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eex-8k_20220914.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 14, 2022 (
September 14, 2022
)
Emerald Holding, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
001-38076
42-1775077
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
100 Broadway, 14th Floor
New York
,
NY
10005
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (
949
)
226-5700
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
EEX
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging Growth Company
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On September 14, 2022, Emerald Holding, Inc. ("Emerald" or the "Company") issued a press release announcing the Company's receipt of insurance litigation settlement proceeds.  A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
On September 14, 2022, Emerald also released an investor presentation (the "Investor Presentation") regarding current operations and financial results. The Investor Presentation will be used from time to time in meetings with investors.  A copy of the Investor Presentation is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2.
The information disclosed pursuant to this Item 7.01 (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liability of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing
.
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits
.
(d) Exhibit.
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
99.2
104
Press Release of the Company, issued September 14, 2022.
Emerald Holding, Inc. Investor Presentation, dated September 2022.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: September 14, 2022
EMERALD HOLDING, INC.
By:
/s/ Stacey Sayetta
Stacey Sayetta
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary