Emerald Holding Acquires Generis Global Partners for $60 Million

Emerald Holding, Inc. has acquired Generis Global Partners Corp. for $60 million, with a potential for additional contingent payments based on business performance. The acquisition includes Generis Global Partners Europe GmbH. The deal was completed on August 8, 2025.

Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX), a leading B2B event organizer, has acquired Generis Global Partners Corp. for $60 million, with the potential for additional contingent payments based on business performance. The acquisition includes Generis Global Partners Europe GmbH and was completed on August 8, 2025 [2].

The acquisition expands Emerald's portfolio with Generis' expertise in high-impact, peer-to-peer executive summits. Generis, founded in 2014, has a strong track record of delivering exceptional customer satisfaction and measurable business impact. The company hosts eleven annual events across the U.S. and six in Europe, engaging senior leaders across key verticals [1].

Emerald Holding, Inc. is the largest U.S.-based B2B event organizer, offering a curated portfolio of B2B events and a robust content and e-commerce marketplace. This acquisition aligns with Emerald's strategy to expand its presence in delivering proven executive-level experiences across the U.S. and Europe [1].

Hervé Sedky, CEO and President of Emerald, stated, "This acquisition is a strategic step in expanding our presence in delivering proven, executive-level experiences across the U.S. and Europe. These formats consistently deliver the highest satisfaction scores in our event portfolio and represent a key growth engine for the business" [1].

Francesco Scalzo, CEO of Generis, added, "We believe Emerald's expertise will empower Generis to scale our impact even more rapidly and reach new heights, while staying true to what has made our events valuable to senior executives" [1].

The acquisition is part of Emerald's ongoing strategy to drive business growth by fostering impactful engagement and delivering unparalleled market access. The company is committed to driving business growth 365 days a year [1].

References:
[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/EEX/emerald-acquires-generis-group-accelerating-growth-in-executive-azn46xewxd72.html
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/emerald-holding-inc-acquired-generis-global-partners-corp-for-60-million-ce7c51dada80f72c