Emerald Holding, Inc. — fact timeline

Paul Miller was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Emerald Holding, Inc..

“Paul Miller, current Chief Executive Officer of Questex, will lead the combined company as Chief Executive Officer.”

Hervé Sedky changed role as President and Chief Executive Officer at Emerald Holding, Inc..

“Effective upon the closing of the Transaction, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Hervé Sedky, will transition from his current role to serve as a senior advisor to the combined company of Emerald and Questex, LLC (“Questex”)”

Emerald Holding, Inc. shareholders approved Non-binding advisory vote to approve the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“Proposal Four: Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation Three Years 184,796,707 Two Years 8,322 One Year 5,154,137 Abstain 11,337 Broker Non-Votes 4,252,219”

Emerald Holding, Inc. shareholders approved Non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“Proposal Three: Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of our Named Executive Officers For 189,521,520 Against 437,532 Abstain 11,451 Broker Non-Votes 4,252,219”

Emerald Holding, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026 at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“Proposal Two: Ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Current Fiscal Year For 194,198,308 Against 3,635 Abstain 20,779 Broker Non-Votes —”

Emerald Holding, Inc. shareholders approved Re-election of Michael Alicea, David Levin and Emmanuelle Skala as Class III directors at the 2026-05-21 meeting.

“Proposal One: Re-Election of Class III Directors Nominees For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Michael Alicea 188,985,694 984,809 4,252,219 David Levin 189,840,037 130,466 4,252,219 Emmanuelle Skala 186,817,301 3,153,202 4,252,219”

Emerald Holding, Inc. shareholders approved Adoption of the Merger Agreement and approval of the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Merger at the 2026-05-09 meeting.

“On May 9, 2026, the Majority Stockholders, holding over 90% of the Common Stock, delivered the Written Consent and adopted the Merger Agreement and approved the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Merger.”

Emerald Holding, Inc. entered into Agreement and Plan of Merger with Emma Buyer, LLC and Emma Merger Sub, Inc. valued at $5.03 per share of Common Stock in cash (effective 2026-05-09).

“On May 9, 2026, Emerald Holding, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “ Merger Agreement ”) with Emma Buyer, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ Parent ”), and Emma Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent (“ Merger Sub ”).”

Emerald Holding, Inc. reported the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 results: revenue $463.4 million, net income $(30.7) million, EPS $(0.15) per diluted share. Guidance initiated.

“content and commerce, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Full Year 2025 Financial Highlights • Revenues of $463.4 million, an increase of $64.6 million, or 16.2%, over the prior year period, primarily due to revenues from acquisitions and higher Organic Revenues. • Organic Revenues, a non-GAAP”

Emerald Holding, Inc. reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025 results: revenue $132.7 million, net income $(30.2) million, EPS $(0.15) per diluted share. Guidance initiated.

“Full Year 2026, the Company expects to generate $490–$495 million of Revenue and $137.5–$142.5 million of Adjusted EBITDA. Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights • Revenues of $132.7 million, an increase of $25.9 million, or 24.3%, over the prior year period, primarily due to revenues from acquisitions and higher Organic Revenues, offset by scheduling differences. •”

Emerald Holding, Inc. incurred term loan of full refinancing of existing term loans with Bank of America, N.A. at either (a) base rate (greatest of prime rate, federal funds effective rate plus maturing not disclosed.

“Amendment No. 1 reduces the applicable margin with respect to the existing term loans (the “ Existing Term Loans ”) by refinancing in full the Existing Term Loans with new term loans, which will bear interest at a rate equal to, at the Borrower’s opinion, either (a) a base rate equal to the greatest of: (i) the administrative agent’s prime rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 50 basis points and (iii) one month Term SOFR plus 1.00%, in each case plus 2.25%, with a 25 basis points stepdown for so long as the Borrower achieves a public corporate family rating by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“ Moody’s ”) of at least B1; or (b) Term SOFR plus 3.25%, with a 25 basis points stepdown for so long as the Borrower achieves a public corporate family rating by Moody’s of at least B1.”

Emerald Holding, Inc. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $133.4 million, net income $11.0 million. Guidance reaffirmed.

“shows and their associated conferences, content and commerce, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Financial Highlights • Revenues of $133.4 million for the first quarter 2024, an increase of $11.1 million, or 9.1% over Q1 2023, primarily due to growth in events and a new acquisition. • Organic Revenues, a non-GAAP measure,”

Emerald Holding, Inc. reported fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue Revenues of $382.8 million for 2023, net income Net loss of $8.2 million for 2023, EPS Diluted income (loss) per share $ (0.78). Guidance raised.

“Emerald Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results Revenue Growth of 17.5% Year-over-Year”

Stacey Sayetta departed as General Counsel at Emerald Holding, Inc..

“the Chief Operating Officer Brian Field and General Counsel Stacey Sayetta are departing the Company.”

Brian Field departed as Chief Operating Officer at Emerald Holding, Inc..

“the Chief Operating Officer Brian Field and General Counsel Stacey Sayetta are departing the Company.”

Emerald Holding, Inc. reported the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $72.5 million, net income $10.7 million, EPS $ —. Guidance lowered.

