he or she will continue to serve on the Board of Trustees until a successor is duly elected and qualifies. The classification of trustees and requirement that trustee nominees receive a vote of 75% of the votes of the Seritage Growth common shares and Seritage Growth non-economic shares (voting together as a single class) entitled to be cast in the election of trustees may have the effect of making it more difficult for shareholders to change the composition of the Board of Trustees. The requirement that trustee nominees receive a vote of 75% of the votes of the Seritage Growth common shares and Seritage Growth non-economic shares (voting together as a single class) entitled to be cast in the election of trustees may also have the effect of making it more difficult for shareholders to elect trustee nominees that do not receive the votes of shares of beneficial interest held by ESL and/or Fairholme clients, which will initially control approximately     % and     %, respectively of the voting power of Seritage Growth. See “Management—Board of Trustees Following the Transaction.”

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Partnership units held by all partners (other than Seritage Growth and entities controlled by it). These provisions could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control. See “Description of Partnership Agreement of Operating Partnership—Restrictions on General Partner’s Authority; Change of Control Transactions.” Immediately following the closing of the Transaction, ESL will hold all of the Operating Partnership units not held by Seritage Growth and entities controlled by it.

Certain Provisions of Maryland Law May Limit the Ability of a Third Party to Acquire Control of Us. Certain provisions of the Maryland General Corporation Law (the “MGCL”) applicable to Maryland REITs may have the effect of inhibiting a third party from acquiring us or of impeding a change of control of Seritage Growth under circumstances that otherwise could provide Seritage Growth common shareholders with the opportunity to realize a premium over the then-prevailing market price of such shares or otherwise be in the best interest of shareholders, including:

The Seritage Growth Board of Trustees has, by resolution, exempted from the provisions of the Maryland Business Combination Act all business combinations (a) between us and (i) Sears Holdings or its affiliates or (ii) ESL or FCM and/or Fairholme Clients and their respective affiliates and (b) between us and any other person, provided that such business combination is first approved by the Board of Trustees (including a majority of our trustees who are not affiliates or associates of such person). In addition, Seritage Growth’s bylaws contain a provision opting out of the Maryland control share acquisition act.

We may experience uninsured or underinsured losses, or insurance proceeds may not otherwise be available to us which could result in a significant loss of the capital we have invested in a property, decrease anticipated future revenues or cause us to incur unanticipated expense.

While the Master Lease and other existing third-party leases will require, and new lease agreements are expected to require, that comprehensive general insurance and hazard insurance be maintained by the tenants with respect to their premises, and we expect to obtain casualty insurance with respect to the Acquired Properties, there are certain types of losses, generally of a catastrophic nature, such as earthquakes, hurricanes and floods, that may be uninsurable or not economically insurable. Insurance coverage (net of deductibles) may not be effective or be sufficient to pay the full current market value or current replacement cost of a loss. Inflation, changes in building

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and zoning codes and ordinances, environmental considerations, and other factors also might make it infeasible to use insurance proceeds to restore or replace the property after such property has been damaged or destroyed. Under such circumstances, the insurance proceeds received might not be adequate to restore the economic position with respect to such property or to comply with the requirements of our mortgages and Property Restrictions. Moreover, the holders of any mortgage indebtedness may require some or all property insurance proceeds to be applied to reduce such indebtedness, rather than being made available for property restoration.

If we experience a loss that is uninsured or that exceeds our policy coverage limits, we could lose the capital invested in the damaged properties as well as the anticipated future cash flows from those properties. In addition, if the damaged properties were subject to recourse indebtedness, Property Restrictions or ground leases, we could continue to be liable for the indebtedness or subject to claims for damages even if these properties were irreparably damaged.

In addition, even if damage to our properties is covered by insurance, a disruption of our business or that of our tenants caused by a casualty event may result in the loss of business and/or tenants. The business interruption insurance we or our tenants carry may not fully compensate us for the loss of business or tenants due to an interruption caused by a casualty event. Further, if one of our tenants has insurance but is underinsured, that tenant may be unable to satisfy its payment obligations under its lease with us or its other payment or other obligations.

A disruption in the financial markets may make it more difficult to evaluate the stability, net assets and capitalization of insurance companies and any insurer’s ability to meet its claim payment obligations. A failure of an insurance company to make payments to us upon an event of loss covered by an insurance policy, losses in excess of our policy coverage limits or disruptions to our business or the business of our tenants caused by a casualty event could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Each JV may also experience uninsured or underinsured losses, and also faces other risks related to insurance that are similar to those we face, which could reduce the value of our investment in, or distributions to us by, one or more JVs, or require that we make additional capital contributions to one or more JVs.

Conflicts of interest may exist or could arise in the future between the interests of Seritage Growth shareholders and the interests of holders of Operating Partnership units, and the partnership agreement of Operating Partnership grants holders of Operating Partnership units certain rights, which may harm the interests of Seritage Growth shareholders.

Conflicts of interest may exist or could arise in the future as a result of the relationships between Seritage Growth and its affiliates, on the one hand, and Operating Partnership or any of its partners, on the other. Seritage Growth’s trustees and officers have duties to Seritage Growth under Maryland law in connection with their oversight and management of the company. At the same time, Seritage Growth, as general partner of Operating Partnership, will have duties and obligations to Operating Partnership and its limited partners under Delaware law, as modified by the partnership agreement of Operating Partnership in connection with the management of Operating Partnership.

For example, without the approval of the majority of the Operating Partnership units not held by Seritage Growth and entities controlled by it, Seritage Growth will be prohibited from taking certain extraordinary actions, including change of control transactions of Seritage Growth or Operating Partnership. See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” and “Description of Partnership Agreement of Operating Partnership.”

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Upon completion of this offering, ESL will own a substantial percentage of the Operating Partnership Units, which may be exchanged for cash or, at the election of Seritage Growth, Seritage Growth common shares, and which will result in certain transactions involving Seritage Growth or Operating Partnership requiring the approval of ESL.

Upon completion of the OP Private Placement, ESL is expected to own approximately     % of the Operating Partnership units, with the remainder of the units held by Seritage Growth. In addition, ESL will have the right to acquire additional Operating Partnership units in order to allow it to maintain its relative ownership interest in Operating Partnership if Operating Partnership issues additional units to Seritage Growth under certain circumstances, including if Seritage Growth issues additional equity and contributes the funds to Operating Partnership to fund acquisitions or redevelopment of properties, among other uses. In addition, ESL will have the right to require Operating Partnership to redeem its Operating Partnership units in whole or in part in exchange for cash or, at the election of Seritage Growth, Seritage Growth common shares, except as described below. If exchanged for Seritage Growth common shares (and assuming the ownership limits set forth in Seritage Growth’s declaration of trust did not apply), the Operating Partnership units owned by ESL would represent approximately     % of the outstanding Seritage Growth common shares based on the number of shares outstanding as of the closing of the Transaction. Due to the ownership limits set forth in Seritage Growth’s declaration of trust, ESL may dispose of some or all of the Seritage Growth common shares it beneficially owns prior to exercising its right to require Operating Partnership to redeem Operating Partnership units, and the partnership agreement of Operating Partnership will permit ESL (and only ESL) to transfer its Operating Partnership units to one or more underwriters to be exchanged for Seritage Growth common shares in connection with certain dispositions in order to achieve the same effect as would occur if ESL were to exchange a larger portion of its Operating Partnership units for Seritage Growth common shares and then dispose of those shares in an underwritten offering. See “Description of Partnership Agreement of Operating Partnership.” Sales of a substantial number of Seritage Growth common shares in connection with or to raise cash proceeds to facilitate, such a redemption, or the perception that such sales may occur, could adversely affect the market price of the Seritage Growth common shares. See “—The number of shares available for future sale could adversely affect the market price of Seritage Growth common shares.”

In addition, the partnership agreement of Operating Partnership requires the approval of a majority of the Operating Partnership units not held by Seritage Growth and entities controlled by it for certain transactions and other actions, including certain change of control transactions involving Seritage Growth or Operating Partnership, sales of all or substantially all of the assets of Operating Partnership, waivers to the excess share provision in the declaration of trust of Seritage Growth, certain modifications to the partnership agreement, withdrawal or succession of Seritage Growth as general partner of Operating Partnership, limits on the right of holders of Operating Partnership units to redeem their units, tax elections and certain other matters. See “Description of Partnership Agreement of Operating Partnership.” As long as ESL owns a majority of the outstanding Operating Partnership units not held by Seritage Growth and entities controlled by it (and, for certain actions, as long as Seritage Growth and entities controlled by it do not own at least     % of the outstanding Operating Partnership units), ESL’s approval will be required in order for the general partner to undertake such actions. If ESL refuses to approve a transaction, our business could be materially adversely affected. For example, without the approval of limitations on the right of holders of Operating Partnership units to redeem their units, potential lenders may be unwilling to lend to us because funds may be needed to pay for redemptions of Operating Partnership units. Furthermore, upon the completion of this offering, ESL is expected to own approximately     %, of the outstanding Seritage Growth common shares, as well as Seritage Growth non-economic shares having, in the aggregate,     % of the voting power of Seritage Growth. In any of these matters, the interests of ESL may differ from or conflict with the interests of our other shareholders.

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ESL exerts substantial influence over us and Sears Holdings, and its interests may differ from or conflict with the interests of our other shareholders.

Following the Transaction, ESL is expected to beneficially own approximately     % of the Operating Partnership units, and approximately     % of the outstanding Seritage Growth common shares and Seritage Growth non-economic shares having, in the aggre
gate,     % of the voting power of Seritage Growth. ESL is also expected to beneficially own as well as approximately     % of the outstanding common stock of Sears Holdings (    % including shares issuable upon the exercise of warrants held by ESL). In addition, Mr. Lampert, the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Sears Holdings and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ESL, will serve on the Seritage Growth Board of Trustees. As a result, ESL and its affiliates will have substantial influence over us and Sears Holdings. In any matter affecting us, including our relationship with Sears Holdings, the interests of ESL may differ from or conflict with the interests of our other shareholders.

The businesses of each of the GGP JV, the Simon JV, and the Macerich JV are similar to our business and the occurrence of risks that adversely affect us could also adversely affect our investment in the GGP JV, the Simon JV and/or the Macerich JV.

In the Transaction, Sears Holdings will sell to Operating Partnership its 50% interests in each of the GGP JV, the Simon JV and the Macerich JV. In connection with our purchase of Sears Holdings’ JV Interests, we will assume Sears Holdings’ obligation to make capital contributions to each JV under certain circumstances. The GGP JV is a joint venture that owns and operates certain JV Properties, which consist of twelve properties formerly owned by Sears Holdings, the Simon JV is a joint venture that owns and operates certain other JV Properties, which consist of ten other properties formerly owned by Sears Holdings and the Macerich JV is a joint venture that owns and operates the remaining JV Properties, which consist nine other properties formerly owned by Sears Holdings. A substantial majority of the space at the JV Properties is leased by the applicable JV to Sears Holdings under the applicable JV Master Lease. Except with respect to the rent amounts and the properties covered, the general format of JV Master Leases are similar to one another and to the Master Lease, including with respect to the lessor’s right to recapture space leased to Sears Holdings (other than at one property owned by the Macerich JV) and Sears Holdings’ right to terminate a portion of the lease as to certain properties. As a result, each JV’s business is similar to our business, and each JV is subject to many of the same risks that we face, including those described in “Risks Related to Our Business and Operations.” The occurrence of risks that adversely affect us could also adversely affect one or more JVs and reduce the value of our investment in, or distributions to us from, one or more JVs, or require that we make additional capital contributions to one or more JVs.

