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The number of outstanding shares of Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. common stock as of July 31, 2020 was:
Table of Contents
Part I – Financial Information
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Continued)
(unaudited)
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
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Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. shareholders | $ | ( |
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Net earnings (loss) available to common shareholders (note 3) | $ | ( | | ( | | |||||
Basic net earnings (loss) attributable to Series A and Series B Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. shareholders per common share (note 3): | $ | ( | | ( |
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Diluted net earnings (loss) attributable to Series A and Series B Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. shareholders per common share (note 3): | $ | ( | | ( |
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
(unaudited)
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Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. shareholders | $ | ( | | ( | — |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity
(unaudited)
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Balance at June 30, 2020 | $ | | — | — | | ( | ( | | |
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(1) Basis of Presentation
During October 2013, the Board of Directors of Liberty Interactive Corporation and its subsidiaries (“Liberty”) (subsequently renamed Qurate Retail, Inc. (“Qurate Retail”)) authorized a plan to distribute to the stockholders of Liberty’s then-outstanding Liberty Ventures common stock shares of a wholly-owned subsidiary, Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. (“TripCo,” “Consolidated TripCo,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us,” unless the context otherwise requires) (the “TripCo Spin-Off”). TripCo does not have any operations outside of its controlling interest in its subsidiary Tripadvisor, Inc. (“Tripadvisor”). Tripadvisor’s financial performance tends to be seasonally highest in the second and third quarters of a given year, which includes the seasonal peak in consumer demand, traveler hotel and rental stays, and travel activities and experiences taken, compared to the first and fourth quarters, which represent seasonal low points.
The accompanying (a) condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2019, which has been derived from audited financial statements, and (b) the interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results for such periods have been included. Additionally, certain prior period amounts have been reclassified for comparability with the current period presentation. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes for the year ended December 31, 2019 as presented in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company considers (i) recognition and recoverability of goodwill, intangible and long-lived assets and (ii) accounting for income taxes to be its most significant estimates. Some of the Company’s estimates and assumptions required increased judgment and carry a higher degree of variability and volatility as a result of COVID-19 (as defined below). As events continue to evolve and additional information becomes available, the Company’s estimates may change materially in future periods.
In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) was reported in Wuhan, China. On January 30, 2020 the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to constitute a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” and subsequently, on March 11, 2020, declared COVID-19 to constitute a “Pandemic.” The Company is subject to risks and uncertainties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has caused material declines in demand within the travel, hospitality, restaurant and leisure industry. The pandemic’s proliferation, concurrent with travel bans, increased governmental restrictions and mandates globally, to limit the spread of the virus, has dampened consumer demand for Tripadvisor’s products and services, which has adversely and materially affected its business, results of operations and financial condition. Tripadvisor believes the travel industry and its business will continue to be adversely and materially affected while travel bans and other government restrictions and mandates continue to remain in place. However, the extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business remains highly uncertain and difficult to predict, as the response to the pandemic continues to be ongoing and shifting as information is rapidly evolving, and the duration and severity of the pandemic are also uncertain and cannot be predicted. In addition, Tripadvisor does not have visibility into when these bans will be lifted, where additional bans may be initiated or where bans that have been previously lifted are reinstated due to resurgence of the virus, nor does it have visibility into the changes to consumer usage patterns on its platform or travel behavior patterns when travel bans and other government restrictions and mandates are fully lifted.
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Furthermore, capital markets and economies worldwide have also been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is possible that it could cause a protracted local and/or global economic recession. Such economic disruption could have a material adverse effect on Tripadvisor’s business as consumers reduce their discretionary spending. Policymakers around the globe have responded with fiscal policy actions to support certain areas of the travel industry and economy as a whole. The magnitude and overall effectiveness of these actions remains uncertain.
The Company's future results of operations and liquidity could also be adversely impacted by delays in payments of outstanding accounts receivable amounts beyond normal payment terms, travel supplier and restaurant insolvencies, and the impact of any initiatives or programs that Tripadvisor may undertake to address financial and operational challenges faced by Tripadvisor and its customers. As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated financial statements, the extent and duration to which the COVID-19 pandemic may materially impact the Company's financial condition, liquidity, or results of operations in the future continues to be uncertain.
In addition, due to the impact of COVID-19 to Tripadvisor’s business, Tripadvisor did not experience its typical seasonal pattern for revenue and profit during the three months ended June 30, 2020. In addition, cash outflows to travel suppliers related to deferred merchant payables significantly exceeded cash received from travelers during the first six months of 2020, reflecting the decline in consumer demand for Tripadvisor’s products and cancellations of reservations related to COVID-19, contributing significantly to unfavorable working capital trends and material negative operating cash flow during the six months ended June 30, 2020. It is difficult to forecast the seasonality for the upcoming quarters, given the uncertainty related to the extent and duration of the impact from COVID-19 and the shape and timing of a recovery.
On March 26, 2020, TripCo issued and sold
Spin-Off of TripCo from Qurate Retail
Following the TripCo Spin-Off, Qurate Retail and TripCo operate as separate, publicly traded companies, and neither has any stock ownership, beneficial or otherwise, in the other. In connection with the TripCo Spin-Off, TripCo entered into certain agreements, including the services agreement, the facilities sharing agreement and the tax sharing agreement, with Qurate Retail and/or Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty Media”) (or certain of their subsidiaries) in order to govern certain of the ongoing relationships between the companies after the TripCo Spin-Off and to provide for an orderly transition.
