Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Expedia, Inc. (Delaware corporation)
Filing Type: Form 8-K Current Report
Date of Report: October 29, 2009
Reporting Period: Quarter ended September 30, 2009
This filing announces the issuance of a press release detailing financial results for the third quarter of 2009. The full text of the press release is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Company Overview (Exhibit 99.2), which are not included in the provided text.
The company notes the use of non-GAAP financial information in the press release, with reconciliation details provided therein.
Material Changes
The filing does not explicitly detail material changes versus the prior comparable period. It serves as a notification that results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, have been released.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Investor Presentations: Management intends to present to investors and analysts during November and December 2009 using slides attached as Exhibit 99.2.
- Regulation FD: Information in Item 7.01 regarding future presentations is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- Non-GAAP Measures: The company utilizes non-GAAP financial measures, with specific information regarding these measures located in the press release.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q3 2009 revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Examine Exhibit 99.2 (Company Overview) for management's outlook and strategic updates.
- Verify the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures provided in the press release.
- Confirm the details of upcoming investor presentations scheduled for November and December 2009.