Apollo to Pay $1.5B for Emerald Holding and Questex Live-Events Businesses
Apollo Global Management will acquire Emerald Holding and Questex’s live-events businesses for a combined $1.5 billion. Completion is expected in the second half of 2026.
1. Deal Structure and Timeline
Apollo Global Management agreed to buy Emerald Holding and Questex for a combined $1.5 billion. Boards of both companies have approved the transaction, which is set to close in the second half of 2026.
2. Strategic Rationale and Shareholder Impact
The acquisition bolsters Apollo’s live-events portfolio by integrating Emerald’s exhibition network and Questex’s B2B conference operations. Emerald Holding shareholders will receive cash consideration, paving the way for EEX to be taken private upon closing.
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