Emerald Holding commences strategic review amid receipt of inquiries

Emerald Holding (EEX) announced that it has begun a review of potential strategic options following inquiries regarding a possible acquisition of the company. Emerald’s board of directors, in accordance with their fiduciary duties, is reviewing these options. Herve Sedky, Emerald’s president and CEO, said, “Emerald’s disciplined execution and resilient business model continue to reinforce our position as a scaled, insights-driven B2B events platform built for durable, long-term growth. This is reflected in our reaffirmed full-year guidance and solid pacing into 2026, showing sustained customer confidence across our portfolio. The inquiries we’ve received from multiple parties underscore the market’s recognition of the value we’ve created and the essential role live events play in driving connection, innovation, and commerce across the industries we serve. Our Board is taking a thoughtful, proactive approach to evaluating these as part of its responsibility to maximize shareholder value. As we do so, we remain focused on our strategy, our mission, and delivering exceptional experiences for our employees, customers, and partners.”