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Expedia Group, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 6, 2014)

Filed February 6, 2014For Securities:EXPE

Summary

Expedia, Inc. filed this Form 8-K on February 6, 2014, primarily to furnish its earnings release for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013. The filing highlights the company's financial performance and provides details on operational results. While the specific financial figures are within the furnished earnings release (Exhibit 99.1), investors can infer from this 8-K that the company is communicating its latest performance metrics to the market. In addition to the financial results, the report also disclosed a significant capital allocation decision: the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share. This dividend payment, with a record date of March 10, 2014, signals a commitment to returning value to shareholders and can be a positive indicator for investors seeking income-generating investments. The information provided is intended to keep stakeholders informed of both operational and financial developments at Expedia.

Key Highlights

  • 1Expedia, Inc. announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2013.
  • 2The full earnings release for the period is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3Expedia's earnings release references non-GAAP financial measures, a common practice for providing adjusted performance views.
  • 4The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share.
  • 5The dividend is payable on March 27, 2014.
  • 6The record date for the dividend is March 10, 2014.
  • 7The filing is dated February 6, 2014, indicating timely reporting of these events.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to officially announce and furnish Expedia, Inc.'s financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013, via their earnings release (Exhibit 99.1). It also serves to announce the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend.

This 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial statements. Instead, it references Expedia's earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2013, which would contain the specific financial results and performance data. The release also notes the use of non-GAAP financial measures.

Yes, Expedia announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share on its outstanding common stock. This dividend is payable on March 27, 2014, to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2014.

The actual financial results are contained within the earnings release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. Investors should refer to that exhibit for detailed financial performance information for the period ending December 31, 2013.