M&A Deal Summary

Camping World Acquires Safford RV

On March 8, 2017, Camping World acquired retailer Safford RV

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Camping World’s 7th transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Camping World’s 10th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Camping World’s 2nd transaction in Virginia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-03-08
Target Safford RV
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Camping World
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Safford RV

Thornburg, Virginia, United States
Safford RV LLC operates as a dealer of recreational vehicles in Virginia. Company provides recreational vehicles, cars, and trucks, as well as parts and services. The company was founded in 1950 and is based in Thornburg, Virginia.

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Buyer

Camping World

Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 1966
Sector Business Services
Employees12,261
Revenue 6.2B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

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.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 58
Sector (Retail) 7 of 21
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 55
State (Virginia) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 10 of 58
Year (2017) 6 of 13
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-02-16 McGeorge s Rolling Hills RV

Ashland, Virginia, United States

McGeorge's Rolling Hills RV sell the most recognized brands to RV families while providing the best values. McGeorge's Rolling Hills RV continues to be VIRGINIA'S LARGEST #1 RV DEALER by selling more recreational vehicles than any other RV dealer in the state! Company are also one of the largest dealers in the world, offering more selection, and lower prices than any competitors due to high volume. Company RV dealership proudly serves customers East of the Mississippi and from Florida to Maine and all along the I-95 Corridor.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-05-01 Gander Mountain

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Gander Mountain Co., Inc. is a retail network of outdoor specialty stores for shooting sports, hunting, fishing, camping, marine, apparel, footwear and outdoor lifestyle. Gander Mountain was formed in 1960 and is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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