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Booking Holdings Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 26, 2020)

Filed February 26, 2020For Securities:BKNG

Summary

Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) filed an 8-K on February 26, 2020, to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results for the period ended December 31, 2019. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release containing detailed financial statements, including the consolidated balance sheet, statements of operations, and cash flows for the relevant periods. Investors should note that while the consolidated financial statements themselves are treated as 'filed' with the SEC, other information within the press release is considered 'furnished.' This report provides the official release of BKNG's 2019 year-end financial performance. While the 8-K itself does not contain the specific figures, it directs stakeholders to the accompanying press release and financial supplement for a comprehensive review of the company's financial health, profitability, and cash generation capabilities as of year-end 2019. Investors should consult these exhibits for detailed performance metrics and financial condition.

Key Highlights

  • 1Company announced Q4 and full-year 2019 financial results on February 26, 2020.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing detailed financial results.
  • 3Key financial statements included are the consolidated balance sheet, statements of operations, and statements of cash flows for the periods ending December 31, 2019.
  • 4Consolidated financial statements are treated as 'filed' with the SEC.
  • 5Other information in the press release is treated as 'furnished,' meaning it's not subject to the same liability provisions.
  • 6The filing serves as the official notification of the company's year-end financial performance.
  • 7Investors are directed to the press release and financial supplement for specific financial data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Booking Holdings Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2019. It incorporates by reference a press release that contains the detailed financial statements.

The specific financial figures for the fourth quarter and full year 2019 are located in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) that is attached to this 8-K filing. This press release also includes a financial and statistical supplement with detailed statements.

Information that is 'filed' (like the consolidated financial statements) is subject to the liability provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning the company can be held accountable for any misstatements or omissions. Information that is 'furnished' is not subject to these same liability provisions, though it still provides useful context for investors.

This specific 8-K filing is primarily focused on reporting historical financial results for the period ended December 31, 2019. Any forward-looking guidance or commentary would typically be found within the accompanying press release, but the 8-K itself is the official notification of the reported results.