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Booking Holdings Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 7, 2020)

Filed May 7, 2020For Securities:BKNG

Summary

This 8-K filing from Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) on May 7, 2020, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020, accompanied by a press release. While the filing itself is brief, the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the detailed financial statements including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement for the period. Investors should refer to this press release for a comprehensive understanding of the company's performance during a period significantly impacted by the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the filing notes voluntary salary reductions by two key executives, David Goulden (EVP and CFO) and Peter Millones (EVP and General Counsel), who have each waived 20% of their base salaries effective June 1, 2020. This action reflects a response to the challenging economic environment and a demonstration of commitment during uncertain times.

Key Highlights

  • 1Booking Holdings announced its Q1 2020 financial results on May 7, 2020, via an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference the press release and its included financial statements (balance sheet, statement of operations, statement of cash flows) as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2020.
  • 3The unaudited consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations, and statement of cash flows for Q1 2020 are treated as 'filed' with the SEC.
  • 4Other information within the press release is considered 'furnished', not 'filed'.
  • 5EVP and CFO David Goulden is voluntarily waiving 20% of his base salary, effective June 1, 2020.
  • 6EVP and General Counsel Peter Millones is also voluntarily waiving 20% of his base salary, effective June 1, 2020.
  • 7The salary waivers by executives are a response to current circumstances related to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce Booking Holdings Inc.'s financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020, and to include the related press release and financial statements as an exhibit.

The detailed financial results, including the unaudited consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations, and statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2020, are provided within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

The voluntary 20% base salary reduction by the CFO and General Counsel, effective June 1, 2020, is a measure taken in response to the challenging economic conditions and uncertainties brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Information that is 'filed' is subject to stricter liability under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it can be more readily used in SEC enforcement actions or shareholder lawsuits if found to be misleading or false. Information that is 'furnished' generally carries less liability.