EEX Emerald Holding Inc

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 29, 2024

 

 

Emerald Holding, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware			001-38076	42-1775077
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
100 Broadway, 14th Floor
New York, New York				10005
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (949) 226-5700

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share		EEX		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 29, 2024, Emerald Holding, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the financial results of the Company for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. Copies of the press release and presentation are being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. The Company will also make the financial results presentation available on its website.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibit.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1 99.2 104	Press Release of the Company, dated February 29, 2024. Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results Presentation. Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			EMERALD HOLDING, INC.
Date:	February 29, 2024	By:	/s/ Stacey Sayetta
			Stacey Sayetta General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Emerald Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

 

Revenue Growth of 17.5% Year-over-Year

 

 

NEW YORK, N.Y. – February 29, 2024 – Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX) (“Emerald” or the “Company”), America’s largest producer of trade shows and their associated conferences, content and commerce, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

 

Financial Highlights

 

Operational Highlights

 

Hervé Sedky, Emerald’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We delivered another year of strong results in 2023. As a highly diversified and scaled platform, Emerald continues to benefit from the extended post-Covid recovery with strong demand from exhibitors and attendees alike. Improvements in our customers’ supply chains and the removal of international travel restrictions are driving higher exhibitor attendance at our trade shows and contributing to increases in attendees and pricing. Our highlights in 2023 include the acquisition of Lodestone Events and their Overland Expo show, the successful launch of the Cocina Sabrosa Latin food expo in September, and the largest ever edition of Advertising Week New York, which we hosted in October. Our recent performance demonstrates the exceptional and durable value that trade shows offer to buyers and sellers alike. We are excited for 2024 and beyond as we continue to grow our portfolio of must-attend events and deliver greater value to our exhibitors, attendees, and shareholders. In the end, we are guided by our deep commitment to the communities we serve. Our mission is to serve and inspire, empowering both buyers and sellers to succeed. Their continued return for more is a testament to the value they find in what we offer and the knowledge that our steadfast dedication to our community is what truly sets us apart.”

David Doft, Emerald’s Chief Financial Officer, added, “We achieved substantial top and bottom line growth in 2023 on the back of positive attendance and pricing trends as our customers continue to see our trade shows as instrumental in growing their own businesses, generating leads, and discovering new products. For the full year 2023, we grew revenue more than 17% and Adjusted EBITDA more than 67%, excluding insurance proceeds, over the prior year. The performance of our media content business was muted in 2023 as many companies in the tech sector took a more cautious approach to advertising spend, which slightly detracted from the otherwise strong performance in our core live events business. Looking ahead, we have positioned Emerald to be an engine of sustained growth through our strategy of organically growing attendance and pricing as well as through acquisitions and new show launches. Our guidance for 2024 implies another double-digit percentage increase in EBITDA, supported by positive trends in our industry, operational and scale efficiencies, and a large and growing portfolio of industry-leading events.”

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Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2023 Financial Performance and Highlights

 

		Three Months Ended December 31,																Year Ended December 31,
		2023				2022				Change				% Change				2023				2022				Change				% Change
		(unaudited, dollars in millions, except percentages and per share data)
Revenues		$	101.5			$	93.6			$	7.9				8.4	%		$	382.8			$	325.9			$	56.9				17.5	%
Net (loss) income		$	(17.9	)		$	22.4			$	(40.3	)		NM				$	(8.2	)		$	130.8			$	(139.0	)		NM
Net cash provided by (used in)   operating activities		$	15.6			$	(23.6	)		$	39.2			NM				$	40.3			$	175.1			$	(134.8	)			(77.0	%)
Diluted income (loss) per share		$	(0.46	)		$	0.06			$	(0.52	)		NM				$	(0.78	)		$	0.46			$	(1.24	)		NM
Non-GAAP measures:
Adjusted EBITDA		$	35.8			$	25.0			$	10.8				43.2	%		$	97.8			$	239.6			$	(141.8	)			(59.2	%)
Adjusted EBITDA excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds		$	35.8			$	25.0			$	10.8				43.2	%		$	95.0			$	56.8			$	38.2				67.3	%
Free Cash Flow		$	13.5			$	(26.4	)		$	39.9			NM				$	28.8			$	164.8			$	(136.0	)			(82.5	%)
Free cash flow excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds, net		$	13.5			$	(1.4	)		$	14.9			NM				$	26.0			$	6.9			$	19.1				276.8	%

 

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For a discussion of the Company’s presentation of Organic revenues and Adjusted EBITDA, which are non-GAAP measures, see below under the heading “Non-GAAP Financial Information.” Refer to Schedule 1 for a reconciliation of Organic revenues to revenues (discussed in the first paragraph of this section), the most directly comparable GAAP measure, and refer to Schedule 3 for a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net (loss) income (discussed in the second paragraph of this section), the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

Cash Flow

 

For a review of the Company’s presentation of Free Cash Flow, which is a non-GAAP measure, see below under the heading “Non-GAAP Financial Information.” Refer to Schedule 4 for a reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to net cash provided by operating activities (discussed in the first paragraph of this section), the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

 

Conference Call Webcast Details

As previously announced, the Company’s leadership will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2023 results at 8:30 am EDT on Thursday, February 29, 2024.

