# EDGAR Filing Document

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**0000950170-23-007692.hdr.sgml**: 20230314

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000950170-23-007692

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

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**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230314

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230314

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230314

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**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Emerald Holding, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001579214
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC [7389]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 421775077
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-38076
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23729134

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 31910 DEL OBISPO STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 200
- **CITY:** SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 92675
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 949-226-5700

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 31910 DEL OBISPO STREET
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 200
- **CITY:** SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 92675

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Emerald Expositions Events, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20170330

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Expo Event Holdco, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20130613

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

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**FORM** 8-K

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**CURRENT REPORT**

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

**Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):** March 14, 2023<br>

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Emerald Holding, Inc.

**(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)**

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| Delaware | 001-38076 | 42-1775077 |
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| 100 Broadway, 14th Floor |  |  |
| New York**,** New York |  | 10005 |
| **(Address of Principal Executive Offices)** |  | **(Zip Code)** |

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**Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code:** (949) 226-5700<br>

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

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

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| Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | EEX | New York Stock Exchange |

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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 March 14, 2023, 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, 2022. 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.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;99.1 <br>99.2<br>104  | &nbsp;&nbsp;[<u>Press Release of the Company, dated March 14, 2023.</u>](eex-ex99_1.htm)<br>[<u>Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results Presentation.</u>](eex-ex99_2.htm)<br>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.

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|  |  |  | **EMERALD HOLDING, INC.** |
| Date: | March 14, 2023 | By:  | /s/ Stacey Sayetta |
|  |  |  | Stacey Sayetta<br>General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |

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## Ex-99

**Exhibit 99.1**

**Emerald Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results**

FY 2022 Revenue Increases 124.0% Year-over-Year on Continued Recovery of Live Events

Emerald Trades 124 In-Person Trade Shows in FY 2022

Xcelerator Unit Launches 4 New Brands in High-Growth Sectors in FY 2022

**NEW YORK, N.Y**. – March 14, 2023 – 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, 2022.

**<u>Financial Highlights</u>**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Revenues of $325.9 million for 2022, an increase of $180.4 million, or 124.0%, on an increase in events staged in FY 2022 versus FY 2021

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Organic Revenues, a non-GAAP measure which takes into account the impact of COVID-19 related cancellations as well as acquisitions, of $205.1 million for 2022, an increase of $59.6 million, or 41.0%, from $145.5 million for 2021 (Refer to Schedule 1 for a reconciliation to revenues, the most directly comparable GAAP measure)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Net income of $130.8 million for 2022, compared to net loss of $79.7 million for 2021

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, of $239.6 million for 2022, compared to $44.1 million for 2021; Adjusted EBITDA excluding insurance proceeds, a non-GAAP measure, of $56.8 million for 2022, compared to negative $33.3 million for 2021 (Refer to Schedule 3 for a reconciliation to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Bought back 2.9 million shares of common stock at an average price of $3.60 per share during 2022

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Ended the quarter with $239.1 million in cash and full availability of its $100.4 million revolving credit facility

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•For the full year 2023, the Company expects to generate in excess of $400 million of revenue and $100 million of Adjusted EBITDA

**Operational Highlights**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Emerald set up for future growth as post-COVID recovery cycle takes hold

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Emerald successfully staged 124 in-person trade shows, conferences and other events in FY 2022 as the Company builds back from the COVID-19 pandemic and customers eagerly returned to in-person events

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Since the beginning of FY 2022, Emerald completed three strategic acquisitions, including Advertising Week, Bulletin, and Lodestone, bringing the total number of acquisitions completed over the last two years to eight

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Xcelerator unit launched four new brands in 2022 in high-growth sectors, including food, decentralized finance, psychedelics and mental health, helping to drive incremental organic growth

Hervé Sedky, Emerald's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We witnessed a strong recovery in the events industry in 2022 as COVID waned and exhibitors and attendees were eager to get back to in-person events. Our unique business model offers multiple revenue drivers including organic growth, our Xcelerator program for new event launches, and our acquisitions strategy, all focused on making Emerald a stronger leader in the industry. As a leading consolidator of live events, we've acquired eight businesses over the last two years that build on our existing capabilities across our events, content, and ecommerce platforms. We also successfully launched four new brands in high-growth sectors through our Xcelerator program in 2022, providing us with an opportunity to apply Emerald's flywheel and add significant scale to the business. Our proprietary data, content business and e-commerce abilities are also enabling us to meet our customers' needs at every turn while growing our audiences and driving higher revenue per customer. As we move into 2023, we are focused on our three strategic priorities of customer centricity, 365-day engagement, and portfolio optimization, and are confident in the future of the industry and our place as a leading player."