In addition, our influence over each JV may be limited by the fact that day-to-day operation of the GGP JV, the Simon JV and the Macerich JV, and responsibility for leasing and redevelopment activities related to the JV Properties owned by the GGP JV, the Simon JV and the Macerich JV, as applicable, are generally delegated to GGP, Simon and Macerich, respectively, subject to certain exceptions. The JV Properties owned by the GGP JV are located at malls owned and operated by GGP, the JV Properties owned by the Simon JV are located at malls owned and operated by the Simon JV and the JV Properties owned by the Macerich JV are located at malls owned and operated by the Macerich JV. As a result, conflicts of interest may exist or could arise in the future between the interests of GGP, Simon or Macerich and our interests as a holder of 50% interests in the GGP JV, the Simon JV and the Macerich JV, respectively, including, for example, with respect to decisions as to whether to lease to third parties space at a JV Property or other space at the mall at which such JV Property is located.

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Following this offering, we will continue to depend on Sears Holdings to provide us with certain services for our business, including, among other things, corporate and real estate redevelopment services, which may not be sufficient to meet our business needs, and we may have difficulty finding replacement services or be required to pay increased costs to replace these services after our agreements with Sears Holdings expire.

Certain administrative services required for the operation of our business will be provided by Sears Holdings during the 18-month period following the closing of the Transaction. Prior to the closing of this offering, we will have entered into various agreements that will effect the purchase and sale of the Acquired Properties and the lease or sublease of a substantial majority of the Acquired Properties to Sears Holdings, including, among others, the Subscription, Distribution and Purchase and Sale Agreement, the Master Lease and the Transition Services Agreement. The Subscription, Distribution and Purchase and Sale Agreement will provide for, among other things, our responsibility for liabilities relating to our business and the responsibility of Sears Holdings for liabilities unrelated to our business. The agreements between us and Sears Holdings will also govern our various interim and ongoing relationships. The Subscription, Distribution and Purchase and Sale Agreement will also contain indemnification obligations and ongoing commitments of us and Sears Holdings. The Master Lease will govern the terms of the use and operation of the Acquired Properties leased by us to Sears Holdings, including our redevelopment and recapture rights and Sears Holdings’ lease termination rights, and the repair, maintenance and redevelopment-related services Sears Holdings may provide to us. Under the Transition Services Agreement, Sears Holdings Management Corporation will continue to provide various interim facilities management and corporate support services to us. The terms of the Transaction were determined by Sears Holdings, and thus may be different than the terms we could have obtained from an unaffiliated third party. These agreements will continue in accordance with their terms after the closing of the Transaction. For a description of these agreements and the other agreements that we will enter into with Sears Holdings, see “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.”

After these agreements expire, or if Sears Holdings is unable to meet its obligations under these agreements, we may be forced to seek replacement services from alternate providers. These replacement services may be more costly to us or of lower quality, and the transition process to a new service provider may result in interruptions to our business or operations, which could harm our financial condition or results of operations.

In connection with the Transaction, Sears Holdings will indemnify us for certain liabilities. However, these indemnities may be insufficient to insure us against the full amount of such liabilities, and Sears Holdings’ ability to satisfy its indemnification obligations may be impaired in the future.

Pursuant to the Subscription, Distribution and Purchase and Sale Agreement and the Master Lease, Sears Holdings will agree to indemnify us for certain liabilities. However, third parties could seek to hold us responsible for any of the liabilities that Sears Holdings will agree to retain, and Sears Holdings may be unable to fully satisfy its indemnification obligations. Moreover, even if we ultimately succeed in recovering from Sears Holdings any amounts for which we are held liable, we may be temporarily required to bear these losses while seeking recovery from Sears Holdings. Any liabilities in excess of amounts for which we receive timely indemnification from Sears Holdings could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.

Risks Related to Status as a REIT

If we do not qualify to be taxed as a REIT, or fail to remain qualified as a REIT, we will be subject to U.S. federal income tax as a regular corporation and could face a substantial tax liability, which would reduce the amount of cash available for distribution to Seritage Growth shareholders.

We intend to operate in a manner that will allow us to qualify to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes commencing with our taxable year ending December 31, 2015. References throughout this document to the “first taxable year” for which we have elected to be taxed as a REIT refer to the taxable year ending December 31, 2015. Seritage Growth expects to receive an opinion of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz (“Wachtell Lipton”) with respect to its qualification as a REIT in connection with the Transaction. Investors should be aware,

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however, that opinions of counsel are not binding on the IRS or any court. The opinion of Wachtell Lipton represents only the view of Wachtell Lipton based on its review and analysis of existing law and on certain representations as to factual matters and covenants made by us, including representations relating to the values of our assets and the sources of our income. The opinion is expressed as of the date issued. Wachtell Lipton will have no obligation to advise Seritage Growth or the holders of Seritage Growth common shares of any subsequent change in the matters stated, represented or assumed or of any subsequent change in applicable law. Furthermore, both the validity of the opinion of Wachtell Lipton and Seritage Growth’s qualification as a REIT will depend on Seritage Growth’s satisfaction of certain asset, income, organizational, distribution, shareholder ownership and other requirements on a continuing basis, the results of which will not be monitored by Wachtell Lipton. Our ability to satisfy the asset tests depends upon our analysis of the characterization and fair market values of our assets, some of which are not susceptible to a precise determination, and for which we will not obtain independent appraisals.

If Seritage Growth were to fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, Seritage Growth would be subject to U.S. federal income tax, including any applicable alternative minimum tax, on its taxable income at regular corporate rates, and dividends paid to Seritage Growth shareholders would not be deductible by Seritage Growth in computing its taxable income. Any resulting corporate tax liability could be substantial and would reduce the amount of cash available for distribution to Seritage Growth shareholders, which in turn could have an adverse impact on the value of Seritage Growth common shares. Unless we were entitled to relief under certain Code provisions, Seritage Growth also would be disqualified from re-electing to be taxed as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year in which Seritage Growth failed to qualify as a REIT.

Qualifying as a REIT involves highly technical and complex provisions of the Code.

Qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex Code provisions for which only limited judicial and administrative authorities exist. Even a technical or inadvertent violation could jeopardize Seritage Growth’s REIT qualification. Seritage Growth’s qualification as a REIT will depend on the satisfaction of certain asset, income, organizational, distribution, shareholder ownership and other requirements on a continuing basis. In addition, Seritage Growth’s ability to satisfy the requirements to qualify as a REIT may depend in part on the actions of third parties over which Seritage Growth has no control or only limited influence, including in cases where we own an equity interest in an entity that is classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

We could fail to qualify to be taxed as a REIT if income we receive from Sears Holdings is not treated as qualifying income.

Under applicable provisions of the Code, we will not be treated as a REIT unless we satisfy various requirements, including requirements relating to the sources of our gross income. See “U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.” Rents we receive or accrue from Sears Holdings will not be treated as qualifying rent for purposes of these requirements if the Master Lease is not respected as a true lease for U.S. federal income tax purposes and is instead treated as a service contract, joint venture, financing, or some other type of arrangement. If the Master Lease is not respected as a true lease for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we may fail to qualify to be taxed as a REIT. Furthermore, Seritage Growth’s qualification as a REIT will depend on the satisfaction of certain asset, income, organizational, distribution, shareholder ownership and other requirements on a continuing basis. Seritage Growth’s ability to satisfy the asset tests depends upon our analysis of the characterization and fair market values of our assets, some of which are not susceptible to a precise determination, and for which Seritage Growth will not obtain independent appraisals.

In addition, subject to certain exceptions, rents we receive or accrue from Sears Holdings (or other tenants) will not be treated as qualifying rent for purposes of these requirements if we or an actual or constructive owner of 10% or more of the Seritage Growth common shares actually or constructively owns 10% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of Sears Holdings stock (or the stock of such other tenant) entitled to vote or 10% or more of the total value of all classes of Sears Holdings stock (or the stock of such other tenant).

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Seritage Growth’s declaration of trust provides for restrictions on ownership and transfer of Seritage Growth common shares, including restrictions on such ownership or transfer that would cause the rents we receive or accrue from Sears Holdings (or other tenants) to be treated as non-qualifying rent for purposes of the REIT gross income requirements. The provisions of Seritage Growth’s declaration of trust that restrict the ownership and transfer of Seritage Growth common shares are described in “Description of Shares of Beneficial Interest—Restrictions on Ownership and Transfer.” Nevertheless, such restrictions may not be effective in ensuring that rents we receive or accrue from Sears Holdings (or other tenants) will be treated as qualifying rent for purposes of REIT qualification requirements.

Dividends payable by REITs do not qualify for the reduced tax rates available for some dividends.

The maximum U.S. federal income tax rate applicable to income from “qualified dividends” payable by U.S. corporations to U.S. shareholders that are individuals, trusts and estates is currently 20%. Dividends payable by REITs, however, generally are not eligible for the reduced rates. Although these rules do not adversely affect the taxation of REITs, the more favorable rates applicable to regular corporate qualified dividends could cause investors who are individuals, trusts and estates to perceive investments in REITs to be relatively less attractive than investments in the shares of non-REIT corporations that pay dividends, which could adversely affect the value of the shares of REITs, including the Seritage Growth common shares.

REIT distribution requirements could adversely affect our ability to execute our business plan.

We generally must distribute annually at least 90% of Seritage Growth’s REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding any net capital gains, in order for us to qualify to be taxed as a REIT (assuming that certain other requirements are also satisfied) so that U.S. federal corporate income tax does not apply to earnings that we distribute. To the extent that we satisfy this distribution requirement and qualify for taxation as a REIT but distribute less than 100% of Seritage Growth’s REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and including any net capital gains, we will be subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax on our undistributed net taxable income. In addition, we will be subject to a 4% nondeductible excise tax if the actual amount that we distribute to Seritage Growth shareholders in a calendar year is less than a minimum amount specified under U.S. federal tax laws. We intend to make distributions to Seritage Growth shareholders to comply with the REIT requirements of the Code.

From time to time, we may generate taxable income greater than our cash flow as a result of differences in timing between the recognition of taxable income and the actual receipt of cash or the effect of nondeductible capital expenditures, the creation of reserves or required debt or amortization payments. If we do not have other funds available in these situations, we could be required to borrow funds on unfavorable terms, sell assets at disadvantageous prices or distribute amounts that would otherwise be invested in future acquisitions to make distributions sufficient to enable us to pay out enough of our taxable income to satisfy the REIT distribution requirement and to avoid corporate income tax and the 4% excise tax in a particular year. These alternatives could increase our costs or reduce our equity. Thus, compliance with the REIT requirements may hinder our ability to grow, which could adversely affect the value of Seritage Growth common shares.