The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-888-886-7786 (domestic) or 1-416-764-8658 (international). A telephonic replay will be available approximately two hours after the call by dialing 1-844-512-2921, or for international callers, 1-412-317-6671. The passcode for the replay is 01439625. The replay will be available until 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on March 07, 2024.

 

Interested investors and other parties can access the webcast of the live conference call by visiting the Investors section of Emerald’s website at http://investor.emeraldx.com. An online replay will be available on the same website immediately following the call.

 

About Emerald

Emerald’s talented and experienced team grows our customers’ businesses 365 days a year through connections, content, and commerce. We expand connections that drive new business opportunities, product discovery, and relationships with over 140 annual events, matchmaking, and lead-gen services. We create content to ensure that our customers are on the cutting edge of their industries and are continually developing their skills. And we power commerce through efficient year-round buying and selling. We do all this by seamlessly integrating in-person and digital platforms and channels. Emerald is immersed in the industries we serve and committed to supporting the communities in which we operate. As true partners, we create experiences that inspire, amaze, and deliver breakthrough results. For more: http://www.emeraldx.com/.

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Non-GAAP Financial Information

This press release presents certain “non-GAAP” financial measures. The components of these non-GAAP measures are computed by using amounts that are determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release to their nearest comparable GAAP financial measures is included in the schedules attached hereto.

 

Organic Revenue

We define “Organic revenue growth” and “Organic revenue decline” as the growth or decline, respectively, in our revenue from one period to the next, adjusted for the revenue impact of: (i) acquisitions and dispositions, (ii) discontinued events and (iii) material show scheduling adjustments. We disclose changes in Organic revenue because we believe it assists investors and analysts in comparing Emerald’s operating performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe provide a fair comparison of the trends underlying our existing event portfolio given changes in timing or strategy. Management and Emerald’s board of directors evaluate changes in Organic revenue to evaluate our historical and prospective financial performance and understand underlying revenue trends of our events.

 

Adjusted EBITDA

We use Adjusted EBITDA because we believe it assists investors and analysts in comparing Emerald’s operating performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. Management and Emerald’s board of directors use Adjusted EBITDA to assess our financial performance and believe it is helpful in highlighting trends because it excludes the results of decisions that are outside the control of management, while other measures can differ significantly depending on long-term strategic decisions regarding capital structure, the tax jurisdictions in which we operate, and capital investments. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a measure of financial performance or to cash flows from operations as a liquidity measure.

 

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net (loss) income before (i) interest expense, (ii) income tax benefit, (iii) depreciation and amortization, (iv) stock-based compensation, (v) deferred revenue adjustment, (vi) goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges, and (vii) other items that management believes are not part of our core operations.

 

We have also presented Adjusted EBITDA excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds in order to illustrate the amount of Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations.

 

Note: Schedule 3 provides reconciliations for 2023 and 2022 Adjusted EBITDA to net (loss) income, however, it is not possible, without unreasonable efforts, to estimate the impacts of show scheduling adjustments, acquisitions and the amount and timing of receipt of event cancellation insurance proceeds and certain other special items that may occur in 2024 as these items are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. As a result, the Company is unable to quantify certain amounts that would be included in a reconciliation of 2024 projected Adjusted EBITDA to projected net income without unreasonable efforts and has not provided reconciliations for these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures.

 

Free Cash Flow

We present Free Cash Flow because we believe it is a useful indicator of liquidity that provides information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated from our core operations that, after capital expenditures, can be used to maintain and grow our business, for the repayment of indebtedness, payment of dividends and to fund strategic opportunities. Free Cash Flow is a supplemental non-GAAP measure of liquidity and is not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by GAAP. Free Cash Flow should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities or other measures determined in accordance with GAAP.

 

We have also presented Free Cash Flow excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds, net in order to illustrate the amount of Free Cash Flow from continuing operations.

