8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

Booking Holdings Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 4, 2021)

Filed August 4, 2021For Securities:BKNG

Summary

Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) filed an 8-K on August 4, 2021, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. The filing primarily serves to attach the press release and accompanying financial statements that were issued on the same date. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the detailed financial performance and condition of the company during the second quarter of 2021, which includes the consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations, and statement of cash flows. While the 8-K itself is brief, the attached press release is the key document for understanding the company's performance. The filing indicates that certain financial statements within the press release are considered 'filed' with the SEC, allowing for their formal review under the Exchange Act. Investors are encouraged to analyze the specific figures in the press release and financial supplement to gauge the company's operational and financial standing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Booking Holdings Inc. announced its second quarter 2021 financial results on August 4, 2021.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3Key financial statements such as the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2021, and statements of operations and cash flows for the relevant periods are included.
  • 4Certain financial statements are designated as 'filed' with the SEC, indicating a higher level of disclosure scrutiny.
  • 5Investors should review the accompanying press release and financial supplement for comprehensive performance data.
  • 6This filing signals the company's adherence to timely reporting of its quarterly financial outcomes.

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 second quarter ended June 30, 2021, through the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The detailed financial information, including the unaudited consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations, and statement of cash flows, is contained within the press release (Exhibit 99.1) attached to this 8-K filing. A financial and statistical supplement is also included with the press release.

No, not all information is treated as 'filed'. The unaudited consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2021, and the unaudited consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the relevant periods are treated as 'filed'. Other information in the press release is considered 'furnished'.

When financial statements are treated as 'filed' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, they are subject to specific legal liabilities related to accuracy and completeness. 'Furnished' information typically carries less legal exposure.