LINCOLNSHIRE, IL
-- (Marketwired) --
01/19/17
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Camping World Holdings, Inc.
(NYSE: CWH) ("Camping World"), the nation's largest network of RV-centric retail locations, announced a definitive agreement under which
Camping World
will acquire family-owned Jamatt RV in
Poteau, Oklahoma
.
Camping World
currently operates two SuperCenters in
Oklahoma City
and
Tulsa
, and with the acquisition of Jamatt RV, is further expanding in eastern Oklahoma. "We are pleased to bring Jamatt RV into the
Camping World
family of industry-leading RV inventory, accessory products and knowledgeable people as we expand our market share in the state of Oklahoma," said
Marcus Lemonis
, Chairman and CEO of
Camping World
and
Good Sam
. "Owners
Jason and Sandy Blake
have built a strong business with an incredible employee base and with this acquisition,
Camping World
continues to solidify its position as the leader in RV and outdoor accessory sales in
the United States
."
"This agreement to acquire Jamatt RV represents an exciting new chapter for
Camping World
," said
Brent Moody
, Chief Operating Officer of
Camping World
and
Good Sam
. "Combining the companies not only creates market value, but the commitment to excellence and innovation that both companies share will significantly benefit customers and provide new opportunities for employees."
Added Moody, "The Blake family exemplifies Marcus' People, Process and Product philosophy as part of their first-class business and we look forward to building and expanding on the level of service their customers have grown accustom to."
About
Camping World Holdings, Inc.
Camping World Holdings Inc.
(NYSE: CWH) is the only provider of a comprehensive portfolio of services, protection plans, products and resources for recreational vehicle ("RV") enthusiasts. Through its two iconic brands,
Camping World
and
Good Sam
, the company offers new and used RVs for sale, vehicle service and maintenance along with more than 10,000 products and services through its retail locations and membership clubs.
Good Sam
branded offerings provide the industry's broadest and deepest range of services, protection plans, products and resources while the Camping World brand operates the largest national network of RV-centric retail locations in
the United States
with over 120 retail locations in 36 states and an e-commerce platform. With both brands founded in 1966, product and service offerings are based on 50 years of experience and customer feedback from RV enthusiasts.
For more information, visit
www.CampingWorld.com
.
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Camping World
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Securities and Exchange Commission
. 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
Securities and Exchange Commission
.
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