 

Other companies may compute these measures differently. No non-GAAP metric should be considered as an alternative to any other measure derived in accordance with GAAP.

 

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains and our earnings call will contain certain forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, our ability to return our business to pre-COVID levels; our guidance with respect to estimated revenues and Adjusted EBITDA; our ability or inability to obtain insurance coverage relating to event cancellations or interruptions; and our ability to successfully identify and acquire acquisition targets; our expectations arising from the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on our business; and how we integrate and grow acquired businesses. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors outside of the Company’s control that may cause its business, industry, strategy, financing activities or actual results to differ materially. See “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company’s most recently filed periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and subsequent filings. The Company undertakes no

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obligation to update or revise any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact

Emerald Holding, Inc.

Investor Relations

investor.relations@emeraldx.com

1-866-339-4688 (866EEXINVT)

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Emerald Holding, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Income and Comprehensive (Loss) Income

(unaudited, dollars in millions, share data in thousands, except loss per share data)

		Three Months Ended December 31, 2023				Three Months Ended December 31, 2022				Year Ended December 31, 2023				Year Ended December 31, 2022
Revenues		$	101.5			$	93.6			$	382.8			$	325.9
Other income, net			—				—				2.8				182.8
Cost of revenues			35.7				33.2				137.6				116.5
Selling, general and administrative expense			36.1				17.4				168.3				145.0
Depreciation and amortization expense			9.8				16.5				45.0				59.5
Goodwill impairment charge			—				—				—				6.3
Intangible asset impairment charge			—				—				—				1.6
Operating income			19.9				26.5				34.7				179.8
Interest expense			11.8				9.0				43.3				24.5
Interest income			3.2				1.7				8.2				2.7
Loss on extinguishment of debt			—				—				2.3				—
Other (income) expense			(0.1	)			(0.1	)			—				—
Loss on disposal of fixed assets			—				—				0.2				—
Income (loss) before income taxes			11.4				19.3				(2.9	)			158.0
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes			29.3				(3.1	)			5.3				27.2
Net (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Emerald Holding, Inc.		$	(17.9	)		$	22.4			$	(8.2	)		$	130.8
Accretion to redemption value of redeemable convertible preferred stock			(10.8	)			(10.1	)			(42.0	)			(38.8	)
Participation rights on if-converted basis			—				(8.2	)			—				(60.2	)
Net (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Emerald Holding, Inc. common stockholders		$	(28.7	)		$	4.1			$	(50.2	)		$	31.8
Basic (loss) income per share			(0.46	)			0.06				(0.78	)			0.46
Diluted (loss) income per share			(0.46	)			0.06				(0.78	)			0.46
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding			62,896				67,599				63,959				69,002
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding			62,896				67,943				63,959				69,148

 

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Emerald Holding, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(dollars in millions, share data in thousands, except par value)

		December 31, 2023				December 31, 2022
		(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	204.2			$	239.1
Trade and other receivables, net of allowances of $1.4 million and $1.5 million, as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively			85.2				74.9
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			21.5				17.8
Total current assets			310.9				331.8
Noncurrent assets
Property and equipment, net			1.5				2.2
Intangible assets, net			175.1				204.8
Goodwill, net			553.9				545.5
Right-of-use assets			8.8				10.6
Other noncurrent assets			3.7				3.5
Total assets		$	1,053.9			$	1,098.4
Liabilities, Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Deficit
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and other current liabilities		$	46.6			$	58.1
Income taxes payable			0.2				1.2
Cancelled event liabilities			0.6				3.3
Deferred revenues			174.3				151.2
Contingent consideration			0.2				3.5
Right-of-use liabilities, current portion			4.0				4.9
Term loan, current portion			4.2				—
Total current liabilities			230.1				222.2
Noncurrent liabilities
Term loan, net of discount and deferred financing fees			398.7				413.9
Deferred tax liabilities, net			3.1				1.8
Right-of-use liabilities, noncurrent portion			8.9				10.4
Other noncurrent liabilities			8.5				10.8
Total liabilities			649.3				659.1
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable convertible preferred stock
7% Series A Redeemable Convertible Participating Preferred Stock,    $0.01 par value; authorized shares at December 31, 2023 and December 31,    2022: 80,000; 71,403 and 71,417 shares issued and outstanding; aggregate    liquidation preference of $492.6 million and $475.9 million at    December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively			497.1			472.4
Stockholders’ deficit
Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized shares at December 31, 2023   and December 31, 2022: 800,000; 62,915 and 67,588 shares   issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively			0.6				0.7
Additional paid-in capital			559.2				610.3
Accumulated deficit			(652.3	)			(644.1	)
Total stockholders’ deficit			(92.5	)			(33.1	)
Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ deficit		$	1,053.9			$	1,098.4