Pursuant to the services agreement (except as described below in respect to Gregory B. Maffei), Liberty Media provides TripCo with general and administrative services including legal, tax, accounting, treasury and investor relations support. TripCo reimburses Liberty Media for direct, out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Liberty Media in providing these services and TripCo pays a services fee to Liberty Media under the services agreement that is subject to adjustment semi-annually, as necessary.
In December 2019, TripCo entered into an amendment to the services agreement with Liberty Media in connection with Liberty Media’s entry into a new employment arrangement with Gregory B. Maffei, TripCo’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Under the amended services agreement, components of his compensation will either be paid directly to him by each of TripCo, Liberty Broadband Corporation, GCI Liberty, Inc. and Qurate Retail (collectively, the “Service Companies”) or reimbursed to Liberty Media, in each case, based on allocations among Liberty Media and the Service Companies set forth in the amended services agreement, currently set at
Under the facilities sharing agreement, TripCo shares office space with Liberty Media and related amenities at Liberty Media’s corporate headquarters in Englewood, Colorado.
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
The tax sharing agreement provides for the allocation and indemnification of tax liabilities and benefits between Qurate Retail and TripCo and other agreements related to tax matters.
Under these agreements, approximately $
(2) Stock-Based Compensation
TripCo Incentive Plans
TripCo has granted to certain of its directors and employees restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and stock options to purchase shares of TripCo common stock (collectively, “Awards”). TripCo measures the cost of employee services received in exchange for an equity classified Award based on the grant-date fair value (“GDFV”) of the Award, and recognizes that cost over the period during which the employee is required to provide service (usually the vesting period of the Award). The Company measures the cost of employee services received in exchange for a liability classified Award based on the current fair value of the Award, and remeasures the fair value of the Award at each reporting date.
TripCo has calculated the GDFV for all of its equity classified Awards and any subsequent remeasurement of its liability classified Awards using the Black-Scholes-Merton model. TripCo estimates the expected term of the Awards based on historical exercise and forfeiture data. The volatility used in the calculation for Awards is based on the historical volatility of TripCo common stock. TripCo uses a
Included in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations are the following amounts of stock-based compensation, the majority of which relates to Tripadvisor as discussed below:
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
TripCo - Outstanding Awards
The following tables present the number and weighted average exercise price (“WAEP”) of the Awards to purchase TripCo common stock granted to certain officers, employees and directors of the Company, as well as the weighted average remaining contractual life and aggregate intrinsic value of the Awards.
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During the six months ended June 30, 2020, TripCo granted
Also during the six months ended June 30, 2020, TripCo granted
There was no activity during the period related to the TripCo Series B options.
As of June 30, 2020, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested Awards was approximately $
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
As of June 30, 2020, TripCo reserved
Tripadvisor Equity Grant Awards
The following table presents the number and WAEP of the Awards to purchase Tripadvisor common stock granted to certain officers, employees and directors of Tripadvisor.
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The weighted average GDFV of options granted was $
As of June 30, 2020, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested Tripadvisor stock options was approximately $
Additionally, during the six months ended June 30, 2020, Tripadvisor granted approximately
On May 27, 2020, Tripadvisor’s Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors approved a modification of Tripadvisor’s Annual RSU grant issued to its employees in the first quarter of 2020, which consisted of reducing the original grant-date vesting period from
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(3) Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share (EPS)
Basic earnings (loss) per common share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (“WASO”) for the period. Diluted EPS presents the dilutive effect on a per share basis of potential common shares as if they had been converted at the beginning of the periods presented. Excluded from EPS for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 are less than a million and
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(4) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value
For assets and liabilities required to be reported at fair value, GAAP provides a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. Level 1 inputs are quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted market prices included within Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. The Company does not have any material recurring assets or liabilities measured at fair value that would be considered Level 3.
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value are as follows:
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On March 9, 2020, TripSPV, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a variable prepaid forward transaction (the “VPF”) with a financial institution with respect to
The fair value of Level 2 cash equivalents and marketable securities were obtained from pricing sources for identical or comparable instruments, rather than direct observations of quoted prices in active markets. Marketable securities are included in other current assets and other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of Level 2 derivative assets were derived from a Black-Scholes-Merton model using observable market data as the significant inputs.
Other Financial Instruments
Other financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring basis include trade receivables, trade payables, accrued and other current liabilities, current portion of debt and long-term debt. With the exception of debt, the carrying amount approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments as reported on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The carrying value of our debt bears interest at a variable rate and therefore is also considered to approximate fair value.
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(5) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:
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(1) | Re-allocation of goodwill as a result of changes to reporting units related to Tripadvisor internal restructuring. |
(2) | TripCo recorded an $ |
(3) | Dispositions relates to the sale of the aforementioned Tripadvisor business. |
(4) | Other changes primarily relate to immaterial acquisitions and foreign currency translation on goodwill. |
Impairments
Due to the current and expected impact of COVID-19 on Tripadvisor’s operating results, and a sustained decline in Tripadvisor’s stock price, impairments of $
Based on the quantitative assessment performed during the second quarter and the resulting impairment losses recorded, the estimated fair values of the trademark and Hotels, Media & Platform reporting unit approximate their respective carrying values as of June 30, 2020. TripCo will continue to monitor TripAdvisor’s financial performance, stock price and other events and circumstances that may negatively impact the estimated fair values to determine if future impairment assessments may be necessary.
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
(6) Debt
Outstanding debt at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is summarized as follows:
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TripCo Margin Loan and Variable Prepaid Forward
On March 10, 2020, a wholly owned subsidiary of TripCo amended the margin loan agreement, dated as of June 10, 2019, which, among other things, modified the margin call thresholds which would require mandatory prepayment of the margin loan.
