OR and Surf Expo Parent Emerald Sees Q4 Boost From Acquisitions

March 13, 2026

Emerald Holding, Inc., the operator of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo, Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show, and other trade shows, saw sales expand 24.3 percent largely due to the acquisitions of Generis, This is Beyond and Insurtech Insights. Organic revenues were up 0.3 percent. Emerald posted a net loss in the period, but adjusted operating earnings improved 9.7 percent.

• Revenues of $132.7 million, an increase of $25.9 million, or 24.3 percent, over the prior year period, primarily due to revenues from acquisitions and higher Organic Revenues, offset by scheduling differences.
• Organic Revenues, a non-GAAP measure, which considers the impact of acquisitions, scheduling adjustments and discontinued events, if any, of $105.0 million, an increase of $0.3 million, or 0.3 percent, from $104.7 million in the prior year period. The recent acquisitions of Generis, this is Beyond and Insurtech Insights would have improved the result to a 5.3 percent year-over-year increase in Organic Revenues had they been part of Emerald’s portfolio in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024. SGB MEDIA