Restrictions in our indebtedness following the Transaction, including restrictions on our ability to incur additional indebtedness or make certain distributions, could preclude us from meeting the 90% distribution requirement. Decreases in funds from operations due to unfinanced expenditures for acquisitions of properties or increases in the number of Seritage Growth common shares outstanding without commensurate increases in funds from operations each would adversely affect our ability to maintain distributions to Seritage Growth shareholders. Moreover, the failure of Sears Holdings to make rental payments under the Master Lease would materially impair our ability to make distributions. Consequently, we may be unable to make distributions at the anticipated distribution rate or any other rate. See “Dividend Policy.”

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Even if we remain qualified as a REIT, we may face other tax liabilities that reduce our cash flow.

Even if we remain qualified for taxation as a REIT, we may be subject to certain U.S. federal, state, local and foreign taxes on our income and assets, including taxes on any undistributed income and state, local or foreign income, property and transfer taxes. See “U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.” For example, in order to meet the REIT qualification requirements, Seritage Growth may hold some of our assets or conduct certain of our activities through one or more TRSs or other subsidiary corporations that will be subject to federal, state and local corporate-level income taxes as regular C corporations. In addition, we may incur a 100% excise tax on transactions with a TRS if they are not conducted on an arm’s-length basis. Any of these taxes would decrease cash available for distribution to Seritage Growth shareholders.

Complying with REIT requirements may cause us to liquidate or forgo otherwise attractive opportunities.

To qualify to be taxed as a REIT, we must ensure that, at the end of each calendar quarter, at least 75% of the value of our assets consists of cash, cash items, government securities and “real estate assets” (as defined in the Code), including certain mortgage loans and securities. The remainder of our investments (other than government securities, qualified real estate assets and securities issued by a TRS) generally cannot include more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of any one issuer or more than 10% of the total value of the outstanding securities of any one issuer. In addition, in general, no more than 5% of the value of our total assets (other than government securities, qualified real estate assets and securities issued by a TRS) can consist of the securities of any one issuer, and no more than 25% of the value of our total assets can be represented by securities of one or more TRSs. See “U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.” If Seritage Growth fails to comply with these requirements at the end of any calendar quarter, we must correct the failure within 30 days after the end of the calendar quarter or qualify for certain statutory relief provisions to avoid losing Seritage Growth’s REIT qualification and suffering adverse tax consequences. As a result, we may be required to liquidate or forgo otherwise attractive investments. These actions could have the effect of reducing our income and amounts available for distribution to Seritage Growth shareholders.

In addition to the asset tests set forth above, to qualify to be taxed as a REIT, we must continually satisfy tests concerning, among other things, the sources of our income, the amounts we distribute to Seritage Growth shareholders and the ownership of Seritage Growth shares of beneficial interest. We may be unable to pursue investments that would be otherwise advantageous to us in order to satisfy the source-of-income or asset-diversification requirements for qualifying as a REIT. Thus, compliance with the REIT requirements may hinder our ability to make certain attractive investments.

Complying with REIT requirements may limit our ability to hedge effectively and may cause us to incur tax liabilities.

The REIT provisions of the Code substantially limit our ability to hedge our assets and liabilities. Any income from a hedging transaction that we enter into to manage risk of interest rate changes with respect to borrowings made or to be made to acquire or carry real estate assets does not constitute “gross income” for purposes of the 75% or 95% gross income tests that apply to REITs, provided that certain identification requirements are met. To the extent that we enter into other types of hedging transactions or fail to properly identify such transaction as a hedge, the income is likely to be treated as non-qualifying income for purposes of both of the gross income tests. See “U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.” As a result of these rules, we may be required to limit our use of advantageous hedging techniques or implement those hedges through a TRS. This could increase the cost of our hedging activities because our TRS may be subject to tax on gains or expose us to greater risks associated with changes in interest rates than we would otherwise want to bear. In addition, losses in our TRS will generally not provide any tax benefit, except that such losses could theoretically be carried back or forward against past or future taxable income in the TRS.

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Legislative or other actions affecting REITs could have a negative effect on us.

The rules dealing with U.S. federal income taxation are constantly under review by persons involved in the legislative process and by the IRS and the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”). Changes to the tax laws or interpretations thereof, with or without retroactive application, could materially and adversely affect our investors or us. We cannot predict how changes in the tax laws might affect our investors or us. New legislation, Treasury regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions could significantly and negatively affect Seritage Growth’s ability to qualify as a REIT or the U.S. federal income tax consequences to Seritage Growth’s investors and Seritage Growth of such qualification.

Risks Related to the Offering

The subscription price determined for the rights offering is not necessarily an indication of the price at which Seritage Growth common shares will trade.

The board of directors of Sears Holdings based the per share subscription price being used in the rights offering on various factors, including, among other things, (1) the desirability of broad participation in the rights offering by Sears Holdings’ stockholders and of the development of a trading market for both the subscription rights and Seritage Growth common shares, (2) the fair market value of the Acquired Properties and the JV Interests purchased in the Transaction, including the terms of the Master Lease, and (3) Seritage Growth’s liquidity needs and the aggregate amount of proceeds to be paid to Sears Holdings pursuant to the Transaction if the rights offering were fully subscribed. The per share subscription price may not be indicative of the price at which Seritage Growth common shares will trade after this offering. After the date of this prospectus, you may not be able to sell Seritage Growth common shares that you hold at prices equal to or above the subscription price.

Sears Holdings may cancel the rights offering at any time prior to the expiration of the rights offering and in such case neither Sears Holdings nor the subscription agent will have any obligation to you except to return your exercise payments.

The rights offering is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions. In addition, Sears Holdings has the right to withdraw and cancel the rights offering if, at any time prior to its expiration, the board of directors of Sears Holdings determines, in its sole discretion, that the rights offering is not in the best interest of Sears Holdings or its stockholders, or that market conditions are such that it is not advisable to consummate the rights offering (which could occur if, among other things, we do not receive sufficient proceeds from this offering, the OP Private Placement, the Seritage Private Placements and the Non-Economic Shares Private Placement, or if the Acquired Entities do not receive sufficient proceeds from the Financing). See “The Rights Offering—Conditions, Withdrawal and Cancellation.”

If the rights offering is cancelled, any money received by the subscription agent from subscribing stockholders will be returned, without interest or penalty, as soon as practicable. Sears Holdings may also extend the rights offering for additional periods ending no later than                     , 2015, although it does not presently intend to do so. If Sears Holdings cancels the rights offering and you have not exercised any rights, the subscription rights will expire, have no value, and cease to be exercisable for Seritage Growth common shares. If you purchase subscription rights during the subscription period and Sears Holdings cancels the rights offering, you will lose the entire purchase price paid to acquire such subscription rights in the market; however, any subscription payments that you paid and that were received by the subscription agent will be returned to you, without interest or penalty, as soon as practicable.

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If you own more than     % of the Sears Holdings common stock outstanding as of the record date, you will not be able to exercise all of your basic subscription rights received in the rights offering.

In light of the restrictions on ownership in Seritage Growth’s declaration of trust designed to, among other purposes, help Seritage Growth maintain its qualification as a REIT, including prohibitions on any person actually or constructively owning more than 9.6% in value or in number, whichever is more restrictive, of all outstanding shares, or all outstanding common shares (including Seritage Growth common shares, Seritage Growth non-economic shares and Seritage Growth non-voting shares), of beneficial interest of Seritage Growth, and based on the number of shares of Sears Holdings common stock outstanding as of the record date and the current anticipated ownership of Seritage Growth and the Operating Partnership, if you beneficially own more than     % of the Sears Holdings common stock outstanding as of the record date, you will not be able to exercise your basic subscription rights in full because the exercise of subscription rights to purchase more than              Seritage Growth common shares would result in you receiving more than 9.6% of the outstanding shares of beneficial interest of Seritage Growth (as calculated for certain federal income tax purposes). Despite this limit, only ESL will be permitted to participate in the OP Private Placement and the Non-Economic Shares Private Placement and only Fairholme Clients (which are expected to receive the Excess Share Waivers) will be permitted to participate in the Non-Voting Shares Offering. Your rights are transferable during the course of the subscription period, but if you do not sell your excess rights that, if exercised, would result in ownership in excess of the ownership limits, these excess rights will not be exercisable and will be cancelled. Furthermore, because the over-subscription privilege is only available to those who fully exercise their basic subscription rights, if you beneficially own more than     % of the Sears Holdings common stock as of the record date, you will not be able to participate in the over-subscription privilege.

No prior market exists for the subscription rights and a liquid market for the subscription rights may not develop.

We intend to apply to list the subscription rights for trading on the NYSE under the symbol “     .” However, the subscription rights are a new issue of securities with no prior trading market. Neither we nor Sears Holdings can provide you with any assurances as to the liquidity of the trading market for the subscription rights or the price at which the subscription rights may trade following the rights offering. In addition, the listing of the subscription rights on the NYSE is subject to Seritage Growth meeting the listing requirements of the NYSE. In the event that these listing approvals cannot be obtained, holders of subscription rights will own unlisted securities, which may affect the pricing of the rights in the secondary market, the transparency and availability of trading prices, and the liquidity of the rights.

If you do not act promptly and follow the subscription instructions, your exercise of subscription rights will be rejected.

If you desire to purchase Seritage Growth common shares in the rights offering, you must act promptly to ensure that the subscription agent actually receives all required forms and payments before the expiration of the rights offering at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on                     , 2015 unless Sears Holdings extends the rights offering for additional periods ending no later than                     , 2015. If you are a beneficial owner of Sears Holdings common stock, you must act promptly to ensure that your broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee acts for you and that the subscription agent receives all required forms and payments before the rights offering expires. Neither we nor Sears Holdings is or will be responsible if your nominee fails to ensure that the subscription agent receives all required forms and payments before the rights offering expires. If you fail to complete and sign the required subscription forms, send an incorrect payment amount, or otherwise fail to follow the subscription procedures that apply to the exercise of your subscription rights before the rights offering expires, the subscription agent will reject your subscription or accept it only to the extent of the payment received. None of Seritage Growth, Operating Partnership, Sears Holdings or the subscription agent undertakes any responsibility or action to contact you concerning an incomplete or incorrect subscription form or payment, nor are we or Sears Holdings under any obligation to correct such forms or payment. Sears Holdings has the sole discretion to determine whether a subscription exercise properly complies with the subscription procedures.

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You will not be able to sell the Seritage Growth common shares you buy in this offering until your account is credited with the common shares.

If you are a registered stockholder of Sears Holdings and you purchase shares in this offering, your account will be credited with Seritage Growth common shares as soon as practicable after the expiration of the rights offering. If your shares of Sears Holdings common stock are held by a broker, dealer, custodian bank or other nominee and you purchase Seritage Growth common shares pursuant to your subscription rights, your account with your nominee will be credited with the Seritage Growth common shares you purchased in the rights offering as soon as practicable after the expiration of the rights offering. Until your account is credited, you may not be able to sell your shares even though the Seritage Growth common shares issued in the rights offering will be listed for trading on the NYSE. The share price may decline between the time you decide to sell your Seritage Growth common shares and the time you are actually able to sell such shares.