On March 12, 2020, the closing share price of Tripadvisor common stock price fell below the minimum value and triggered the mandatory prepayment of all amounts outstanding under the margin loan. In connection with the VPF entered into on March 9, 2020, as described in note 4, TripCo received a prepayment of $
On March 26, 2020, the proceeds from the VPF, proceeds from the Series A Preferred Stock (described and defined in note 7) issuance, and cash on hand were used to pay all amounts outstanding under the margin loan, which aggregated $
Tripadvisor Credit Facilities
In June 2015, Tripadvisor entered into a
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
outstanding borrowings of $
During March 2020, Tripadvisor borrowed $
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, Tripadvisor recorded interest expense and commitment fees on its 2015 Credit Facility of $
In connection with the Second Amendment, Tripadvisor incurred additional lender fees and debt financing costs totaling $
There is no specific repayment date prior to the maturity date for any borrowings under this credit agreement. Tripadvisor may voluntarily repay any outstanding borrowing under the 2015 Credit Facility at any time without premium or penalty, other than customary breakage costs with respect to Eurocurrency loans. Additionally, Tripadvisor believes that the likelihood of the lender exercising any subjective acceleration rights, which would permit the lenders to accelerate repayment of any outstanding borrowings, is remote. As such, Tripadvisor classifies any borrowings under this facility as long term debt. The 2015 Credit Facility contains a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict Tripadvisor’s ability to: incur additional indebtedness, create liens, enter into sale and leaseback transactions, engage in mergers or consolidations, sell or transfer assets, pay dividends and distributions, make investments, loans or advances, prepay certain subordinated indebtedness, make certain acquisitions, engage in certain transactions with affiliates, amend material agreements governing certain subordinated indebtedness, and change its fiscal year. The Second Amendment also prohibits Tripadvisor from repurchasing shares of its common stock, and paying dividends, among other restrictions, during the Leverage Covenant Holiday. In connection with the Second Amendment and as collateral to secure the obligations, Tripadvisor and certain subsidiaries have pledged, and granted security interests and liens in and on, substantially all of their assets. The 2015 Credit Facility also requires Tripadvisor to maintain a minimum liquidity covenant and contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default, including a change of control. If an event of default occurs, the lenders under the 2015 Credit Facility will be entitled to take various actions, including the acceleration of all amounts due under the 2015 Credit Facility.
Tripadvisor’s Chinese subsidiary was party to a $
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Tripadvisor Senior Notes
On July 9, 2020, Tripadvisor completed the sale of $
Debt Covenants
As of June 30, 2020, Tripadvisor was in compliance with their debt covenants.
(7) Redeemable Preferred Stock
On March 15, 2020, TripCo and Gregory B. Maffei entered into an Investment Agreement (the “Investment Agreement”) with Certares Holdings LLC, Certares Holdings (Blockable) LLC and Certares Holdings (Optional) LLC with respect to an investment in TripCo’s Series A Preferred Stock, which was later assigned to Certares LTRIP LLC (“Certares” or the “Purchaser”). Pursuant to the assigned Investment Agreement, on March 26, 2020, TripCo issued
Priority
The Series A Preferred Stock ranks senior to the shares of common stock of TripCo, with respect to dividend rights, rights of redemption and rights on the distribution of assets on any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of TripCo. The Series A Preferred Stock has a liquidation value equal to the sum of (i) $
Voting and Convertibility
Holders of Series A Preferred Stock are not entitled to any voting powers, except as otherwise specified in the Certificate of Designations or as required by Delaware law. Shares of Series A Preferred Stock are not convertible into TripCo common stock.
Dividends
Dividends on each share of Series A Preferred Stock will accrue on a daily basis at a rate of
Redemption
The Company is required to redeem for cash shares of Series A Preferred Stock on the earlier of (i) the first business
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
day after the fifth anniversary of March 26, 2020, or (ii) subject to certain exceptions, a change in control of TripCo. The “Redemption Price” in a mandatory redemption or the exercise of a holder’s put right will equal the greater of (i) the sum of the liquidation value on the redemption date, plus all unpaid dividends accrued since the last dividend date, and (ii) the product of the (x) initial liquidation value, multiplied by (y) an accretion factor (determined based on a formula set forth in the Certificate of Designations for the Series A Preferred Stock) with respect to the Tripadvisor Common Stock, less (z) the aggregate amount of all dividends paid in cash or shares of Eligible Common Stock from March 26, 2020 through the applicable redemption date.
Put Right
Following March 26, 2021, the Purchaser will have the right to cause TripCo to redeem all of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock at the Redemption Price for, at the election of TripCo, cash, shares of Eligible Common Stock, shares of Tripadvisor Common Stock or any combination of the foregoing, subject to certain limitations (the “Put Option”). The Purchaser may exercise its put right by delivering notice to TripCo within a certain number of days following the filing by TripCo of its periodic reports with the SEC, and TripCo will have
Recognition
As the Series A Preferred Stock is redeemable and the redemption triggers are outside of TripCo’s control, the Company is required to classify the shares outside of permanent equity. The Company will calculate the carrying value of the Series A Preferred Stock pursuant to the Redemption Price calculation, and any changes in the carrying value of the Series A Preferred Stock will be recorded directly to retained earnings, or to additional paid-in capital in the absence of retained earnings. The Company must adjust net earnings for the change in the carrying value of the Series A Preferred Stock to determine the net earnings attributable to common shareholders to be used in the calculation of EPS. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the adjustments for the Redemption Price, including transaction costs, were approximately $
(8) Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred Stock
TripCo’s preferred stock is issuable, from time to time, with such powers, designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other rights and qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, as shall be stated and expressed in a resolution or resolutions providing for the issue of such preferred stock adopted by TripCo’s Board of Directors. See note 7 for a description of TripCo’s Series A Preferred Stock.