 

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Schedule 1

Emerald Holding, Inc.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF REVENUES TO ORGANIC REVENUES

		Three Months Ended December 31,								Change								Year Ended December 31,								Change
Consolidated		2023				2022				$				%				2023				2022				$				%
		(dollars in millions) (unaudited)
Revenues		$	101.5			$	93.6			$	7.9				8.4	%		$	382.8			$	325.9			$	56.9				17.5	%
Deduct:
Acquisition revenues			(1.7	)			—												(12.7	)			—
Discontinued events			—				(0.1	)											—				(2.8	)
Scheduling adjustments(1)			(1.1	)			—												—				—
Organic revenues		$	98.7			$	93.5			$	5.2				5.6	%		$	370.1			$	323.1			$	47.0				14.5	%

 

Connections		Three Months Ended December 31,								Change								Year Ended December 31,								Change
		2023				2022				$				%				2023				2022				$				%
		(dollars in millions) (unaudited)
Revenues		$	90.3			$	81.9			$	8.4				10.3	%		$	340.2			$	282.6			$	57.6				20.4	%
Deduct:
Acquisition revenues			(1.7	)			—												(12.7	)			—
Discontinued events			—				(0.1	)											—				(2.8	)
Scheduling adjustments(1)			(1.1	)			—												—				—
Organic revenues		$	87.5			$	81.8			$	5.7				7.0	%		$	327.5			$	279.8			$	47.7				17.0	%

 

All Other		Three Months Ended December 31,								Change								Year Ended December 31,								Change
		2023				2022				$				%				2023				2022				$				%
		(dollars in millions) (unaudited)
Revenues		$	11.2			$	11.7			$	(0.5	)			(4.3	%)		$	42.6			$	43.3			$	(0.7	)			(1.6	%)
Deduct:
Acquisition revenues			—				—												—				—
Discontinued events			—				—												—				—
Scheduling adjustments			—				—												—				—
Organic revenues		$	11.2			$	11.7			$	(0.5	)			(4.3	%)		$	42.6			$	43.3			$	(0.7	)			(1.6	%)

Notes:

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Schedule 2

Emerald Holding, Inc.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF REVENUES TO DISAGGREGATED REVENUES

		Three Months Ended December 31,								Year Ended December 31,
		2023				2022				2023				2022
		(dollars in millions) (unaudited)
Connections		$	90.3			$	81.9			$	340.2			$	282.6
Content			6.2				7.1				23.5				27.9
Commerce			5.0				4.6				19.1				15.4
Total Revenues		$	101.5			$	93.6			$	382.8			$	325.9

 

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Schedule 3

Emerald Holding, Inc.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NET (LOSS) INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA

		Three Months Ended December 31,								Year Ended December 31,
		2023				2022				2023				2022
		(dollars in millions) (unaudited)
Net (loss) income		$	(17.9	)		$	22.4			$	(8.2	)		$	130.8
Add (deduct):
Interest expense, net			8.6				7.3				35.1				21.8
Loss on extinguishment of debt			—				—				2.3				—
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes			29.3				(3.1	)			5.3				27.2
Goodwill impairment charge(1)			—				—				—				6.3
Intangible asset impairment charge(2)			—				—				—				1.6
Depreciation and amortization			9.8				16.5				45.0				59.5
Stock-based compensation			1.8				0.8				7.8				5.8
Deferred revenue adjustment			—				—				—				0.6
Other items(3)			4.2				(18.9	)			10.5				(14.0	)
Adjusted EBITDA		$	35.8			$	25.0			$	97.8			$	239.6
Deduct:
Event cancellation insurance proceeds			—				—				2.8				182.8
Adjusted EBITDA excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds		$	35.8			$	25.0			$	95.0			$	56.8

Notes:

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Schedule 4

Emerald Holding, Inc.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW

		Three Months Ended December 31,								Year Ended December 31,
		2023				2022				2023				2022
		(dollars in millions) (unaudited)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities		$	15.6			$	(23.6	)		$	40.3			$	175.1
Less:
Capital expenditures			2.1				2.8				11.5				10.3
Free Cash Flow		$	13.5			$	(26.4	)		$	28.8			$	164.8
Event cancellation insurance proceeds			—				—				(2.8	)			(183.5	)
Taxes paid on event cancellation insurance proceeds			—				25.0				—				25.6
Free cash flow excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds, net		$	13.5			$	(1.4	)		$	26.0			$	6.9