You may not revoke your exercise of the subscription rights and you could be committed to buying shares at a price above the prevailing market price after completion of the rights offering.

Once you exercise your rights, you may not revoke the exercise even if you later learn information that you consider to be unfavorable to the exercise of your rights. If you exercise your rights, you may not be able to sell the Seritage Growth common shares purchased under the rights at a price equal to or greater than the subscription price, and you may lose all or part of your investment in Seritage Growth common shares.

You will not receive interest on your subscription funds during the period pending the closing of the offering.

The subscription agent will hold the gross proceeds from the sale of shares underlying the rights in escrow in a segregated bank account, and it will release the proceeds together with any interest earned on the proceeds, less any applicable withholding taxes, to Sears Holdings as soon as is practicable after the expiration of the rights offering. If the rights offering is cancelled, any money received by the subscription agent from subscribing stockholders will be returned, without interest or penalty, as soon as practicable.

The tax consequences of the receipt, sale, exercise, expiration and cancellation of the subscription rights are not certain.

We believe that the treatment of the receipt, sale, exercise, expiration and cancellation of the subscription rights for U.S. federal income tax purposes is not entirely clear. The IRS may disagree with the tax treatment discussed herein. You should discuss with your tax advisor the treatment of the receipt, sale, exercise, expiration and cancellation of the subscription rights for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

If you receive and exercise the subscription rights, you may be subject to adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences.

If you receive a subscription right and exercise that right, you should generally expect to have (1) taxable dividend income equal to the fair market value (if any) of the subscription right on the date of its distribution by Sears Holdings and (2) no additional income upon the exercise of the subscription right. You may need to fund any tax resulting from the receipt of the subscription right with cash from other sources. You should discuss with your tax advisor the U.S. federal income tax consequences of receiving and exercising the subscription rights. For a detailed discussion, see “U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.”

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If you receive and sell the subscription rights, you may be subject to adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences.

If you receive a subscription right and sell that right, you should generally expect to have (1) taxable dividend income equal to the fair market value (if any) of the subscription right on the date of its distribution by Sears Holdings and (2) short-term capital gain or loss upon the sale equal to the difference between the proceeds received upon the sale and the fair market value (if any) of the subscription right on the date of its distribution by Sears Holdings. It is possible that the sale proceeds received by you upon a sale of the subscription rights will be less than any tax resulting from your receipt of the subscription right. In this event, you will generally need to fund the remaining portion of any tax with cash from other sources. You should discuss with your tax advisor the U.S. federal income tax consequences of receiving and selling the subscription rights. For a detailed discussion, see “U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.”

If you receive but do not sell or exercise the subscription rights before they expire, you may be subject to adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences.

If you receive a subscription right from Sears Holdings and do not sell or exercise that right before it expires, you should generally expect to have (1) taxable dividend income equal to the fair market value (if any) of the subscription right on the date of its distribution by Sears Holdings and (2) a short-term capital loss upon the expiration of such right in an amount equal to your adjusted tax basis (if any) in such right. In general, capital losses are available to offset only capital gains and may not be used to offset dividend or other income (except, to the extent of up to $3,000 of capital loss per year, in the case of a non-corporate U.S. stockholder). Accordingly, if you receive a subscription right from Sears Holdings and take no action, you may owe tax and need to fund that tax with cash from other sources.

By illustration, if you receive subscription rights that have a value of $5,000 on the date they are distributed by Sears Holdings, you do not sell or exercise those rights before they expire and Sears Holdings does not cancel the rights offering, you should generally expect to have $5,000 of dividend income upon the receipt of the subscription rights and a $5,000 short-term capital loss upon the expiration of those rights.

You should discuss with your tax advisor the U.S. federal income tax consequences of receiving and neither selling nor exercising the subscription rights. For a detailed discussion, see “U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.”

If you receive subscription rights and Sears Holdings subsequently cancels the rights offering, you may be subject to adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences.

You should discuss with your tax advisor the tax consequences of receiving subscription rights if Sears Holdings subsequently cancels the rights offering. There are limited authorities addressing the tax consequences that would apply to you in this circumstance. Certain of the authorities suggest that in this circumstance you may not have taxable dividend income upon the receipt of the subscription rights if you do not sell or otherwise dispose of the rights and if the receipt and cancellation occur in the same taxable year. However, the scope of those authorities is unclear and Sears Holdings (and any other applicable withholding agent) is likely to take the position, for information reporting and withholding purposes, that you have taxable dividend income upon the receipt of the subscription rights even if Sears Holdings subsequently cancels the rights offering. If withholding tax is withheld from you in this event, you should consult your tax advisor as to whether to seek a refund of such amount from the IRS.

If you have taxable dividend income upon the receipt of a subscription right even though Sears Holdings subsequently cancels the rights offering, you should generally expect to have a short-term capital loss upon the cancellation of the subscription right in an amount equal to your adjusted tax basis (if any) in such right. In general, capital losses are available to offset only capital gains and may not be used to offset dividend or other income (except, to the extent of up to $3,000 of capital loss per year, in the case of a non-corporate U.S. stockholder). For a detailed discussion, see “U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.”

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There is currently no public market for Seritage Growth common shares. An active trading market for Seritage Growth common shares may not develop following this offering, and you may be unable to sell your shares at a price above the subscription price or at all.

There has not been any public market for Seritage Growth common shares prior to this offering. We intend to apply to list Seritage Growth common shares for trading on the NYSE under the symbol “     .” However, an active trading market for Seritage Growth common shares may not develop after this offering or, if one develops, may not be sustained. In the absence of a public market, you may be unable to liquidate an investment in Seritage Growth common shares.

The market price and trading volume of Seritage Growth common shares may be volatile following this offering.

Even if an active trading market develops for Seritage Growth common shares, the market price of common shares may be volatile. In addition, the trading volume in Seritage Growth common shares may fluctuate and cause significant price variations to occur. If the market price of Seritage Growth common shares declines significantly, you may be unable to resell your shares at or above the public offering price or at all. The market price of the common shares may fluctuate or decline significantly in the future.

Some of the factors that could negatively affect the market price of Seritage Growth common shares or result in fluctuations in the price or trading volume of the common shares include:

Future offerings of debt, which would be senior to Seritage Growth common shares upon liquidation, and/or preferred equity securities, which may be senior to Seritage Growth common shares for purposes of distributions or upon liquidation, may adversely affect the market price of Seritage Growth common shares.

In the future, we may attempt to increase our capital resources by making additional offerings of debt or preferred equity securities, including medium-term notes, trust preferred securities, senior or subordinated notes and preferred shares. Upon liquidation, holders of our debt securities and preferred shares and lenders with respect to other borrowings may receive distributions of our available assets prior to the holders of Seritage Growth common shares. Additional equity offerings may dilute the holdings of our existing shareholders or reduce the market price of Seritage Growth common shares, or both. Holders of Seritage Growth common shares are not entitled to preemptive rights or other protections against dilution, and will have no voting rights in connection with the issuance of these securities. Our preferred shares of beneficial interest, if issued, could have a preference on

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liquidating distributions or a preference on distribution payments that could limit our ability to make a distribution to the holders of Seritage Growth common shares. Since our decision to issue securities in any future offering will depend in part on market conditions and other factors beyond our control, we cannot predict or estimate the amount, timing or nature of our future offerings. Thus, Seritage Growth shareholders bear the risk of our future offerings reducing the market price of Seritage Growth common shares and diluting their holdings in us.

The historical and pro forma financial information included in this prospectus may not be a reliable indicator of future results.

The historical financial statements included herein are (1) a Combined Statement of Investments of Real Estate Assets to be Acquired by Seritage Growth Properties as of December 31, 2014 and (2) a balance sheet of Seritage Growth Properties as of December 31, 2014. In addition, this prospectus includes pro forma financial information regarding Seritage Growth.

The historical financial statements and the pro forma financial information included herein may not reflect what our business, financial position or results of operations will be in the future when we are a separate, publicly traded company. Until the Transaction is completed, we will not have been an operating business and will not have had historical operations. The Acquired Properties we will purchase from Sears Holdings were operated by Sears Holdings as part of its larger corporate organization and not as a stand-alone business or independent company. Because we have no historical operations and will not own any properties or commence our real estate ownership and development business until the Transaction is completed, there are no historical financial statements for Seritage Growth as it will exist following the Transaction. The financial information that we have included in this prospectus may not reflect what our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows would have been had we been a stand-alone business or independent entity, or had we operated as a REIT, during the periods presented. Significant changes will occur in our cost structure, financing and business operations as a result of our operation as a stand-alone company and the entry into transactions with Sears Holdings that have not existed historically, including the Master Lease. The pro forma financial information included in this prospectus was prepared on the basis of assumptions derived from available information that we believed to be reasonable. However, these assumptions may change or may be incorrect, and actual results may differ, perhaps significantly. Therefore, the financial information we have included in this prospectus may not necessarily be indicative of what our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows will be in the future. For additional information about the basis of presentation of the financial information included in this prospectus, see “Capitalization,” “Selected Financial Data,” “Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Data” and the financial statements.

The Transaction could give rise to disputes or other unfavorable effects, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Disputes with third parties could arise out of the Transaction, and we could experience unfavorable reactions to the Transaction from employees, ratings agencies, regulators or other interested parties. These disputes and reactions of third parties could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. In addition, following the Transaction, disputes between us and Sears Holdings (and our subsidiaries) could arise in connection with any of the Subscription, Distribution and Purchase and Sale Agreement, the Master Lease, the Transition Services Agreement or other agreements.

A court could deem aspects of the Transaction to be a fraudulent conveyance and void the transaction or impose substantial liabilities upon us.

A court could deem aspects of the Transaction (such as the sale of the Acquired Properties in connection with the Transaction) to be a fraudulent conveyance upon a subsequent legal challenge by unpaid creditors or a bankruptcy trustee of the debtor that made the conveyance. Fraudulent conveyances include transfers made or obligations incurred with the actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud current or future creditors, or transfers made or obligations incurred in exchange for less than reasonably equivalent value when the debtor was, or was rendered,

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insolvent, inadequately capitalized or unable to pay its debts as they become due. To remedy a fraudulent conveyance, a court could void the challenged transfer or obligation, requiring us to return consideration that we received in the Transaction, or impose substantial liabilities upon us for the benefit of unpaid creditors of the debtor that made the fraudulent conveyance, which could adversely affect our financial condition and our results of operations. Among other things, the court could require Seritage Growth shareholders to return to Sears Holdings some or all of the Seritage Growth common shares issued in the distribution. Whether a transaction is a fraudulent conveyance will vary depending upon, among other things, the jurisdiction whose law is being applied.

The number of shares available for future sale could adversely affect the market price of Seritage Growth common shares.

We cannot predict whether future issuances of Seritage Growth common shares, the availability of Seritage Growth common shares for resale in the open market or the conversion of Seritage Growth non-voting shares into Seritage Growth common shares will decrease the market price per share of Seritage Growth common shares. Sales of a substantial number of Seritage Growth common shares in the public market, or the perception that such sales might occur, could adversely affect the market price of the Seritage Growth common shares.

Our earnings and cash distributions will affect the market price of Seritage Growth common shares.

