• Apollo-managed funds agreed to buy Emerald Holding and Questex in separate all-cash deals, planning to merge them into a North American B2B events and media platform.
• Emerald shareholders to receive USD 5.03 per share, valuing deal at about USD 1.5 billion enterprise value.
• Combined group expected to run about 160 events across end markets, pairing Emerald exhibitions with Questex year-round digital engagement model.
• Onex, holder of more than 90% of Emerald shares, signed voting support for transaction.
• Closing targeted for second half of 2026, pending customary conditions and approvals.

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