Emerald Goes Private at $5.03 Per Share; Ends Credit Facility and Registration Rights

Emerald completed its go-private transaction at $5.03 per share in cash and, at closing on Jul 14, 2026, terminated several legacy agreements. The company paid off and ended its 2025 credit agreement, releasing all guarantees and collateral. It also terminated two registration rights agreements from 2013 and 2020 with former shareholder groups, reflecting the company’s transition away from public-company obligations. No exit fees were disclosed.

Agreement 1: Emerald Pays Off and Terminates 2025 Credit Agreement With Bank of America

• Agreement terminated: Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (senior secured credit facility)
• Counterparty: Bank of America and lenders
• Original agreement date: Jan 30 2025
• Termination date: Jul 14 2026
• Termination type: Early
• Exit fees / payments: None
• Reason: Consummation of go-private transaction and debt payoff

Agreement 2: Emerald Terminates 2013 Registration Rights Agreement With Onex Affiliates

• Agreement terminated: Registration Rights Agreement
• Counterparty: Onex Partners and other stockholders
• Original agreement date: Jul 19 2013
• Termination date: Jul 14 2026
• Termination type: Early
• Exit fees / payments: None
• Reason: Transaction closing and end of public listing

Agreement 3: Emerald Terminates 2020 Registration Rights Agreement With OPV Gem Aggregator

• Agreement terminated: Registration Rights Agreement
• Counterparty: OPV Gem Aggregator and other stockholders
• Original agreement date: Jun 29 2020
• Termination date: Jul 14 2026
• Termination type: Early
• Exit fees / payments: None
• Reason: Alignment with private ownership post-merger

Original SEC Filing: Emerald Holding, Inc. [ EEX ] - 8-K - Jul. 14, 2026