Common Stock
Series A common stock entitles the holders to
Subsidiary Purchases of Common Stock
During the six months ended June 30, 2020, Tripadvisor repurchased
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2020, Tripadvisor had approximately $
(9) Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
In the ordinary course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are parties to legal proceedings and claims arising out of our operations. These matters may relate to claims involving alleged infringement of third-party intellectual property rights, defamation, taxes, regulatory compliance and other claims. Although it is reasonably possible that the Company may incur losses upon conclusion of such matters, an estimate of any loss or range of loss cannot be made. In the opinion of management, it is expected that amounts, if any, which may be required to satisfy such contingencies will not be material in relation to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
(10) Segment Information
TripCo, through its ownership interests in Tripadvisor, is primarily engaged in the online commerce industries. TripCo identifies its reportable segments as (A) those operating segments that represent 10% or more of its consolidated annual revenue, annual adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted OIBDA”) or total assets and (B) those equity method affiliates whose share of earnings represent 10% or more of TripCo’s annual pre-tax earnings.
TripCo evaluates performance and makes decisions about allocating resources to its operating segments based on financial measures such as revenue, Adjusted OIBDA, gross margin, and revenue or sales per customer equivalent. In addition, TripCo reviews nonfinancial measures such as unique website visitors, conversion rates and active customers, as appropriate.
We have identified the following as reportable segments:
● | Hotels, Media & Platform – includes the following revenue sources: (1) Tripadvisor-branded hotels revenue – primarily consisting of Tripadvisor-branded hotel metasearch auction-based revenue, transaction revenue from Tripadvisor’s hotel instant booking feature, subscription-based advertising revenue and hotel sponsored placements advertising revenue; and (2) Tripadvisor-branded display and platform revenue – consisting of Tripadvisor-branded display-based revenue. All direct general and administrative costs are included in the applicable segments and business units, however, all corporate general and administrative costs are included in the Hotels, Media & Platform reportable segment. In addition, the Hotels, Media & Platform reportable segment includes all Tripadvisor-related brand advertising expenses (primarily television advertising) and technical infrastructure and other costs supporting the Tripadvisor platform. |
● | Experiences & Dining – Tripadvisor provides information and services for consumers to research, book and experience activities and attractions in popular travel destinations both through Viator, Tripadvisor’s dedicated Experiences business, and on Tripadvisor’s website and mobile apps. Tripadvisor generates commissions for each booking transaction it facilitates through its online reservation system. Tripadvisor also provides information and services for consumers to research and book restaurants in popular travel destinations through its dedicated restaurant reservations business, TheFork, and on Tripadvisor-branded websites and mobile apps. |
Tripadvisor’s accounting policies are the same as those described in the Company’s Summary of Significant Accounting Policies included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Performance Measures
Tripadvisor disaggregates revenue from contracts with customers into major products/revenue sources. Tripadvisor has determined that disaggregating revenue into these categories achieves the disclosure objective to depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. Revenue is recognized primarily at a point in time for all reported segments.
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Accounts receivable are recognized when the right to consideration becomes unconditional. Contract assets are rights to consideration in exchange for services that Tripadvisor has transferred to a customer when that right is conditional on something other than the passage of time, such as commission payments that are contingent upon the completion of the service by the principal in the transaction. Contract liabilities generally include payments received in advance of performance under the contract, and are realized as revenue as the performance obligation to the customer is satisfied, which Tripadvisor presents as deferred revenue on its consolidated balance sheets. As of January 1, 2020, Tripadvisor had $
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
performance obligations and the time when the principal completes the service in the transaction. There were no significant changes in contract assets or deferred revenue during the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 related to business combinations, impairments, cumulative catch-ups or other material adjustments. However, to the extent the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Tripadvisor may incur additional significant and unanticipated cancellations, re-bookings and similar matters from its customers related to future travel, accommodations and tour bookings, which had been reserved by travelers and recorded as deferred revenue as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
For segment reporting purposes, TripCo defines Adjusted OIBDA as revenue less operating expenses, and selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation), adjusted for specifically identified non-recurring transactions. TripCo believes this measure is an important indicator of the operational strength and performance of its businesses by identifying those items that are not directly a reflection of each business’ performance or indicative of ongoing business trends. In addition, this measure allows management to view operating results, and perform analytical comparisons and benchmarking between businesses and identify strategies to improve performance. This measure of performance excludes depreciation and amortization, equity settled liabilities (including stock-based compensation), separately reported litigation settlements and restructuring and impairment charges that are included in the measurement of operating income pursuant to GAAP. Accordingly, Adjusted OIBDA should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, operating income, net income, cash flow provided by operating activities and other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. TripCo generally accounts for intersegment sales and transfers as if the sales or transfers were to third parties, that is, at current prices.
Adjusted OIBDA is summarized as follows:
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In addition, we do not report assets, capital expenditures and related depreciation expense by segment as our CODM does not use this information to evaluate operating segments. Accordingly, we do not regularly provide such information by segment to our CODM.
