Emerald Holding(US:EEX)2025-03-14 21:01Acquisition and Portfolio Optimization - Emerald acquired This is Beyond and Insurtech Insights, expecting approximately $40 million in Revenue and $15 million in Adjusted EBITDA in 2025[10] - The company is strategically shifting its portfolio towards high-growth industry categories through acquisitions and discontinuing underperforming events[10] - Emerald has completed and integrated over 30 acquisitions over the last decade, deploying over $900 million in capital[20] Financial Performance and Liquidity - Q4 2024 revenues reached $106.8 million[22] - Q4 2024 net income was $5.1 million, resulting in a diluted income per share of $0.03[22] - Q4 2024 Adjusted EBITDA, excluding insurance proceeds, was $32.6 million[22] - Free cash flow for Q4 2024 was $17.9 million[22] - As of December 31, 2024, Emerald had $194.8 million in cash and cash equivalents and full availability on a $110 million revolver[22] Capital Allocation and Dividends - Emerald repurchased $8.4 million of its common stock in Q4 2024[10] - The Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.015 per share for the quarter ending March 31, 2025[10] 2025 Guidance - Full Year 2025 revenue is projected to be in the range of $450 to $460 million[10] - Adjusted EBITDA for Full Year 2025 is expected to be in the range of $120 to $125 million[10]