Emerald (EEX) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting will be held virtually on May 21, 2025, with voting on director re-elections and auditor ratification, and management will report on business progress and answer shareholder questions.

• Proxy materials are distributed electronically to enhance efficiency and environmental responsibility, with options for shareholders to request printed copies.

• Onex Corporation controls 92.4% of outstanding common stock, making the company a "controlled company" under NYSE rules.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders will vote on the re-election of three Class II directors (Kosty Gilis, Todd Hyatt, Lisa Klinger) for terms expiring in 2028.

• Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2025 is on the agenda.

• Shareholders may submit proposals for the 2026 annual meeting between January 21 and February 20, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of nine directors in three staggered classes, with a majority being independent.

• The company maintains Corporate Governance Guidelines, a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and a securities trading policy.

• Board committees include Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance, with varying levels of independence due to controlled company status.

• Directors are subject to stock ownership guidelines and a no hedging or pledging policy.