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Exhibit 99.1
 
Priceline.com Reports Financial Results for 1st Quarter 2013
NORWALK, Conn., May 9, 2013. . . Priceline.com Incorporated (NASDAQ: PCLN) today reported 1st quarter 2013 financial results for The Priceline Group (the “Group”). First quarter gross travel bookings for the Group, which refers to the total dollar value, generally inclusive of all taxes and fees, of all travel services purchased by its customers, were $9.2 billion, an increase of 36.4% over a year ago (approximately 37% on a local currency basis).
The Group's gross profit for the 1st quarter was $1.01 billion, a 35.8% increase from the prior year. International operations contributed gross profit in the 1st quarter of $894 million, a 45.1% increase versus a year ago (approximately 45% on a local currency basis). The Group's operating income in the 1st quarter was $310 million, a 28.3% increase from the prior year. The Group had GAAP net income applicable to common shareholders for the 1st quarter of $244 million, or $4.76 per diluted share, which compares to $182 million or $3.54 per diluted share, in the same period a year ago.
Non-GAAP gross profit for the 1st quarter was $1.03 billion, a 38.6% increase from the prior year. Non-GAAP net income in the 1st quarter was $297 million, a 34.6% increase versus the prior year. Non-GAAP net income was $5.76 per diluted share, compared to $4.28 per diluted share a year ago. FactSet consensus for the 1st quarter 2013 was $5.27 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA for the 1st quarter 2013 was $368 million, an increase of 35.6% over a year ago. The section below entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" provides definitions and information about the use of non-GAAP financial measures in this press release, and the attached financial and statistical supplement reconciles non-GAAP financial information with the Group's financial results under GAAP.
“Unit growth in the Priceline Group's global hotel business held steady in the 1st quarter at 38% versus the prior year,” said Jeffery H. Boyd, Chairman and CEO of The Priceline Group. “International gross bookings growth of 43% in the 1st quarter reflects continued strong performance of our international brands around the world. Domestic gross bookings growth accelerated in the quarter with improving results in our hotel and rental car businesses, aided by the roll out last year of our Express DealsSM semi-opaque service."

Looking forward, Mr. Boyd said, “We continue to see economic uncertainty in certain regions, and competition in the online travel sector remains intense. We are encouraged by the solid growth our businesses are delivering globally and will continue our investments in people, marketing, geographic expansion, content and innovation to lay the foundation for future growth."
The Priceline Group said it was targeting the following for 2nd quarter 2013:
Year-over-year increase in total gross travel bookings of approximately 30% - 37% (an increase of approximately 27% - 34% on a local currency basis).
Year-over-year increase in international gross travel bookings of approximately 36% - 43% (an increase of approximately 33% - 40% on a local currency basis).
Year-over-year increase in domestic gross travel bookings of approximately 5% - 10%.
Year-over-year increase in revenue of approximately 15% - 22%.

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Year-over-year increase in gross profit of approximately 26% - 33%.
Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $560 million to $595 million.
Non-GAAP net income per diluted share between $8.87 and $9.45.
The Company believes that concerns related to sovereign debt and the viability of the Euro have negatively impacted historical operating results and may impact future results. Given the uncertainty surrounding worldwide economic conditions, particularly in Europe where much of the Company's business is concentrated, the Company believes the variability around its guidance is elevated.
Non-GAAP guidance for the 2nd quarter 2013:
excludes non-cash amortization expense of intangibles,
excludes non-cash stock-based employee compensation expense,
excludes non-cash interest expense and gains or losses on early debt extinguishment, if any, related to cash settled convertible debt,
excludes the impact, if any, of significant charges or benefits associated with judgments, rulings and/or settlements related to travel transaction tax (e.g., hotel occupancy taxes, excise taxes, sales taxes, etc.) proceedings,
excludes non-cash income tax expense and reflects the impact on income taxes of certain of the non-GAAP adjustments,
includes the additional impact of the non-GAAP adjustments described above on net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, and
includes the dilutive impact of unvested restricted stock units and performance share units because non-GAAP net income has been adjusted to exclude stock-based employee compensation.
In addition to the adjustments above, adjusted EBITDA excludes depreciation and amortization expense, interest income, interest expense, net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and income taxes and includes the impact of foreign currency transactions and other expenses.
When aggregated, the non-GAAP adjustments are expected to increase adjusted EBITDA over GAAP net income by approximately $162 million in the 2nd quarter 2013. In addition, the non-GAAP adjustments are expected to increase non-GAAP net income over GAAP net income by approximately $54 million in the 2nd quarter 2013. The Group estimates GAAP net income per diluted share between approximately $7.87 and $8.45 for the 2nd quarter 2013.
Information About Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the views of the Group's management regarding current expectations and projections about future events and are based on currently available information and current foreign currency exchange rates. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict; therefore, actual results may differ materially from those expressed, implied or forecasted in any such forward-looking statements. Expressions of future goals and similar expressions including, "may," "will," "should," "could," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "intends," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "targets," or "continue," reflecting something other than historical fact are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
The following factors, among others, could cause the Group's actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements:
-- adverse changes in general market conditions for leisure and other travel services;
-- the effects of increased competition;
-- our ability to expand successfully in international markets;
-- our online advertising efficiency;
-- fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and other risks associated with doing business in multiple currencies;
-- the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel;
-- adverse changes in the Group's relationships with suppliers, service providers and vendors;

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-- a change by a major search engine to its search engine algorithms that negatively affects our placement in search results;
-- systems-related failures and/or security breaches;
-- an adverse outcome in one or more travel transaction tax (e.g., hotel occupancy taxes, excise taxes, sales taxes, etc.) proceedings in which we are involved; and
-- legal and regulatory risks.
For a detailed discussion of these and other factors that could cause the Group's actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the Group's most recent Form 10-Q, Form 10-K and Form 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Unless required by law, the Group undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA represents GAAP net income excluding depreciation and amortization expense, interest income, interest expense, net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and income taxes and is adjusted to exclude stock-based employee compensation expense, gains and losses on early debt extinguishment and significant charges or benefits associated with judgments, rulings and/or settlements related to travel transaction tax (e.g., hotel occupancy taxes, excise taxes, sales taxes, etc.) proceedings.
Non-GAAP gross profit, adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share are "non-GAAP financial measures," as such term is defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and may differ from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The Group believes that non-GAAP gross profit, adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share that exclude certain non-cash or non-recurring income or expense items are useful for analysts and investors to evaluate the Group's on-going performance because they provide a useful comparison of the Group's projected cash earnings and performance with its historical results from prior periods and to those of its competitors. These non-GAAP metrics, in particular adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP operating income, and non-GAAP net income are not intended to represent funds available for the Group's discretionary use and are not intended to represent or to be used as a substitute for operating income, net income or cash flows from operations data as measured under GAAP. The items excluded from these non-GAAP metrics, but included in the calculation of their closest GAAP equivalent, are significant components of consolidated statements of income and must be considered in performing a comprehensive assessment of overall financial performance.
Non-GAAP financial information is adjusted for the following items:
Amortization expense of intangibles is excluded because it does not impact cash earnings.
Stock-based employee compensation expense is excluded because it does not impact cash earnings and is reflected in earnings per share through increased share count.
Interest expense related to the amortization of debt discount and gains or losses on early debt extinguishment related to convertible debt are excluded because they are non-cash in nature.
Significant charges or benefits associated with judgments, rulings and/or settlements related to travel transaction tax (e.g., hotel occupancy taxes, excise taxes, sales taxes, etc.) proceedings, including the $20.5 million charge (including estimated interest and penalties) recorded in the 1st quarter 2013, principally related to unfavorable rulings in the State of Hawaii and the District of Columbia, are excluded because the amount and timing of these items are unpredictable, not driven by core operating results and render comparisons with prior periods less meaningful.
Income tax expense is adjusted for the tax impact of certain of the non-GAAP adjustments described above and to exclude tax expense recorded where no actual tax payments are owed because of available net operating loss carryforwards.  
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests is adjusted for the impact of certain of the non-GAAP adjustments described above.
For calculating non-GAAP net income per share:
net income is adjusted for the impact of the non-GAAP adjustments described above; and
additional unvested restricted stock units and performance share units are included in the

