Apollo-managed funds have completed the acquisitions of Emerald Holding, Inc. and Questex, LLC, bringing two major business-to-business (B2B) event and media companies under one owner.
Emerald and Questex combine
Apollo says the deal creates a larger B2B event and media company with live events, content, data, and year-round customer services.
The acquisition also takes Emerald private. As a result, Emerald’s common stock has stopped trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Emerald stockholders will receive $5.03 per share in cash.
Apollo says the two companies will combine operations over the coming months.
Leadership team takes shape
Paul Miller now serves as chief executive officer of the combined company. Meanwhile, Hervé Sedky has moved into a senior advisor role.
The company also named several executives to its leadership team. Vince DiMaggio will serve as chief financial officer. Issa Jouaneh will serve as chief operating officer. Kate Spellman will serve as chief commercial officer. Kurt Nelson will serve as chief talent officer. Sara Altschul will serve as chief legal officer and company secretary.
“Today marks an exciting milestone as we embark on a new chapter as one company,” says 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.”
Deal shifts B2B event market
Emerald operates B2B events, conferences, business-to-consumer showcases, executive peer networks, content products, and e-commerce marketplaces. Questex produces live events, digital communities, and business media products.
Shahid Bosan, managing director at Apollo, says the transaction brings together two companies with established brands, customer relationships, and event experience.
“We look forward to supporting and working closely with the leadership team as they build a leading B2B events and media business,” says Bosan.
Apollo is a global alternative asset manager with approximately $1.03 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026. For more info, visit www.apollo.com.
Emerald is a U.S.-based B2B event organizer with a portfolio that includes tradeshows, conferences, business-to-consumer showcases, executive peer networks, content, and e-commerce marketplaces. For more info, visit www.emeraldx.com.
Information sourced from Apollo via GlobeNewswire. Edited by Exhibit City News for clarity, length, and style.
