Apollo Funds Complete Acquisitions of Emerald and Questex, Creating a Scaled, B2B Experiential Events and Media Platform Positioned to Drive Sustained, Long-Term Growth

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Announces Additional Executive Leadership Team Appointments NEW YORK, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Apollo-managed funds (the "Apollo Funds") have completed the acquisitions of Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX) ("Emerald") and Questex, LLC ("Questex"). The transaction brings together two highly complementary businesses to create a leading B2B experiential events and media platform with enhanced scale, expanded capabilities, and a strong foundation for growth. As previously announced, Paul Miller has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of the combined company, and Hervé Sedky has transitioned to the role of senior advisor to the combined company. In addition, the combined company has made the following appointments to the executive leadership team: The two companies will be fully integrated over the coming months. "This transaction combines two market leaders with iconic brands, deep customer relationships, and differentiated capabilities, to create a scaled platform positioned to accelerate organic growth, invest in innovation, and deliver even greater value for customers, employees and other stakeholders," said Shahid Bosan, Managing Director at Apollo. "We look forward to supporting and working closely with the leadership team as they build a leading B2B events and media business." "Today marks an exciting milestone as we embark on a new chapter as one company," said Mr. Miller. "By bringing together the best of Emerald and Questex, we are creating a stronger, differentiated platform with the scale, offerings, and talent to better serve our customers and partners. With Apollo's support and a strong leadership team in place, we are well-positioned to execute against our strategy, expand our portfolio, and capitalize on the significant opportunities ahead." With the completion of the acquisition, Emerald's common stock has ceased trading and will no longer be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Emerald stockholders are receiving $5.03 per share in cash. Advisors Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acted as the exclusive financial advisor and Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP acted as legal counsel to Emerald. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP acted as legal counsel to Questex. RBC Capital Markets and RAN Advisory acted as lead financial advisors and PJT Partners acted as financial advisor to the Apollo Funds. Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP acted as legal counsel to the Apollo Funds.

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