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calculation of non-GAAP net income per share because non-GAAP net income has been adjusted to exclude stock-based employee compensation expense.
The presentation of this financial information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The attached financial and statistical supplement reconciles non-GAAP financial information with the Group's financial results under GAAP.
About The Priceline Group
The Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN) is a leader in global online hotel reservations. The Group is composed of four primary brands - Booking.com, priceline.com, Agoda.com and rentalcars.com and several ancillary brands. The Priceline Group provides online travel services in over 180 countries and territories in Europe, North America, South America, the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East and Africa.
Booking.com is the number one online hotel reservation service in the world, offering over 295,000 hotels and accommodations (as of May 3, 2013), and is available in 41 languages. More recent counts are available on the Booking.com website. Priceline.com gives leisure travelers multiple ways to save on their airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, vacation packages and cruises. In addition to getting compelling published prices, travelers can take advantage of priceline.com's famous Name Your Own Price® service, which can deliver the lowest prices available, or the recently added Express DealsSM, where travelers can take advantage of hotel discounts without bidding. Agoda.com is an Asia-based online hotel reservation service that is available in 38 languages. Rentalcars.com is a multinational rental car service, offering its reservation services in over 6,000 locations and providing customer support in 40 languages.

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For Press Information: Brian Ek (203) 299-8167 brian.ek@priceline.com
For Investor Relations: Matthew Tynan (203) 299-8487 matt.tynan@priceline.com


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priceline.com Incorporated
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 
 
March 31, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
 
ASSETS
 
 

 
 

Current assets:
 
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
1,611,210

 
$
1,536,349

Restricted cash
 
7,022

 
6,641

Short-term investments
 
3,570,407

 
3,646,845

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $11,165 and $10,322, respectively
 
471,807

 
367,512

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
319,251

 
84,290

Deferred income taxes
 
50,755

 
40,738

Total current assets
 
6,030,452

 
5,682,375

Property and equipment, net
 
92,500

 
89,269

Intangible assets, net
 
191,135

 
208,113

Goodwill
 
502,295

 
522,672

Deferred income taxes
 
3,643

 
31,485

Other assets
 
35,102

 
35,828

Total assets
 
$
6,855,127

 
$
6,569,742

 
 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 

 
 

Current liabilities:
 
 

 
 

Accounts payable
 
$
250,546

 
$
184,648

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
 
425,032

 
387,911

Deferred merchant bookings
 
403,530

 
368,823

Convertible debt
 
526,231

 
520,344

Total current liabilities
 
1,605,339

 
1,461,726

Deferred income taxes
 
41,474

 
45,159

Other long-term liabilities
 
90,589

 
68,944

Convertible debt
 
887,229

 
881,996

Total liabilities
 
2,624,631

 
2,457,825

 
 
 
 
 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
190,893

 
160,287

Convertible debt
 
48,768

 
54,655

 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity:
 
 

 
 

Common stock, $0.008 par value; authorized 1,000,000,000 shares, 58,355,674 and 58,055,586 shares issued, respectively
 
452

 
450

Treasury stock, 8,295,466 and 8,184,787 shares, respectively
 
(1,136,987
)
 
(1,060,607
)
Additional paid-in capital
 
2,645,316

 
2,612,197

Accumulated earnings
 
2,570,114

 
2,368,611

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(88,060
)
 
(23,676
)
Total stockholders' equity
 
3,990,835

 
3,896,975

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
6,855,127

 
$
6,569,742





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priceline.com Incorporated
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
2013
 
2012
Agency revenues
 
$
769,928

 
$
537,627

Merchant revenues
 
528,564

 
496,409

Other revenues
 
3,520

 
3,211

Total revenues
 
1,302,012

 
1,037,247

Cost of revenues
 
292,347

 
293,959

Gross profit
 
1,009,665

 
743,288

Operating expenses:
 
 

 
 

Advertising — Online
 
403,153

 
277,136

Advertising — Offline
 
27,729

 
11,157

Sales and marketing
 
52,263

 
45,537

Personnel, including stock-based compensation of $21,709 and $16,523, respectively
 
134,218

 
100,676

General and administrative
 
50,161

 
40,674

Information technology
 
13,222

 
10,735

Depreciation and amortization
 
19,080

 
15,842

Total operating expenses
 
699,826

 
501,757

Operating income
 
309,839

 
241,531

Other income (expense):
 
