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EBAY INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 6, 2008)

Filed October 6, 2008For Securities:EBAY

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from eBay Inc. (EBAY) on October 6, 2008, announces several significant corporate actions. Most notably, the company is implementing a strategic workforce reduction, planning to lay off approximately 1,000 employees globally. This restructuring is expected to result in pre-tax charges of $70 million to $80 million, with a substantial portion recognized in Q4 2008. In addition to cost-saving measures, eBay is also expanding its business through key acquisitions. The company has agreed to acquire Bill Me Later, Inc., a prominent online credit provider, and has completed the acquisition of Den Blå Avis and BilBasen, leading online classifieds sites in Denmark.

Key Highlights

  • 1eBay Inc. announced a global workforce reduction of approximately 1,000 employees, expected to be substantially completed by Q1 2009.
  • 2The company anticipates incurring pre-tax restructuring charges between $70 million and $80 million, primarily for employee-related costs.
  • 3A significant portion of the restructuring charges, estimated at $60 million to $70 million, will be recognized in the fourth quarter of 2008.
  • 4eBay has entered into an agreement to acquire Bill Me Later, Inc., a significant player in the online credit and payment solutions market.
  • 5eBay has completed the acquisition of Den Blå Avis and BilBasen, strengthening its presence in the online classifieds market in Denmark.
  • 6The preliminary financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, were also announced, though specific figures are referred to in an attached press release.

Frequently Asked Questions

eBay is implementing this strategic reduction to simplify and streamline its organization and to strengthen the overall competitiveness of its existing businesses.

eBay expects to incur pre-tax restructuring charges of approximately $70 million to $80 million, primarily for employee-related costs. The majority, estimated at $60 million to $70 million, is expected to be recorded in the fourth quarter of 2008.

eBay announced an agreement to acquire Bill Me Later, Inc., a leading provider of online credit, and has completed the acquisition of Den Blå Avis and BilBasen, which operate leading online classifieds sites in Denmark.

The global workforce reduction is expected to be substantially completed by the end of the first quarter of 2009.