Every Form 4 that Emerald Holding, Inc. (EEX) has filed with the SEC in the last 12 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow EEX and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full EEX filings page.
Emerald Holding, Inc. investment entities managed or affiliated with Onex Corporation reported a disposition to the issuer of 184,049,617 shares of common stock on July 14, 2026, in connection with a merger in which Emerald became a wholly-owned subsidiary of an Apollo-managed parent. Each cancelled share converted into the right to receive $5.03 in cash, and the reporting entities now report no remaining Emerald common stock. Upon completion of the transaction, Onex-designated directors Gilis and Munk ceased serving on Emerald’s board and each disclaims beneficial ownership except for any pecuniary interest.
Onex Corporation, Gerald W. Schwartz and affiliated investment entities reported a disposition to Emerald Holding, Inc. of all indirectly held Common Stock in connection with Emerald’s merger with Apollo‑affiliated Emma Buyer, LLC. Two blocks of 184,049,617 and 470,583 shares were cancelled and converted into the right to receive $5.03 per share in cash Merger Consideration, leaving the reporting persons with no remaining Emerald shares.
Jouaneh Issa reported disposition transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Emerald Holding, Inc. executive Issa Jouaneh reported the cancellation of 181,875 shares of common stock, including 171,875 RSUs, in connection with a merger effective July 14, 2026. These equity awards were converted into the right to receive $5.03 in cash per share, and three stock option grants (150,000, 75,000 and 600,000 shares with exercise prices below $5.03) were cancelled and converted into cash under the merger terms. Following these transactions, Jouaneh reports no remaining direct holdings or stock options.
Emerald Holding, Inc. executive vice president Danielle Puceta reported automatic dispositions of equity tied to the company’s July 14, 2026 merger. 43,446 common shares, including time-based RSUs, were cancelled and converted into the right to receive $5.03 in cash per share. Stock options covering 80,000 and 21,666 shares with exercise prices of $3.81 and $3.70 were also cancelled and converted into cash based on the merger consideration formula, leaving no holdings reported for these securities.
Emerald Holding, Inc. Chief Financial Officer David B. Doft reported the disposition of his equity in connection with a merger effective July 14, 2026, in which Emma Merger Sub merged into Emerald under Emma Buyer LLC. 154,384 shares of common stock, including 139,028 RSUs, were cancelled and converted into the right to receive $5.03 in cash per share. In addition, 2,277,116 stock options with a $3.81 exercise price were fully vested, cancelled, and converted into cash based on the spread to the $5.03 merger consideration, while options with exercise prices at or above $5.03 were cancelled for no consideration.
Sedky Herve reported disposition transactions in this Form 4 filing.
On July 14, 2026, Emerald Holding, Inc. was merged with Emma Merger Sub, Inc., making Emerald a wholly owned subsidiary of Emma Buyer, LLC. In connection with this merger, CEO and President Herve Sedky’s equity awards in Emerald were cancelled for cash consideration.
Sedky relinquished 437,427 shares of common stock, including 187,153 time-based RSUs, which were converted into the right to receive $5.03 in cash per share. He also had 3,346,670 stock options with a $3.81 exercise price cancelled and converted into cash based on the $5.03 merger price, while options with exercise prices at or above $5.03 were cancelled for no consideration, leaving no reported direct holdings after the merger.
Emerald Holding, Inc. disclosed that EVP and General Counsel Sara Altschul disposed of 70,182 shares of Common Stock on July 14, 2026, in connection with a merger. These shares, including time-based RSUs, were cancelled and converted into the right to receive $5.03 in cash per share, leaving her with 0 shares directly held.
Emerald Holding, Inc. completed a merger in which director Emmanuelle Skala disposed of 130,609 shares of common stock in a disposition to the issuer. The shares, including 23,255 RSUs, were cancelled and converted into the right to receive $5.03 in cash per share, leaving her with no reported holdings.
Emerald Holding, Inc. director David Saul Levin reported a disposition to the issuer of 314,253.148 shares of Common Stock on July 14, 2026, leaving him with 0 shares. The shares were cancelled in a merger and converted into the right to receive $5.03 in cash per share.
The total included 23,255 restricted stock units (RSUs), which became fully vested at the merger’s effective time and were similarly cancelled and converted into cash based on the same $5.03 per-share Merger Consideration.
Emerald Holding, Inc. director Lisa Klinger reported a disposition of 130,169 shares of common stock on July 14, 2026. In connection with the closing of a merger, these shares were cancelled and converted into the right to receive $5.03 in cash per share, leaving her with 0 shares owned. An additional 23,255 restricted stock units became fully vested at the merger’s effective time and were also cancelled and converted into a cash payment based on the same $5.03-per-share Merger Consideration.
