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Expedia Group, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 28, 2016)

Filed April 28, 2016For Securities:EXPE

Summary

Expedia, Inc. (EXPE) filed an 8-K on April 28, 2016, primarily to report its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2016. The company issued an earnings release and planned a conference call to discuss these results, which included references to non-GAAP financial measures. Investors should note that a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their GAAP equivalents was provided in the earnings release. Additionally, the filing announced a quarterly cash dividend, signaling a commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Key Highlights

  • 1Expedia announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2016 via press release and conference call.
  • 2The company utilized and provided reconciliations for non-GAAP financial measures alongside GAAP measures.
  • 3A quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share was declared, payable on June 16, 2016.
  • 4Record date for the dividend is May 26, 2016.
  • 5The information regarding financial results is furnished as part of Exhibit 99.1.
  • 6This filing serves as a standard update on operational and financial performance, along with capital allocation decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing primarily announces Expedia's financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2016. While the detailed figures are in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1), the 8-K itself serves as the formal notification of the earnings release and upcoming conference call, and it highlights the use of non-GAAP measures.

Yes, Expedia announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share. This dividend is scheduled to be paid on June 16, 2016, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 26, 2016.

The use of non-GAAP financial measures allows companies to present performance metrics that exclude certain items they believe are not indicative of their core operating performance. Expedia provided these alongside comparable GAAP measures and included reconciliations, which is standard practice and helps investors understand the company's view of its financial health.