Booking Holdings Inc.

KAYAK, a Booking Holdings subsidiary, released survey results indicating that 60% of Brazilian travelers would most want to travel with football star Cristiano Ronaldo. The survey of 2,000 Brazilians also revealed that 59% would prefer to take their idol to the Northeast region of Brazil. KAYAK leveraged these findings to promote travel to destinations like Ronaldo's birthplace and highlighted its "Ask AI" feature for trip planning.

Booking Holdings Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where shareholders elected eleven individuals to the Board of Directors. Key proposals, including the advisory vote on 2025 executive compensation, the ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent auditor, and an amendment for officer exculpation, were all approved. Additionally, two stockholder proposals, one concerning corporate political spending and another regarding business operations in illegal settlements, were not approved by the stockholders.

OpenTable, a Booking Holdings company, announced a multi-year lease for a new 24,000+ square foot office in Toronto's Downtown West. This expansion deepens its commitment to the Canadian market, serving as a hub for Canadian operations and a global engineering team focused on product development and backend infrastructure. The office, with capacity for over 200 employees, will also house sales, finance, marketing, and customer service teams, and OpenTable is actively hiring for various roles.

KAYAK's "Travel Check-In: Summer 2026" report highlights wallet-friendly destinations for Brits, showing that summer getaways don't have to be expensive. International trips to places like Prague ( 427) and Brussels ( 433) can be found for around 500 or less for a week, including flights and accommodation. The report also indicates a 13% year-on-year increase in hotel searches for UK domestic stays, with Blackpool offering an average nightly rate of 62. Significant savings on international flights are possible by traveling in late August or early September, with prices averaging 209- 238 compared to 690- 694 in mid-July.

OpenTable, a Booking Holdings company, released its annual list of Canada’s Top 100 Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in 2026, compiled from over 1 million diner reviews. The report highlights that 74% of Canadians plan to dine outdoors monthly during warmer months, with outdoor diners spending 20% longer at tables. Key trends include a 24% increase in outdoor dining and a 39% rise in dog-friendly restaurants year-over-year, reflecting a strong consumer preference for patio season.

Booking Holdings Inc. executed Officers' Certificates for the sale of 1.9 billion aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes. The issuance includes 600 million of 3.500% notes due 2030, 700 million of 4.000% notes due 2034, and 600 million of 4.500% notes due 2039. These notes are general senior unsecured obligations, with interest payable annually starting May 11, 2027, and are callable by the company under specified conditions.

Booking Holdings Inc. executed an Officers' Certificate for the sale of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% Senior Notes due 2036. These senior unsecured obligations will mature on May 7, 2036, with semi-annual interest payments commencing November 7, 2026. The company retains the option to redeem the notes early under specified terms.

Booking Holdings Inc. reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with net income soaring 225% to $1.08 billion and diluted EPS increasing 240% to $1.36. Total revenues grew 16% to $5.53 billion, driven by a 27% rise in Merchant revenues. The company also completed a 25-for-1 stock split, repurchased $4.02 billion in common stock, and declared a $0.42 per share dividend. Despite ongoing regulatory investigations and a $476 million liability for a Spanish fine, the quarter saw a benefit from favorable litigation settlements.

Booking Holdings Inc. announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company filed a Form 8-K, attaching the press release as Exhibit 99.1, which includes the consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations, and cash flows for the period.

OpenTable, a Booking Holdings subsidiary, released its 2026 Top 100 Brunch and Lunch Restaurants list for Canada, based on over 1 million diner reviews. The report indicates that 65% of Canadians consider dining out important for Mother's Day, with 37% planning a meal out this year. Trends show a significant rise in larger, intergenerational bookings (+29% YoY for parties of six or more) and a growing interest in solo dining (23% of moms would consider it) and overnight stays for the occasion. This highlights continued strong and diverse demand for restaurant bookings, benefiting OpenTable's platform.