Emerald Holding, Inc. director Hyatt Todd S. disposed of 137,359 shares of common stock on July 14, 2026 through a disposition to the issuer tied to a merger in which Emerald became a wholly owned subsidiary of Emma Buyer, LLC. These shares were cancelled and converted into the right to receive $5.03 in cash per share under the merger agreement. The position included 23,255 restricted stock units that became fully vested and were similarly converted into cash at the merger consideration, leaving no reported Emerald common stock holdings afterward.
Emerald Holding, Inc. director Lynda M Clarizio disposed of 137,708 shares of common stock on July 14, 2026, when Emma Merger Sub, Inc. merged with and into Emerald and it became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emma Buyer LLC. The shares, including 23,255 RSUs, were cancelled and converted into the right to receive $5.03 in cash per share, leaving her with 0 shares directly held.
Emerald Holding, Inc. director Michael Alicea reported a disposition to the issuer of 145,109 shares of Common Stock on July 14, 2026. The transaction occurred in connection with a merger where Emma Merger Sub, Inc. combined with Emerald Holding, which became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emma Buyer, LLC.
All shares, including 23,255 restricted stock units, were cancelled and converted into the right to receive $5.03 in cash per share, subject to the Merger Agreement. Following this cash-out transaction, Alicea reported holding 0 shares directly.
Klinger Lisa reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Emerald Holding, Inc. director Lisa Klinger reported an equity award of 23,255 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units. These units were granted at $0.00 per share and increase her direct holdings to 130,169 shares of common stock.
The restricted stock units will vest on February 25, 2027, subject to her continued service on the board through that date, and will be settled in common shares no later than 15 days after vesting. If a Change in Control occurs before then and she leaves the board, all unvested units will fully vest.
Alicea Michael reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Emerald Holding, Inc. director Michael Alicea reported receiving an equity grant in the form of 23,255 restricted stock units tied to the company’s common stock. Following this award, his directly held common stock (including the underlying units) totals 145,109 shares.
The restricted stock units will vest on February 25, 2027, as long as he continues serving on the board through that date. Vested units will be settled in common shares no later than 15 days after vesting. If there is a Change in Control under the company’s 2017 Omnibus Equity Plan and he is relieved from board service before that date, all remaining unvested units will fully vest.
Emerald Holding, Inc. reported that director Lynda M. Clarizio acquired an award of 23,255 restricted stock units tied to the company’s common stock, at a grant price of $0.00 per unit. These units are scheduled to vest on February 25, 2027, if she continues serving on the board.
After this grant, her reported holdings of common stock total 137,708 shares. The units will be settled in common shares no later than 15 days after vesting. If there is a defined Change in Control before that date and she ceases board service, all unvested units become fully vested.
Emerald Holding, Inc. director Todd S. Hyatt reported an equity award on Form 4. He acquired an award covering 23,255 restricted stock units tied to the company’s common stock at a stated price of $0.00 per unit, reflecting a board compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase.
According to the filing, these restricted stock units are scheduled to vest on February 25, 2027, provided he continues serving on the board through that date. Vested units will be settled in shares of common stock no later than 15 days after vesting. The award will fully vest earlier if there is a Change in Control, as defined in the company’s 2017 Omnibus Equity Plan, and he ceases service on the board. Following this transaction, Hyatt directly holds 137,359 shares of common stock.
Emerald Holding, Inc. director David Saul Levin reported an equity award linked to the company’s common stock. He acquired 23,255 restricted stock units as a board compensation grant, with no cash paid per unit. Following this award, his directly held equity-linked interests total 314,253.148 shares of common stock.
The restricted stock units will vest on February 25, 2027 if he continues serving on the board through that date, and vested units will be settled in shares of common stock within 15 days after vesting. If there is a Change in Control under Emerald Holding, Inc.’s 2017 Omnibus Equity Plan and he ceases board service before that date, all unvested units will become fully vested.
Skala Emmanuelle reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Emerald Holding director Emmanuelle Skala received an equity award tied to the company’s common stock. She was granted 23,255 restricted stock units at no cash cost, increasing her directly held equity-related position to 130,609 shares or units.
The restricted stock units are scheduled to vest on February 25, 2027, provided she continues serving on the board through that date. Vested units will be settled in shares of common stock within 15 days after vesting. If a defined Change in Control occurs before then and she leaves the board, all unvested units will fully vest.