David Doft, Emerald's Chief Financial Officer, added, "We are very pleased with our performance in 2022, delivering over $325 million of revenue and almost $57 million of Adjusted EBITDA, both exceeding our previously stated guidance. This past year, we continued to invest in our business to drive growth both organically and through strategic acquisitions. Our free cash flow in the fourth quarter 2022 was impacted by timing shifts in working capital, as event sign ups and contractual deposit due dates have fluctuated as customer behavior returns to normal. We expect to have meaningful cash leverage in our business model as increases in free cash flow align closely with Adjusted EBITDA growth. Looking ahead, interest in event participation has continued on a strong and positive trajectory,

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giving us confidence in the year ahead. For the full year 2023, we project that we will generate in excess of $400 million of revenue and $100 million of Adjusted EBITDA."

**<u>Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2022 Financial Performance and Highlights</u>**

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|  | **Three Months Ended<br>December 31,** | **Three Months Ended<br>December 31,** | **Three Months Ended<br>December 31,** | **Three Months Ended<br>December 31,** | **Year Ended<br>December 31,** | **Year Ended<br>December 31,** | **Year Ended<br>December 31,** | **Year Ended<br>December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **Change** | **% Change** | **2022** | **2021** | **Change** | **% Change** |
|  | **(unaudited, dollars in millions, except percentages and per share data)** | **(unaudited, dollars in millions, except percentages and per share data)** | **(unaudited, dollars in millions, except percentages and per share data)** | **(unaudited, dollars in millions, except percentages and per share data)** | **(unaudited, dollars in millions, except percentages and per share data)** | **(unaudited, dollars in millions, except percentages and per share data)** | **(unaudited, dollars in millions, except percentages and per share data)** | **(unaudited, dollars in millions, except percentages and per share data)** |
| Revenues | $93.6 | $41.1 | $52.5 | 127.7% | $325.9 | $145.5 | $180.4 | 124.0% |
| Net income (loss) | $22.4 | $(8.9) | $31.3 | NM | $130.8 | $(79.7) | $210.5 | NM |
| Net cash (used in) provided by<br> operating activities | $(23.6) | $53.7 | $(77.3) | NM | $175.1 | $90.0 | $85.1 | 94.6% |
| Diluted income (loss) per share | $0.06 | $(0.26) | $0.32 | NM | $0.46 | $(1.62) | $2.08 | NM |
| Non-GAAP measures: |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $25.0 | $51.0 | $(26.0) | (51.0%) | $239.6 | $44.1 | $195.5 | 443.3% |
| Adjusted EBITDA excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds | $25.0 | $(8.9) | $33.9 | NM | $56.8 | $(33.3) | $90.1 | NM |
| Free Cash Flow | $(26.4) | $51.2 | $(77.6) | NM | $164.8 | $83.4 | $81.4 | NM |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Fourth quarter 2022 revenues were $93.6 million, an increase of $52.5 million or 127.7% versus the fourth quarter 2021, driven by revenue from the MJBiz and Advertising Week acquisitions, each of which staged its largest event in the fourth quarter 2022. Full year 2022 revenues were $325.9 million, an increase of $180.4 million or 124.0% versus the full year 2021, due to an increase in revenue related to live events that staged in 2022, but had been canceled in the prior year due to COVID-19.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Fourth quarter 2022 Organic Revenues were $52.9 million, an increase of $11.3 million or 27.2% versus the fourth quarter 2021, due primarily to a $10.4 million increase in revenues from events that traded in both periods, $1.9 million from newly launched events and $1.4 million from increased subscription software revenues partially offset by softness in other marketing services. Full year 2022 Organic Revenues were $205.1 million, an increase of $59.6 million or 41.0% versus the full year 2021, due primarily to a $51.8 million increase in revenues from several events that staged in both 2022 and 2021, $6.5 million from newly launched events and $4.2 million from increased subscription software revenues partially offset by softness in other marketing services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Fourth quarter 2022 net income was $22.4 million, compared to a net loss of $8.9 million for the fourth quarter 2021. Full year 2022 net income was $130.8 million, compared to a net loss of $79.7 million for the full year 2021.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Fourth quarter 2022 Adjusted EBITDA was $25.1 million, compared to $51.0 million for the fourth quarter 2021. Excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds, fourth quarter 2022 Adjusted EBITDA would have been $25.1 million, compared to Adjusted EBITDA ex-insurance of negative $8.9 million for the fourth quarter 2021. Full year 2022 Adjusted EBITDA was $239.6 million, compared to $44.1 million for the full year 2021. Excluding the event cancellation insurance proceeds, Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2022 would have been $56.8 million, compared to Adjusted EBITDA ex-insurance of negative $33.3 million for the full year 2021.

