Emerald Holding Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Emerald Holding's CEO is Hervé Sedky, appointed in Jan 2021, has a tenure of 5.42 years. total yearly compensation is $2.67M, comprised of 24.4% salary and 75.6% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.13% of the company’s shares, worth $1.26M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4.8 years and 8.2 years respectively.
Key information
Hervé Sedky
Chief executive officer
US$2.7m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 24.35% |
| CEO tenure | 5.4yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.1% |
| Management average tenure | 4.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 8.2yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
EEX: Apollo Takeover And Recent Downgrades Will Shape Risk Reward Balance
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Emerald Holding to $5.03. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, while incorporating recent downgrades from the Street.EEX: Apollo Takeover Terms And Execution Risks Will Shape Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Emerald Holding to $5.03. This reflects updated views on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions following recent downgrades from multiple firms.Emerald Holding: Final Thoughts After The Apollo Acquisition
Summary Emerald Holding, Inc. is being acquired by Apollo Global for $5.03 per share, with Onex supporting the deal. EEX’s organic growth stagnated post-pandemic, with revenue gains driven by acquisitions and LT debt/EBITDA above 4x. The transaction values EEX at ~11.8x–13x EBITDA, aligning with historical B2B events industry multiples. With minimal arbitrage remaining, I rate EEX a Sell and recommend reallocating capital elsewhere. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaEEX: Apollo Deal Terms And Reset Expectations Will Define Future Upside
Analysts have reduced their price target for Emerald Holding from $7.95 to $5.03, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profitability, discount rate, and a lower future P/E multiple following recent downgrades at major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Emerald Holding reflects a reassessment of the stock that has fed into the lower price target, with analysts updating their views on growth, profitability, and valuation multiples.Does Emerald Holding (NYSE:EEX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Revenues Tell The Story For Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX) As Its Stock Soars 33%
Emerald Holding, Inc. ( NYSE:EEX ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 33% in the...There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Emerald Holding's (NYSE:EEX) Returns On Capital
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Expanding Global Markets And Premium Events Will Strengthen Future Position
Portfolio diversification through premium and tech-focused event acquisitions is strengthening revenue durability and supporting long-term margin growth.Shareholders Can Be Confident That Emerald Holding's (NYSE:EEX) Earnings Are High Quality
Emerald Holding, Inc. ( NYSE:EEX ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded positively. We did...Revenues Tell The Story For Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX) As Its Stock Soars 32%
Emerald Holding, Inc. ( NYSE:EEX ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 32% after a shaky period...Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Emerald Holding (NYSE:EEX)
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Firstly, we'd want to...Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX)
Emerald Holding, Inc.'s ( NYSE:EEX ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.3x may not look like an appealing investment...Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Emerald Holding fair value estimate is US$3.93 Current share...Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Emerald Holding, Inc.'s (NYSE:EEX) P/S
Emerald Holding, Inc.'s ( NYSE:EEX ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.3x may not look like an appealing investment...Emerald Holding's (NYSE:EEX) Returns Have Hit A Wall
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Is There Now An Opportunity In Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX)?
Emerald Holding, Inc. ( NYSE:EEX ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement...Emerald Holding (NYSE:EEX) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Emerald Holding, Inc.'s (NYSE:EEX) Popularity With Investors Is Clear
When close to half the companies in the Media industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios (or "P/S") below...Emerald Holding (NYSE:EEX) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
When we're researching a company, it's sometimes hard to find the warning signs, but there are some financial metrics...Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX)
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 1x in the Media industry in the United States, you could be...Emerald Holding Aims For Advertising Segment Revamp
Summary Emerald Holding, Inc. has reported Q3 2023 financial results, missing revenue but beating earnings estimates. The company provides live event-related services, production, and software. Softness in advertising and content, especially in the technology industry, may delay the generation of strong revenue growth. I'm Neutral [Hold] on Emerald Holding for the near term. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaThese 4 Measures Indicate That Emerald Holding (NYSE:EEX) Is Using Debt Extensively
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$39m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$3m | US$650k | -US$31m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$5m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$8m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$5m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$1m | US$650k | -US$10m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$44m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$33m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$47m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$6m | US$650k | -US$50m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$17m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$11m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$22m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$2m | US$650k | US$32m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$10m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$37m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$85m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$8m | US$650k | -US$115m |
Compensation vs Market: Hervé's total compensation ($USD2.67M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD3.67M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Hervé's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
Hervé Sedky (56 yo)
Mr. Hervé Sedky is President, Chief Executive Officer & Director of Emerald X, LLC. He is President and Chief Executive Officer at Emerald Holding, Inc. (formerly known as Emerald Expositions Events, Inc.)...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 5.4yrs | US$2.67m | 0.13% $ 1.3m | |
| Treasurer & CFO | 6.4yrs | US$1.98m | 0.0078% $ 77.1k | |
| President of Connections | 5.3yrs | US$3.48m | 0.0050% $ 50.2k | |
| Senior Vice President of Operations | 1.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Accounting Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP | 2.1yrs | US$1.04m | 0% $ 0 | |
| Executive Vice President of Strategy & Communications | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Corporate Development | 4.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & Chief People Officer | 5.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President | 12yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Marketing & Digital Operations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Executive Vice President | no data | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: EEX's management team is considered experienced (4.8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 5.3yrs | US$2.67m | 0.13% $ 1.3m | |
| Non-Independent Director | 6.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chairman of the Board | 13yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 10.5yrs | US$185.00k | 0.058% $ 572.8k | |
| Preferred Stock Director | 5.8yrs | US$175.00k | 0.15% $ 1.5m | |
| Independent Preferred Stock Director | 5.8yrs | US$182.50k | 0.058% $ 574.5k | |
| Independent Director | 8.2yrs | US$200.00k | 0.054% $ 536.7k | |
| Independent Director | 10.5yrs | US$200.00k | 0.065% $ 650.6k | |
| Independent Director | 8.4yrs | US$182.50k | 0.054% $ 538.9k |
Experienced Board: EEX's board of directors are considered experienced (8.2 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/06/18 06:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Emerald Holding, Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Meuler | Baird |
| Jitaek Chu | BofA Global Research |
| Ashish Sabadra | Deutsche Bank |