 

 
 

Interest income
 
874

 
1,098

Interest expense
 
(17,329
)
 
(11,258
)
Foreign currency transactions and other
 
(2,942
)
 
(2,376
)
Total other income (expense)
 
(19,397
)
 
(12,536
)
Earnings before income taxes
 
290,442

 
228,995

Income tax expense
 
46,150

 
47,179

Net income
 
244,292

 
181,816

Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
21

 
(154
)
Net income applicable to common stockholders
 
$
244,271

 
$
181,970

Net income applicable to common stockholders per basic common share
 
$
4.89

 
$
3.65

Weighted average number of basic common shares outstanding
 
49,939

 
49,827

Net income applicable to common stockholders per diluted common share
 
$
4.76

 
$
3.54

Weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding
 
51,353

 
51,347




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priceline.com Incorporated
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)

 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2013
 
2012
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 

 
 

Net income
 
$
244,292

 
$
181,816

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 

 
 

Depreciation
 
9,802

 
7,685

Amortization
 
9,278

 
8,157

Provision for uncollectible accounts, net
 
4,216

 
3,998

Deferred income taxes
 
(7,229
)
 
4,804

Stock-based compensation expense and other stock-based payments
 
21,826

 
16,640

Amortization of debt issuance costs
 
1,432

 
895

Amortization of debt discount
 
11,120

 
7,241

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 

 
 

Accounts receivable
 
(115,162
)
 
(58,235
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
(207,993
)
 
(145,345
)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities
 
188,112

 
153,239

Other
 
23,423

 
1,485

Net cash provided by operating activities
 
183,117

 
182,380

 
 
 
 
 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Purchase of investments
 
(1,504,676
)
 
(1,301,457
)
Proceeds from sale of investments
 
1,521,947

 
925,356

Additions to property and equipment
 
(15,051
)
 
(13,697
)
Acquisitions and other equity investments, net of cash acquired
 
(102
)
 
(13,286
)
Proceeds from settlement of foreign currency contracts
 

 
32,183

Payments on foreign currency contracts
 
(17,539
)
 

Change in restricted cash
 
(581
)
 
(600
)
Net cash used in investing activities
 
(16,002
)
 
(371,501
)
 
 
 
 
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from the issuance of convertible debt
 

 
1,000,000

Payment of debt issuance costs
 

 
(20,327
)
Repurchase of common stock
 
(76,380
)
 
(254,225
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 
965

 
1,045

Excess tax benefit on stock-based compensation
 
4,443

 
4,040

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
 
(70,972
)
 
730,533

 
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
(21,282
)
 
17,827

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
74,861

 
559,239

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
 
1,536,349

 
632,836

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
1,611,210

 
$
1,192,075

 
 
 
 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
 
 
 
 
Cash paid during the period for income taxes
 
$
228,893

 
$
173,528

Cash paid during the period for interest
 
$
9,072

 
$
3,912

Non-cash fair value increase for redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
$
42,768

 
$
52,214


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priceline.com Incorporated
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(In thousands, except per share data)

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP GROSS PROFIT TO NON-GAAP GROSS PROFIT
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP Gross profit
 
$
1,009,665

 
$
743,288

 
 
 
 
 
 
 (a)
Charges related to travel transaction tax rulings
 
20,550

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP Gross profit
 
$
1,030,215

 
$
743,288

 
 
 
 
 
 
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP OPERATING INCOME TO NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP Operating income
 
$
309,839

 
$
241,531

 
 
 
 
 
 
 (a)
Charges related to travel transaction tax rulings
 
20,550

 

 (b)
Stock-based employee compensation
 
21,709

 
16,523

(c)
Amortization of intangible assets in Depreciation and amortization
 
9,278

 
8,157

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP Operating income
 
$
361,376

 
$
266,211

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP Operating income as a % of Non-GAAP Gross profit
 
35.1
%
 
35.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) TO NON-GAAP OTHER EXPENSE RECORDED BELOW OPERATING INCOME
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP Other income (expense)
 
$
(19,397
)
 
