Apollo-Managed Funds Acquire Emerald Holding and Questex to Build North American B2B Events Platform

Apollo-managed funds entered into definitive agreements to acquire Emerald Holding and Questex in an all-cash transaction, with the intention to combine the businesses into a scaled North American B2B experiential events and media platform. Emerald shareholders were to receive $5.03 per share in cash (42.1% premium), and the deal was expected to close in the second half of 2026 subject to customary approvals.