“shows and their associated conferences, content and commerce, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023. Financial Highlights • Revenues of $72.5 million for the third quarter 2023, an increase of $10.1 million, or 16.2% over Q3 2022, primarily due to growth in events that staged in both Q3 2023 and Q3 2022, new launches and”

Emerald Holding, Inc. reported second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $86.5 million, net income Net loss of $8.1 million, EPS Diluted loss per share of $(0.29).

“shows and their associated conferences, content and commerce, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. Financial Highlights • Revenues of $86.5 million for the second quarter 2023, an increase of $15.1 million, or 21.1% over Q2 2022, primarily due to growth in events that staged in both Q2 2023 and Q2 2022 • Organic Revenues, a”

Emerald Holding, Inc. amended Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto valued at approximately $415 million (effective 2023-06-12).

“On June 12, 2023 (the “ Effective Date ”), Emerald X, Inc. (the “ Borrower ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emerald Holding, Inc. (the “ Company ”), entered into a Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “ Amendment ”), by and among the Borrower, the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent”

Emerald Holding, Inc. amended Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent valued at approximately $415 million (effective 2023-06-12).

“On June 12, 2023 (the “ Effective Date ”), Emerald X, Inc. (the “ Borrower ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emerald Holding, Inc. (the “ Company ”), entered into a Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “ Amendment ”), by and among the Borrower, the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, which amends that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 22, 2017”

Emerald Holding, Inc. shareholders approved Approval of the Second Amendment and Restatement of the 2017 Omnibus Equity Plan at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“Proposal Five: Approval of the Second Amendment and Restatement of the 2017 Omnibus Equity Plan For 120,484,700 Against 2,939,539 Abstain 103,632 Broker Non-Votes 3,959,865”

Emerald Holding, Inc. shareholders approved Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“Proposal Four: Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation Three Years 118,917,230 Two Years 45,090 One Year 4,558,638 Abstain 6,913 Broker Non-Votes 3,959,865”

Emerald Holding, Inc. shareholders approved Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of Our Named Executive Officers at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“Proposal Three: Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve the Compensation of Our Named Executive Officers For 122,939,879 Against 578,667 Abstain 9,326 Broker Non-Votes 3,959,865”

Emerald Holding, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the current fiscal year at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“Proposal Two: Ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the current fiscal year For 127,450,073 Against 37,664 Abstain — Broker Non-Votes —”

Emerald Holding, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Class III Directors and Preferred Stock Directors at the 2023-05-17 meeting.

“Proposal One: Election of Class III Directors Nominees For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Michael Alicea 122,118,977 1,408,895 3,959,865 Emmanuelle Skala 120,331,503 3,196,369 3,959,865 Election of Preferred Stock Directors Nominees For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Lynda Clarizio 71,065,106 1,158 65,380 David Levin 71,065,646 618 65,380”

Emerald Holding, Inc. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $122.3 million, net income $7.1 million, EPS $(0.04).

“Revenues of $122.3 million for the first quarter 2023”

Emerald Holding, Inc. reported the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $325.9 million, net income $130.8 million, EPS $0.46. Guidance reaffirmed.

“associated conferences, content and commerce, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. Financial Highlights • Revenues of $325.9 million for 2022, an increase of $180.4 million, or 124.0%, on an increase in events staged in FY 2022 versus FY 2021 • Organic Revenues, a non-GAAP measure which takes into account the”

Emerald Holding, Inc. amended Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. valued at Increased aggregate revolving commitments from $100,375,000 to $110,000,000 (effective 2023-02-02).

“Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On February 2, 2023, Emerald X, Inc. (the “ Borrower ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emerald Holding, Inc. (the “ Company ”), entered into a Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “ Amendment ”), by and among the Borrower, the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, which amends that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 22, 2017 (as amended from time to time prior to the date of the Amendment, the “ Existing Credit Agreement ,” and as further amended by the Amendment, the “ Amended Credit Agreement ”), among the Borrower, the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent. Certain terms of the Amended Credit Agreement are described below, and reference is made to the Amended Credit Agreement for complete terms and conditions. The Amendment increases the aggregate am”

Emerald Holding, Inc. amended Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A. valued at Amendment extends maturity of $100,375,000 revolving commitments to earlier of May 23, 2026 or 91 da (effective 2022-12-21).

“On December 21, 2022, Emerald X, Inc. (the “ Borrower ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emerald Holding, Inc. (the “ Company ”), entered into a Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “ Amendment ”), by and among the Borrower, the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, which amends that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 22, 2017 (as amended from time to time, including by the Amendment the “ Amended Credit Agreement ”), among the Borrower, the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent.”

Emerald Holding, Inc. reported the third quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: revenue $62.4 million, net income $93.0 million, EPS $0.41.

“of 2022, Emerald successfully traded 25 in-person trade shows, conferences and other events, serving more than 79,000 attendees and 3,900 exhibiting companies • Revenues of $62.4 million for the third quarter 2022, a decrease of $14.1 million, or 18.4%, from $76.5 million in revenue for the third quarter of 2021, reflecting the impact of the temporarily increased”

Eric Lisman departed as Executive Vice President at Emerald Holding, Inc..

“Emerald Holding, Inc. (the “ Company ”) announced today the departure of Executive Vice President Eric Lisman from the Company effective March 31, 2022.”