What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Priceline.com Incorporated's (now Booking Holdings Inc.) financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2012. It incorporates the press release that contains these results and related financial statements.

Where can I find the actual financial results for Q4 and FY 2012?

The detailed financial results, including the consolidated balance sheet, statements of operations, and cash flows, are included in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. This press release is incorporated by reference, meaning it's considered part of the official filing.

What is the difference between information being 'filed' versus 'furnished' in this report?

Information designated as 'filed' is subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it carries a higher standard of accuracy and accountability. Information that is 'furnished' is not subject to these same liabilities and is generally considered supplementary or less critical from a regulatory standpoint. In this filing, key financial statements are 'filed,' while other information in the press release is 'furnished.'

Does this filing provide specific numbers for revenue, profit, or other key financial metrics?

No, this 8-K filing itself does not list the specific financial figures such as revenue or net income. Its purpose is to officially report that the results have been released and to incorporate the press release where those details can be found. Investors need to refer to Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) for the actual financial performance data.

BKNG 8-K: Earnings & Results

Summary

This 8-K filing from Priceline.com Incorporated (now Booking Holdings Inc.) on February 26, 2013, primarily serves to formally announce the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012. Investors should note that the press release containing these results, along with accompanying financial statements like the consolidated balance sheet and statements of operations and cash flows, are incorporated by reference into this filing. While specific figures are not detailed in the 8-K itself, it designates certain financial statements as "filed" under SEC rules, meaning they are subject to greater scrutiny, while other information in the press release is considered "furnished." This filing is a standard procedure for releasing earnings information and provides investors with access to the official financial performance data for the period.

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1Priceline.com Incorporated (now Booking Holdings Inc.) announced its Q4 and full-year 2012 financial results on February 26, 2013.
2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference the press release containing the detailed financial results and a financial and statistical supplement.
3Key financial statements, including the consolidated balance sheet (as of Dec 31, 2012) and statements of operations and cash flows for the relevant periods, are "filed" with the SEC.
4Other information within the press release is designated as "furnished," indicating a lower level of regulatory commitment.
5This filing is primarily a procedural disclosure of earnings information, directing investors to the attached press release for specific performance metrics.
6The filing indicates the company's financial performance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012, has been officially released.

Booking Holdings Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 26, 2013)

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