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Booking Holdings Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 19, 2015)

Filed February 19, 2015For Securities:BKNG

Summary

This 8-K filing by The Priceline Group Inc. (now Booking Holdings Inc.) on February 19, 2015, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014. Investors should note that the press release containing these results, along with attached financial statements and supplements, is incorporated by reference. The filing clarifies that while the consolidated balance sheet, statements of operations, and cash flows for the period will be treated as 'filed' with the SEC, other information within the press release is considered 'furnished.' This report is critical for understanding the company's performance leading into 2015, providing a snapshot of its financial health, profitability, and operational trends as of year-end 2014. Investors can use the attached financial statements to assess revenue growth, profitability metrics, and cash generation capabilities. The distinction between 'filed' and 'furnished' information is important for understanding the legal implications of the data presented.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of Q4 and Full Year 2014 Financial Results for The Priceline Group Inc.
  • 2Key financial statements (Balance Sheet, Statements of Operations, Cash Flows) for the period ending December 31, 2014 are included.
  • 3Financial data is presented via an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which also contains a financial and statistical supplement.
  • 4Specific financial statements are designated as 'filed' with the SEC, while other press release information is 'furnished'.
  • 5The report acts as a formal disclosure mechanism for the company's year-end financial performance.
  • 6This filing provides investors with the official year-end 2014 financial position and performance metrics.
  • 7The company's principal office is located at 800 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and disclose the financial results of The Priceline Group Inc. (now Booking Holdings Inc.) for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. This exhibit also includes a financial and statistical supplement with consolidated financial statements, including the balance sheet as of December 31, 2014, and the statements of operations and cash flows for the periods ended December 31, 2014.

The filing specifies that the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2014, the consolidated statements of operations for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2014, and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014, are treated as 'filed' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Other information within the press release is considered 'furnished,' meaning it is provided to the SEC but generally carries fewer legal implications regarding accuracy and completeness compared to 'filed' information.

The company announced its financial results on February 19, 2015, and the 8-K filing was made on the same date, with the earliest event reported being February 18, 2015.