Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Expedia, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: October 27, 2011
Reporting Period: Preliminary financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing preliminary financial results and non-GAAP measures. However, the text of this Form 8-K does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
Material Changes and Corporate Actions
- Dividend Declaration: The Executive Committee declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share of outstanding common stock.
- Payment Details: Payable on December 9, 2011, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 18, 2011.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing does not contain specific management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or details on contingencies within the main text. Investors are directed to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the full text of the preliminary results and any associated non-GAAP financial measures.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q3 2011 revenue, earnings, and margin figures.
- Verify the record date (November 18, 2011) and payment date (December 9, 2011) for the $0.07 dividend.
- Examine the non-GAAP financial measures referenced in the press release for reconciliation with GAAP results.