Booking Holdings Inc. shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal requesting non-binding vote on resolution regarding business operations in illegal settlements at the 2026-06-02 meeting.
“6. A stockholder proposal requesting a non-binding vote on a resolution regarding business operations in illegal settlements was not approved.”
Shareholder Votes
Booking Holdings Inc. shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal requesting non-binding vote on avoiding brand damage due to corporate political spending at the 2026-06-02 meeting.
“5. A stockholder proposal requesting a non-binding vote on a proposal to avoid brand damage due to corporate political spending was not approved.”
Shareholder Votes
Booking Holdings Inc. shareholders approved Amendment of certificate of incorporation to provide for exculpation of officers at the 2026-06-02 meeting.
“4. A proposal to approve an amendment of the Company’s certificate of incorporation to provide for the exculpation of officers was approved.”
Shareholder Votes
Booking Holdings Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 at the 2026-06-02 meeting.
“3. A proposal to ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for fiscal year 2026 was approved.”
Shareholder Votes
Booking Holdings Inc. shareholders approved An advisory vote to approve 2025 executive compensation at the 2026-06-02 meeting.
“2. An advisory vote to approve 2025 executive compensation was approved.”
Shareholder Votes
Booking Holdings Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-06-02 meeting.
“1. The following individuals were elected to the Company’s Board of Directors to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors are elected and qualified.”
Material Agreements
Booking Holdings Inc. entered into Agency Agreement with U.S. Bank Europe DAC, UK Branch and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (effective 2026-05-11).
“Pursuant to an Agency Agreement dated as of May 11, 2026 (the “ Agency Agreement ”) relating to the Senior Notes, the Company has appointed U.S. Bank Europe DAC, UK Branch, to act as paying agent for the Senior Notes and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association to act as transfer agent for the Senior Notes.”
Material Agreements
Booking Holdings Inc. entered into Officers’ Certificates with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association valued at €600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 3.500% Senior Notes due 2030, €700,000,000 (effective 2026-05-11).
“Booking Holdings Inc. (the “ Company ”) executed three Officers’ Certificates (the “ Officers’ Certificates ”), in accordance with Sections 2.02 and 10.04 of the Indenture dated August 8, 2017 (the “ Base Indenture ” and, together with the Officers’ Certificates, the “ Indenture ”) between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor in interest to U.S. Bank National Association), as trustee (the “ Trustee ”) and registrar, in connection with the sale of €600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 3.500% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “ 2030 Notes ”), €700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.000% Senior Notes due 2034 (the “ 2034 Notes ”), and €600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.500% Senior Notes due 2039 (the “ 2039 Notes ” and, together with the 2030 Notes and the 2034 Notes, the “ Senior Notes ”).”
Debt Financings
Booking Holdings Inc. incurred senior notes of €600,000,000 aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 4.500% maturing May 11, 2039.
“€600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.500% Senior Notes due 2039”
Debt Financings
Booking Holdings Inc. incurred senior notes of €700,000,000 aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 4.000% maturing May 11, 2034.
“€700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.000% Senior Notes due 2034”
Debt Financings
Booking Holdings Inc. incurred senior notes of €600,000,000 aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 3.500% maturing May 11, 2030.
“in connection with the sale of €600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 3.500% Senior Notes due 2030”
Material Agreements
Booking Holdings Inc. entered into Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association valued at $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount (effective 2026-05-07).
“Booking Holdings Inc. (the “ Company ”) executed an Officers’ Certificate (the “ Officers’ Certificate ”), in accordance with Sections 2.02 and 10.04 of the Indenture dated August 8, 2017 (the “ Base Indenture ” and, together with the Officers’ Certificate, the “ Indenture ”) between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor in interest to U.S. Bank National Association), as trustee (the “ Trustee ”) and registrar, in connection with the sale of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.375% Senior Notes due 2036 (the “ Senior Notes ”).”
Debt Financings
Booking Holdings Inc. incurred senior notes of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 5.375% maturing May 7, 2036.
“in connection with the sale of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.375% Senior Notes due 2036”
Earnings Releases
Booking Holdings Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
“announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.”
Governance Changes
Booking Holdings Inc.: Amended restated certificate of incorporation to effect a 25-for-1 forward stock split and proportionately increase authorized common stock from 1,000,000,000 to 25,000,000,000 shares (effective 2026-04-02).
“On April 2, 2026, Booking Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) filed an amendment to its Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State to effect the previously announced twenty-five-for-one forward stock split of the Company’s common stock and to proportionately increase the number of shares of the Company’s authorized common stock from 1,000,000,000 to 25,000,000,000.”
