Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX)

Emerald Holding, Inc. is a leading business to business event organizer principally in the United States with expanding operations in the United Kingdom and international markets.

The company integrates live events media content industry insights digital tools data focused solutions and electronic commerce platforms into three complementary business lines Connections Content and Commerce.

Revenue is generated from the sale of booth space registration fees and sponsorship fees at live events from advertising sales and lead generation services across digital and print media platforms and from subscription fees implementation services and professional services for its electronic commerce solutions.

The company serves manufacturers retailers exhibitors and other business professionals seeking to connect buy sell and gain industry insights.

The company operates through the following segments: Connections, Content and Commerce.

• The Connections segment comprises trade shows expos conferences executive peer networking events and business to consumer showcases that generate revenue from booth sales registration fees and sponsorship fees.

• The Content segment consists of business to business digital media platforms and print publications that deliver industry specific news insights education and analysis while generating revenue from advertising sales and lead generation services.

• The Commerce segment provides electronic commerce and digital merchandising solutions through its Elastic platform enabling year round transactions streamlined assortment and order management and data driven insights that enhance sell through improve operational efficiency and support informed decision making.

Emerald Holding, Inc. holds market leading positions in many of its event verticals benefiting from strong brand recognition developed over decades.

The company differentiates itself through its integrated Connections Content and Commerce model its extensive first party data assets and the resulting network effect that drives attendee and exhibitor loyalty.

Primary competitors in the United States trade show industry include Reed Exhibitions Informa Exhibitions and Clarion Events.

The company serves manufacturers retailers exhibitors and other business professionals who seek to source products discover trends network with peers and make purchasing decisions.