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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC /MD/ 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (May 5, 2020)

Filed May 5, 2020For Securities:MAR

Summary

Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) has filed an 8-K report on May 5, 2020, to disclose significant amendments to its co-brand credit card agreements with major partners JPMorgan Chase & Co. and American Express. This announcement, detailed in a press release furnished as an exhibit, indicates a strategic adjustment in Marriott's loyalty program partnerships. While the specific terms of the amendments are not detailed within the 8-K filing itself, the engagement of two key credit card issuers suggests a focus on maintaining and potentially enhancing the value proposition of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program through these collaborations. Investors should closely review the accompanying press release for further details on how these changes might impact loyalty earnings, benefits, and the overall financial relationship with these credit card companies, which are typically substantial revenue streams for hotel loyalty programs.

Key Highlights

  • 1Marriott announced amendments to its co-brand credit card agreements with JPMorgan Chase & Co.
  • 2Marriott also announced amendments to its co-brand credit card agreements with American Express.
  • 3These amendments relate to the co-brand credit card programs associated with Marriott's loyalty offerings.
  • 4The company issued a press release on May 5, 2020, to communicate these changes.
  • 5The press release is attached as an exhibit to the 8-K filing.
  • 6This filing is classified under Regulation FD Disclosure and Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce amendments to Marriott's co-brand credit card agreements with JPMorgan Chase & Co. and American Express, as disclosed in a press release.

The 8-K filing itself does not provide specific details of the amendments. Investors are directed to review the press release, filed as Exhibit 99, for more information on the changes to the co-brand credit card agreements.

These amendments are important because co-brand credit cards are a significant driver of loyalty program engagement and a substantial revenue source for hotel companies like Marriott. Changes to these agreements can impact loyalty point accrual, customer benefits, and partnership economics, all of which are material to Marriott's financial performance and its Bonvoy loyalty program.

The amendments involve Marriott's co-brand credit card agreements with two major issuers: JPMorgan Chase & Co. and American Express.