We believe that the market value of a REIT’s equity securities is based primarily upon market perception of the REIT’s growth potential and its current and potential future cash distributions, whether from operations, sales, acquisitions, development or refinancing, and is secondarily based upon the value of the underlying assets. For these reasons, Seritage Growth common shares and Seritage Growth non-voting shares may trade at prices that are higher or lower than the net asset value per share. To the extent we retain operating cash flow for investment purposes, working capital reserves or other purposes rather than distributing the cash flow to shareholders, these retained funds, while increasing the value of our underlying assets, may negatively impact the market price of Seritage Growth common shares. Our failure to meet market expectations with regard to future earnings and cash distributions would likely adversely affect the market price of Seritage Growth common shares and Seritage Growth non-voting shares.

The Sears Holdings board of directors has reserved the right, in its sole discretion, to amend, modify or abandon the Transaction and the related transactions at any time prior to the distribution date. In addition, the Transaction and related transactions are subject to the satisfaction or waiver (by Sears Holdings’ board of directors in its sole discretion) of a number of conditions. We and Sears Holdings cannot assure that any or all of these conditions will be met.

The Sears Holdings board of directors has reserved the right, in its sole discretion, to amend, modify or abandon the Transaction and the related transactions at any time prior to the distribution date. This means Sears Holdings may cancel or delay the rights offering if at any time the board of directors of Sears Holdings determines that the rights offering is not in the best interests of Sears Holdings or its stockholders, or that market conditions are such that it is not advisable to consummate the rights offering. If the Sears Holdings board of directors determines to cancel the Transaction, stockholders of Sears Holdings will not receive any Seritage Growth common shares. In addition, the Transaction and related transactions are subject to the satisfaction or waiver (by the Sears Holdings board of directors in its sole discretion) of a number of conditions. See “The Rights Offering—Conditions, Withdrawal and Cancellation.” We and Sears Holdings cannot assure that any or all of these conditions will be met. The fulfillment of the conditions to the Transaction will not create any obligation on Sears Holdings’ part to effect the Transaction.

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

We make statements in this prospectus that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. In particular, statements pertaining to our capital resources, portfolio performance and results of operations contain forward-looking statements. Likewise, our pro forma financial statements and all of our statements regarding anticipated growth in our funds from operations and anticipated market conditions, demographics and results of operations are forward-looking statements. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “intends,” “plans,” “pro forma,” “estimates” or “anticipates” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases which are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to historical matters. You can also identify forward-looking statements by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions.

Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and you should not rely on them as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements depend on assumptions, data or methods which may be incorrect or imprecise and we may not be able to realize them. We do not guarantee that the transactions and events described will happen as described (or that they will happen at all). The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those set forth or contemplated in the forward-looking statements:

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While forward-looking statements reflect our good faith beliefs, they are not guarantees of future performance. We disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors of new information, data or methods, future events or other changes. For a further discussion of these and other factors that could impact our future results, performance or transactions, see the section above entitled “Risk Factors.”

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USE OF PROCEEDS

Assuming the subscription rights are exercised in full (or, in the case of the maximum portion of the subscription rights held by each of ESL and certain Fairholme Clients permitted to be exchanged under their respective Exchange Agreements, exchanged for Operating Partnership units and Seritage Growth non-economic shares, and for Seritage Growth non-voting shares, respectively) and the OP Private Placement and Non-Economic Shares Private Placement are completed, we expect to receive gross cash proceeds of approximately $         as a result of the sale of Seritage Growth common shares and Seritage Growth non-voting shares in this offering. We also expect to receive gross cash proceeds of approximately $         through the sale of Operating Partnership units in the OP Private Placement, gross cash proceeds of approximately $         through the sale of Seritage Growth non-economic shares in the Non-Economic Shares Private Placement, and gross cash proceeds of approximately $66.6 million through the sale of Seritage Growth common shares in the Seritage Private Placements. We intend to contribute the proceeds from this offering, the Non-Economic Shares Private Placement and the Seritage Private Placements to Operating Partnership, which will, together with the proceeds of the OP Private Placement and the assumption of the indebtedness incurred in the Financing, be used to pay the purchase price to Sears Holdings for the Acquired Entities and the JV Interests and related fees and expenses, with remaining proceeds used for working capital and other general purposes. We expect the Acquired Entities to receive, in the aggregate, gross cash proceeds of approximately $         from the Financing, all of which will be distributed by the Acquired Entities to Sears Holdings prior to the closing of the Transaction, and therefore will not be available to us following the closing of the Transaction.

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DIVIDEND POLICY

Seritage Growth intends to elect and qualify to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes commencing with Seritage Growth’s taxable year ending December 31, 2015. U.S. federal income tax law generally requires that a REIT distribute annually at least 90% of its REIT taxable income, without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding net capital gains, and that it pay regular corporate rates to the extent that it annually distributes less than 100% of its taxable income.

Initially, cash available for distribution to Seritage Growth shareholders will be derived solely from the rental payments under the Master Lease and leases with certain parties other than Sears Holdings as well as any distributions to us from the GGP JV, the Simon JV and the Macerich JV. All distributions will be made by Seritage Growth at the discretion of the Board of Trustees and will depend on the financial position, results of operations, cash flows, capital requirements, debt covenants (which are expected to include limits on distributions by Seritage Growth), applicable law and other factors as the Board of Trustees of Seritage Growth deems relevant. The Seritage Growth Board of Trustees has not yet determined when any distributions will be declared or paid.

Seritage Growth currently intends to pay quarterly distributions in cash. For purposes of satisfying the minimum distribution requirement to qualify for and maintain REIT status, Seritage Growth’s taxable income will be calculated without reference to its cash flow. Consequently, under certain circumstances, Seritage Growth may not have available cash to pay its required distributions and may distribute a portion of its dividends in the form of its shares of beneficial interest. In either event, to the extent the distribution represents a distribution of Seritage Growth’s current or accumulated earnings and profits, a shareholder of Seritage Growth will be required to report dividend income as a result of such distributions even though Seritage Growth distributed only nominal amounts of cash to such shareholder. The IRS has issued private letter rulings to other REITs treating certain distributions that are paid partly in cash and partly in shares as taxable dividends that would satisfy that REIT annual distribution requirement and qualify for the dividends paid deduction for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Those rulings may be relied upon only by taxpayers to whom they were issued, but Seritage Growth could request a similar ruling from the IRS. The IRS previously issued a revenue procedure authorizing publicly traded REITs to make elective cash/share dividends, but that revenue procedure does not apply to Seritage Growth’s taxable year ending on December 31, 2015 and future taxable years. Accordingly, it is unclear whether and to what extent Seritage Growth will be able to make taxable dividends payable in-kind. For more information, see “U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.” Seritage Growth currently believes that it will have sufficient available cash to pay its required distribution for 2015 in cash but there can be no assurance that this will be the case.

It presently is anticipated that acquisitions, investment and redevelopment activities will be financed through internally generated cash flow, borrowings under the debt agreements to be entered into by Operating Partnership in connection with the Transaction, other debt financing or the issuance of equity securities. To the extent that those sources of funds are insufficient to meet all such cash needs, or the cost of such financing exceeds the cash flow generated by our properties for any period, cash available for distribution could be reduced. In that event, we may also borrow funds, liquidate or sell a portion of our properties or investments or find another source of funds, such as the issuance of equity securities, in order to pay its required distributions. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Status as a REIT.”

Seritage Growth anticipates that its distributions generally will be taxable as ordinary income to its shareholders, although a portion of the distributions may be designated by Seritage Growth as qualified dividend income or capital gain or may constitute a return of capital. Seritage Growth will furnish annually to each Seritage Growth shareholder a statement setting forth distributions paid during the preceding year and their characterization as ordinary income, return of capital, qualified dividend income or capital gain. For a more complete discussion of the U.S. federal income tax treatment of distributions to shareholders of Seritage Growth, see “U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.”

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CAPITALIZATION

The following table sets forth the unaudited pro forma capitalization of Seritage Growth as of March 31, 2015, which gives effect to the Transaction (and all other related transactions) as if they occurred on March 31, 2015.

The assumptions used and pro forma adjustments derived from such assumptions are based on currently available information and Seritage Growth believes such assumptions are reasonable under the circumstances.

This table should be read in conjunction with “Use of Proceeds,” “Selected Financial Data,” “Description of Shares of Beneficial Interest,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” as well as the financial information on Seritage Growth and the “Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Data” and accompanying notes included in this prospectus.

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OWNERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The following diagram sets forth our ownership and organizational structure as of immediately following the completion of this offering, assuming that the subscription rights are exercised in full (or, in the case of the maximum portion of the subscription rights held by each of ESL and certain Fairholme Clients permitted to be exchanged under their respective Exchange Agreements, exchanged for Operating Partnership units and Seritage Growth non-economic shares, and for Seritage Growth non-voting shares, respectively). See “Principal Shareholders” and “Capitalization.”

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

Seritage Growth is a newly organized REIT that was formed in Maryland on December 18, 2014. Seritage Growth will conduct its operations through Operating Partnership, formed on April 22, 2015.

Seritage Growth will hold directly or indirectly 235 of the assets associated with Sears Holdings’ real property interests in connection with the Transaction as well as the JV Interests. Seritage Growth’s primary business following the Transaction will consist of acquiring, financing and owning real estate property to be leased to retailers. Initially, Seritage Growth’s primary tenant will be Sears Holdings under a Master Lease.

The following unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of operations of Seritage Growth for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 are presented as if the Transaction, including the rights offering, the Seritage Private Placements, the OP Private Placement, the acquisition of properties and the other adjustments described in the unaudited pro forma financial information beginning on page 66, had occurred on January 1, 2014. The following unaudited pro forma consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2015 assumes that the Transaction occurred on March 31, 2015.

The statements are presented based on information currently available, are intended for informational purposes only, and do not purport to represent what Seritage Growth’s financial position and results of operations actually would have been had the Transaction occurred on the dates indicated, or to project Seritage Growth’s financial performance for any future period.

The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the audited Combined Statement of Investments of Real Estate Assets to be Acquired by Seritage Growth Properties, and Combined Statement of Investments of Real Estate Assets of JV Properties to be Acquired by Seritage Growth Properties and accompanying notes included herein.

The Pro Forma Adjustments column in the Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements reflects pro forma adjustments, which are further described in the accompanying notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Seritage Growth Properties

Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Balance Sheet

As of March 31, 2015

See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements.

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Seritage Growth Properties

Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Operations

Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements.

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Seritage Growth Properties

Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2014

See accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements.

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Seritage Growth Properties

Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Information

For purposes of this pro forma presentation, the net proceeds from the offering have been applied to the pro forma consolidated balance sheet assuming they had occurred on March 31, 2015.

Seritage Growth has determined that the ownership of Operating Partnership units, Seritage Growth non-economic shares and Seritage Growth non-voting shares by ESL and Fairholme Clients will not impact its ability to qualify as a REIT under the Code.

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Equity in income in unconsolidated real estate affiliates is based on our expected 50% interest multiplied by the sum of: rental revenues pursuant to the JV Master Lease, plus, reimbursement from Sears Holdings and certain third party tenants for maintenance, real estate taxes and insurance, and rent of the JV Properties, less, expenses expected to be incurred by the JVs for maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance, rent, property management fees, and depreciation and amortization.