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 income (loss) (discussed in the second paragraph of this section), the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

**<u>Cash Flow</u>**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Fourth quarter 2022 net cash used in operating activities was $23.6 million, compared to cash provided by operating activities of $53.7 million in the fourth quarter 2021. Full year 2022 net cash provided by operating activities was $175.1 million, compared to $90.0 million in the full year 2021.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Fourth quarter 2022 capital expenditures were $2.8 million, compared to $2.5 million in the fourth quarter 2021. Full year 2022 capital expenditures were $10.3 million, compared to $6.6 million in the full year 2021.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Fourth quarter 2022 Free Cash Flow excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds, net, which the Company defines as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, event cancellation insurance proceeds and taxes paid on event cancellation insurance proceeds, was negative $1.4 million, compared to negative $8.7 million in the fourth quarter 2021. The calculation of fourth quarter 2022 Free Cash Flow excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds, net, includes transaction costs of $0.3 million, restructuring-related transition costs of $1.2 million, and non-recurring legal and consulting fees of $0.6 million. The calculation of fourth quarter Free Cash Flow excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds, net, for the prior year includes transaction costs of $1.1 million, restructuring-related transition costs of $1.5 million, and non-recurring legal and consulting fees of $0.4 million. The total of these items is $2.1 million and $3.0 million for the quarters ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Full year 2022 Free Cash Flow excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds, net, was $6.9 million, compared to $6.0 million in the full year 2021. The calculation of 2022 Free Cash Flow excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds, net, includes insurance settlement expenses of $7.9 million, contingent consideration paid in excess of the original estimate of $2.1 million, transaction costs of $3.6 million, restructuring-related transition costs of $3.1 million, and non-recurring legal and consulting fees of $1.7 million. The calculation of Free Cash Flow for the prior year includes transaction costs of $1.4 million, restructuring-related transition costs of $1.9 million, and non-recurring legal and consulting fees of $2.7 million. The total of these items is $18.4 million and $6.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•Emerald voluntarily prepaid $100.0 million of outstanding Term Loans during the fourth quarter 2022. After giving effect to the prepayment, the Company had $415.3 million in principal amount of Term Loans outstanding. Additionally, during the fourth quarter 2022, the Company made estimated tax payments of $25.0 million related to the receipt of event cancellation insurance claim and insurance litigation settlement proceeds during the first nine-months of 2022. Given the cash outflow for the voluntary Term Loan prepayment and estimated tax payments, Emerald ended the fourth quarter 2022 with $239.1 million of cash as compared to the third quarter 2022 ending cash balance of $366.1 million.

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.

**<u>Emerald Share Repurchase Program</u>**

Emerald's Board of Directors approved an extension and expansion of the Company's share repurchase program that allows for the repurchase of $20.0 million of our Common Stock through December 31, 2023. The Company bought back 2.9 million shares of common stock at an average price of $3.60 per share during 2022. Since the beginning of 2021, the Company has bought back 5.4 million shares of common stock. Prior to this expansion, Emerald had $9.2 million remaining available under its prior repurchase authorization.

**<u>Conference Call Webcast Details</u>**

As previously announced, the Company's leadership will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2022 results at 8:30 am EDT on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-877-407-9039 (domestic) or 1-201-689-8470 (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 13736396. The replay will be available until 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on March 21, 2023.

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.

**<u>About Emerald</u>** 

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/.

**<u>Non-GAAP Financial Information</u>** 

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

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("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, (iii) material show scheduling adjustments and (iv) event cancellations for which the Company has received, or expects to receive, claim proceeds from its event cancellation insurance policy. 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 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, (vii) material show scheduling adjustments, where applicable, and (viii) 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 2022 and 2021 Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), 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 2023 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 2023 projected Adjusted EBITDA to projected net income (loss) 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.

**<u>Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements</u>**

This press release contains and our earnings call will contain certain forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, our expectations arising from the severe impact of COVID-19 and related variants on our business; our ability to continue staging live events and return our business to pre-COVID levels; our guidance with respect to estimated revenues and Adjusted EBITDA; our ability to recover insurance proceeds under current policies and the timing of any such recoveries; the timing for rescheduled trade show events; and our ability to successfully identify and acquire acquisition targets and 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 obligation to update or revise any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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**<u>Contact</u>**

