Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Expedia, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 19, 2009
Reporting Period: Quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
This filing serves to announce the financial results for the specified period via a press release incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover sheet for the 8-K filing and does not contain specific numerical data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are contained within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the input text.
Note: The filing explicitly mentions the use of non-GAAP financial measures in the referenced press release.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus prior periods. It only confirms that results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008, have been announced.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The text does not contain specific guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, or contingencies. It directs readers to the attached press release for the full text of the announcement and details regarding non-GAAP measures.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the full text of the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Verify the reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures mentioned in the filing.
- Confirm the specific details of the "Results of Operations and Financial Condition" under Item 2.02 in the referenced exhibit.