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EBAY INC Annual Report (Amendment), Year Ended Dec 31, 2021

Filing Date
Filed May 10, 2022
Period End
December 31, 2021
Security
EBAY
In the record · 2016–202610-K1710-Q338-K128

EBAY filed 17 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 128 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Leadership change8-K · May ’19May ’19
  2. Material agreement8-K · Jul ’21Jul ’21
  3. Leadership change8-K · Mar ’26Mar ’26

Summary

Summary of the 10-K/A filed May 10, 2022. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

This 10-K filing from eBay Inc. (EBAY), filed on May 10, 2022, primarily focuses on the supplementary materials and exhibits related to the annual report.

A significant aspect highlighted is the inclusion of the audited consolidated financial statements of Adevinta ASA as Exhibit 99.01. Adevinta was deemed a significant equity investee, necessitating the provision of its financial statements under Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-X.

Investors should note that this filing primarily serves as an amendment or supplement to the core 10-K, providing essential supporting documentation rather than the complete primary financial disclosures. The filing also includes standard certifications from eBay's CEO and CFO, as well as the Interactive Data File.

Key Highlights

  1. Inclusion of Adevinta ASA's audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2021, and 2020, as Exhibit 99.01.
  2. Adevinta ASA is identified as a significant equity investee requiring financial statement disclosure under Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-X.
  3. Filing includes CEO and CFO certifications under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, dated May 10, 2022.
  4. Filing includes CEO and CFO certifications under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, dated May 10, 2022.
  5. Consent of Ernst & Young AS related to Exhibit 99.01 is provided.
  6. The filing contains the Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted as Inline XBRL.

Follow one dollar

Of each $1.00 of revenue in FY2021, eBay Inc kept $1.31.

  1. Revenue$10.42B100.0%
  2. Cost of revenue−$2.65B25.4%
  3. Gross profit$7.77B74.6%
  4. Operating costs−$4.85B46.5%
  5. Operating income$2.92B28.1%
  6. Interest, other & tax$10.69B102.5%
  7. Net income$13.61B130.6%
Computed from 10-K/AFY2021filed May 10, 2022Computed from this filing’s revenue, gross profit, operating income and net income · right columngrey figure: share of revenue

Where FY2021 revenue went

$10.42B
  • Other operating costs: $3.52B, 34% of revenue
  • Operating income: $2.92B, 28% of revenue
  • Cost of revenue: $2.65B, 25% of revenue
  • R&D: $1.32B, 13% of revenue

Kept 28% as operating incomeR&D $1.32B · 13%

Full revenue history →

Financial Statements

FY2021 against FY2020

Line itemFY2021FY2020Change
Revenue$10.42B$8.89B+17.2%
Cost of Revenue$2.65B$1.80B+47.5%
Gross Profit$7.77B$7.10B+9.5%
R&D Expenses$1.32B$1.03B+28.9%
Operating Expenses$4.85B$4.46B+8.7%
Operating Income$2.92B$2.64B+10.9%
Interest Expense$269.00M$304.00M−11.5%
Net Income$13.61B$5.67B+140.1%
EPS (Basic)$20.87$7.98+161.5%
EPS (Diluted)$20.54$7.89+160.3%
Shares Outstanding (Basic)652.00M710.00M−8.2%
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)663.00M718.00M−7.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the primary purpose of this specific 10-K filing amendment?

    This filing amendment's primary purpose is to provide supplementary information, most notably the audited consolidated financial statements of Adevinta ASA, a significant equity investee, as required by SEC regulations. It also includes various certifications and the Interactive Data File.

  2. Why are Adevinta ASA's financial statements included?

    Adevinta ASA is considered a significant equity investee of eBay Inc. As such, SEC Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-X requires the company to file the financial statements of this investee when it meets certain significance thresholds.

  3. Where can I find eBay's core financial performance and business overview?

    This filing is largely an exhibit and amendment. For eBay's comprehensive financial performance, management's discussion and analysis, and a full overview of the business, investors should refer to the initial Form 10-K filing for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and any subsequent amendments that contain the primary financial statements and narrative disclosures.