 

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Schedule 5

Emerald Holding, Inc.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF REPORTABLE SEGMENTS RESULTS TO INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES

		Three Months Ended December 31,								Year Ended December 31,
		2023				2022				2023				2022
		(dollars in millions) (unaudited)
Revenues
Connections		$	90.3			$	81.9			$	340.2			$	282.6
All Other			11.2				11.7				42.6				43.3
Total revenues		$	101.5			$	93.6			$	382.8			$	325.9
Other income, net
Connections		$	—			$	—			$	2.8			$	34.2
All Other			—				—				—				—
Total other income, net		$	—			$	—			$	2.8			$	34.2
Adjusted EBITDA
Connections		$	39.7			$	30.3			$	136.8			$	133.0
All Other			1.6				0.1				3.6				0.2
Adjusted EBITDA (excluding General corporate expenses)		$	41.3			$	30.4			$	140.4			$	133.2
General corporate expenses			(5.5	)			(5.4	)			(42.6	)			(42.2	)
Other income, net			—				—				—				148.6
Interest expense, net			(8.6	)			(7.3	)			(35.1	)			(21.8	)
Loss on extinguishment of debt			—				—				(2.3	)			—
Goodwill impairment charges			—				—				—				(6.3	)
Intangible asset impairment charges			—				—				—				(1.6	)
Depreciation and amortization expense			(9.8	)			(16.5	)			(45.0	)			(59.5	)
Stock-based compensation expense			(1.8	)			(0.8	)			(7.8	)			(5.8	)
Deferred revenue adjustment			—				—				—				(0.6	)
Other items			(4.2	)			18.9				(10.5	)			14.0
Income (loss) before taxes		$	11.4			$	19.3			$	(2.9	)		$	158.0

 

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Emerald Holding, Inc. Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 February 29, 2024 Exhibit 99.2

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Notes Forward-Looking Statements The information provided in this presentation is for general informational purposes only. This document contains certain forward-looking statements regarding Emerald Holding, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”), including, without limitation, the Company’s ability to continue staging live events and scale its business beyond pre-COVID levels; expectations regarding interest rates and economic conditions and the Company’s 2024 financial guidance expectations. These statements are based on management’s current expectations as well as estimates and assumptions prepared by management as of the date hereof, and although they are believed to be reasonable, they are inherently uncertain and not guaranteed. These statements involve risks and uncertainties outside of the Company’s control that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements, to differ materially and there can be no assurance that the projected results and forward-looking statements in this presentation will prove to be accurate. Forward looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by terms such as “anticipate,” “believes, “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” or “would” or similar expressions and the negatives of those terms. In particular, statements regarding the post-pandemic recovery for live events, expected free cash flow generation, and the multiple avenues to return to organic growth are each forward-looking statements among others. See “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company’s most recently filed annual report on Form 10-K. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Past results are not indicative of future performance.

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Participants Hervé Sedky President and Chief Executive Officer David Doft Chief Financial Officer

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Key Q4 and FY 2023 Takeaways Sustained recovery trend in live events is driving significant year-over-year growth, supported by ongoing improvements in customer supply chains and a rebound in international travel Trajectory of recovery and forward visibility into event bookings supports updated outlook of $415 to 425 million in Revenue and $110 to 115 million in Adjusted EBITDA in FY 2024 Target to expand Adj. EBITDA margins from ~27% implied in 2024 guidance to historical levels over time Emerald continues to launch and acquire new products and services that are complementary to its core business to better support customers year-round Diversified portfolio across multiple sectors with countercyclical benefits Continue to generate positive free cash flow, supported by low-CAPEX requirements and working capital dynamics of events business where cash is collected in advance of an event staging

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Revolutionizing the Trade Show ModelIntegrating technology and first party data to create a next-generation B2B platform Collection of leading B2B trade shows and conferences that bring together industry-specific communities Revenue is generated from the production of trade shows and conference events, including booth space sales, registration fees and sponsorship fees Emerald’s Core Services B2B websites and publications that provide industry specific business news and information across 20 sectors Revenue primarily consists of advertising sales for industry publications and digital products SaaS software enables year-round B2B buying and selling which averages $1 billion per month of wholesale gross transaction volume Revenue consists of subscription revenue, implementation fees and professional services Connections (89% of FY 2023 Revenue) Content Commerce