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LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
The following table provides a reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to Operating income (loss) and Earnings (loss) before income taxes:
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding our business and marketing strategies; the impacts of the coronavirus (“COVID-19”); improvements in revenue; cost reduction measures and related impacts; our projected sources and uses of cash; the payment of dividends by Tripadvisor, Inc. (“Tripadvisor”); anticipated debt obligations; fluctuations in interest rates and foreign exchange rates; and the anticipated impact of certain contingent liabilities related to tax rules and other matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Forward-looking statements inherently involve many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these statements. Where, in any forward-looking statement, we express an expectation or belief as to future results or events, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis, but such statements necessarily involve risks and uncertainties and there can be no assurance that the expectation or belief will result or be achieved or accomplished. The following include some but not all of the factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated:
● | general business conditions, economic uncertainty or downturn, including the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic to unemployment levels and demand within the travel, hospitality, restaurant and leisure industry; |
● | our ability to obtain cash in amounts sufficient to service our obligations; |
● | the ability of our Company and Tripadvisor to obtain additional financing or of Tripadvisor to refinance its existing indebtedness in the future; |
● | the effects of Tripadvisor’s current or our Company’s and Tripadvisor’s future indebtedness and the related agreements; |
● | impairments of intangible assets; |
● | Tripadvisor’s ability to attract visitors to its websites and mobile apps and cost-effectively convert visitors into revenue-generating users; |
● | the impact of changes in search engine algorithms and dynamics or search engine disintermediation; |
● | reductions in spending by advertisers or the loss of advertising partners; |
● | damage to Tripadvisor’ brands; |
● | declines or disruptions in the economy in general or the travel industry in particular; |
● | the ability of Tripadvisor to successfully compete in an increasingly competitive global environment; |
● | the ability of Tripadvisor to adapt to technological developments or industry trends; |
● | the retention and motivation of key personnel; |
● | the impact of acquisitions, investments, significant commercial arrangements and new business strategies on Tripadvisor’s ongoing business; |
● | challenges associated with operating globally; |
● | claims, lawsuits, government investigations and other proceedings as well as changes to laws, rules and regulations and any resulting adverse outcomes; |
● | infringement on intellectual property rights by competitors or Tripadvisor; |
● | the occurrence of system security issues, data protection breaches, cyberattacks and system outage issues; |
● | fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; |
● | consumer spending levels, including the availability and amount of individual consumer debt; and |
● | threatened terrorist attacks, political unrest in international markets and ongoing military action around the world. |
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For additional risk factors, please see Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as well as Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors in each of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 and this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements and such risks, uncertainties and other factors speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report, and we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein, to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto, or any other change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
The following discussion and analysis provides information concerning our results of operations and financial condition. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto.
Overview
The accompanying financial statements and the other information herein refer to Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. as “TripCo,” “Consolidated TripCo,” the “Company,” “us,” “we” and “our” unless the context otherwise requires. We own an approximate 23% economic interest and 59% voting interest in Tripadvisor as of June 30, 2020. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) was reported in Wuhan, China, and on March 11, 2020 was declared a global pandemic, followed by government travel restrictions and quarantine orders around the globe. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant negative impact on the travel, hospitality, restaurant, and leisure industry; and consequently adversely and materially affected Tripadvisor’s business, results of operations and financial condition during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. Among other impacts, COVID-19 has negatively impacted global consumer demand and consumers’ ability to travel, thereby resulting in many of Tripadvisor’s travel partners, particularly hotels, experience providers and restaurants to operate at significantly reduced service levels.
Beginning in late February 2020 and progressively worsening through March 2020, Tripadvisor experienced a significant decline in consumer demand for its products and services as well as an increase in customer cancellations. The adverse impact to Tripadvisor’s business from COVID-19 intensified in the second half of March, driven by the pandemic’s proliferation and increased governmental restrictions and mandates globally that additionally impacted the travel, hospitality, restaurant, and leisure industry and further dampened consumer demand for Tripadvisor’s products and services. In the second half of March and throughout April, significant year-over-year revenue declines generally stabilized across Tripadvisor’s segments and products. During April 2020 and May 2020 consolidated revenue was approximately 10% of last year’s comparable period and June 2020 revenue was approximately 20% of last year’s comparable period. In addition, while still down significantly year-over-year, monthly unique users, which is reflective of traffic growth trends on Tripadvisor’s websites, have improved since April 2020. In April, May, and June of 2020, monthly unique users on Tripadvisor websites were approximately 33%, 45%, and 60% of last year’s comparable periods, respectively.
In addition, Tripadvisor incurred significant and unanticipated cancellations by travelers related to future travel, accommodations and tour bookings in the post-COVID-19 timeframe, which had been reserved by travelers in the pre-COVID-19 timeframe, including a significant number of bookings recorded as deferred revenue as of December 31, 2019. Tripadvisor has been working with travelers and travel partners to address cancellations, re-bookings, and in certain cases it has provided its travel partners extended payment terms, discounts and other incentives. Tripadvisor also has business continuity programs in place to ensure that employees are safe and that its teams continue to function effectively while working remotely. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, governments, corporations and other authorities may continue to implement restrictions, reinstate restrictions where restrictions were previously lifted, or other policies that continue to adversely impact Tripadvisor’s business. Tripadvisor also believes the travel industry and its business will continue to be materially and adversely affected while such travel restrictions remain in place. Although Tripadvisor cannot predict with certainty the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its third quarter 2020 financial results, it currently expects that its third quarter 2020 financial results will be negatively impacted to a material degree, in comparison to the same period in 2019.
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The ultimate extent of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on travel, regional and global markets, and overall economic activity in currently affected countries or globally is unknown and difficult to predict. Therefore, the extent and duration of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Tripadvisor’s business over the long term remains largely uncertain and dependent on future developments that cannot be accurately predicted at this time, such as the severity and transmission rate of COVID-19, the timing and availability of a vaccine, the extent and effectiveness of containment actions taken, including mobility and travel restrictions, and the impact of these and other factors on consumer travel behavior.
