• Apollo-managed funds agreed to buy Emerald Holding for USD 5.03 per share in cash, then combine it with Questex to form a scaled North American B2B events and media platform.
• Offer represents a 42.1% premium to Emerald’s unaffected share price, implying an enterprise value of about USD 1.5 billion.
• Onex, holder of more than 90% of Emerald shares, signed a support agreement to vote for transaction; Emerald expected to be taken private with shares delisted from NYSE on closing.
• Combined Emerald-Questex platform would have about 160 events across end markets, pairing Emerald exhibitions with Questex’s year-round digital engagement model.
• Closing expected in second half of 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.

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