Governance Changes
Booking Holdings Inc.: Amended and restated bylaws to change the threshold for calling a special board meeting to a majority, revise advance notice provisions, and make other non-substantive changes (effective 2025-10-16).
“On October 16, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Booking Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) approved the amendment and restatement of the Company’s By-Laws (the “Amended and Restated By-Laws”), effective immediately.”
Debt Financings
Booking Holdings Inc. incurred senior notes of €500,000,000 aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 4.500% maturing May 9, 2046.
“€500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.500% Senior Notes due 2046”
Debt Financings
Booking Holdings Inc. incurred senior notes of €750,000,000 aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 4.125% maturing May 9, 2038.
“€750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.125% Senior Notes due 2038”
Debt Financings
Booking Holdings Inc. incurred senior notes of €500,000,000 aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 3.125% maturing May 9, 2031.
“in connection with the sale of €500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 3.125% Senior Notes due 2031”
Wei Hopeman retired as Director at Booking Holdings Inc..
“Wei Hopeman has informed Booking Holdings Inc. (the "Company") that she has decided to retire from the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective at the Company's Annual Meeting in June 2025 (the "Annual Meeting"), and therefore is not standing for re-election at the Annual Meeting.”
Restructurings & Charges
Booking Holdings Inc. announced a restructuring with charges of approximately one times the expected annual run rate saving (approximately one-third from expected workforce reductions).
“On November 8, 2024, the Company announced its intention to implement certain organizational changes that are expected to improve operating expense efficiency, increase organizational agility, free up resources that can be reinvested into further improving its offering to travelers and partners, and better position the Company for the long term (the “Program”).”
Material Agreements
Booking Holdings Inc. amended Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. valued at Extended maturity date from May 17, 2028 to May 17, 2029 (effective 2024-05-09).
“On May 9, 2024, Booking Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) extended the maturity date of the credit agreement dated as of May 17, 2023 (the “Credit Agreement”), among the Company, the lenders from time to time party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, from May 17, 2028 to May 17, 2029 pursuant to an extension request under the Credit Agreement.”
Earnings Releases
Booking Holdings Inc. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $4.4 billion, net income $776 million, EPS $22.37.
“net of cancellations, were $43.5 billion, an increase of 10% from the prior-year quarter. • Room nights booked increased 9% from the prior-year quarter. • Total revenues were $4.4 billion, an increase of 17% from the prior-year quarter. • Net income was $776 million, an increase of 192% from the prior-year quarter. • Net income per diluted common share (EPS) was”
Governance Changes
Booking Holdings Inc.: Amended and restated By-Laws effective April 18, 2024, including revisions to director nomination disclosure and procedural requirements, universal proxy rules, advance notice requirements, exclusive forum provisions, and other technical changes (effective 2024-04-18).
“On April 18, 2024, the Board of Directors of Booking Holdings Inc. (the "Company") approved the amendment and restatement of the Company's By-Laws (the “Amended and Restated By-Laws”), effective immediately.”
David I. Goulden changed role as Executive Vice President of Finance at Booking Holdings Inc..
“provides that Mr. Goulden will continue in employment as Executive Vice President of Finance, on a full-time basis, through May 31, 2024”
Ewout L. Steenbergen was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Booking Holdings Inc..
“the Company has appointed Ewout L. Steenbergen as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective as of March 15, 2024.”
Debt Financings
Booking Holdings Inc. incurred senior notes of €500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 3.500% Senior Notes due 2029, €650,000,000 aggregate principal with Elavon Financial Services DAC, UK Branch; U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 3.500% on the 2029 Notes, 3.625% on the 2032 Notes, 3.750% on the 2036 Notes, 4. maturing 2029 Notes mature on March 1, 2029; 2032 Notes mature on March 1, 2032; 2036 Notes mature on March 1, 2036; 2044 Notes mature on March 1, 2044.
“executed four Officers’ Certificates (the " Officers’ Certificates "), in accordance with Sections 2.02 and 10.04 of the Indenture dated August 8, 2017 (the " Base Indenture " and, together with the Officers’ Certificates, the " Indenture ") between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor in interest to U.S. Bank National Association), as trustee (the " Trustee "), in connection with the sale of €500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 3.500% Senior Notes due 2029 (the " 2029 Notes "), €650,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 3.625% Senior Notes due 2032 (the " 2032 Notes "), €850,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 3.750% Senior Notes due 2036 (the " 2036 Notes ") and €750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.000% Senior Notes due 2044 (the " 2044 Notes " and, together with the 2029 Notes, the 2032 Notes and the 2036 Notes, the " Senior Notes ")”
Material Agreements
Booking Holdings Inc. entered into Officers’ Certificates valued at €500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 3.500% Senior Notes due 2029, €650,000,000 (effective 2024-03-01).
