• Emerald Holding shareholders authorized a merger with Emma Merger Sub, creating a wholly owned subsidiary of Emma Buyer, an Apollo affiliate.
• Holders will receive USD 5.03 in cash per common share at closing, with shares cancelled; treasury stock or buyer-owned shares cancelled without payment.
• Goldman Sachs delivered a fairness opinion dated May 9, 2026, on the USD 5.03 per-share cash consideration.
• Closing targeted for second half of 2026, subject to antitrust clearance, including U.S. HSR review and Moroccan competition authority approval.
• Transaction financing includes USD 760 million equity commitments, debt commitments including a USD 765 million term loan, with no financing condition.

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