$
(12,536
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(f)
Debt discount amortization related to convertible debt
 
11,120

 
7,241

(h)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(21
)
 
154

(j)
Impact on noncontrolling interests of certain other Non-GAAP adjustments
 
(389
)
 
(460
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP Other expense recorded below Operating income
 
$
(8,687
)
 
$
(5,601
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(In thousands, except per share data)

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,

 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP Net income applicable to common stockholders
 
$
244,271

 
$
181,970

 
 
 
 
 
 
 (a)
Charges related to travel transaction tax rulings
 
20,550

 

 (b)
Stock-based employee compensation
 
21,709

 
16,523

 (d)
Depreciation and amortization
 
19,080

 
15,842

 (e)
Interest income
 
(874
)
 
(1,098
)
 (e)
Interest expense
 
17,329

 
11,258

 (g)
Income tax expense
 
46,150

 
47,179

 (h)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
21

 
(154
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
368,236

 
$
271,520

 
 
 
 
 
 
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP Net income applicable to common stockholders
 
$
244,271

 
$
181,970

 
 
 
 
 
 
 (a)
Charges related to travel transaction tax rulings
 
20,550

 

 (b)
Stock-based employee compensation
 
21,709

 
16,523

(c)
Amortization of intangible assets in Depreciation and amortization
 
9,278

 
8,157

(f)
Debt discount amortization related to convertible debt
 
11,120

 
7,241

(i)
Adjustments for the tax impact of certain of the Non-GAAP adjustments and to exclude non-cash income taxes
 
(9,304
)
 
7,425

(j)
Impact on noncontrolling interests of certain other Non-GAAP adjustments
 
(389
)
 
(460
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP Net income applicable to common stockholders
 
$
297,235

 
$
220,856

 
 
 
 
 
 
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,

 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding
 
51,353

 
51,347

(k)
Adjustment for unvested restricted stock units and performance units
 
215

 
298

 
Non-GAAP weighted average number of diluted common shares outstanding
 
51,568

 
51,645

 
Net income applicable to common stockholders per diluted common share
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP
 
$
4.76

 
$
3.54

 
Non-GAAP
 
$
5.76

 
$
4.28


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 (a)
Adjustment for an accrual for travel transaction taxes (including estimated interest and penalties), principally related to unfavorable rulings in the State of Hawaii and the District of Columbia.
 (b)
Stock-based employee compensation is recorded in Personnel expense.
 (c)
Amortization of intangible assets is recorded in Depreciation and amortization.
 (d)
Depreciation and amortization are excluded from Net income to calculate Adjusted EBITDA.
 (e)
Interest income and Interest expense are excluded from Net income to calculate Adjusted EBITDA.
 (f)
Non-cash interest expense related to the amortization of debt discount is recorded in Interest expense.
 (g)
Income tax expense is excluded from Net income to calculate Adjusted EBITDA.
 (h)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests is excluded from Net income to calculate Adjusted EBITDA.
 (i)
Adjustments for the tax impact of certain of the non-GAAP adjustments and to exclude non-cash income taxes.
 (j)
Impact of other non-GAAP adjustments on Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests.
 (k)
Additional unvested restricted stock units and performance share units are included in the calculation of non-GAAP net income per share because non-GAAP net income has been adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation expense.
 
 
 
For a more detailed discussion of the adjustments described above, please see the section in our press release entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" which provides a definition and information about the use of non-GAAP financial measures.

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Statistical Data
In millions
(Unaudited)
Gross Bookings
 
1Q11
 
2Q11
 
3Q11
 
4Q11
 
1Q12
 
2Q12
 
3Q12
 
4Q12
 
1Q13
International
 
$
3,536

 
$
4,472

 
$
4,989

 
$
3,912

 
$
5,451

 
$
5,952

 
$
6,473

 
$
5,494

 
$
7,783

Domestic
 
1,129

 
1,308

 
1,268

 
1,044

 
1,260

 
1,377

 
1,359

 
1,090

 
1,370

Total
 
$
4,665

 
$
5,780

 
$
6,257

 
$
4,956

 
$
6,712

 
$
7,329

 
$
7,831

 
$
6,584

 
$
9,153

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency
 
$
3,781

 
$
4,725

 
$
5,121

 
$
3,982

 
$
5,528

 
$
6,031

 
$
6,423

 
$
5,302

 
$
7,648

Merchant
 
884

 
1,055

 
1,136

 
973

 
1,184

 
1,298

 
1,408

 
1,282

 
1,505

Total
 
$
4,665

 
$
5,780

 
$
6,257

 
$
4,956

 
$
6,712

 
$
7,329

 
$
7,831

 
$
6,584

 
$
9,153

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year/Year Growth
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
International
 
