8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

Booking Holdings Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 7, 2017)

Filed November 7, 2017For Securities:BKNG

Summary

This 8-K filing from The Priceline Group Inc. (now Booking Holdings Inc.) on November 6, 2017, primarily serves to publicly disseminate the company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017. The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and an earnings call transcript (Exhibit 99.2) that provide detailed financial data and management commentary. Investors can access the company's unaudited consolidated balance sheet, statements of operations, and cash flows as of and for the periods ending September 30, 2017. While the filing itself does not introduce new strategic initiatives or material events, it is crucial for understanding the company's performance during the reported quarter. The included financial statements and supplementary information, as well as the earnings call transcript, offer insights into the operational and financial health of the company during Q3 2017. Investors should review these attached documents for a comprehensive understanding of the results and any forward-looking statements made by management.

Key Highlights

  • 1The Priceline Group Inc. (now Booking Holdings Inc.) reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes Exhibit 99.1 (press release with financial statements) and Exhibit 99.2 (earnings call transcript).
  • 3Key financial statements filed include the unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2017.
  • 4The filing also includes unaudited consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017.
  • 5Unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, are provided.
  • 6Certain financial statements (balance sheet, statements of operations, cash flows) are treated as 'filed' under SEC regulations.
  • 7Other information in the press release and the earnings call transcript are treated as 'furnished', not 'filed'.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide the financial results of The Priceline Group Inc. (now Booking Holdings Inc.) for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017. It incorporates by reference the company's earnings press release and the transcript of its earnings call.

The detailed financial results, including the unaudited consolidated balance sheet, statements of operations, and cash flows for the relevant periods, are included in Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release attached to this 8-K filing.

Information that is 'filed' (like the core financial statements: balance sheet, statements of operations, cash flows) is subject to greater regulatory scrutiny and liability under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Information that is 'furnished' (like the rest of the press release content and the earnings call transcript) is provided for informational purposes but carries less regulatory liability.

This particular 8-K filing focuses primarily on the dissemination of Q3 2017 financial results. While the earnings call transcript (Exhibit 99.2) might contain management commentary on business performance and outlook, the filing itself does not announce new strategic initiatives or material events beyond the reporting of financial results.