8-K: Lazydays to Sell Assets to Campers Inn Amid Financial Woes

Lazydays Holdings, Inc. has entered a non-binding letter of intent to sell substantially all its assets to Campers Inn Holding Corporation, facing significant debt and potential shareholder loss.

Summary

• Lazydays Holdings, Inc. (GORV) has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with Campers Inn Holding Corporation for the acquisition of substantially all of Lazydays' assets and its subsidiaries.
• The proposed transaction includes $30 million for furniture, fixtures, equipment, parts, goodwill, and other personal property, plus prices for recreational vehicle inventory and owned real property based on appraised values and invoice percentages.
• Campers Inn plans to operate Lazydays dealerships in Tucson, AZ; Johnstown, CO; Seffner, FL; Knoxville, TN (including three sites); and St. George, UT, while assessing other locations.
• The target final closing date for the transaction is before Thanksgiving (November 27, 2025) and no later than December 1, 2025.
• Lazydays secured an Amended and Restated Limited Waiver and Consent from its lenders, temporarily waiving multiple potential defaults including vehicle curtailment payments, interest payments, and minimum liquidity covenants, until December 1, 2025.
• The waiver requires Lazydays to meet specific milestones, including executing a definitive purchase agreement by October 6, 2025, and completing the asset sale by December 1, 2025.
• The company's Floor Plan Credit Facility commitment was permanently reduced from $225 million to $200 million.
• Lazydays issued a WARN Act notification on September 16, 2025, expecting to terminate employees at its Tampa, Florida corporate headquarters effective November 16, 2025, or within 14 days thereafter, in connection with the transaction.
• As of August 31, 2025, Lazydays had approximately $182.3 million in senior secured floorplan debt, $27.8 million in senior secured revolving debt, $12.6 million in secured mortgage debt, and $37.4 million in trade payables and other unsecured obligations.
• The estimated purchase price for the transaction is projected to be less than the total amount of Lazydays' secured and unsecured liabilities, potentially resulting in no recovery for stockholders.

Sentiment

Score: 2

Explanation: The filing indicates severe financial distress for Lazydays, with multiple defaults, a significant reduction in credit facility, and a high probability of no recovery for stockholders from the asset sale. While a transaction is in progress, it appears to be a distressed sale aimed at satisfying creditors rather than generating value for equity holders. The company expects to cease operations.

Positives

• The Letter of Intent with Campers Inn provides a potential path for Lazydays to address its significant financial distress and repay secured creditors.
• The temporary waiver from lenders provides a crucial lifeline, preventing immediate enforcement of remedies due to multiple existing and potential defaults, allowing time to pursue the asset sale.
• The transaction, if consummated, would expand Campers Inn RV's nationwide presence to 48 dealership locations across 22 states, including new entries into Tennessee, Colorado, and Utah, potentially benefiting the acquired dealerships under new ownership.
• Campers Inn RV, a large family-operated dealer with a strong capital structure and track record of successful acquisitions, intends to uphold Lazydays' core values and enhance customer experience at key locations like the Tampa facility.

Negatives

• The estimated purchase price for the transaction is projected to be less than the total amount of Lazydays' secured and unsecured liabilities, indicating a high likelihood of no recovery for stockholders.
• Lazydays is currently in a state of significant financial distress, evidenced by multiple existing and potential defaults on its credit agreement, including failures to make curtailment and interest payments, and non-compliance with minimum liquidity covenants.
• The company expects to cease all operations and wind up its affairs after the transaction closes, potentially seeking debtor protection under federal Bankruptcy code.
• The transaction is non-binding, except for specific provisions, and there is a risk it may not close, which would trigger an immediate event of default under the Credit Agreement and potentially lead to the enforcement of liens by lenders.
• The company issued a WARN Act notification, indicating expected employee terminations at its corporate headquarters effective November 16, 2025, or within 14 days thereafter.
• The Floor Plan Credit Facility commitment was permanently reduced from $225 million to $200 million, further limiting the company's operational flexibility.
• Lazydays' solvency representation is inaccurate during the waiver period, highlighting severe financial instability.

Risks

• The transaction may not close as the Letter of Intent is non-binding (except for deposit, exclusivity, and termination fee), and Campers Inn is still conducting due diligence, with definitive terms yet to be fully negotiated.
• Termination of the LOI or definitive purchase agreement, or non-compliance with the waiver terms (including milestones), would constitute an immediate event of default under the Credit Agreement, allowing lenders to accelerate loans, apply cash collateral, and enforce security interests and liens on assets.
• If the transaction closes, Lazydays expects to cease operations and wind up its affairs, potentially leading to debtor protection under bankruptcy law.
• A significant portion of transaction proceeds will be used to satisfy substantial secured debt and other obligations, and the estimated purchase price is projected to be less than total liabilities, likely resulting in no recovery for stockholders.
• The pending transaction, the risk of non-closure, and the terms of the waiver (e.g., reduced Floor Plan Credit Facility capacity) could materially and adversely affect Lazydays' operations and business results, including relationships with manufacturers, customers, employees, and landlords.
• Future economic and financial conditions, changes in customer demand, and the financial stability of vehicle manufacturers and suppliers could impact the company.
• Risks associated with Lazydays' indebtedness, including its ability to obtain further waivers or amendments, actions of lenders, borrowing capacity, covenant compliance, and ability to refinance or repay debt.
• Reputational risks and potential adverse reactions from customers, employees, or business partners due to the transaction.
• Diversion of management's attention and time from ongoing business operations due to the transaction.

