Camping World Announces Commencement of Proposed Offering of Class A Common Stock
Camping World Holdings (NYSE:CWH) has announced a proposed offering of $300.0 million of its Class A common stock, with an additional 30-day option for underwriters to purchase up to $45.0 million. The proceeds will be used to purchase common units from CWGS Enterprises, , which plans to use the funds for general corporate purposes, including balance sheet strengthening, working capital for growth, and debt reduction. Goldman Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan are serving as joint lead book-running managers for the offering.
Camping World Holdings (NYSE:CWH) ha annunciato un'offerta proposta di 300,0 milioni di dollari delle sue azioni ordinarie di Classe A, con un'opzione aggiuntiva di 30 giorni per i sindacati di acquistare fino a 45,0 milioni di dollari. I proventi saranno utilizzati per acquistare unità comuni da CWGS Enterprises, che intende utilizzare i fondi per scopi aziendali generali, inclusi il rafforzamento del bilancio, il capitale circolante per la crescita e la riduzione del debito. Goldman Sachs & Co. e J.P. Morgan sono i gestori principali congiunti per l'offerta.
Camping World Holdings (NYSE:CWH) ha anunciado una oferta propuesta de 300,0 millones de dólares de sus acciones comunes Clase A, con una opción adicional de 30 días para que los suscriptores compren hasta 45,0 millones de dólares. Los ingresos se utilizarán para comprar unidades comunes de CWGS Enterprises, que planea utilizar los fondos para fines corporativos generales, incluido el fortalecimiento del balance, capital de trabajo para el crecimiento y reducción de deuda. Goldman Sachs & Co. y J.P. Morgan están actuando como gerentes principales de libro conjunto para la oferta.
캠핑 월드 홀딩스 (NYSE:CWH)는 3억 달러의 클래스 A 일반 주식 제안 발행을 발표했으며, 인수인에게 추가로 4천500만 달러까지 구매할 수 있는 30일 옵션이 있습니다. 수익은 CWGS Enterprises로부터 일반 단위를 구매하는 데 사용될 예정이며, CWGS는 이 자금을 일반 기업 목적, 즉 재무 상태 강화, 성장 자본 필요 및 부채 감소에 사용할 계획입니다. 골드만 삭스 & Co.와 J.P. 모건이 이번 제안의 공동 주관 매니저로 활동하고 있습니다.
Camping World Holdings (NYSE:CWH) a annoncé une offre proposée de 300,0 millions de dollars de ses actions ordinaires de Classe A, avec une option supplémentaire de 30 jours pour que les souscripteurs achètent jusqu'à 45,0 millions de dollars. Les produits seront utilisés pour acheter des unités ordinaires auprès de CWGS Enterprises, qui prévoit d'utiliser les fonds à des fins corporatives générales, y compris le renforcement du bilan, le fonds de roulement pour la croissance et la réduction de la dette. Goldman Sachs & Co. et J.P. Morgan agissent en tant que co-responsables conjointe de la gestion de l'offre.
Camping World Holdings (NYSE:CWH) hat ein vorgeschlagenes Angebot über 300,0 Millionen US-Dollar seiner Klasse-A-Stammaktien angekündigt, mit einer zusätzlichen 30-tägigen Option für die Underwriter, bis zu 45,0 Millionen US-Dollar zu erwerben. Der Erlös wird verwendet, um Stammaktien von CWGS Enterprises zu kaufen, das plant, die Mittel für allgemeine Unternehmenszwecke zu verwenden, einschließlich der Stärkung der Bilanz, Betriebsvermögen für Wachstum und Schuldenreduzierung. Goldman Sachs & Co. und J.P. Morgan fungieren als gemeinsame führende Buchführer für das Angebot.
- Potential debt reduction through offering proceeds
- Strengthening of balance sheet and working capital position
- Multiple major financial institutions supporting the offering as underwriters
- Potential dilution of existing shareholders through new stock offering
- $300 million stock offering plus potential $45 million additional shares may pressure stock price
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Key considerations:
- The timing aligns with industry cyclicality, as RV demand typically picks up in spring
- Debt reduction could improve interest coverage ratios and financial flexibility
- Working capital boost positions CWH for potential market share gains in the consolidating RV retail space
The involvement of major underwriters like Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan adds credibility to the offering, though the final pricing will be important in determining the actual dilution impact.
The RV industry is experiencing a post-pandemic normalization phase, making this capital raise strategically timed. CWH's position as the largest RV retailer (operations in 43 states) provides scale advantages, but faces headwinds from:
- Higher interest rates impacting consumer financing
- Inventory management challenges
- Shifting consumer discretionary spending patterns
This capital injection could help CWH weather current market conditions while positioning for future growth opportunities through potential acquisitions or market expansion. However, the dilutive effect may pressure stock performance in the near term.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan are serving as joint lead book-running managers and as representatives of the underwriters for the offering. BofA Securities, Wells Fargo Securities, KeyBanc Capital Markets, BMO Capital Markets and Baird are also acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.
The offering will be made pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 that was filed with the SEC on October 30, 2024 and was effective upon filing. The offering will be made only by means of a written prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus that forms a part of the registration statement.
A preliminary prospectus supplement relating to the offering (including the accompanying base prospectus) will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. A copy of the preliminary prospectus supplement may also be obtained, when available, from any of the following sources:
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Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street,
New York, NY 10282, by telephone at 866-471-2526 or by email at prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com; or -
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue,
Edgewood, NY 11717 or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com and postsalemanualrequests@broadridge.com.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
The offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurances as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size and terms of the offering.
About Camping World Holdings, Inc.
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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements about the consummation of the offering, the terms of the offering and the anticipated use of the net proceeds from the offering. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations.
These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: general economic conditions, including inflation and interest rates; the availability of financing to us and our customers; fuel shortages, high prices for fuel or changes in energy sources; the success of our manufacturers; changes in consumer preferences; risks related to our strategic review of our Good Sam business; competition in our industry; risks related to acquisitions, new store openings and expansion into new markets; our failure to maintain the strength and value of our brands; our ability to manage our inventory; fluctuations in our same store sales; the cyclical and seasonal nature of our business; our dependence on the availability of adequate capital and risks related to our debt; risks related to COVID-19; our ability to execute and achieve the expected benefits of our cost cutting or restructuring initiatives; our reliance on our fulfillment and distribution centers; natural disasters, including epidemic outbreaks; our dependence on our relationships with third party suppliers and lending institutions; risks associated with selling goods manufactured abroad; our ability to retain senior executives and attract and retain other qualified employees; risks associated with leasing substantial amounts of space; risks associated with our private brand offerings; we may incur asset impairment charges for goodwill, intangible assets or other long-lived assets; tax risks; our private brand offerings exposing us to various risks; regulatory risks; data privacy and cybersecurity risks; risks related to our intellectual property; the impact of ongoing or future lawsuits against us and certain of our officers and directors; risks related to climate change and other environmental, social and governance matters; and risks related to our organizational structure.
These and other important factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as updated by our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024, and our other reports filed with the SEC could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any such forward-looking statements represent management’s estimates as of the date of this press release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change, except as required under applicable law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
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