Rental revenues were determined based on the terms of the JV Master Lease, calculated on a straight-line basis over the ten year lease term. Reimbursement from Sears Holdings and certain third-party tenants, and expenses expected to be incurred by the JVs, for maintenance, real estate taxes and insurance and rent were determined based on the historical expenses incurred by Sears Holdings. Under the JV Master Lease, Sears Holdings and/or one or more of its subsidiaries will be required to make all expenditures reasonably necessary to maintain the premises in good appearance and conditions, subject to ordinary wear and tear. Property management fees were determined based on 4% of rental revenues pursuant to the terms of the JV agreements. Depreciation and amortization was determined based on a preliminary purchase price allocation of the fair value of the properties and the estimated useful lives of the properties using the straight-line method.

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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Following the Transaction, Seritage Growth will be a publicly traded, self-administered, self-managed REIT primarily engaged in the real property business through its investment in Operating Partnership. Initially, Operating Partnership’s portfolio will consist of 235 Acquired Properties that are owned (or, in one case, ground-leased) by Sears Holdings as of the date of this prospectus, as well as the JV Interests that are owned by Sears Holdings as of the date of this prospectus, which will be sold to Operating Partnership in the Transaction. Operating Partnership will lease (or sublease) a substantial majority of the space at all of the Acquired Properties other than the Third Party Properties back to Sears Holdings under the Master Lease, with the remainder of such space leased to third-party tenants. The eleven Third Party Properties, which do not currently contain a Sears Holdings store, will not have any space leased to Sears Holdings, and will instead be leased solely to third-party tenants. A substantial majority of the space at the JV Properties is also leased by the JVs to Sears Holdings under the JV Master Leases. We expect to generate revenues primarily by leasing retail properties to Sears Holdings and eventually other operators.

The following selected financial data does not reflect the financial position or results of operations of Seritage Growth for the periods indicated. The following table sets forth the historical real estate assets to be acquired by Seritage Growth and pro forma financial data for Seritage Growth. The following table should be read in conjunction with: “Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Data,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

The pro forma financial information may not be indicative of our future performance and does not necessarily reflect what our financial position and results of operations would have been had we operated as a publicly traded company independent from Sears Holdings during the periods presented.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following is a discussion and analysis of the anticipated financial condition of Seritage Growth immediately following the Transaction. Seritage Growth was formed in connection with the Transaction and did not have material predecessor real estate or other operations. In addition, the Acquired Properties did not have business activities or, other than with respect to certain leases with third-party retailers, rental history. Therefore, there are no historical revenues other than the leases with third-party retailers. The statement of operations and cash flows of Seritage Growth will consist primarily of its operations after the Transaction. Accordingly, the following does not include a discussion and analysis of the historical results of operations for Seritage Growth. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Seritage Growth’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those which are discussed below and elsewhere in this registration statement. See also “Risk Factors.”

Overview

Seritage Growth Properties (“Seritage Growth”) is a newly organized entity that was formed in Maryland on December 18, 2014. Seritage Growth conducts its operations through Seritage Growth Properties, L.P. (“Operating Partnership”), a Delaware limited partnership, formed on April 22, 2015. In this prospectus, we refer to our business, including Seritage Growth and Operating Partnership, as “we,” “our” or “us.” Our principal offices are currently located at 3333 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60179, and our main telephone number is currently (847) 286-2500. We expect to change our principal offices and main telephone number prior to the completion of the Transaction. Seritage Growth intends to elect to be treated as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for federal income tax purposes commencing with our taxable year ending December 31, 2015.

Following the Transaction, Seritage Growth will be a publicly traded, self-administered, self-managed REIT primarily engaged in the real property business through its investment in Operating Partnership. Initially, our portfolio will consist of 235 properties (the “Acquired Properties”) that are owned (or, in one case, ground-leased) by Sears Holdings. In addition, we will own the JV Interests, three 50% joint venture interests in an additional twelve, ten and nine properties (collectively, the “JV Properties”), respectively, which JV Interests are owned by Sears Holdings as of the date of this prospectus and will be sold to us in the Transaction. We will lease (or sublease) a substantial majority of the space at all but eleven of the Acquired Properties (such eleven properties, the “Third-Party Properties”) back to Sears Holdings under a master lease agreement (the “Master Lease”), with the remainder of such space leased to third-party tenants. The Third Party Properties, which do not currently contain a Sears Holdings store, will not have any space leased to Sears Holdings, and will instead be leased solely to third-party tenants. A substantial majority of the space at the JV Properties is also leased by GS Portfolio Holdings LLC (the “GGP JV”), a joint venture between Sears Holdings and a subsidiary of General Growth Properties, Inc. (together with its other subsidiaries, “GGP”), SPS Portfolio Holdings LLC (the “Simon JV”), a joint venture between Sears Holdings and a subsidiary of Simon Property Group, Inc. (together with its other subsidiaries, “Simon”), or MS Portfolio LLC (the “Macerich JV” and, together with the GGP JV and the Simon JV, each, a “JV”) and a subsidiary of The Macerich Company (together with its subsidiaries, “Macerich”), as applicable, in each case under a separate master lease with each JV (the “JV Master Leases”). We will acquire Sears Holdings’ 50% interests in each of the JVs in the Transaction.

We expect to generate revenues primarily by leasing our properties to tenants, including both Sears Holdings and third-party tenants, who will operate retail stores (and potentially other uses) in the leased premises, a business model common to many publicly traded REITs. In addition to revenues generated under the Master Lease through rent payments from Sears Holdings, we expect to generate revenue through leases to third-party tenants under existing and future leases for space at our properties, including the Acquired Properties. The

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Master Lease will provide us with the right to recapture up to approximately 50% of the space within the Stores (subject to certain exceptions), in addition to all of any automotive care centers which are free-standing or attached as “appendages” to the Stores, and all outparcels or outlots, as well as certain portions of parking areas and common areas, at the Acquired Properties leased to Sears Holdings under the Master Lease. Upon exercise of this recapture right, we must pay all costs and expenses for the separation of the recaptured space from the remaining Sears Holdings space and can reconfigure and rent the recaptured space to third-party tenants on potentially superior terms determined by us and for our own account. We also have the right to recapture 100% of the space within the Sears Holdings main store located on each of 21 identified Acquired Properties by making a specified lease termination payment to Sears Holdings, after which we expect to be able to reposition and re-lease those stores and potentially generate additional revenue. See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions—The Master Lease.”

Our initial portfolio of 235 Acquired Properties, consisting of approximately 36.7 million square feet of building space, will be broadly diversified by location across 49 states and Puerto Rico. These Acquired Properties will consist of 84 properties operated under the Kmart brand, 140 operated under the Sears brand, and eleven properties leased entirely to third parties. At certain of the Acquired Properties, third parties under existing leases occupy a portion of the overall leasable space alongside Sears Holdings. Third-party tenants will initially represent approximately 6.6% of our overall portfolio as a percentage of total leasable space and approximately 10% of existing rent. The amount of space leased to third-party tenants, and the resulting revenue, are expected to increase as we recapture space under the Master Lease and then re-lease it to such third-party tenants.

To maintain REIT status, Seritage Growth must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that Seritage Growth distribute annually to Seritage Growth shareholders at least 90% of Seritage Growth’s REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding any net capital gains. See “U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.”

Results of Operations

Revenues

Following the Transaction, Seritage Growth’s earnings will primarily be the result of the rental revenue from the Master Lease through rent payments from Sears Holdings. Rental revenue from the Master Lease is expected to be approximately $153 million per year. The Master Lease generally will be a triple net lease between Operating Partnership and Sears Holdings. The Master Lease will have an initial term of ten years and the aggregate rent for all of the Acquired Properties will initially be set at fair market value. In each of the initial and first two renewal terms, after the first lease year, the annual rent will be increased by 2% per annum (cumulative and compounded) for each lease year over the rent for immediately preceding lease year. For properties with additional renewal options, rent for the renewal period will be set at a fair market rent determined based on a customary third-party appraisal process, taking into account all the terms of the Master Lease and other relevant factors.

The Master Lease provides Seritage Growth the right to recapture up to approximately 50% of the space within the Sears or Kmart stores located at the Acquired Properties (the “Stores”) (subject to certain exceptions), in addition to all of any automotive care centers which are freestanding or attached as “appendages” to the Stores, and all outparcels or outlots, as well as certain portions of parking areas and common areas, at the Acquired Properties leased to Sears Holdings under the Master Lease, allowing us to reconfigure and rent the recaptured space to third-party tenants on potentially superior terms determined by us and for our own account. We also have the right to recapture 100% of the space within the Sears Holdings main store located on each of 21 identified Acquired Properties by making a specified lease termination payment to Sears Holdings, after which we expect to be able to reposition and re-lease those stores and potentially generate additional revenue. See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions—The Master Lease.”

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intended to help Seritage Growth monitor Sears Holdings’ creditworthiness, including certain audited annual financial statements and unaudited quarterly financial statements and statements of EBITDA and EBITDAR with respect to each Acquired Properly that is within a specified threshold of the EBITDAR condition that would allow Sears Holdings to terminate the Master Lease as to that Acquired Property, and upon Seritage Growth’s request, to provide documentation and/or information to help it ensure that Sears Holdings is complying with the requirements to maintain Seritage Growth’s status as a REIT.

Under the Master Lease, Sears Holdings and/or one or more of its subsidiaries will be required to make all expenditures reasonably necessary to maintain the premises in good appearance, repair and condition. Revenues from tenant reimbursement income will equal expenditures for which Sears Holdings reimburses Seritage Growth pursuant to the terms of the Master Lease.

In addition to revenues generated under the Master Lease through rent payments from Sears Holdings, we expect to generate revenue through leases to third-party tenants under existing and future leases for space at our properties, including the Acquired Properties. Rental revenue from third-party tenants is expected to be approximately $16 million per year for lease agreements currently in place for which rent has commenced. Rental revenue for third-party tenants is expected to increase by approximately $15 million per year within the next two years as redevelopment activities are completed, the third-party tenants take possession of the demised premises, and rent commences for lease agreements currently in place.

Revenues will also include the accretion related to other lease related intangible liabilities, below-market leases where we are the lessor, and amortization related to above-market leases where we are the lessor, which are expected to be $36.7 million, $1.2 million, and ($74 thousand) annually based on a preliminary purchase price allocation.

Expenses

General and administrative expenses are expected for items such as compensation costs, professional services, legal expenses, property management and leasing costs, office costs and other costs associated with development activities. To the extent requested by Seritage Growth, Sears Holdings Management Corporation will provide Seritage Growth with certain administrative and support services pursuant to a Transition Services Agreement. The fees charged to Seritage Growth for the services furnished pursuant to this agreement will generally be determined on cost plus basis.

We will incur costs as a result of becoming a publicly traded company independent from Sears Holdings. As an independent public company, we expect to incur incremental costs to support our business, including management personnel, legal expenses, finance, and human resources as well as certain costs associated with becoming a public company. These additional annual operating charges are estimated to be approximately $15 million.

