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Camping World Announces Deal to Acquire Big Daddy RV’s in Kentucky

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Camping World Holdings (NYSE: CWH) has announced its acquisition of Big Daddy RV’s in London, Kentucky, set to close in late February. This acquisition marks Camping World's third location in the state and aims to enhance market share and customer service. The facility will transition to the Camping World brand and feature a broad range of new and used RVs, alongside outdoor products. CEO Marcus Lemonis emphasized the acquisition as a strategic growth move for 2022.

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  • Acquisition of Big Daddy RV’s enhances market share in Kentucky.
  • Third location in Kentucky to better service customers.
  • Expansion aligns with strategic goal of continued growth.
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LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced an agreement to acquire Big Daddy RV’s in London, Kentucky. The acquisition is anticipated to close in late February and will be the company’s third location in the state.

“We continue to pursue dealership acquisitions to expand our market share,” said Marcus Lemonis, CEO and Chairman of Camping World Holdings. “The Big Daddy RV’s acquisition fills a void in our footprint and allows us to more effectively service our customer base and is an excellent way for us to kick off 2022 with continued exceptional growth.”

The facility, located at 325 County Farm Road, just off I-75, near the Daniel Boone National Forest will transition to the Camping World brand at closing. The SuperCenter will include a wide range of new and used RV’s from top manufacturers in addition to a full assortment of RV and outdoor products and accessories.

Camping World is always looking for seasoned and professional RV sales associates, technicians, and retail support to assist with locations across the country. Individuals interested in applying for a position may visit http://www.campingworldcareers.com/.

About Camping World Holdings, Inc.

Camping World Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL, (together with its subsidiaries) is America’s largest retailer of RVs and related products and services. Our vision is to build a long-term legacy business that makes RVing fun and easy, and our Camping World and Good Sam brands have been serving RV consumers since 1966. We strive to build long-term value for our customers, employees, and shareholders by combining a unique and comprehensive assortment of RV products and services with a national network of RV dealerships, service centers and customer support centers along with the industry’s most extensive online presence and a highly trained and knowledgeable team of associates serving our customers, the RV lifestyle, and the communities in which we operate. We also believe that our Good Sam organization and family of programs and services uniquely enables us to connect with our customers as stewards of the RV enthusiast community and the RV lifestyle. With over 185 locations in 40 states, Camping World, and sister company Gander RV, have grown to become prime destinations for everything RV. For more information, visit www.CampingWorld.com.

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 concerning Camping World and other matters. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. Statements about our future expansions, acquisitions, and new store openings are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as ‘‘may,’’ ‘‘will,’’ ‘‘should,’’ ‘‘expects,’’ ‘‘plans,’’ ‘‘anticipates,’’ ‘‘could,’’ ‘‘intends,’’ ‘‘targets,’’ ‘‘projects,’’ ‘‘contemplates,’’ ‘‘believes,’’ ‘‘estimates,’’ ‘‘predicts,’’ ‘‘potential’’ or ‘‘continue’’ or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements in this press release are only predictions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Forward-looking statements 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. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties that affect our business, including those described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2020, with the SEC on February 26, 2021, and our other reports filed with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our public announcements and filings with the SEC.

Contacts:

Investors

InvestorRelations@campingworld.com

Media Outlets:

Karen Porter

PR-CWGS@CampingWorld.com

Source: Camping World Holdings, Inc.

FAQ

What is Camping World Holdings' acquisition of Big Daddy RV's about?

Camping World Holdings is acquiring Big Daddy RV's to expand its market presence in Kentucky and enhance customer service.

When will the acquisition of Big Daddy RV's close?

The acquisition is anticipated to close in late February.

How will the acquisition impact Camping World's business?

The acquisition is expected to aid in expanding market share and improving customer service.

What will happen to the Big Daddy RV's location after the acquisition?

The Big Daddy RV's facility will transition to the Camping World brand, offering a range of RVs and outdoor products.

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