“On March 1, 2024, Booking Holdings Inc. (the “ Company ”) executed four Officers’ Certificates (the “ Officers’ Certificates ”)”
David I. Goulden changed role as Chief Financial Officer at Booking Holdings Inc..
“Upon Mr. Steenbergen's commencement of employment, David I. Goulden will no longer serve as the Company's Chief Financial Officer.”
Ewout L. Steenbergen was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Booking Holdings Inc..
“the Company has appointed Ewout L. Steenbergen as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective as of March 15, 2024.”
Goulden departed as Chief Financial Officer at Booking Holdings Inc..
“As previously reported by the Company in its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on February 23, 2023 (the "Prior 8-K"), upon commencement of employment by Mr. Steenbergen, Mr. Goulden will no longer serve as the Company's Chief Financial Officer.”
Ewout L. Steenbergen was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Booking Holdings Inc..
“On December 13, 2023, Booking Holdings Inc. (the "Company") announced that it has appointed Ewout L. Steenbergen as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective as of March 15, 2024.”
Earnings Releases
Booking Holdings Inc. reported the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $7.3 billion, net income $2.5 billion, EPS $69.80.
“Booking Holdings Reports Financial Results for 3 rd Quarter 2023 NORWALK, CT – November 2, 2023. . . Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG) (the "Company," "we," "our," or "us") today reported its third quarter 2023 financ ial results: • Gross travel bookings, which refers to the total dollar value, generally inclusive of taxes and fees, of all travel services booked by our customers, net of cancellations, were $39.8 billion, an increase of 24% from the prior-year quarter (approximately a 21% increase on a constant-currency basis). • Room nights booked increased 15% from the prior-year quarter. • Total revenues were $7.3 billion, an increase of 21% from the prior-year quarter (approximately an 18% increase on a constant-currency basis) . • Net income was $2.5 billion, an increase of 51% from the prior-year quarter. • Net income per diluted common share was $69.80, an increase of 66% from the prior-year quarter. • Non-GAAP net income was $2.6 billion, an increase of 24% from the prior-yea”
Kelly Grier was appointed as Director at Booking Holdings Inc..
“On October 19, 2023, Ms. Kelly Grier was appointed to the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Booking Holdings Inc. (the "Company"), effective November 6, 2023.”
Earnings Releases
Booking Holdings Inc. reported second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $5.5 billion, net income $1.3 billion, EPS $34.89.
“Total revenues were $5.5 billion, an increase of 27% from the prior-year quarter. • Net income was $1.3 billion, an increase of 51% from the prior-year quarter. • Net income per diluted common share was $34.89, an increase of 66% from the prior-year quarter.”
Shareholder Votes
Booking Holdings Inc. shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal requesting vote to ratify termination pay of executives at the 2023-06-06 meeting.
“A non-binding stockholder proposal requesting a stockholder vote to ratify termination pay of executives, was not approved as follows: Votes For: 2,393,644 Votes Against: 29,430,677 Abstentions: 43,365 Broker Non-Votes: 1,214,353”
Shareholder Votes
Booking Holdings Inc. shareholders voted on Advisory vote on frequency of future say-on-pay votes at the 2023-06-06 meeting.
“An advisory vote on the frequency of holding future non-binding advisory votes on the compensation paid by the Company to its named executive officers, was as follows: Every Year: 31,556,160 Every 2 Years: 22,193 Every 3 Years: 268,276 Abstentions: 21,057 Broker Non-Votes: 1,214,353”
Shareholder Votes
Booking Holdings Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor at the 2023-06-06 meeting.
“A proposal to ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 was approved as follows: Votes For: 30,127,685 Votes Against: 2,937,872 Abstentions: 16,482”
Shareholder Votes
Booking Holdings Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve 2022 executive compensation at the 2023-06-06 meeting.
“A proposal to approve on a non-binding advisory basis the 2022 compensation paid by the Company to its named executive officers was approved as follows: Votes For: 27,926,283 Votes Against: 3,866,063 Abstentions: 75,340 Broker Non-Votes: 1,214,353”
Shareholder Votes
Booking Holdings Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-06-06 meeting.