Property operating expenses are expected for expenditures necessary to maintain the premises in good appearance, repair and condition and will be paid or reimbursed by Sears Holdings pursuant to the Master Lease with respect to space occupied by Sears Holdings and, in many cases, by tenants under third-party leases with respect to space occupied by such tenants. Property operating expenses will also include other expenses expected to be paid or reimbursed by Sears Holdings or third-party tenants such as property taxes, common area expenses and management fees. Property operating expenses, including property taxes, which are not expected to be paid or reimbursed by Sears Holdings or third-party tenants are expected to be paid by us. Property operating expenses are expected to be approximately $96 million per year, with the majority of such expenses being paid or reimbursed by Sears Holdings or third-party tenants.

Seritage Growth will incur depreciation expense related to the buildings and improvements acquired from Sears Holdings pursuant to the Transaction. Depreciation expense will be determined based on the useful lives of the properties. Depreciation expense is expected to be $114 million annually.

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Seritage Growth will incur interest expense and other loan-related charges related to Seritage Growth’s indebtedness. Seritage Growth will incur interest expense from its borrowing obligations plus the amortization of its anticipated debt issuance costs related to its indebtedness. Following the Transaction, Seritage Growth will have approximately $1,162 million in outstanding borrowings and annual interest costs of approximately $58 million, assuming a weighted average interest rate of 5%.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

For purposes of funding the purchase price of the Acquired Properties (directly or through the acquisition of the Acquired Entities) and the JV Interests (with remaining proceeds used for working capital and other general purposes): (1) Seritage Growth has entered into an agreement with Sears Holdings to subscribe for subscription rights to acquire Seritage Growth common shares, which Sears Holdings will distribute to its stockholders, as well as an agreement with each of GGP and Simon to issue and sell to each of GGP and Simon, respectively, Seritage Growth common shares for an aggregate purchase price of $33.3 million for each of GGP and Simon in the Seritage Private Placements and (2) Operating Partnership expects to engage in the OP Private Placement of Operating Partnership units to ESL and Seritage Growth expects to engage in the Non-Economic Shares Private Placement of Seritage Growth non-economic shares to ESL and the Non-Voting Shares Offering of Seritage Growth non-voting shares to Fairholme Clients, in each case in exchange for a portion of their subscription rights and cash.

At the closing of the Transaction, Seritage Growth and Operating Partnership will use the proceeds from this offering, the Seritage Private Placements, the OP Private Placement, the Non-Economic Shares Private Placement and the assumption of the indebtedness incurred in the Financing to purchase the Acquired Properties (directly or through the acquisition of the Acquired Entities) and the JV Interests from Sears Holdings, the indebtedness incurred by the Acquired Entities in the Financing will become, on a consolidated basis, indebtedness of Operating Partnership (with the proceeds of such indebtedness distributed by the Acquired Entities to Sears Holdings prior to the closing of the Transaction and, therefore, not available to us) and Sears Holdings and Operating Partnership will enter into the Master Lease.

We also expect to enter into an additional facility in the amount of $         that will be undrawn at the closing of the Transaction and available to finance our working capital and capital expenditure needs post-closing.

Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures for Acquired Properties leased under the Master Lease will be the responsibility of the tenant. Additionally, Seritage Growth anticipates incurring capital expenditures of approximately $65 million over the next one to two years in connection with the redevelopment of certain properties.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

In addition to the indebtedness described above, Sears Holdings will assign to Operating Partnership various ground leases on certain of the Acquired Properties. The anticipated future minimum lease commitments of Seritage Growth are approximately $1.3 million. Note that this does not include commitments related to obligations that are variable in nature and as such is not an illustration of anticipated payments Seritage Growth will incur related to these leases over the respective lease terms.

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Information concerning our obligations and commitments to make future payments under contracts such as debt and lease agreements is aggregated in the following table.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Critical accounting policies are those that are both significant to the overall presentation of our financial condition and results of operations and require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments. Our critical accounting policies are as follows:

Revenue Recognition

Minimum rent revenues will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related leases. Rental and other property income will include accretion related to above and below-market tenant leases on acquired properties and properties that will be fair valued at Seritage Growth’s acquisition date.

In leasing tenant space, we may provide funding to the lessee through a tenant allowance. In accounting for a tenant allowance, we will determine whether the allowance represents funding for the construction of leasehold improvements and evaluate the ownership of such improvements. If we are considered the owner of the leasehold improvements for accounting purposes, we capitalize the amount of the tenant allowance and depreciate it over the shorter of the useful life of the leasehold improvements or the related lease term. If the tenant allowance represents a payment for a purpose other than funding leasehold improvements, or in the event we are not considered the owner of the improvements for accounting purposes, the allowance is considered to be a lease incentive and is recognized over the lease term as a reduction of rental revenue on a straight-line basis.

We provide an allowance for doubtful accounts against the portion of accounts receivable, including straight-line rents, which is estimated to be uncollectible. Such allowances are reviewed periodically based upon our recovery experience.

The Master Lease provides Seritage Growth the right to recapture up to approximately 50% of the space within the Sears or Kmart stores located at the Acquired Properties (the “Stores”) (subject to certain exceptions), in addition to all of any automotive care centers which are freestanding or attached as “appendages” to the Stores, and all outparcels or outlots, as well as certain portions of parking areas and common areas, at the Acquired Properties leased to Sears Holdings under the Master Lease, allowing us to reconfigure and rent the recaptured space to third-party tenants on potentially superior terms determined by us and for our own account. We also have the right to recapture 100% of the space within the Sears Holdings main store located on each of 21 identified Acquired Properties by making a specified lease termination payment to Sears Holdings, after which we expect to be able to reposition and re-lease those stores and potentially generate additional revenue. To the extent Seritage Growth must pay a fee to recapture any space and Seritage has identified a replacement tenant and entering into a replacement lease is reasonably assured, amounts paid to Sears Holdings to recapture the

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space qualifies as an initial indirect cost of the new lease and the payment shall be deferred and it will be recognized as income over the term of the new lease. If a replacement tenant has not been identified or a replacement lessee has been identified but entering into a new lease with that replacement lessee is not reasonably assured, the payment will be expensed as incurred. Our lease term is the fixed noncancelable lease term. As the recapture right is within our control as a lessor, we included this right in our determination of our lease term. Any deferred rent receivable will be expensed as part of a recapture exercise.

The Master Lease will also provide for certain rights of Sears Holdings to terminate the Master Lease with respect to Acquired Properties that cease to be profitable for operation by Sears Holdings. Specifically, Sears Holdings will have the right to terminate the Master Lease with respect to an Acquired Property where the fixed rent (together with all other costs and expenses payable under the Master Lease) attributable to such Acquired Property exceeds Sears Holdings’ EBITDAR attributable thereto for any 12-month period beginning after the commencement of the lease and ending at the end of the most recent fiscal quarter. In order to terminate the Master Lease with respect to a certain property, Sears Holdings must make a payment to us of an amount equal to one year of rent (together with taxes and other expenses) with respect to such property. Such termination right, however, will be limited so that it will not have the effect of reducing the fixed rent under the Master Lease by more than 20% per annum. The lease term is not impacted by the Sears Holdings right to terminate, as they may only be exercised based on a contingency of tenant operational metrics. A termination fee earned by Seritage Growth will be recognized when the payment is earned concurrent with the termination and will reduce any deferred rent receivable.

The recapture rights and termination rights are also included with similar terms in the leases with Sears Holdings in the GGP JV, Simon JV, and Macerich JV. The accounting policies for these terms will follow the accounting discussed above.

Consolidation of variable interests

The Company evaluates its variable interests to assess whether it holds interests in variable interest entities and whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of those interests. To the extent such variable interests are not entities that do not meet the definition of Variable Interest Entities in ASC 810-10, we evaluate our interests in the Voting Interest Entity Model. We have a variable interest in Seritage Growth Properties, LP, our operating partnership. The operating partnership is not within the scope of the Variable Interest Model and is instead evaluated under the Voting Interest Entity Model. While the Company holds a voting interest of [    ]% in the operating partnership, the Company also holds the general partner interest in the operating partnership. As the limited partners in the operating partnership and not held by the Company do not possess kick-out rights and substantive participating rights, the Company consolidates its interest in the operating partnership.

The Company will evaluate all other variable interests held within the consolidation guidance articulated in ASC 810.

Allocation of Purchase Price of Acquired Assets

Upon the acquisition of real properties, it is the Company’s policy to allocate the purchase price of properties to acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building, fixtures and improvements, and identified intangible lease assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above-market and below-market leases, as applicable, other value of in-place leases and ground leases, based in each case on their fair values.

The Company will record above-market and below-market in-place lease values for acquired properties based on the present value (using an interest rate that reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease. The Company will amortize any capitalized above-market or below-market lease values as an increase or reduction to rental income over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases.

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The Company will measure the aggregate value of other intangible assets acquired based on the difference between (i) the property valued with existing in-place leases adjusted to market rental rates and (ii) the property valued as if vacant. Management’s estimates of value are expected to be made using methods similar to those used by independent appraisers (e.g., discounted cash flow analysis). Factors to be considered by management in its analysis include an estimate of carrying costs during hypothetical expected lease-up periods considering current market conditions and costs to execute similar leases.

The Company will also consider information obtained about each property as a result of its pre-acquisition due diligence, marketing and leasing activities in estimating the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired. In estimating carrying costs, management will also include real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses and estimates of lost rentals at market rates during the expected lease-up periods. Management will also estimate costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions and legal and other related expenses to the extent that such costs have not already been incurred in connection with a new lease origination as part of the transaction.

The total amount of other intangible assets acquired will be further allocated to in-place lease values based on management’s evaluation of the specific characteristics of each tenant’s lease and the Company’s overall relationship with that respective tenant. Characteristics to be considered by management in allocating these values include the nature and extent of the Company’s existing business relationships with the tenant, growth prospects for developing new business with the tenant, the tenant’s credit quality and expectations of lease renewals (including those existing under the terms of the lease agreement), among other factors.

The Company will amortize the value of in-place leases to expense over the initial term of the respective leases. Should a tenant terminate its lease, the unamortized portion of the in-place lease value would be charged to expense in that period.

The determination of the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired requires the use of significant assumptions with regard to current market rental rates, discount rates and other variables. The use of inappropriate estimates would result in an incorrect assessment of the fair value of these assets and liabilities, which could impact the amount of the Company’s reported net income. These estimates are subject to change until all information is finalized, which is generally within one year of the acquisition date.

Investment in Real Estate

Rental property and improvements, including interest and other costs capitalized during construction, are included in investments in real estate and will be stated at cost. Expenditures for ordinary repairs and maintenance will be expensed as incurred. Significant renovations which improve the property or extend the useful life of the assets are capitalized. Rental property and improvements, excluding land, will be depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Construction in progress includes costs for capital projects that are in process of being completed. These costs will be depreciated upon completion of the projects.

The table below shows the estimated useful lives by asset category:

Building 28-35 years

Building improvements 3-10 years

Tenant improvements shorter of the asset’s useful life or the noncancellable term of lease

Furniture and fixtures 3-5 years

We make subjective assessments as to the useful lives of our assets. These assessments have a direct impact on our results of operations. Should we lengthen the expected useful life of an asset, it would be depreciated over a longer period, resulting in less annual depreciation expense and higher annual net income. Should we shorten the expected useful life of an asset, it would be depreciated over a shorter period resulting in more annual depreciation expense and lower annual net income.