**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 Income (Loss) and Comprehensive Income (Loss)** 

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

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|  | **Three Months Ended<br>December 31, 2022** | **Three Months Ended<br>December 31, 2021** | **Year Ended<br>December 31, 2022** | **Year Ended<br>December 31, 2021** |
| Revenues | $93.6 | $41.1 | $325.9 | $145.5 |
| Other income, net |  | 59.9 | 182.8 | 77.4 |
| Cost of revenues | 33.2 | 15.8 | 116.5 | 57.1 |
| Selling, general and administrative expense | 17.4 | 40.3 | 145.0 | 143.0 |
| Depreciation and amortization expense | 16.5 | 11.5 | 59.5 | 47.6 |
| Goodwill impairment charge |  | 7.2 | 6.3 | 7.2 |
| Intangible asset impairment charge |  | 32.7 | 1.6 | 32.7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating income (loss) | 26.5 | (6.5) | 179.8 | (64.7) |
| Interest expense | 9.0 | 3.8 | 24.5 | 15.9 |
| Interest income | 1.7 |  | 2.7 | 0.1 |
| Other (income) expense | (0.1) |  |  |  |
| Loss on disposal of fixed assets |  | 0.5 |  | 0.5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income (loss) before income taxes | 19.3 | (10.8) | 158.0 | (81.0) |
| (Benefit from) provision for income taxes | (3.1) | (1.9) | 27.2 | (1.3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Emerald Holding, Inc. | $22.4 | $(8.9) | $130.8 | $(79.7) |
| Accretion to redemption value of redeemable convertible preferred stock | (10.1) | (9.3) | (38.8) | (35.6) |
| Participation rights on if-converted basis | (8.2) |  | (60.2) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Emerald Holding, Inc. common stockholders | $4.1 | $(18.2) | $31.8 | $(115.3) |
| Basic income (loss) per share | 0.06 | (0.26) | 0.46 | (1.62) |
| Diluted income (loss) income per share | 0.06 | (0.26) | 0.46 | (1.62) |
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 67599 | 70088 | 69002 | 71309 |
| Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 67943 | 70088 | 69148 | 71309 |

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**Emerald Holding, Inc.**

**Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets**

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

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|  | **December 31,<br>2022** | **December 31,<br>2021** |
|  | **(unaudited)** | **(unaudited)** |
| **Assets** |  |  |
| Current assets |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $239.1 | $231.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trade and other receivables, net of allowances of $1.5 million <br> and $1.2 million, as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively | 74.9 | 46.4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 17.8 | 12.5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current assets | 331.8 | 290.1 |
| Noncurrent assets |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Property and equipment, net | 2.2 | 3.7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intangible assets, net | 204.8 | 236.7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill, net | 545.5 | 514.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Right-of-use assets | 10.6 | 15.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other noncurrent assets | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | $1098.4 | $1062.4 |
| **Liabilities, Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Deficit** |  |  |
| Current liabilities |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable and other current liabilities | $58.1 | $48.3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income taxes payable | 1.2 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Canceled event liabilities | 3.3 | 9.8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred revenues | 151.2 | 118.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contingent consideration | 3.5 | 5.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Right-of-use liabilities, current portion | 4.9 | 4.7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Term loan, current portion |  | 5.7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total current liabilities | 222.2 | 191.7 |
| Noncurrent liabilities |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Term loan, net of discount and deferred financing fees | 413.9 | 510.9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred tax liabilities, net | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Right-of-use liabilities, noncurrent portion | 10.4 | 13.3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other noncurrent liabilities | 10.8 | 32.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | 659.1 | 749.5 |
| Commitments and contingencies |  |  |
| Redeemable convertible preferred stock |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7% Series A Convertible Participating Preferred Stock,<br> $0.01 par value; authorized shares at December 31, 2022 and 2021: <br> 80,000; 71,417 and 71,442 shares issued and outstanding; aggregate <br> liquidation preference $475.9 million and $444.1 million at <br> December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively | 472.4 | 433.9 |
| Stockholders' deficit |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized shares at December 31, 2022<br> and 2021: 800,000; 67,588 and 70,026 shares issued and outstanding at <br> December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional paid-in capital | 610.3 | 653.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Accumulated deficit | (644.1) | (774.9) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total stockholders' deficit | (33.1) | (121.0) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock and stockholders' deficit | $1098.4 | $1062.4 |

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**<u>Schedule 1</u>**

**Emerald Holding, Inc.**

**UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF REVENUES TO ORGANIC REVENUES**

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|  | **Three Months Ended<br>December 31,** | **Three Months Ended<br>December 31,** | **Change** | **Change** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Change** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | $**%** | **%** | **2022** | **2021** | **%** |
|  | **(dollars in millions)<br>(unaudited)** | **(dollars in millions)<br>(unaudited)** | **(dollars in millions)<br>(unaudited)** | **(dollars in millions)<br>(unaudited)** | **(dollars in millions)<br>(unaudited)** | **(dollars in millions)<br>(unaudited)** | **(dollars in millions)<br>(unaudited)** |
| **Revenues** | $93.6 | $41.1 |  | 127.7% | $325.9 | $145.5 | 124.0% |
| Add (deduct): |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquisition revenues | (40.0) |  |  |  | (44.8) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;COVID-19 prior year cancellations(1) | (0.7) |  |  |  | (76.0) |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;COVID-19 prior year postponements(2) |  | (1.6) |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Scheduling adjustments(3) |  | 2.1 |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Organic revenues** | $52.9 | $41.6 |  | 27.2% | $205.1 | $145.5 | 41.0% |

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Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)Represents the increase in 2022 revenues as a result of events that staged in the current year and were canceled due to COVID-19 in the prior year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)Represents the decrease in revenues from events that staged in the first nine months of 2022 but were postponed due to COVID-19 in the prior year and staged in the fourth quarter of 2021.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3)For the three months ended December 31, 2021, represents revenues from events that staged in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022 but staged in the first nine-months of 2021.

