What is the primary purpose of this 8-K/A filing?

This filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K report. Its main purpose is to provide the necessary audited financial statements of the acquired company, OpenTable, Inc., and unaudited pro forma combined financial information, which were not included in the initial report due to SEC filing rules.

When was the acquisition of OpenTable, Inc. officially completed?

The merger and completion of the acquisition of OpenTable, Inc. by The Priceline Group Inc. occurred on July 24, 2014.

What specific financial information is being provided in this amended filing?

This filing includes the audited consolidated financial statements of OpenTable, Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, and its unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ended June 30, 2014. Additionally, it provides unaudited pro forma combined financial statements reflecting the merger's impact for the year ended December 31, 2013, and the six-month period ended June 30, 2014.

Who is the acquiring company and who is the acquired company?

The acquiring company is The Priceline Group Inc. (which has since been renamed Booking Holdings Inc.), and the acquired company is OpenTable, Inc.

BKNG 8-K: Acquisitions & Dispositions

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This 8-K/A filing from The Priceline Group Inc. (now Booking Holdings Inc.) serves as an amendment to a prior report, primarily to provide the necessary financial statements and pro forma information related to its acquisition of OpenTable, Inc. The merger, which was initially reported as completed on July 24, 2014, is now being supplemented with audited financial statements for OpenTable for the year ended December 31, 2013, and unaudited interim financials for the six months ended June 30, 2014. Investors can find these detailed financial figures, along with unaudited pro forma combined financial statements for the same periods, offering a clearer picture of the financial impact of integrating OpenTable into The Priceline Group's operations. This amendment is crucial for investors seeking to understand the financial scale and performance of the combined entity post-acquisition. The inclusion of these financial exhibits allows for a more comprehensive analysis of OpenTable's standalone financial health prior to the merger and how its financials would have looked combined with The Priceline Group, aiding in valuation and future performance expectations. Investors should review these newly filed financial statements to fully assess the strategic and financial implications of this significant acquisition.

Key Highlights

1Amendment to a prior 8-K filing regarding the acquisition of OpenTable, Inc.
2Provides audited consolidated financial statements for OpenTable for the year ended December 31, 2013.
3Includes unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for OpenTable for the six months ended June 30, 2014.
4Files unaudited pro forma combined financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013, and six months ended June 30, 2014.
5The acquisition of OpenTable was officially completed on July 24, 2014.
6This filing ensures compliance with SEC requirements for reporting acquired company financials and pro forma information.
7The Priceline Group Inc. (now Booking Holdings Inc.) is the registrant, and OpenTable, Inc. is the acquired entity.

Booking Holdings Inc. 8-K/A Report, Acquisition Completed (Oct 7, 2014)

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