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Enduring Value of Trade Shows (1) Source: Freeman, New Freeman Research Shows an Accelerated Return to In-Person Events. (2) Source: TSL, 2023 150+ Trade Show Stats That Reveal All. (3) Source: CEIR, Omnichannel Marketing Insights Report 1. (4) Source: Gartner, What Marketing Budgets Look Like in 2022. (5) Source: PwC, Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2022-2026. In-person trade shows and events continue to be an integral part of businesses’ marketing budgets and among the highest ROI Generate leads and sales Introduce new products Build brands Strengthen relationships Educate the market Service customers Fulfill procurement needs Source new suppliers Reconnect with existing suppliers Identify trends Learn about new products / services Network with industry peers Value to Exhibitors Value to Attendees 85% of respondents say in-person events are irreplaceable because of their ability to drive commerce and networking that creates partnerships and innovation(1) 5:1 ROI for 14% of Fortune 500 companies from their trade show exhibitions(2) 40% of businesses say B2B exhibitions provide the highest value for their marketing objectives(3) 18% of Chief Marketing Officers cite customer acquisition, retention and engagement as their #1 priority in 2022, up from 10% in 2021(4) 17.6% 2021-2026 CAGR projected for B2B trade show market size(5)

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Three Pillars of Value CreationEmerald’s focus is on maximizing value of operations and expanding offerings Action the holistic consolidated customer database 3-year brand operating plans across portfolio Value-based pricing structure Rigorous, perpetual brand reviews Improved customer retention Higher revenue per customer Focused investment in evolving brands Optimized event success and customer ROI Customer Centricity Emerald Xcelerator Targeted accretive M&A Partnership opportunities New event and content launches in growth categories Platform acquisitions in new growth categories Tuck-in acquisitions in existing strategic categories Portfolio Optimization Daily content and insights across 20 industries Scaled B2B marketplace Increased cadence of online offerings New revenue streams Powerful first-party data Improved cross selling efforts 365-Day Engagement

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Acquisitions and New Event Launches Driving Portfolio OptimizationStrategic expansion into high growth industries and categories Entered long-term partnership with the NBA to launch fan events and festivals globally adjacent to high profile NBA events such as the All Star Game, NBA Draft and NBA Summer League Expect to ramp to multiple events, including international locations Select New Event Launches from Xcelerator New Event Launches Expected to Contribute 1-2 Percentage Points of Organic Revenue Growth per Year Educational platform that bridges business and Web3 innovation Will host second iteration at Retail Innovation Conference and Expo (RICE) with a focus on retail sector applications Launched in July 2023 Returned June 2023 B2B event dedicated to the Latin food and beverage sector Strengthens Emerald’s portfolio of leading food & beverage brands Launched in Sept. 2023 Social 3rd Party Digital Recent Acquisitions Leading B2B media company in the cannabis industry with portfolio of media brands + widely attended annual expo B2B e-commerce SaaS platform Premier global B2B event and thought leadership platform with a global presence Leading product database and integrator service provider for commercial AV Leading national trade show focused on educational spaces and equipment Subscription-based photography business education and e-learning service + conference Wholesale online marketplace platform to be combined with Emerald’s iconic NY NOW brand Launched June 2023 Leveraging the expertise of the Lodestone team, launched a consumer adventure travel and lifestyle show in June 2023 Leads into Emerald’s high profile Outdoor Retailer event Producer of Overland Expo adventure travel shows Launched in May 2022 New business unit dedicated to launching dynamic brands in emerging and high-growth markets Focused on new brands with an expected run rate of 4 – 6 shows per year Producer of hosted buyer events serving the hospitality, senior living and casino industries via the BITAC series of events.

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9 Adj. EBITDA(1) Free Cash Flow(2) Net Income Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share ($ in Millions) ($ in Millions) Excludes insurance proceeds (1) See slide 14 of this presentation for a reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds. (2) The calculation of 2023 Free Cash Flow excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds, net, includes non-recurring acquisition related transaction costs of $2.6 million, acquisition integration, restructuring-related transition costs of $6.1 million, and non-recurring legal, audit and consulting fees of $4.1 million. The calculation of 2022 Free Cash Flow excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds, net, includes insurance settlement expenses of $7.9 million, acquisition related transaction costs of $3.6 million, integration-related transition costs of $3.1 million, contingent consideration paid in excess of the original estimate of $2.1 million, and non-recurring legal and consulting fees of $1.7 million. The total of these items is $13.0 million and $18.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Earnings Results Revenues of $382.8 million Diluted loss per share of ($0.78) Net loss of ($8.2) million Adjusted EBITDA excluding insurance proceeds of $95.0 million(1) Free cash flow excluding insurance proceeds of $26.0 million(2) Highlights and Developments Acquired Lodestone Events, producer of the Overland Expo series of adventure travel consumer events, in January 2023. Hosted first NBA Con fan event in Las Vegas in July as part of partnership with the NBA Hosted first iteration of Cocina Sabrosa in Irving, TX in September, serving the Latin food industry Events business account for 89% of 2023 revenues Balance Sheet(as of 12/31/2023) $204.2 million of cash and cash equivalents Full availability on $110 million revolver. Net debt of $209.1 million, including $413.3 million outstanding term loan balance Paid December 27th dividend on convertible preferred shares in cash, avoiding the issuance of 2.4 million shares on an as-converted basis Emerald experienced year over year growth in revenue and Adjusted EBITDA across all categories as recovery momentum continues ($ in Millions) Excludes insurance proceeds FY 2023 Financial Highlights and Current Liquidity Position ($0.78)