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**<u>Schedule 2</u>**

**Emerald Holding, Inc.**

**UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF REVENUES TO DISAGGREGATED REVENUES** 

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|  | **Three Months Ended<br>December 31,** | **Three Months Ended<br>December 31,** | **Year Ended<br>December 31,** | **Year Ended<br>December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
|  | **(dollars in millions) <br>(unaudited)** | **(dollars in millions) <br>(unaudited)** | **(dollars in millions) <br>(unaudited)** | **(dollars in millions) <br>(unaudited)** |
| Trade shows | $59.5 | $22.0 | $226.2 | $84.0 |
| Other events | 20.8 | 6.6 | 51.4 | 19.4 |
| Subscription software and services | 5.7 | 4.7 | 18.8 | 14.1 |
| Other marketing services | 7.6 | 7.8 | 29.5 | 28.0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Revenues | $93.6 | $41.1 | $325.9 | $145.5 |

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**<u>Schedule 3</u>**

**Emerald Holding, Inc.**

**UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA**

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|  | **Three Months Ended<br>December 31,** | **Three Months Ended<br>December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
|  | **(dollars in millions) <br>(unaudited)** | **(dollars in millions) <br>(unaudited)** | **(dollars in millions) <br>(unaudited)** | **(dollars in millions) <br>(unaudited)** |
| **Net income (loss)** | $22.4 | $(8.9) | $130.8 | $(79.7) |
| Add (deduct): |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense, net | 7.3 | 3.8 | 21.8 | 15.8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Benefit from) provision for income taxes | (3.1) | (1.9) | 27.2 | (1.3) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill impairment charge(1) |  | 7.2 | 6.3 | 7.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intangible asset impairment charge(2) |  | 32.7 | 1.6 | 32.7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization | 16.5 | 11.5 | 59.5 | 47.6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation | 0.8 | 2.2 | 5.8 | 10.4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred revenue adjustment |  | 0.6 | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other items(3) | (18.9) | 3.8 | (14.0) | 9.4 |
| **Adjusted EBITDA** | $25.0 | $51.0 | $239.6 | 44.1 |
| Deduct: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Event cancellation insurance proceeds |  | 59.9 | 182.8 | 77.4 |
| **Adjusted EBITDA excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds** | $25.0 | $(8.9) | $56.8 | $(33.3) |

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Notes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)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. For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021, represents non-cash charges of $7.2 million for goodwill in connection with the Company's annual testing of goodwill for impairment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)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. Intangible asset impairment charges for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021, represent non-cash charges of $11.7 million and $21.0 million for certain indefinite-lived intangible assets and certain definite-lived intangible assets, respectively, in connection with the Company's annual testing of intangibles for impairment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3)Other items for the three months ended December 31, 2022 included: (i) $24.0 million in non-cash gains related to the remeasurement of contingent consideration; (ii) $4.2 million in restructuring-related transition costs, including $3.0 million in non-cash lease abandonment charges; (iii) $0.3 million in transaction costs, primarily in connection with the Lodestone acquisition and (iv) $0.6 million in non-recurring legal and consulting fees. Other items for the three months ended December 31, 2021 included: (i) $2.7 million in restructuring-related transition costs, including one-time severance expense of $1.3 million and costs associated with lease abandonments of $1.2 million; (ii) $1.1 million in transaction costs, primarily related to the acquisition of MJBiz and (iii) $0.2 million in non-recurring legal and consulting fees and (iv) $0.2 million in insurance settlement related expenses offset by (v) $0.4 million reduction to expense related to the remeasurement of contingent consideration. Other items for the year ended December 31, 2022 included: (i) $33.3 million in non-cash gains related to the remeasurement of contingent consideration; (ii) $6.1 million in restructuring-related transition costs, including $3.0 million in non-cash lease abandonment charges; (iii) $3.6 million in transaction costs, primarily in connection with the MJBiz, Advertising Week, Bulletin and Lodestone acquisitions; (iv) $1.7 million in non-recurring legal and consulting fees and (v) $7.9 million in insurance settlement related expenses. Other items for the year ended December 31, 2021 included: (i) $3.1 million in restructuring-related transition costs, including one-time severance expense of $1.3 million and costs associated with lease abandonment of $1.2 million; (ii) $1.7 million in non-recurring legal and consulting fees; (iii) $1.4 million in transaction costs in connection with certain acquisition transactions; (iv) $1.0 million in insurance settlement related expenses and (iv) $2.2 million in expense related to the remeasurement of contingent consideration.