“The stockholders of the Company elected all of the Company’s nominees for election to the Board of Directors to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified. The votes were as follows: Nominee Votes For Votes Against Broker Non-Votes Glenn D. Fogel 31,818,349 49,337 1,214,353 Mirian Graddick-Weir 30,740,708 1,126,978 1,214,353 Wei Hopeman 31,527,742 339,944 1,214,353 Robert J. Mylod, Jr. 30,900,870 966,816 1,214,353 Charles H. Noski 31,142,829 724,857 1,214,353 Larry Quinlan 31,825,889 41,797 1,214,353 Nicholas J. Read 31,731,253 136,433 1,214,353 Thomas E. Rothman 31,421,659 446,027 1,214,353 Sumit Singh 31,489,505 378,181 1,214,353 Lynn Vojvodich Radakovich 31,213,588 654,098 1,214,353 Vanessa A. Wittman 31,377,006 490,680 1,214,353”
Material Agreements
Booking Holdings Inc. terminated a credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent valued at $2 billion (effective 2023-05-17).
“the Company voluntarily terminated the $2 billion credit agreement, dated as of August 14, 2019, among the Company, the lenders thereunder, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent”
Material Agreements
Booking Holdings Inc. entered into Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, Bank of America, N.A., as syndication agent, and the lenders from time to time party thereto valued at $2 billion (effective 2023-05-17).
“On May 17, 2023, Booking Holdings Inc. (the "Company") entered into a credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (the "Administrative Agent"), Bank of America, N.A., as syndication agent, each of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., BofA Securities, Inc., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Citibank, N.A., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Goldman Sachs Bank USA, TD Securities (USA) LLC, U.S. Bank National Association, and Banco Santander, S.A., New York Branch, as joint bookrunners and joint lead arrangers, each of BNP Paribas, Citibank, N.A., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., HSBC Bank USA, National Association, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, TD Bank, N.A., and Banco Santander, S.A, New York Branch, as co-documentation agents and the lenders from time to time party thereto (the "Lenders")”
Debt Financings
Booking Holdings Inc. incurred senior notes of €1,250,000,000 with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 4.125% maturing May 12, 2033.
“€1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.125% Senior Notes due 2033”
Debt Financings
Booking Holdings Inc. incurred senior notes of €500,000,000 with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 3.625% maturing November 12, 2028.
“€500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 3.625% Senior Notes due 2028”
Material Agreements
Booking Holdings Inc. entered into Senior Notes due 2028 and Senior Notes due 2033 Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association valued at €500,000,000 3.625% Senior Notes due 2028 and €1,250,000,000 4.125% Senior Notes due 2033 (effective 2023-05-12).
“On May 12, 2023, Booking Holdings Inc. (the “ Company ”) executed two Officers’ Certificates (the “ Officers’ Certificates ”), in accordance with Sections 2.02 and 10.04 of the Indenture dated August 8, 2017 (the “ Base Indenture ” and, together with the Officers’ Certificates, the “ Indenture ”) between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor in interest to U.S. Bank National Association), as trustee (the “ Trustee ”), in connection with the sale of €500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 3.625% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “ 2028 Notes ”), and €1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.125% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “ 2033 Notes ” and, together with the 2028 Notes, the “ Senior Notes ”).”
Earnings Releases
Booking Holdings Inc. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $3.8 billion, net income $266 million, EPS $7.00.
“from the prior-year quarter (approximately a 52% increase on a constant-currency basis). • Room nights booked increased 38% from the prior-year quarter. • Total revenues were $3.8 billion, an increase of 40% from the prior-year quarter (approximately a 47% increase on a constant-currency basis). • Net income was $266 million, compared with a net loss of $700”
Timothy Armstrong retired as Director at Booking Holdings Inc..
“Mr. Timothy Armstrong has informed Booking Holdings Inc. (the "Company") that he has decided to retire from the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective at the Company's Annual Meeting in June 2023 (the "Annual Meeting"), and therefore is not standing for re-election at the Annual Meeting.”
Earnings Releases
Booking Holdings Inc. reported financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022.
“On February 23, 2023, Booking Holdings Inc. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.”
Earnings Releases
Booking Holdings Inc. reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $4.0 billion, net income $1.2 billion, EPS $31.92.
“Booking Holdings' total revenues for the 4 th quarter of 2022 were $4.0 billion, an increase of 36% from the prior-year quarter (approximately a 49% increase on a constant-currency basis). Net income for the 4 th quarter of 2022 was $1.2 billion, an increase of 100% from the prior-year quarter. Net income per diluted common share in the 4 th quarter of 2022 was $31.92, an increase of 114% from the prior-year quarter.”
David I. Goulden changed role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Booking Holdings Inc..
“On February 23, 2023, the Company announced that David I. Goulden, the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be transitioning to a different role pending the expected hiring of his successor by March 2024.”
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