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Emerald Receives Final Proceeds Relating to Insurance Litigation Settlement

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Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX) has successfully received $149.25 million from an insurance litigation settlement related to canceled events. This amount is part of a total of $372.9 million received under 2020 and 2021 event cancellation insurance policies. The $149.25 million will be recognized as Other Income for Q3 2022. The CEO, Hervé Sedky, expressed satisfaction with these funds, which will enhance the company’s liquidity and support future business development.

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  • Received $149.25 million from insurance settlement, enhancing liquidity.
  • Total proceeds from insurance claims now stand at $372.9 million.
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Company Receives Proceeds of $149.25 Million in Connection with Previously Announced Insurance Litigation Settlement, Bringing Total Proceeds Received Under Event Cancellation Policies to $372.9 Million

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX) (“Emerald” or the “Company”) today announced that it has received proceeds totaling $149.25 million related to its previously announced insurance litigation settlement for canceled events under the Company’s 2020 and 2021 event cancellation insurance policies. Of the $149.25 million, $148.54 million is expected to be recognized as Other Income, net for the third quarter of 2022.

In total, Emerald has submitted insurance claims under its 2020 and 2021 event cancellation insurance policies of approximately $348.4 million, which represents the net amount of expected gross revenues less avoided costs for cancelled events scheduled to take place during 2020 and 2021. Including the $149.25 million litigation settlement payment, Emerald has received total proceeds under the 2020 and 2021 event cancellation insurance policies of $372.9 million.

Hervé Sedky, Emerald’s CEO commented, “We are pleased to have received the final proceeds relating to the settlement of our insurance litigation. The incremental cash not only helps further improve our already strong liquidity position but also allows us to focus all of our attention on building our business moving forward.”

About Emerald:

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: https://www.emeraldx.com/.

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Source: Emerald Holding, Inc.

FAQ

When did Emerald Holding receive the insurance settlement?

Emerald Holding received the insurance settlement in September 2022.

How much total insurance proceeds has Emerald Holding received?

Emerald Holding has received a total of $372.9 million from its event cancellation policies.

What is the expected financial impact of the insurance settlement for Emerald Holding?

The $149.25 million will be recognized as Other Income for the third quarter of 2022.

What was the reason for the insurance settlement received by Emerald Holding?

The settlement was related to canceled events under the company’s 2020 and 2021 event cancellation insurance policies.

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