Business description of CAMPING-WORLD-HOLDINGS-INC from last 10-k form

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“we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company,” “Camping World,” “Good Sam” and similar references refer to Camping World Holdings, Inc., and, unless otherwise stated, all of its subsidiaries, including CWGS Enterprises, LLC, which we refer to as “CWGS, LLC” and, unless otherwise stated, all of its subsidiaries.

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“Continuing Equity Owners” refers collectively to ML Acquisition, funds controlled by Crestview Partners II GP, L.P. and the Former Profit Unit Holders and each of their permitted transferees that own common units in CWGS, LLC and who may redeem at each of their options their common units for, at our election (determined solely by our independent directors within the meaning of the rules of the New York Stock Exchange who are disinterested), cash or shares of our Class A common stock.

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“Crestview” refers to Crestview Advisors, L.L.C., a registered investment adviser to private equity funds, including funds affiliated with Crestview Partners II GP, L.P.

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“CWGS LLC Agreement” refers to CWGS, LLC’s amended and restated limited liability company agreement, as amended.

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“Former Equity Owners” refers to those Original Equity Owners controlled by Crestview Partners II GP, L.P. that have exchanged their direct or indirect ownership interests in CWGS, LLC for shares of our Class A common stock in connection with the consummation of our initial public offering (“IPO”).

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“Former Profit Unit Holders” refers collectively to our named executive officers (excluding Marcus Lemonis), Andris A. Baltins and K. Dillon Schickli, who are members of our board of directors, and certain other current and former non executive employees and former directors, in each case, who held common units of CWGS, LLC pursuant to CWGS, LLC’s equity incentive plan that was in existence prior to our IPO and received common units of CWGS, LLC in exchange for their profit units in CWGS, LLC.

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“ML Acquisition” refers to ML Acquisition Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, indirectly owned by each of Stephen Adams and our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Marcus Lemonis.

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“ML Related Parties” refers to ML Acquisition and its permitted transferees of common units.

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“ML RV Group” refers to ML RV Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, wholly owned by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Marcus Lemonis.

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“Original Equity Owners” refers to the direct and certain indirect owners of interests in CWGS, LLC, collectively, prior to the Reorganization Transactions and Recapitalization (as defined in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 18 – Stockholders’ Equity to our consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K, respectively) conducted in conjunction with our IPO, including ML Acquisition, funds controlled by Crestview Partners II GP, L.P. and the Former Profit Unit Holders.

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“Tax Receivable Agreement” refers to the tax receivable agreement that the Company entered into with CWGS, LLC, each of the Continuing Equity Owners and Crestview Partners II GP, L.P. in connection with the Company’s IPO.

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the availability of financing to us and our customers;

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fuel shortages, or high prices for fuel;

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the well-being, as well as the continued popularity and reputation for quality, of our manufacturers;

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general economic conditions in our markets, and ongoing economic and financial uncertainties;

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our ability to attract and retain customers;

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competition in the market for services, protection plans, products and resources targeting the RV lifestyle or RV enthusiast;

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our expansion into new, unfamiliar markets as well as delays in opening or acquiring new retail locations;

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unforeseen expenses, difficulties, and delays frequently encountered in connection with expansion through acquisitions;

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our failure to maintain the strength and value of our brands;

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our ability to successfully order and manage our inventory to reflect consumer demand in a volatile market and anticipate changing consumer preferences and buying trends;

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fluctuations in our same store sales and whether they will be a meaningful indicator of future performance;

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the cyclical and seasonal nature of our business;

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our ability to operate and expand our business and to respond to changing business and economic conditions, which depends on the availability of adequate capital;

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the restrictive covenants in our Senior Secured Credit Facilities and Floor Plan Facility;