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Expedia Group, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 5, 2015)

Filed February 5, 2015For Securities:EXPE

Summary

Expedia, Inc. (EXPE) filed an 8-K on February 5, 2015, primarily to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014. The filing indicates that the company will be referencing non-GAAP financial measures in its earnings release, which is furnished as an exhibit. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the detailed financial performance and any associated reconciliations. Beyond the financial results, the report also discloses significant capital allocation decisions. Expedia's Executive Committee, on behalf of the Board, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share, payable in March 2015. Furthermore, the company authorized a substantial share repurchase program, allowing for the buyback of up to an additional 10 million shares of common stock. These actions signal a commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1Expedia announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014.
  • 2The company furnished its earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) with the 8-K filing.
  • 3Expedia's earnings release may include non-GAAP financial measures.
  • 4A quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share was declared, payable on March 26, 2015.
  • 5Record date for the dividend is March 10, 2015.
  • 6Expedia authorized a repurchase of up to an additional 10 million shares of its common stock.
  • 7The company will be presenting investor information using slides attached as Exhibit 99.2 during investor meetings through May 2015.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Expedia's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014, and to furnish the accompanying earnings release as an exhibit. It also discloses the declaration of a quarterly dividend and authorization of a significant share repurchase program.

The key financial events announced are the company's reported financial results for Q4 and FY 2014. The filing also details the declaration of a $0.18 per share quarterly cash dividend and the authorization to repurchase up to 10 million additional shares of common stock.

Yes, the filing notes that Expedia may reference non-GAAP financial measures in its earnings release. Investors should carefully review the earnings release (Exhibit 99.1) for details on these measures and their reconciliation to GAAP figures.

The authorization to repurchase up to an additional 10 million shares of common stock indicates that Expedia's management and Board are confident in the company's financial position and believe that share buybacks are an attractive use of capital to potentially enhance shareholder value.