Commons are not getting wiped.
Yes, we know new holdco bought ALL assets. Yes, lampert and co are the owners.
But:
1. He bought assets trying to save loans he/esl gave SHLDQ aprox 2Billions. So, not that he doesnt care on his stock bought directly which gives him/esl 70% control (est.). He still have much to save regarding his/esl 70% stake. Even if the assets bought are worth more than what he "payed". He might be a billionaire, but not dumb. If he can turn around and not only have bought assets on discount but also make a profit on his stake, then he'll do.
2. Too much institunional investor still in. Too much to loose on reputation if that was the case.
3. NOL's offcourse its deffinatly worth a lot. Even if (as some say) debt is higher than the NOLs.
4. "Sears" name/brand.
I see too much value, due to current prices ($100M market cap), even with a 10% on new holdco would be an amazing winning call.