Camping World - M&A Summary and Business Overview

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Camping World M&A Summary

Camping World has acquired 58 companies, including 38 in the last 5 years. It has also divested 1 asset.

Camping World has acquired in 30 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include automotive (47%) and retail (37%).

Camping World Business Overview

Where is Camping World headquartered?

Camping World is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

What is Camping World’s revenue?

Camping World disclosed revenue of 6,100M USD for 2024 and 6,227M USD for 2023.

How many employees does Camping World have?

Camping World has 12,261 employees.

What sector is Camping World in?

Camping World is a business services company.

When was Camping World founded?

Camping World was founded in 1966.

M&A Summary

M&A Total Activity59
- M&A Buy Activity58
- M&A Sell Activity1
Total Sectors Invested 6
Total Countries Invested 1
M&A Buy/Sell Connections 2

Camping World

Camping World Holdings, Inc.

250 Parkway Dr., Suite 270,
Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069
United States,
(847) 808-3000
www.campingworld.com

Camping World is a multi-store dealership and retailer of RVs and outdoor accessories. It also provides financing, insurance, extended warranties, roadside assistance, and clubs to RV owners. Camping World Holdings was founded in 1966 and is based in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year		≤ '20	'21	'22	'23	'24	'25	T
Buy (7.0/yr)	#	23	12	6	17	-	-	58
Sell (0.2/yr)	#	-	-	-	-	1	-	1
								59

Most Recent M&A

Company	Date	Value	Type
CWDS LLC	2024-05-07	-	Divestiture
Elkhart, Indiana
Youngblood RV	2023-11-13	-	Add-on Acquisition
Mayfield, Kentucky · www.youngbloodrv.com
Travelcamp RV	2023-10-23	-	Add-on Acquisition
Jacksonville, Florida · www.travelcamp.com
Edmundson RV	2023-09-12	-	Add-on Acquisition
Edinburgh, Indiana · www.edmunsonrv.com
RV Arizona Consignment Specialists	2023-08-07	-	Add-on Acquisition
El Mirage, Arizona · www.rvarizona.net
Mount Comfort RV	2023-07-24	-	Add-on Acquisition
Greenfield, Indiana · www.mountcomfortrv.com
All Seasons RV	2023-07-14	-	Add-on Acquisition
Yuba City, California · www.allseasonsrvcenter.com
Crain RV of Benton	2023-06-26	-	Add-on Acquisition
Benton, Arkansas · www.crainrv.com
Van Boxtel RV	2023-06-14	-	Add-on Acquisition
Green Bay, Wisconsin · www.vanboxtelrv.com
Funtime RV LLC	2023-06-12	-	Add-on Acquisition
Tualatin, Oregon · www.funtimervllc.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector	Buy #	Value	Sell #	Value
Automotive	27 (47%)	-	1 (100%)	-
Retail	21 (36%)	-	-	-
Business Services	6 (10%)	-	-	-
Internet Software and Services	2 (3%)	-	-	-
Marine	1 (2%)	-	-	-
Software	1 (2%)	-	-	-
Total	58	-	1	-

By Geo

State/Country		Buy	Value	Sell	Value
United States		58	-	1	-
	California	6	-	-	-
	Minnesota	5	-	-	-
	Illinois	3	-	-	-
	Oregon	3	-	-	-
	Michigan	3	-	-	-
	Indiana	2	-	1	-
	Kentucky	2	-	-	-
	Idaho	2	-	-	-
	Georgia	2	-	-	-
	Florida	2	-	-	-
	Arkansas	2	-	-	-
	Arizona	2	-	-	-
	Washington	2	-	-	-
	Virginia	2	-	-	-
	Utah	2	-	-	-
	Texas	2	-	-	-
	Oklahoma	2	-	-	-
	North Carolina	2	-	-	-
	Louisiana	1	-	-	-
	Iowa	1	-	-	-
	Wyoming	1	-	-	-
	Wisconsin	1	-	-	-
	West Virginia	1	-	-	-
	South Carolina	1	-	-	-
	Ohio	1	-	-	-
	New Jersey	1	-	-	-
	Montana	1	-	-	-
	Massachusetts	1	-	-	-
	Maine	1	-	-	-
Total		58	-	1	-

M&A Connections

		Deals
Acquired from
Strategic(s)	2%	1 (2%)
Divested to
Strategic(s)	100%	1 (100%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Business Services

Revenue

6,100 3%	2024
6,227 11%	2023
6,967 1%	2022
6,914 27%	2021
5,447 12%	2020
4,892 3%	2019
4,792 12%	2018
4,285 22%	2017
3,527 6%	2016
3,333 27%	2015
2,635 12%	2014
2,357	2013
(millions of USD)	Show More Show Less

Employees

12,261

Established

1966

Public

NYSE: CWH

Former Name

Camping World/Good Sam Enterprises

Investor History
2016-12-31
Stake Purchase

Crestview Partners PE
2016-10-07
IPO

Crestview Partners PE

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