In response to the impact of COVID-19, Tripadvisor has taken several steps to further strengthen its financial position and balance sheet, and maintain financial liquidity and flexibility, including restructuring and reducing its ongoing operating expenses, by borrowing funds from its 2015 Credit Facility, amending its 2015 Credit Facility, and issuing its $500 million in Senior Notes in July 2020, all of which are described in more detail below.
During the six months ended June 30, 2020, Tripadvisor borrowed $700 million from its 2015 Credit Facility. Tripadvisor used these proceeds to reinforce its liquidity position in light of uncertainty in the global markets resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, on May 5, 2020, Tripadvisor amended its 2015 Credit Facility (the “Second Amendment”) to, among other things, suspend the leverage ratio covenant for each fiscal quarter ending after the effective date of the Second Amendment and ending prior to September 30, 2021; and replace it with a minimum liquidity covenant, and provide collateral to secure the obligations under the agreement, as well as downsize its capacity to $1.0 billion from $1.2 billion. Tripadvisor believes this additional flexibility will be important given its limited ability to predict its future financial performance due to the uncertainty associated with COVID-19 and the measures implemented in reaction to COVID-19. Also, on July 9, 2020, Tripadvisor completed the sale of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 7.000% senior notes due July 15, 2025 (the "Senior Notes") in a private offering. The Indenture provides, among other things, that interest is payable on the Senior Notes on January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning on January 15, 2021. The Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Tripadvisor and are guaranteed by each of its domestic subsidiaries that guarantees Tripadvisor’s 2015 Credit Facility. Tripadvisor subsequently used the proceeds of $490 million, net of $10 million in debt issuances costs, to repay a portion of its 2015 Credit Facility borrowings outstanding as of June 30, 2020.
In addition, due to the impact of COVID-19 to Tripadvisor’s business, Tripadvisor did not experience its typical seasonal pattern for revenue and profit during the three months ended June 30, 2020. In addition, cash outflows to travel suppliers related to deferred merchant payables significantly exceeded cash received from travelers during the first six months of 2020, reflecting the decline in consumer demand for Tripadvisor products and cancellations of reservations related to COVID-19, contributing significantly to unfavorable working capital trends and material negative operating cash flow during the six months ended June 30, 2020. It is difficult to forecast the seasonality for the upcoming quarters, given the uncertainty related to the extent and duration of the impact from COVID-19 and the shape and timing of a recovery.
During the first quarter of 2020, Tripadvisor instituted a cost reduction initiatives to preserve cash flows, including targeted workforce reduction measures largely in the Experiences and Dining segment, in addition to optimizing and reducing brand advertising as Tripadvisor pivots to leverage newer and expectantly more effective mediums to its historically television-focused campaign.
In response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tripadvisor instituted additional cost reduction measures during the latter part of the first quarter of 2020, which included the elimination of the majority of discretionary spending, business travel, non-critical vendor relationships, brand advertising, cessation of nearly all new hiring and contingent staff, reduction of targeted employee benefits, and the furloughing of over 100 employees. On April 28, 2020, management approved and Tripadvisor announced an additional cost reduction initiative in response to the continued economic and financial impacts to Tripadvisor as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, to include the following:
● | Enacted a workforce reduction eliminating more than 900 employees; |
● | Furloughing additional employees bringing the total furloughed employees during March and April 2020 to approximately 850 employees, primarily in Tripadvisor’s European operations at TheFork; and |
● | Making targeted reductions of Tripadvisor’s office lease portfolio, primarily either through subleasing or allowing property leases to expire. |
As of June 30, 2020, Tripadvisor had approximately 150 employees who remained furloughed.
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Tripadvisor incurred total pre-tax restructuring and other related reorganization costs of approximately $33 million and $42 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, as a result of these measures.
On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), which among other things, includes provisions relating to refundable payroll tax credits, deferment of employer side social security payments, net operating loss carryback periods, modifications to the net interest deduction limitations and technical corrections to tax depreciation methods for qualified improvement property. Based on Tripadvisor’s preliminary evaluation of the CARES Act, it qualifies for certain employer payroll tax credits and the deferral of payroll and other tax payments in the future, as well as certain income tax related provisions. Most notably, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, Tripadvisor recorded an income tax benefit of $5 million and $19 million, respectively, resulting from a loss carryback provision under the CARES Act. In addition, during the three months ended June 30, 2020, Tripadvisor recorded qualified payroll tax credits which reduced operating expenses by $4 million.
Due to the impact of COVID-19 on Tripadvisor’s future revenue outlook, TripCo recorded a trademark impairment of $250 million during the three months ended June 30, 2020 related to the hotels, media and platform reporting unit. Based on the quantitative assessment performed during the three months ended June 30, 2020 and the resulting impairment loss recorded, the carrying fair value of the trademark approximates its estimated fair value as of June 30, 2020. Further declines in Tripadvisor’s future revenue outlook could result in a decrease in the fair value of the trademark. TripCo will continue to monitor events and circumstances that may affect the fair value or carrying value of its trademark.
Due to the impact of COVID-19 on Tripadvisor’s operating results, which led to a decline in Tripadvisor’s stock price, TripCo recorded a goodwill impairment of $279 million during the three months ended June 30, 2020, related to the hotels, media and platform reporting unit. Based on the quantitative assessment performed during the second quarter and the resulting impairment loss recorded, the carrying value of the Hotels, Media and Platform reporting unit approximates its estimated fair value as of June 30, 2020. Declines in the future revenue outlook, cash flows, or other changes in the business, may necessitate future impairments, which could be material. TripCo will continue to monitor Tripadvisor’s financial performance, stock price and other events and circumstances that may negatively impact the estimated fair values to determine if future impairment assessments may be necessary.
