# Emerald Holding, Inc. (EEX) — merger/definitive [completed]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_64bdb10e2ce76345f464 · retrieved 2026-08-12T21:18:58.967Z

## Overview
Emerald Holding, Inc. is a leading U.S.-based B2B event organizer that owns and operates a curated portfolio of trade shows, conferences, B2C showcases, and an Executive Peer Network platform, delivering content and e-commerce solutions across leading industries.

On July 14, 2026, Apollo Global Management-affiliated funds completed the acquisition of Emerald Holding, Inc. pursuant to a merger agreement signed on May 9, 2026. Emerald shareholders received $5.03 per share in cash. Emerald Merger Sub merged with and into Emerald, with Emerald surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent. The company's common stock was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange on July 14, 2026.

## Terms
- Counterparty: Emma Buyer, LLC (Apollo Global Management-affiliated funds) · Consideration: cash · Stake: 100% · Price/share: $5.03

## Timeline
- 2026-07-14 · 8-K (0001193125-26-303283): 8-K - Emerald Holding, Inc. — *Emerald Holding, Inc. is a leading U.S.-based B2B event organizer that owns and operates a curated portfolio of trade shows, conferences, B2C showcases, and an Executive Peer Network platform, delivering content and e-commerce solutions across leading industries.* On July 14, 2026, Apollo Global Management-affiliated funds completed the acquisition of Emerald Holding, Inc. pursuant to a merger agreement signed on May 9, 2026. Emerald shareholders received $5.03 per share in cash. Emerald Merger Sub merged with and into Emerald, with Emerald surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent. The company's common stock was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange on July 14, 2026.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1579214/0001193125-26-303283.txt

## Citations
- 0001193125-26-303283 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000119312526303283