8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

Booking Holdings Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 8, 2017)

Filed August 8, 2017For Securities:BKNG

Summary

This 8-K filing from The Priceline Group Inc. (which would later become Booking Holdings Inc.) on August 8, 2017, primarily serves to officially report the company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017. The key takeaway for investors is the release of these Q2 2017 financial statements, including the consolidated balance sheet, statements of operations, and cash flows. These documents provide a snapshot of the company's financial health and performance during that period. The filing incorporates by reference a press release issued on the same day, which contains the detailed financial results and a supplementary financial and statistical package. While the press release itself is considered 'furnished,' specific financial statements within it (balance sheet, statements of operations, and cash flows) are formally 'filed' with the SEC, meaning they are subject to stricter reporting requirements and liability. Investors should refer to these filed statements for precise financial figures and trends.

Key Highlights

  • 1Official filing of Q2 2017 financial results for The Priceline Group Inc.
  • 2Includes unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2017.
  • 3Presents unaudited consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.
  • 4Provides unaudited consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2017.
  • 5Financial results are contained within an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 6Specific financial statements (balance sheet, operations, cash flows) are 'filed' with the SEC.
  • 7Other information in the press release is considered 'furnished'.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and report The Priceline Group Inc.'s financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017, to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The detailed financial results, including the consolidated balance sheet, statements of operations, and cash flows for the relevant periods, are included in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. These specific financial statements are considered 'filed' with the SEC.

Information that is 'filed' with the SEC (in this case, the specific financial statements) is subject to stricter regulatory scrutiny and legal liability. Information that is 'furnished' (the rest of the press release content) is generally for informational purposes and carries less regulatory weight.

This filing primarily reports historical financial results for Q2 2017. While the accompanying press release might contain forward-looking statements or guidance, the 'filed' portions of this 8-K are focused on past performance. Investors should carefully review the entire press release for any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by the company.