Emerald Holding, Inc.: management transactions · United States · SEC (Form 4)

About Emerald Holding, Inc.

Emerald Holding, Inc. (ticker: EEX) is listed on the NYSE in the United States (United States) and is best understood as a business-to-business media and live-events platform rather than a traditional advertiser-facing media company. Its core franchise is built around trade shows, conferences, B2C showcases, specialized publications, and digital commerce tools that connect buyers, sellers, sponsors, and professional communities in niche vertical markets. That mix gives Emerald multiple monetization engines and helps it capture value across the full event and content cycle. ([s21.q4cdn.com](https://s21.q4cdn.com/496446833/files/doc_financials/2024/ar/EEX-2024-Annual-Report.pdf)) The company’s roots go back to 2013, when Onex completed the acquisition of Nielsen Expositions and renamed the business Emerald Expositions. Emerald later went public on the NYSE in 2017 and adopted its current holding-company name, Emerald Holding, Inc., in 2020. Its principal executive office is in New York City, and it also maintains key operations in Southern California. This history matters for investors because Emerald’s growth model has been shaped by both organic development and a long track record of acquisitions. ([investor.emeraldx.com](https://investor.emeraldx.com/news-releases/News-Details/2013/Onex-Completes-Acquisition-of-Nielsen-Expositions/default.aspx?utm_source=openai)) Operationally, Emerald organizes its portfolio across three complementary business lines: Connections, Content, and Commerce. Connections is the largest pillar and includes live trade shows, expos, and conferences. Content covers B2B media properties and industry-specific editorial products, while Commerce includes e-commerce and digital marketplace solutions that extend the company’s reach beyond physical events. In its annual report, Emerald describes itself as a leading B2B event organizer in the United States with expanding international operations, including the U.K. and other markets. ([s21.q4cdn.com](https://s21.q4cdn.com/496446833/files/doc_financials/2024/ar/EEX-2024-Annual-Report.pdf)) From a competitive standpoint, Emerald’s strength lies in portfolio depth and vertical specialization. Rather than competing on broad-scale generalist events, it focuses on high-value categories such as design, jewelry, sports, lifestyle, insurance, travel, and other professional niches. In these markets, the moat is often built through brand equity, exhibitor relationships, attendee quality, and the ability to produce repeatable industry gatherings that are difficult to replicate quickly. That makes Emerald a structurally important organizer in fragmented B2B ecosystems. ([s21.q4cdn.com](https://s21.q4cdn.com/496446833/files/doc_financials/2024/ar/EEX-2024-Annual-Report.pdf)) Recent developments underscore a strategy of portfolio upgrading and balance-sheet discipline. In first-quarter 2025, Emerald reported year-over-year growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA, driven by organic growth and acquisitions. During 2025, it also announced the acquisition of a global portfolio of experiential and luxury travel B2B events, along with a broader push into insurance technology events. More recently, in 2026, Emerald said it had received approaches regarding a possible acquisition, indicating that the company is still a live strategic asset in the U.S. event-services landscape. ([businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250501570664/en/Emerald-Reports-First-Quarter-2025-Financial-Results))