Future Outlook

Lazydays expects to cease all operations and wind up its affairs after the proposed asset sale to Campers Inn closes, potentially seeking debtor protection. The transaction's completion is uncertain, and the estimated purchase price is projected to be insufficient to cover all liabilities, likely resulting in no recovery for stockholders. Campers Inn aims to expand its national presence and enhance customer experience at acquired dealerships.

Management Comments

• "Throughout our 49-year history, Lazydays has played a leading role in the RV industry, recognized for giving our customers a great sales and service experience, and being pivotal to their RV adventures." Ron Fleming, CEO of Lazydays.
• "It has been a transformative few years as an industry, and within Lazydays, while navigating a rapidly evolving industry and an increasingly complex retail landscape." Ron Fleming, CEO of Lazydays.
• "Lazydays was built on the core values of Customer First, Teamwork, Professionalism, Accountability, Family, and Fun, and we have no doubt Campers Inn RV will continue to uphold these values for many years to come with our customers, our employees, and our OEM partners." Ron Fleming, CEO of Lazydays.
• "The potential acquisition of Lazydays is more than a business decision; its a reflection of our shared values and a continuation of the traditions that have guided Campers Inn RV since our founding nearly 60 years ago." Jeff Hirsch, CEO of Campers Inn RV.
• "Both companies have always believed in treating customers and employees with dignity, respect, and care. Together, we are creating a future that would not only expand our national presence but strengthen the culture of service and integrity that defines who we are." Jeff Hirsch, CEO of Campers Inn RV.
• "The Lazydays story is truly a great one in our industry, and one that we are excited for the chance to continue for decades to come." Ben Hirsch, COO of Campers Inn RV.
• "The Tampa location, located on 129 acres, is the largest single-point RV dealership in the world and has a unique offering for customers – offerings that we are excited to enhance for customers benefit." Ben Hirsch, COO of Campers Inn RV.
• "Adding the locations in Tennessee, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah would enhance our national footprint and allow us to continue to be the largest family-operated RV dealership group." Ben Hirsch, COO of Campers Inn RV.

Industry Context

This announcement reflects ongoing consolidation within the recreational vehicle (RV) dealership industry, with larger, often family-operated, groups like Campers Inn RV expanding their footprint. The acquisition of Lazydays, a prominent player, by Campers Inn RV, the nation's largest family-operated RV dealer, signifies a strategic move to enhance market share and geographic reach, particularly into new states like Tennessee, Colorado, and Utah. The challenges faced by Lazydays, including significant debt and liquidity issues, highlight the pressures within the retail landscape, potentially exacerbated by evolving industry dynamics and economic conditions.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Highly likely to experience a significant or complete loss of their investment, as the estimated purchase price is projected to be less than total secured and unsecured liabilities.
• Employees: Affected employees at the Tampa corporate headquarters are expected to be terminated effective November 16, 2025, or within 14 days thereafter. Employees at other dealerships face uncertainty regarding continued operation.
• Lenders: The Administrative Agent and Lenders have granted temporary waivers for multiple defaults and will receive significant proceeds from the asset sale to repay outstanding obligations, including waiver fees. Their aggregate commitments for the Floor Plan Credit Facility have been permanently reduced.
• Customers: Campers Inn RV plans to continue operating several Lazydays dealerships, aiming to enhance service and experience, and expand the service network and RV selection for both existing Lazydays and Campers Inn customers.
• Suppliers/Manufacturers (OEMs): Relationships with RV manufacturers and other suppliers face increased uncertainty due to the pending transaction and Lazydays' financial distress.

Next Steps

• Campers Inn to complete remaining due diligence, focusing on potential liability exposures, detailed inventory analysis, lease transfers, and appraisal reviews.
• Lazydays to deliver a first draft of the definitive asset purchase agreement to Campers Inn by September 18, 2025.
• Lazydays and NewCo to execute and deliver the definitive purchase agreement by October 6, 2025.
• Lazydays to host weekly telephonic meetings with the Administrative Agent and its professionals to discuss the status of the Sale Transactions.
• Lazydays to complete the Sale Transactions and repay outstanding obligations in full by December 1, 2025.
• Expected termination of employees at Lazydays' Tampa corporate headquarters effective November 16, 2025, or within 14 days thereafter.
• Lazydays expects to cease all operations and wind up its affairs after the closing of the transaction.

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Recommendation

The filing clearly indicates that Lazydays Holdings, Inc. is in severe financial distress, with multiple existing and potential defaults on its credit agreements. While an asset sale is proposed, the estimated purchase price is explicitly stated to be less than the company's total secured and unsecured liabilities. This strongly suggests that common stockholders are highly unlikely to receive any recovery from their investment, facing a significant or complete loss. The company expects to cease operations post-transaction. Given these facts, a seasoned investor would recognize the extremely high risk of capital loss for equity holders.

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