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**<u>Schedule 4</u>**

**Emerald Holding, Inc.**

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

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|  | **Three Months Ended<br>December 31,** | **Three Months Ended<br>December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** | **Year Ended December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
|  | **(dollars in millions)<br>(unaudited)** | **(dollars in millions)<br>(unaudited)** | **(dollars in millions)<br>(unaudited)** | **(dollars in millions)<br>(unaudited)** |
| **Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities** | $(23.6) | $53.7 | $175.1 | $90.0 |
| Less: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Capital expenditures | 2.8 | 2.5 | 10.3 | 6.6 |
| **Free Cash Flow** | $(26.4) | $51.2 | $164.8 | $83.4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Event cancellation insurance proceeds |  | (59.9) | (183.5) | (77.4) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Taxes paid on event cancellation insurance proceeds | 25.0 |  | 25.6 |  |
| **Free cash flow excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds net** | $(1.4) | $(8.7) | $6.9 | $6.0 |

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**<u>Schedule 5</u>**

**Emerald Holding, Inc.**

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

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Three Months Ended<br>December 31,** | **Three Months Ended<br>December 31,** | **Year Ended<br>December 31,** | **Year Ended<br>December 31,** |
|  | **2022** | **2021** | **2022** | **2021** |
|  | **(dollars in millions) <br>(unaudited)** | **(dollars in millions) <br>(unaudited)** | **(dollars in millions) <br>(unaudited)** | **(dollars in millions) <br>(unaudited)** |
| **Revenues** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commerce | $38.8 | $8.7 | $149.1 | $57.0 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Design, Creative, and Technology | 49.6 | 29.4 | 157.7 | 77.4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;All Other | 5.2 | 3.0 | 19.1 | 11.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenues | $93.6 | $41.1 | $325.9 | $145.5 |
| **Other income, net** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commerce | $— | $49.7 | $8.0 | $57.5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Design, Creative, and Technology |  | 9.9 | 25.3 | 19.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;All Other |  | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total other income, net | $— | $59.9 | $34.2 | $77.4 |
| **Adjusted EBITDA** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Commerce | $19.1 | $48.7 | $76.7 | $68.6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Design, Creative, and Technology | 17.0 | 18.1 | 74.0 | 25.4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;All Other | (1.3) | (2.0) | (9.4) | (2.1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subtotal Adjusted EBITDA | $34.8 | $64.8 | $141.3 | $91.9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;General corporate and other expenses | (9.8) | (13.8) | (50.3) | (47.8) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other income, net |  |  | 148.6 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense, net | (7.3) | (3.8) | (21.8) | (15.8) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill impairment charges |  | (7.2) | (6.3) | (7.2) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Intangible asset impairment charges |  | (32.7) | (1.6) | (32.7) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization expense | (16.5) | (11.5) | (59.5) | (47.6) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Stock-based compensation expense | (0.8) | (2.2) | (5.8) | (10.4) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred revenue adjustment |  | (0.6) | (0.6) | (2.0) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other items | 18.9 | (3.8) | 14.0 | (9.4) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Income (loss) before taxes** | $19.3 | $(10.8) | $158.0 | $(81.0) |

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## Ex-99

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Emerald Holding, Inc. Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 March 14, 2023 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 2022 and 2023 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 periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and subsequent filings. 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, or with respect to ongoing insurance recovery amounts. 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 4Q and FY 2022 Takeaways Event revenues are progressing toward, and in some cases exceeding, pre-pandemic levels, highlighting sustained demand for events; Emerald set up for future growth as post-COVID recovery cycle takes hold Trajectory of recovery and company growth supports outlook for $400+ million in Revenue and $100+ million in Adjusted EBITDA in FY 2023 Emerald continues to launch and acquire new products and services that are complementary to its core business to better support customers year-round Created Emerald Xcelerator division in FY 2022 to launch new brands in high-growth industries Acquisitions in FY 2022 and YTD 2023 include Advertising Week, Bulletin, and Lodestone Events 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 Free cash flow in 2022 was impacted by working capital shifts related to the timing of event sign-ups and contractual deposit due dates, as customer behavior continues to normalize following Covid-related disruptions

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Revolutionizing the Trade Show ModelIntegrating technology and first party data to create a next-generation B2B platform Connections (85% of 2022 revenues(1)) – Collection of leading B2B trade shows and conferences that bring together industry-specific communities Emerald's Core Services Content – B2B websites and publications that provide industry specific business news and information across 20 sectors Commerce – SaaS software enabling year-round B2B buying and selling which averages $1 billion per month of wholesale gross transaction volume (1) Through December 31, 2022. Includes revenues from Trade Shows and Other Events.