79.0
%
 
98.2
%
 
72.9
%
 
65.5
%
 
54.2
%
 
33.1
 %
 
29.7
%
 
40.4
%
 
42.8
%
excluding F/X impact
 
78
%
 
79
%
 
61
%
 
67
%
 
58
%
 
44
 %
 
41
%
 
43
%
 
43
%
Domestic
 
14.1
%
 
13.4
%
 
13.1
%
 
15.8
%
 
11.7
%
 
5.3
 %
 
7.2
%
 
4.4
%
 
8.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agency
 
59.3
%
 
76.1
%
 
61.6
%
 
55.7
%
 
46.2
%
 
27.6
 %
 
25.4
%
 
33.1
%
 
38.3
%
Merchant
 
49.5
%
 
45.1
%
 
35.6
%
 
37.5
%
 
34.0
%
 
23.1
 %
 
24.0
%
 
31.8
%
 
27.1
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total
 
57.3
%
 
69.5
%
 
56.2
%
 
51.8
%
 
43.9
%
 
26.8
 %
 
25.2
%
 
32.9
%
 
36.4
%
excluding F/X impact
 
57
%
 
56
%
 
48
%
 
53
%
 
47
%
 
35
 %
 
34
%
 
35
%
 
37
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Units Sold
 
1Q11
 
2Q11
 
3Q11
 
4Q11
 
1Q12
 
2Q12
 
3Q12
 
4Q12
 
1Q13
Hotel Room-Nights
 
31.2

 
36.1

 
40.6

 
33.6

 
45.9

 
50.2

 
55.2

 
46.2

 
63.2

Year/Year Growth
 
55.8
%
 
55.6
%
 
47.4
%
 
52.8
%
 
47.0
%
 
39.1
 %
 
35.9
%
 
37.6
%
 
37.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rental Car Days
 
4.9

 
6.6

 
7

 
5.3

 
6.9

 
8.6

 
9.4

 
7.2

 
9.9

Year/Year Growth
 
64.7
%
 
54.6
%
 
35.6
%
 
34.3
%
 
40.6
%
 
29.4
 %
 
34.9
%
 
36.5
%
 
43.3
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Airline Tickets
 
1.6

 
1.7

 
1.6

 
1.4

 
1.6

 
1.7

 
1.7

 
1.4

 
1.7

Year/Year Growth
 
2.1
%
 
7.3
%
 
7.7
%
 
5.6
%
 
4.9
%
 
(1.8
)%
 
6.1
%
 
1.7
%
 
1.4
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1Q11
 
2Q11
 
3Q11
 
4Q11
 
1Q12
 
2Q12
 
3Q12
 
4Q12
 
1Q13
Revenue
 
$
809.3

 
$
1,102.7

 
$
1,452.8

 
$
990.8

 
$
1,037.2

 
$
1,326.8

 
$
1,706.3

 
$
1,190.6

 
$
1,302.0

Year/Year Growth
 
38.5
%
 
43.7
%
 
45.0
%
 
35.5
%
 
28.2
%
 
20.3
 %
 
17.4
%
 
20.2
%
 
25.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Profit
 
$
505.8

 
$
749.2

 
$
1,100.1

 
$
724.7

 
$
743.3

 
$
1,004.1

 
$
1,396.5

 
$
939.8

 
$
1,009.7

Year/Year Growth
 
58.5
%
 
68.3
%
 
65.1
%
 
51.5
%
 
47.0
%
 
34.0
 %
 
26.9
%
 
29.7
%
 
35.8
%

Amounts may not total due to rounding.

Gross bookings is an operating and statistical metric that captures the total dollar value, generally inclusive of taxes and fees, of all travel services booked by our customers.

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