Tripadvisor’s stock price declined in March 2020, which triggered the mandatory prepayment of TripCo’s margin loan (see note 6 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements). In order to repay the margin loan, TripCo entered into an agreement with Certares LTRIP LLC (“Certares”), with respect to 325,000 shares of TripCo’s newly-created 8% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) (see note 7 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements).
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Results of Operations—Consolidated—June 30, 2020 and 2019
General. We provide in the tables below information regarding our consolidated Operating Results and Other Income and Expense.
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| 43 | 33 |
| 84 | |||
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| 422 | 337 |
| 798 | |||
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| 33 | 52 |
| 63 | |||
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| 41 | 85 |
| 83 | |||
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Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets | 547 | — | 547 | — | ||||||
Operating income | (723) |
| 51 | (767) |
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Earnings (loss) before income taxes | (754) | 54 | (806) | 70 | ||||||
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Net earnings (loss) | $ | (665) | 23 | (703) | 34 | |||||
Adjusted OIBDA | $ | (76) |
| 125 | (41) |
| 213 |
Revenue. Tripadvisor’s Hotels, Media & Platform revenue decreased $216 million and $301 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, when compared to the same periods in the prior year. The decrease in Hotels, Media & Platform revenue is detailed as follows:
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TripAdvisor-branded display and platform | 7 | 43 | 39 | 81 | ||||||
Total Hotels, Media & Platform | $ | 38 | 254 | 207 | 508 |
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Tripadvisor-branded hotels revenue primarily includes hotel auction revenue, and to a lesser extent hotel B2B revenue, which includes click-based revenue generated from hotel sponsored placements advertising that enable hotels to enhance their visibility on Tripadvisor’s hotel pages, and subscription-based advertising services that are offered to travel partners. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, 82% and 81%, respectively, of Tripadvisor’s Hotels, Media & Platform segment revenue was derived from Tripadvisor-branded hotels revenue. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, 83% and 84%, respectively, of Tripadvisor’s total Hotels, Media & Platform segment revenue was derived from Tripadvisor-branded hotels revenue. Tripadvisor-branded hotels revenue decreased $180 million and $259 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2019. These decreases were primarily driven by reduced consumer demand as a result of the proliferation of COVID-19, and subsequent widespread travel restrictions and service limitations on travel and supply partners imposed by local and federal governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, particularly in the month of January and most of February 2020 (pre-COVID-19 timeframe), Tripadvisor experienced reduced revenue generated through its search engine optimization marketing channel, which it believes is impacted by search engines (primarily Google) increasing the prominence of their own hotel products in search results.
Tripadvisor-branded display-based advertising revenue decreased by $36 million and $42 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2019, primarily driven by a decrease in marketing spend from Tripadvisor’s advertisers due to lack of consumer demand resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Experiences & Dining segment revenue decreased by $111 million and $109 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2019. Revenue in this segment was negatively impacted by a significant reduction in consumer demand as a result of the proliferation of COVID-19; concurrent with many jurisdictions globally adopting laws, rules, regulations or decrees intended to address COVID-19, including implementing various travel restrictions, “shelter in place” or “social distancing” mandates, or restricting access to city centers or popular tourist destinations, restaurants and limiting access to experience offerings in surrounding areas. However, restaurants across many European markets saw restrictions ease during the second quarter of 2020, which was met with an increase in consumer demand. By the end of June 2020, restaurant reservations in TheFork approached volume levels of approximately 50% of that in January and most of February 2020 (or pre-COVID-19 timeframe). In addition, this segment’s revenue benefitted from incremental revenue year-over-year of approximately $7 million and $18 million, respectively, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 related to its December 2019 acquisitions of Bookatable and SinglePlatform.
Corporate and other revenue, which primarily includes click-based advertising and display-based advertising revenue from rentals, flights, cars, and cruise offerings on Tripadvisor websites and Tripadvisor China, decreased by $36 million and $51 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2019, primarily due to decreased consumer demand, similar to Tripadvisor’s other businesses, as a result of the proliferation of COVID-19, and subsequent widespread global travel restrictions and service limitations on travel and supply partners imposed by local and federal governments and reduced travel partner spend in response to COVID-19.
Operating expense. Operating expense declined $36 million and $41 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The decrease was due to a decrease in technology and content costs of $18 million and $21 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2019, primarily due to decreased personnel and overhead costs across all of Tripadvisor’s business as a result of reduction in headcount related to its cost-reduction measures in response to COVID-19. In addition, cost of revenue decreased $17 million and $20 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to decreased direct costs from credit card payment and other transaction costs in the Experiences & Dining segment.
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Selling, general and administrative. Selling, general and administrative expense declined $126 million and $166 million, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. The most significant driver of selling, general and administrative expense is selling and marketing costs, which consist of direct selling and marketing costs and indirect costs, such as personnel and overhead. Direct selling and marketing costs decreased $124 million and $174 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2019, primarily due to a decrease in search engine marketing (“SEM”) and other online traffic acquisition costs across all of Tripadvisor’s segments and businesses, and television advertising costs driven by Tripadvisor’s Hotels, Media & Platform segment, as a cost reduction measure in response to the financial impact to Tripadvisor and decline in consumer demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, personnel and overhead costs decreased during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, when compared to the same periods in 2019, as a result of a reduction in headcount related to Tripadvisor’s cost-reduction measures in response to COVID-19. The decreases were partially offset by an increase in personnel costs in Tripadvisor’s Experiences & Dining segment related to additional headcount from its business acquisitions in December 2019.
