8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

Booking Holdings Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 9, 2018)

Filed August 9, 2018For Securities:BKNG

Summary

Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) filed an 8-K on August 9, 2018, to announce its second quarter 2018 financial results. The filing primarily serves to attach the press release detailing these results, which is incorporated by reference. Key financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2018, including the balance sheet, statement of operations, and cash flow statement, are included and will be treated as 'filed' under SEC regulations, making them subject to stricter reporting requirements. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific financial performance details of the second quarter of 2018. While the 8-K itself doesn't provide the numbers, it formally signals the release of this information and designates certain financial data as officially filed. This ensures that the core financial data is officially part of the SEC record, providing a reliable basis for analysis and investment decisions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Booking Holdings Inc. announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3The unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2018, is included and treated as 'filed'.
  • 4The unaudited consolidated statement of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, is included and treated as 'filed'.
  • 5The unaudited consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2018, is included and treated as 'filed'.
  • 6Other information within the press release is treated as 'furnished', meaning it's not subject to the same level of SEC scrutiny as 'filed' information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Booking Holdings Inc.'s financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018, through an attached press release.

The actual financial results for the second quarter of 2018 are detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. This press release also includes a financial and statistical supplement.

Information treated as 'filed' is subject to the liability provisions of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is considered officially part of the company's SEC filings. Information 'furnished' is not subject to these same liabilities and is generally for informational purposes. In this case, the core financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement) are 'filed'.

This 8-K filing primarily serves to report past financial results. Any forward-looking guidance or commentary would be contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is incorporated by reference. Investors should review that document for such information.