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Enduring Value of Trade Shows (1) Source: CEIR, Omnichannel Marketing Insights Report 1 (https://www.tsnn.com/news/ceir-launches-optimistic-first-report-omnichannel-marketing-insights-series). (2) Source: Gartner, What Marketing Budgets Look Like in 2022 (https://www.gartner.com/en/articles/what-marketing-budgets-look-like-in-2022). (3) Source: PwC, Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2022-2026 (https://www.marketingcharts.com/industries/business-to-business-226291). In-person trade shows and events continue to be an integral part of businesses' marketing budgets, and among the highest ROI. 40% of businesses say B2B exhibitions provide the highest value for their marketing objectives(1) 18% Of Chief Marketing Officers cite customer acquisition, retention and engagement as their #1 priority in 2022, up from 10% in 2021(2) 17.6% 2021-2026 CAGR projected for B2B trade show market size(3) 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

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

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Acquisitions and New Event Launches Driving Portfolio OptimizationStrategic expansion into high growth industries and categories Community platform for creating relationships across the mental health ecosystem Fosters connections between mental health innovators and corporate leaders seeking solutions for their organizations and employees Select New Event Launches New event launches expected to contribute 1-2 percentage points of organic revenue growth per year Educational platform that bridges business and Web3 innovation Connects C-suite financial and technology executives with blue chip Web3 companies providing decentralized solutions Launching in 2023 Launched in October 2022 Food services event co-located with International Pizza Expo 176 exhibiting companies + 4,600 attendees Launched March 2022 8 Social 3rd Party Direct & Retail 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 in November 2022 Media and events platform connecting researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and healthcare professionals to responsibly grow the business of psychedelics Producer of Overland Expo adventure travel shows

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Full Year 2022 Key Highlights 124 Trade Shows 393,000 Attendees 17,800 Exhibiting Companies Transaction closed June 2022 Premier global B2B event and thought leadership platform with a global presence Select 2022 Trade Shows Introduced new Emerald Xcelerator division in 2022 dedicated to launching dynamic brands that curate year-round communities through face-to-face and digital experiences Transaction closed July 2022 Leading wholesale marketplace connecting over 3,000 independent brands with over 26,000 retailers New Acquisitions Transaction closed January 2023 Producer of Overland Expo series of vehicle-based adventure travel shows Complements Emerald's action sports brands and expands Emerald's offering to consumer audience

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10 Full Year 2022 Financial Highlights and Current Liquidity Position Adj. EBITDA(1) Free Cash Flow(2) Net Income (Loss) Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share ($ in Millions) ($ in Millions) (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) Full year 2022 Free Cash Flow excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds, net, was $6.9 million, compared to $6.0 million in the full year 2021. The calculation of 2022 Free Cash Flow excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds, net, includes insurance settlement expenses of $7.9 million, contingent consideration paid in excess of the original estimate of $2.1 million, transaction costs of $3.8 million, restructuring-related transition costs of $3.1 million, and non-recurring legal, audit and consulting fees of $1.7 million. The calculation of Free Cash Flow for the prior year includes transaction costs of $1.4 million, restructuring-related transition costs of $1.9 million, and non-recurring legal, audit and consulting fees of $2.7 million. The sum total of these items is $18.6 million and $3.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. See slide 15 of this presentation for a reconciliation of Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow. Earnings Results Revenues of $325.9 million Diluted earnings per share of $0.46 Net income of $130.8 million Adjusted EBITDA ex-insurance of $56.8 million(1) Free cash flow ex-insurance of $6.9 million(2) Free cash flow in 2021 reflects a working capital benefit from reopening of events Highlights and Developments Company received $182.8 million from event cancellation proceeds in 2022, bringing total proceeds cancelled and impacted events to $372.9 million Hosted 124 in-person trade shows and events Events accounted for 85% of revenues Acquired Advertising Week in June 2022 and Bulletin in July 2022 Balance Sheet(as of 12/31/2022) $239.1 million of cash and cash equivalents Completed extension of $110 million revolving credit facility in December 2022 and January 2023; fully undrawn. Prepaid $100 million of term loan, reducing gross debt to $415.3 million Repurchased 2.9 million shares of common stock in 2022 Emerald experienced year over year growth across all categories as recovery momentum continues ($ in Millions) Dotted lines include insurance proceeds Dotted lines include insurance proceeds ex insurance ex insurance ex insurance ex insurance $44.1 $239.6 $83.4 $164.8

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On average, revenue per event is progressing toward normalized levels 124 trade shows and events staged in full year 2022, compared to 63 for full year 2021. Qualified attendees and exhibiting companies trending toward and in some cases exceeding pre-COVID levels 21% of 2022 events exceeded pre-COVID revenues 2022 marked a return to positive free cash flow 11 2023 Guidance Signals Covid Recovery and Company Growth Revenue ($ in Millions) Adjusted EBITDA ex-Insurance(2) ($ in Millions) (1) See slide 15 of this presentation for a reconciliation of Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow. (2) See slide 14 of this presentation for a reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds. 2023 Guidance FY 2023 Revenue to exceed $400 million FY 2023 Adjusted EBITDA to exceed $100 million FY 2023 Free Cash Flow to exceed $60 million before benefits of working capital(1)