Emerald Holding, Inc. EVP Danielle Puceta reported a disposition of 22,382 shares of common stock at $4.62 per share on January 7, 2026, leaving 43,446 shares beneficially owned directly. Puceta serves as Executive Vice President, Content & Commerce. The filing explains that on February 26, 2025 she had been granted 65,828 restricted stock units (RSUs), which were previously reported, and that 34% of these RSUs vested on January 7, 2026, with the remaining 33% scheduled to vest on January 7, 2027 and 33% on January 7, 2028, subject to continued employment.
Before the January 7, 2026 vesting date, Emerald Holding’s Compensation Committee decided that, for all employees who received the February 26, 2025 RSU grant, the portion vesting on January 7, 2026 would be settled in cash instead of in shares of common stock. The reported 43,446 securities beneficially owned include 43,446 unvested RSUs, tying future value to continued service and remaining vesting dates.
Emerald Holding, Inc. executive Issa Jouaneh reported a sale of company stock. On January 7, 2026, the President, Connections Group disposed of 88,542 shares of Emerald Holding common stock at a price of $4.62 per share. After this transaction, he directly holds 181,875 shares.
Footnotes explain that on February 26, 2025 he was granted 260,417 restricted stock units (RSUs). These RSUs vested 34% on January 7, 2026, and are scheduled to vest 33% on January 7, 2027 and 33% on January 7, 2028, subject to continued employment. The Compensation Committee changed the 2026 vesting tranche to be settled in cash instead of shares. His holdings include 171,875 unvested RSUs tied to Emerald Holding common stock.
Emerald Holding, Inc. executive Sara Altschul, EVP and General Counsel, reported a disposition of 36,155 shares of common stock on January 7, 2026 at $4.62 per share. Following this transaction, she beneficially owned 70,182 shares, which the disclosure notes include unvested restricted stock units.
The transaction is tied to a prior grant of 106,337 restricted stock units (RSUs) made on February 26, 2025. These RSUs vested as to 34% on January 7, 2026 and, assuming continued employment, are scheduled to vest 33% on January 7, 2027 and 33% on January 7, 2028. The Compensation Committee revised the terms so that the portion vesting on January 7, 2026 is settled in cash instead of common shares.
Emerald Holding, Inc. Chief Financial Officer David B. Doft reported a sale of company stock. On January 7, 2026, he disposed of 71,621 shares of common stock at a price of $4.62 per share, according to the Form 4. After this transaction, he beneficially owned 154,384 shares, held directly.
The footnotes explain that on February 26, 2025 he was granted 210,649 restricted stock units (RSUs). These RSUs vested as to 34% on January 7, 2026 and are scheduled, subject to continued employment, to vest a further 33% on January 7, 2027 and 33% on January 7, 2028. Before the January 7, 2026 vesting date, the Compensation Committee revised these awards so that the portion vesting on January 7, 2026 would be settled in cash instead of shares. The holdings figure includes 139,028 unvested RSUs.
Emerald Holding, Inc. CEO & President Herve Sedky reported a disposition of 96,412 shares of common stock on January 7, 2026 at a price of $4.62 per share. Following this transaction, he beneficially owned 437,427 shares directly, including restricted stock units. The transaction relates to a grant of 283,565 restricted stock units from February 26, 2025, which vested 34% on January 7, 2026. The remaining portions are scheduled to vest 33% on January 7, 2027 and 33% on January 7, 2028, subject to continued employment. The company’s compensation committee revised the award terms so that the portion vesting on January 7, 2026 is settled in cash instead of shares, and current holdings include 187,153 unvested restricted stock units.
Emerald Holding, Inc. reported an insider equity transaction by its Chief Financial Officer. On January 4, 2026, the company withheld 7,419 shares of common stock at $4.55 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to the vesting of 17,940 restricted stock units that were granted on January 4, 2021. After this transaction, the reporting person beneficially owned 226,005 shares of Emerald Holding common stock, including 210,649 unvested restricted stock units, all held directly.
Emerald Holding, Inc. CEO and President Herve Sedky reported an automatic share withholding related to equity compensation. On 01/04/2026, 26,463 shares of common stock were disposed of in a transaction coded "F" at a price of $4.55 per share. This represents shares withheld by the company to satisfy tax withholding on the vesting of 67,529 restricted stock units that were granted on January 4, 2021.
Following this tax-withholding transaction, Sedky beneficially owned 533,839 shares of Emerald common stock, which includes 283,565 unvested restricted stock units, all held in direct ownership.