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10 ($ in Millions) Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA by Segment Quarterly Connections $5.7 $4.4 $66.1 $30.5 $88.6 $60.8 $51.3 $81.9 $112.2 $75.6 $62.1 $90.3 All Other $7.2 $10.6 $10.4 $10.6 $9.9 $10.7 $11.0 $11.7 $10.1 $10.8 $10.5 $11.2 Total $12.9 $15.0 $76.5 $41.1 $98.5 $71.5 $62.3 $93.6 $122.3 $86.4 $72.6 $101.5 Connections $106.7 $282.6 $340.2 All Other $38.8 $43.3 $42.6 Total $145.5 $325.9 $382.8 Annual Connections $6.6 ($6.3) $18.2 $61.4 $61.0 $27.3 $14.4 $30.3 $49.4 $25.1 $22.6 $39.7 All Other $0.7 $3.0 $1.9 $0.7 ($0.3) $0.7 ($0.3) $0.1 ($0.3) $1.0 $1.3 $1.6 Corporate ($10.0) ($10.3) ($10.7) ($11.1) ($11.4) ($12.4) ($13.0) ($5.4) ($12.5) ($11.5) ($13.1) ($5.5) Adj. EBITDA ($2.7) ($13.6) $9.4 $51.0 $49.3 $15.6 $1.1 $25.0 $36.5 $14.6 $10.8 $35.8 Less: Insurance Proceeds $14.2 $2.3 $1.2 $59.7 $23.7 $8.1 $2.4 -- -- -- $2.8 -- Adj. EBITDA ex-Insurance ($16.9) ($15.9) $8.2 ($8.7) $25.6 $7.5 ($1.3) $25.0 $36.5 $14.6 $8.0 $35.8 Revenue Adjusted EBITDA Connections $80.0 $133.0 $136.8 All Other $6.3 $0.2 $3.6 Corporate ($42.1) ($42.2) ($42.6) Adj. EBITDA $44.1 $91.0 $97.8 Less: Insurance Proceeds $77.4 $34.2 $2.8 Adj. EBITDA ex-Insurance ($33.3) $56.8 $95.0 Adjusted EBITDA Revenue

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11 2024 Guidance Signals Covid Recovery and Company Growth Revenue ($ in Millions) Adjusted EBITDA ex-Insurance(1) ($ in Millions) $415 to $425 Guidance On average, revenue per event is progressing toward normalized levels Guidance implies ~27% Adj. EBITDA margins, with room for continued improvement to pre-COVID margins over time 2024 Guidance FY 2024 Revenue expected in the range of $415 to 425 million FY 2024 Adjusted EBITDA(1) expected in the range of $110 to 115 million (1) See slide 14 of this presentation for a reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds. $110 to $115 Guidance

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  Common Shares Outstanding 62.9M       Preferred Shares     Liquidation Preference per Share as of December 31, 2023 $6.90   Initial Conversion Price / 3.52   Common Shares per Converted Preferred Share = 1.96 shares   Convertible Preferred Shares Outstanding × 71.4M   Additional Common Shares from Preferred Conversion = 140M       Total Shares (as-converted basis) 202.9M   Debt(1) $413.3   Cash and Cash Equivalents $204.2   Net Debt $209.1   Trailing Twelve Month EBITDA(2) $98.3   Net Debt / EBITDA 2.13x Conservative Balance Sheet and Strong Liquidity:Capital Structure As of December 31, 2023 Convertible Preferred Shares Issued $400M of Convertible Preferred Stock in 2020 during COVID business disruption Beginning in Q3 2023, Emerald may elect each quarter to pay the 7% per annum dividend in cash vs. in-kind (accretion to liquidation preference) Emerald can force conversion of preferred shares if common stock price exceeds $6.16 for 20 consecutive trading days (1) Debt includes outstanding gross balance of term loan. (2) Consolidated trailing twelve month EBITDA as of December 31, 2023 as defined in Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities. Debt Full availability on $110 million revolver $402.9 million term loan balance outstanding (net of discount and fees) as of December 31, 2023 $ in millions

