8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

Booking Holdings Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 27, 2019)

Filed February 27, 2019For Securities:BKNG

Summary

Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) filed an 8-K on February 27, 2019, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. The core of this filing is the press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, which contains detailed financial statements and operational information. Investors should note that while the consolidated balance sheet, statements of operations, and cash flows for the specified periods are considered 'filed' and subject to SEC liability, other information within the press release is 'furnished' and not subject to such liability. The primary takeaway for investors from this filing is the official release of Booking Holdings' year-end and quarterly performance. While this 8-K itself doesn't provide the *actual* financial figures, it serves as the official channel through which these results, previously discussed in a press release, are disseminated and become part of the company's public record for formal scrutiny. Investors would need to refer to the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific revenue, profit, and other key financial metrics.

Key Highlights

  • 1Booking Holdings Inc. announced its Q4 and full-year 2018 financial results via an 8-K filing on February 27, 2019.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3Key financial statements (Consolidated Balance Sheet, Statements of Operations, Statement of Cash Flows for year-end 2018) are formally 'filed' with the SEC.
  • 4Other information in the press release is designated as 'furnished', carrying different legal implications.
  • 5This report officially disseminates the company's performance data for the period ending December 31, 2018.
  • 6Investors must consult the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial figures and operational details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and disseminate Booking Holdings Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2018, to the public and the SEC.

The actual financial numbers and operational details are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors need to review this exhibit for specific figures related to revenue, earnings, balance sheet, and cash flow.

Information designated as 'filed' (the consolidated balance sheet, statements of operations, and cash flows for the period) is subject to liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Information 'furnished' is not subject to this liability, providing a distinction in legal accountability for the disclosed data.

This 8-K filing itself primarily serves to report historical financial results. While the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) may contain management commentary or guidance, the 8-K's core function in this instance is the official release of the financial statements. Investors should carefully read the press release for any additional forward-looking statements or commentary.