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Conservative Balance Sheet and Strong Liquidity:Capital Structure As of December 31, 2022 Convertible Preferred Shares Issued $400M of Convertible Preferred Stock in 2020 during COVID business disruption Shares have an accumulated accreting return of 7% per annum on liquidation preference paid in-kind Emerald can force conversion of preferred shares after June 29, 2023, 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, 2022 as defined in Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities. Debt Extended $110 million revolving facility until the earlier of May 23, 2026 or 91 days prior to the maturity of the term loan; fully undrawn. Prepaid $100 million of term loan balance Common Shares Outstanding 67.6M Preferred Shares Liquidation Preference per Share as of Sept 30, 2022 $6.66 Initial Conversion Price / 3.52 Common Shares per Converted Preferred Share = 1.89 shares Convertible Preferred Shares Outstanding × 71.4M Additional Common Shares from Preferred Conversion = 135.0M Total Shares (as-converted basis) 202.6M Debt(1) $415.3 Cash and Cash Equivalents $239.1 Net Debt $176.2 Trailing Twelve Month EBITDA(2) $93.1 Net Debt / EBITDA 1.9x

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Appendix

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Adjusted EBITDA UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) 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. For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021, represents non-cash charges of $7.2 million for goodwill in connection with the Company's annual testing of goodwill for impairment. 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. Intangible asset impairment charges for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021, represent non-cash charges of $11.7 million and $21.0 million for certain indefinite-lived intangible assets and certain definite-lived intangible assets, respectively, in connection with the Company's annual testing of intangibles for impairment. Other items for the three months ended December 31, 2022 included: (i) $24.0 million in non-cash gains related to the remeasurement of contingent consideration; (ii) $5.9 million in restructuring-related transition costs, including $4.7 million in non-cash lease abandonment and fixed asset disposal charges; (iii) $0.3 million in transaction costs, primarily in connection with the Lodestone acquisition and (iv) $0.6 million in non-recurring legal, audit and consulting fees. Other items for the three months ended December 31, 2021 included: (i) $2.7 million in restructuring-related transition costs, including one-time severance expense of $1.3 million and costs associated with lease abandonments of $1.2 million; (ii) $1.1 million in transaction costs, primarily related to the acquisition of MJBiz and (iii) $0.2 million in non-recurring legal and consulting fees and (iv) $0.2 million in insurance settlement related expenses offset by (v) $0.4 million reduction to expense related to the remeasurement of contingent consideration. Other items for the year ended December 31, 2022 included: (i) $33.3 million in non-cash gains related to the remeasurement of contingent consideration; (ii) $7.8 million in restructuring-related transition costs, including $4.8 million in non-cash lease abandonment and fixed asset disposal charges; (iii) $3.6 million in transaction costs, primarily in connection with the MJBiz, Advertising Week, Bulletin and Lodestone acquisitions; (iv) $1.7 million in non-recurring legal, audit and consulting fees and (v) $7.9 million in insurance settlement related expenses. Other items for the year ended December 31, 2021 included: (i) $3.1 million in restructuring-related transition costs, including one-time severance expense of $1.3 million and costs associated with lease abandonment of $1.2 million; (ii) $1.7 million in non-recurring legal, audit and consulting fees; (iii) $1.4 million in transaction costs in connection with certain acquisition transactions; (iv) $1.0 million in insurance settlement related expenses and (iv) $2.2 million in expense related to the remeasurement of contingent consideration. Three Months EndedDecember 31, Year Ended December 31, 2022 2021 (As Revised) 2022 2021 (As Revised) (dollars in millions) (unaudited) Net income (loss) $22.4 $(8.9) $130.8 $(79.7) Add (deduct): Interest expense, net 7.3 3.8 21.8 15.8 (Benefit from) provision for income taxes (3.1) (1.9) 27.2 (1.3) Goodwill impairment charge(1) — 7.2 6.3 7.2 Intangible asset impairment charge(2) — 32.7 1.6 32.7 Depreciation and amortization 14.8 11.5 57.8 47.6 Stock-based compensation 0.8 2.2 5.8 10.4 Deferred revenue adjustment — 0.6 0.6 2.0 Other items(3) (17.2) 3.8 (12.3) 9.4 Adjusted EBITDA $25.0 $51.0 $239.6 44.1 Deduct: Event cancellation insurance proceeds — 59.9 182.8 77.4 Adjusted EBITDA excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds $25.0 $(8.9) $56.8 $(33.3)

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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 Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (dollars in millions)(unaudited) Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities $(23.6) $53.7 $175.1 $90.0 Less: Capital expenditures 2.8 2.5 10.3 6.6 Free Cash Flow $(26.4) $51.2 $164.8 $83.4 Event cancellation insurance proceeds — (59.9) (183.5) (77.4) Taxes paid on event cancellation insurance proceeds 25.0 — 25.6 — Free cash flow excluding event cancellation insurance proceeds net $(1.4) $(8.7) $6.9 $6.0