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Appendix

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Adjusted EBITDA UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NET (LOSS) INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA For the year ended December 31, 2022, represents non-cash charges of $6.3 million for goodwill in connection with the Company’s interim testing of goodwill for impairment resulting from the change in operating segments and reporting units that occurred in the first quarter of 2022. Intangible asset impairment charges for the year ended December 31, 2022, represent non-cash charges of $1.6 million for certain indefinite-lived intangible assets in connection with the Company’s interim testing of intangibles for impairment. Other items for the three months ended December 31, 2023 included: (i) $0.8 million in acquisition-related transaction costs; (ii) $2.1 million in acquisition integration and restructuring-related transition costs, including one-time severance expense of $0.2 million; (iii) $1.1 million in non-recurring legal, audit and consulting fees and (iv) $0.2 million in gains related to the remeasurement of contingent consideration. Other items for the three months ended December 31, 2022 included: (i) $24.0 million in gains related to the remeasurement of contingent consideration; (ii) $0.6 million in non-recurring legal, audit and consulting fees; (iii) $0.3 million in acquisition-related transaction costs and (iv) $4.2 million in transition expenses, including $3.0 million in non-cash lease abandonment charges. Other items for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 included: (i) $2.6 million in acquisition-related transaction costs; (ii) $6.1 million in acquisition integration and restructuring-related transition costs, including one-time severance expense of $1.5 million; (iii) $4.1 million in non-recurring legal, audit and consulting fees and (iv) $2.3 million in gains related to the remeasurement of contingent consideration. Other items for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022 included: (i) $33.3 million in gains related to the remeasurement of contingent consideration; (ii) $1.7 million in non-recurring legal, audit and consulting fees; (iii) $3.6 million in acquisition-related transaction costs; (iv) $6.1 million in transition expenses, including $3.0 million in non-cash lease abandonment charges and (v) $7.9 million in insurance settlement related expenses.     Three Months EndedDecember 31,     Year EndedDecember 31,       2023     2022     2023     2022       (dollars in millions) (unaudited)   Net (loss) income   $ (17.9 )   $ 22.4     $ (8.2 )   $ 130.8   Add (deduct):                         Interest expense, net     8.6       7.3       35.1       21.8   Loss on extinguishment of debt     —       —       2.3       —   (Benefit from) provision for income taxes     29.3       (3.1 )     5.3       27.2   Goodwill impairment charge(1)     —       —       —       6.3   Intangible asset impairment charge(2)     —       —       —       1.6   Depreciation and amortization     9.8       16.5       45.0       59.5   Stock-based compensation     1.8       0.8       7.8       5.8   Deferred revenue adjustment     —       —       —       0.6   Other items(3)     4.2       (18.9 )     10.5       (14.0 ) Adjusted EBITDA   $ 35.8     $ 25.0     $ 97.8     $ 239.6   Deduct:                         Event cancellation insurance proceeds     —       —       2.8       182.8   Adjusted EBITDA excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds   $ 35.8     $ 25.0     $ 95.0     $ 56.8  

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Free Cash Flow UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW     Three Months EndedDecember 31,     Year EndedDecember 31,       2023     2022     2023     2022       (dollars in millions)(unaudited)   Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities   $ 15.6     $ (23.6 )   $ 40.3     $ 175.1   Less:                         Capital expenditures     2.1       2.8       11.5       10.3   Free Cash Flow   $ 13.5     $ (26.4 )   $ 28.8     $ 164.8   Event cancellation insurance proceeds     —       —       (2.8 )     (183.5 ) Taxes paid on event cancellation insurance proceeds     —       25.0       —       25.6   Free cash flow excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds, net   $ 13.5     $ (1.4 )   $ 26.0     $ 6.9  

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Income Statement – Consolidated Emerald UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (LOSS) INCOME

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Income Statement – Connections Reportable Segment UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (LOSS) INCOME – CONNECTIONS REPORTABLE SEGMENT

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Income Statement – All Other Category UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (LOSS) INCOME – ALL OTHER CATEGORY

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Income Statement – Corporate-Level Activities UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (LOSS) INCOME – CORPORATE-LEVEL ACTIVITIES

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Document And Entity Information	Feb. 29, 2024
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