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accession: "0001193125-26-056056"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "TRIP"
cik: "0001526520"
company_name: "TripAdvisor, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-02-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T02:02:11.146697+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Tripadvisor responds to Starboard Value's director nomination; announces TheFork monetization review

## Summary
- Starboard Value intends to nominate director candidates for election at 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
- Tripadvisor says it has held numerous discussions with Starboard and is focused on driving value for shareholders.
- Company realigned operating model around Experiences in Nov 2025, committed to cost reduction and legacy simplification.
- On Feb 12, 2026, Tripadvisor announced a process to explore monetization of TheFork.
- Board and management remain committed to acting in best interests of all shareholders.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-056056
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: TRIP
- cik: 0001526520
- company_name: TripAdvisor, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-02-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1526520/000119312526056056/0001193125-26-056056-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1526520/000119312526056056/d75487d8k.htm

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