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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

In accordance with accounting standards governing the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets, the carrying value of long-lived assets, including land, buildings and improvements and definite-lived intangible assets, is evaluated whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that a potential impairment has occurred relative to a given asset or assets. Factors that could result in an impairment review include, but are not limited to, a current period cash flow loss combined with a history of cash flow losses, current cash flows that may be insufficient to recover the investment in the property over the remaining useful life, or a projection that demonstrates continuing losses associated with the use of a long-lived asset, significant changes in the manner of use of the assets or significant changes in business strategies. An impairment loss is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset plus net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset (if any) are less than the carrying value of the asset. When an impairment loss is recognized, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its estimated fair value as determined based on quoted market prices or through the use of other valuation techniques.

Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Affiliates

We will account for investments in joint ventures where we own a non-controlling joint interest using the equity method. To determine the method of accounting for partially owned joint ventures, we evaluate the characteristics of associated entities and determine whether an entity is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and, if so, determine which party is primary beneficiary by analyzing whether we have both the power to direct the entity’s significant economic activities and the obligation to absorb potentially significant losses or receive potentially significant benefits. Significant judgments and assumptions inherent in this analysis include the nature of the entity’s operations, future cash flow projections, the entity’s financing and capital structure, and contractual relationship and terms. We consolidate a VIE when we have determined that we are the primary beneficiary. Primary risks associated with our VIEs include the potential of funding the entities’ debt obligations or making additional contributions to fund the entities’ operations.

Impairment of Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates

A series of operating losses of an investee or other factors may indicate that a decrease in value of a company’s investment in unconsolidated affiliates has occurred which is other-than-temporary. Accordingly, the investment in each of the unconsolidated affiliates is evaluated periodically for valuation declines that are other-than-temporary. If the investment is other than temporarily impaired, the investment is written down to its estimated fair value. Also taken into consideration when testing for impairment is the value of the underlying real estate investments, the ownership and distribution preferences and limitations and rights to sell and repurchase of its ownership interests. Any such adjustments could be material, but will be non-cash.

Partially owned, non-variable interest joint ventures over which we would have controlling financial interest will be consolidated in our consolidated financial statements. In determining if we have a controlling financial interest, we consider factors such as ownership interest, authority to make decisions, kick-out rights and substantive participating rights. Partially owned joint ventures where we do not have a controlling financial interest, but have the ability to exercise significant influence, are accounted for using the equity method.

We continually analyze and assess reconsideration events, including changes in the factors mentioned above, to determine if the consolidation treatment remains appropriate. Decisions regarding consolidation of partially owned entities frequently require significant judgment by our management. Errors in the assessment of consolidation could result in material changes to our consolidated financial statements.

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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2014, the FASB issued new accounting guidance which requires management to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date the financial statements are issued. The standard provides guidance on determining when and how to disclose going concern uncertainties in the financial statements. Certain disclosures will be required if conditions give rise to substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. This guidance is effective on January 1, 2017. The Company will apply the guidance prospectively and does not anticipate the guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements or disclosures.

In May 2014, companies will be required to apply a five-step model in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. The core principle of the revenue model is that a company recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Lease contracts will be excluded from this revenue recognition criteria; however, the sale of real estate will be required to follow the new model. Expanded quantitative and qualitative disclosures regarding revenue recognition will be required for contracts that are subject to this pronouncement. This new guidance is effective January 1, 2015. On April 1, 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board voted for a one-year deferral of the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard. If approved, the new standard will become effective for the Company beginning with the first quarter 2018 and can be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or as a cumulative effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of this pronouncement on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued an update (“ASU 2015-02”) Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis to ASC Topic 810, Consolidation. ASU 2015-02 affects reporting entities that are required to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. Specifically, the amendments: (i) modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities (“VIEs”) or voting interest entities, (ii) eliminate the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, (iii) affect the consolidated analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, and (iv) provide a scope exception for certain entities. ASU 2015-02 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption of this pronouncement on its consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new guidance which changes the presentation of debt issuance costs in financial statements. Under the new guidance, an entity presents debt issuance costs in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related debt liability rather than as an asset. Amortization of the debt issuance costs is reported as interest expense. The new guidance is effective on January 1, 2016, with early adoption permitted for any annual or interim period for which an entity’s financial statements have not yet been made available for issuance. The new guidance must be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented. The Company expects to adopt the new guidance on January 1, 2016 and will apply the presentation guidance to all periods presented in its consolidated financial statements.

REIT Qualification

Seritage Growth has determined that the ownership of Operating Partnership units, Seritage Growth non-economic shares and Seritage Growth non-voting shares by ESL and Fairholme Clients will not impact its ability to qualify as a REIT under the Code.

Emerging Growth Company

We are an “emerging growth company” under the federal securities laws and, as such, we have elected to provide reduced public company reporting requirements in this and in future filings. The JOBS Act permits an emerging growth company such as us to take advantage of an extended transition period to comply with new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies. We are choosing to “opt out” of this provision and, as a result, we will comply with new or revised accounting standards as required when they are adopted. This decision to opt out of the extended transition period under the JOBS Act is irrevocable.

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BUSINESS AND PROPERTIES

Our Business

Seritage Growth Properties is a newly organized entity that was formed in Maryland on December 18, 2014. Seritage Growth conducts its operations through Seritage Growth Properties, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, formed on April 22, 2015. Our principal offices are currently located at 3333 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60179, and our main telephone number is currently (847) 286-2500. We expect to change our principal offices and main telephone number prior to the completion of the Transaction. Seritage Growth intends to elect to be treated as a REIT for federal income tax purposes commencing with our taxable year ending December 31, 2015.

Following the Transaction, Seritage Growth will be a publicly traded, self-administered, self-managed REIT primarily engaged in the real property business through its investment in Operating Partnership. Initially, our portfolio will consist of the 235 Acquired Properties that are owned (or, in one case, ground-leased) by Sears Holdings as of the date of this prospectus. In addition, we will own the JV Interests, which are owned by Sears Holdings as of the date of this prospectus and will be sold to us in the Transaction. We will lease (or sublease) a substantial majority of the space at all of the Acquired Properties other than the Third Party Properties back to Sears Holdings under the Master Lease, with the remainder of such space leased to third-party tenants. The eleven Third Party Properties, which do not currently contain a Sears Holdings store, will not have any space leased to Sears Holdings, and will instead be leased solely to third-party tenants. A substantial majority of the space at the JV Properties is also leased by the JVs to Sears Holdings under the JV Master Leases.

We expect to generate revenues primarily by leasing our properties to tenants, including both Sears Holdings and third-party tenants, who will operate retail stores (and potentially other uses) in the leased premises, a business model common to many publicly traded REITs. In addition to revenues generated under the Master Lease through rent payments from Sears Holdings, we expect to generate revenue through leases to third-party tenants under existing and future leases for space at our properties, including the Acquired Properties. The Master Lease will provide us with the right to recapture up to approximately 50% of the space within the Stores (subject to certain exceptions), in addition to all of any automotive care centers which are free-standing or attached as “appendages” to the Stores, and all outparcels or outlots, as well as certain portions of parking areas and common areas, at the Acquired Properties leased to Sears Holdings under the Master Lease. Upon exercise of this recapture right we must pay all costs and expenses for the separation of the recaptured space from the remaining Sears Holdings space and can reconfigure and rent the recaptured space to third-party tenants on potentially superior terms determined by us and for our own account. We also have the right to recapture 100% of the space within the Sears Holdings main store located on each of 21 identified Acquired Properties by making a specified lease termination payment to Sears Holdings, after which we expect to be able to reposition and re-lease those stores and potentially generate additional revenue. See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions—The Master Lease.”

Our initial portfolio of 235 Acquired Properties, consisting of approximately 36.7 million square feet of building space, will be broadly diversified by location across 49 states and Puerto Rico. These Acquired Properties will consist of 84 properties operated under the Kmart brand, 140 operated under the Sears brand, and eleven properties leased entirely to third parties. At certain of the Acquired Properties, third parties under existing leases occupy a portion of the overall leasable space alongside Sears Holdings. Third-party tenants will initially represent approximately 6.6% of our overall portfolio as a percentage of total leasable space and approximately 10% of existing rent. The amount of space leased to third-party tenants, and the resulting revenue, are expected to increase as we recapture space under the Master Lease and then re-lease it to such third-party tenants. In addition, we will have interests in twelve additional properties through our investment in the GGP JV, ten additional properties through our investment in the Simon JV and nine additional properties through our investment in the Macerich JV.

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To maintain REIT status, Seritage Growth must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that Seritage Growth distribute annually to Seritage Growth shareholders at least 90% of Seritage Growth’s REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the dividends paid deduction and excluding any net capital gains. See “U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations.”

History

Seritage Growth is a newly organized REIT that was formed in Maryland on December 18, 2014, and Operating Partnership is a Delaware limited partnership formed on April 22, 2015. We have operated prior to the Transaction. Sears Holdings, the parent company of Sears Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Holding Corporation, was formed in connection with the merger of Sears Roebuck and Kmart in March 2005.

Corporate Information

Our principal executive offices are located at 3333 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60179. Our telephone number is (847) 286-2500.

Industry Background / Market Opportunity

Strategic Opportunities

We expect the Transaction to facilitate increased revenue generation from the Acquired Properties through recapturing of space and then re-leasing such space to third-party retailers (and potentially other third-party lessees for other uses) for higher rents than are payable under the Master Lease by Sears Holdings. We also expect the Transaction to facilitate the redevelopment and possible sale of certain properties in order to maximize their value. In addition to diversifying our tenant base, we will have greater opportunity to expand into new business activities outside of the retail industry. Historically, Sears Holdings has not pursued significant development opportunities unrelated to the retail industry, in part because of the expectations and preferences of its stockholders. However, we are being formed as a property acquisition, development, ownership and management company, and will be positioned to capitalize on these opportunities without similar constraints, subject to any applicable Property Restrictions. We do not currently have a fixed schedule of the number of acquisitions we intend to make over a particular time period, but instead we intend to pursue those acquisitions that meet our investing and financing strategy and that are attractively priced. We also intend to further develop our relationships with tenants with a goal to progressively expand the mixture of tenants leasing our properties.

The Transaction will also provide stockholders with two distinct and targeted investment opportunities.

Competitive Strengths

We believe the following competitive strengths will contribute significantly to our success:

Geographically Diverse Property Portfolio

Initially, our portfolio will consist of 235 retail facilities (excluding the JV Properties). Our portfolio of 235 Acquired Properties, comprising approximately 36.7 million square feet at building space and approximately acres of owned and leased land, is broadly diversified by location across 49 states and Puerto Rico. Our geographic diversification will limit the effect of a decline in any one regional market on our overall performance. In addition, we will have interests in twelve additional properties through our investment in the GGP JV, ten additional properties through our investment in the Simon JV and nine additional properties through our investment in the Macerich JV.

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