What we need is some clarity as to the direction of the business, and what the management commitments are in respect to company strategy and the financial performance attached to that.

The yen is a yardstick for sentiment. We think that Japan is having a bad situation, so you sell Japan, you sell the yen.

It seems like they've been heavily involved in investment banking work this year, and you see the benefit of that coming through.

I think you have to pick carefully through the tech sector. A large swathe of Japan's technology sector, they're fighting a strong war out there.

Alan, Aylwin and I believe these changes will achieve greater clarity in our operating management and align this corporate structure with our vision of Sears Holdings, ... Our goal is to build one company with multiple ways of connecting with our customers, including our various store formats, online offerings, service relationships, and credit products.

I did not agree with the direction in which the club was going in terms of management. That tells you I am passionate. I'm not in football to sit behind my desk.