Summary
This 8-K filing by Priceline.com Incorporated (now Booking Holdings Inc.) on February 20, 2014, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013. The key takeaway for investors is the release of these earnings, which are detailed in an attached press release and associated financial statements. These documents provide crucial data points on the company's performance, including its balance sheet, statements of operations, and cash flows, allowing investors to assess the company's financial health and operational success during the reported period. The filing also clarifies which portions of the press release and its accompanying financial data are considered 'filed' versus 'furnished' with the SEC. This distinction is important for regulatory and legal purposes, indicating the specific information subject to liability under the Securities Exchange Act. Investors should refer to the referenced press release and its financial supplement for a comprehensive understanding of Priceline.com's financial position and operational results as of year-end 2013.
Key Highlights
- 1Priceline.com Incorporated announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013.
- 2The earnings announcement is incorporated by reference via an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- 3The filing includes consolidated financial statements: balance sheet (as of Dec 31, 2013), statements of operations (for Q4 and FY 2013), and statement of cash flows (for FY 2013).
- 4Certain financial statements (balance sheet, statements of operations, statement of cash flows) are formally 'filed' with the SEC.
- 5Other information in the press release is considered 'furnished', not 'filed'.
- 6The report is dated February 20, 2014, and reports on events up to December 31, 2013.