Emerald Holding Acquired by Apollo Global Management | Business Services M&A Deal

Apollo Global Management has acquired Emerald Holding, a business services other company in New York, for $1.5 billion. Emerald Holding consolidates trade shows and business conferences, including CEDIA Expo and CEPro/Commercial Integrator/Security Sales & Integration events, serving B2B buyers across multiple industries. The Apollo Global Management acquisitions strategy targets scaled event platforms and recurring engagement through exhibitions and digital touchpoints in NY. This merger acquisition is announced as a private equity acquisition that combines Emerald with Questex, creating a larger U.S. trade show and conference consolidator with roughly 160 events. Apollo plans to close in the back half of 2026, offering $5.03 per share for Emerald.