Restructuring and other related reorganization costs. Tripadvisor incurred pre-tax restructuring and other related reorganization costs of $33 million and $42 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively. The costs consist of employee severance and related benefits. In response to COVID-19, during the second quarter of 2020, Tripadvisor committed to restructuring actions intended to reinforce its financial position, reduce its cost structure, and improve operational efficiencies, which resulted in headcount reductions. In addition, Tripadvisor engaged in a smaller scale restructuring action in the first quarter of 2020 to reduce its cost structure and improve its operational efficiencies, which resulted in headcount reductions for which Tripadvisor recognized $9 million in restructuring and other related reorganization costs.
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets. Due to the current and expected impact of COVID-19 on Tripadvisor’s operating results, and a sustained decline in Tripadvisor’s stock price, impairments of $250 million for trademarks and $297 million for goodwill were recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2020.
Operating Income (Loss). Our consolidated operating income decreased $774 million and $834 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, when compared to the same periods in the prior year. Operating income was impacted by the above explanations.
Adjusted OIBDA. To provide investors with additional information regarding our financial results, we also disclose Adjusted OIBDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. We define Adjusted OIBDA as Operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, separately reported litigation settlements, restructuring, acquisition and other related costs and impairment charges. Our chief operating decision maker and management team use this measure of performance in conjunction with other measures to evaluate our business and make decisions about our resources. We believe this is an important indicator of the operational strength and performance of our businesses by identifying those items that are not directly a reflection of each business’ performance or indicative of ongoing business trends. In addition, this measure allows us to view operating results, perform analytical comparisons and benchmarking between businesses and identify strategies to improve performance. Accordingly, Adjusted OIBDA should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, operating income, net income, cash flow provided by operating activities and other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The following table provides a reconciliation of Operating income (loss) to Adjusted OIBDA.
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| 125 | (41) | 213 |
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Consolidated Adjusted OIBDA decreased $201 million and $254 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, when compared to the same periods in the prior year. Hotels, Media & Platform Adjusted OIBDA decreased $141 million and $192 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, when compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to a decrease in revenue, as noted above, partially offset by reduced television advertising costs, as well as direct selling and marketing expenses related to SEM and other online paid traffic acquisition costs in response to a decline in consumer demand related to COVID-19, and to a lesser extent, a reduction in headcount as a result of workforce reductions.
Experiences & Dining Adjusted OIBDA decreased $45 million and $40 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, when compared to the corresponding periods in the prior year, primarily due to a decrease in revenue, as noted above, partially offset primarily by reduced selling and marketing expenses related to SEM and other online paid traffic acquisition costs, in response to reduced consumer demand and lack of availability of dine-in restaurants, experiences and tours as a result of COVID-19, and to a lesser extent, decreased direct costs from credit card payment and other transaction costs due to the reduced revenue as a result of COVID-19 and a reduction in headcount as a result of workforce reductions.
Corporate and other Adjusted OIBDA decreased $15 million and $22 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2019. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in revenue, partially offset by reduced selling and marketing expenses related to SEM and other online paid traffic acquisition costs in response to a decline in consumer demand due to COVID-19, and a reduction in headcount as a result of workforce reductions. Corporate and other Adjusted OIBDA also includes $2 million of TripCo level selling, general and administrative expenses for both of the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, and includes $6 million and $4 million of TripCo level selling, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. TripCo corporate level expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were higher due to legal fees and other expenses incurred related to the margin loan.
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Other Income and Expense
Components of Other income (expense) are presented in the table below.
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Interest expense. Interest expense increased $1 million and $3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, when compared to the same periods in the prior year. The increase for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 was due to amounts outstanding under the Tripadvisor credit facility that were not outstanding in the same periods in the prior year, partially offset by the repayment of the TripCo margin loan during the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Other, net. Other, net decreased $33 million and $39 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, respectively, when compared to the same periods in the prior year. The decrease for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was primarily due to a loss on the sale of certain Tripadvisor businesses, unrealized losses on derivative instruments compared to unrealized gains on derivative instruments in the prior year, and less interest income at Tripadvisor compared to the prior year. The decrease for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was primarily due to a loss on the sale of certain Tripadvisor businesses, less interest income at Tripadvisor compared to the prior year, unrealized gains on derivative instruments in the prior year and no similar gains in the current year, a loss on early extinguishment of debt due to the mandatory prepayment of the TripCo margin loan during the three months ended March 31, 2020, and an impairment of an investment at Tripadvisor.
Income taxes. During the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, we had losses before income taxes of $754 million and earnings before income taxes of $54 million, respectively, and we had income tax benefit of $89 million and income tax expense of $31 million, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, we had losses before income taxes of $806 million and earnings before income taxes of $70 million, respectively, and we had income tax benefit of $103 million and tax expense of $36 million, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recognized additional tax expense related to the impairment of goodwill that is not deductible for tax purposes, partially offset by tax benefits related to state taxes. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recognized additional tax expense related to the impairment of goodwill that is not deductible for tax purposes and changes in unrecognized tax benefits, partially offset by tax benefits related to state taxes and losses generated in 2020 that are eligible for carryback to tax years with federal income tax rates greater than the U.S. statutory tax rate of 21%. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recognized additional tax to reverse the cumulative income tax benefit taken for excluding stock-based compensation from inter-company cost sharing arrangements.
Net earnings (loss). We had net loss of $665 million and net earnings of $23 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and net loss of $703 million and net earnings of $34 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The change in net earnings was the result of the above described fluctuations in our revenue and expenses.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2020, substantially all of our cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand in global financial institutions, money market funds and marketable securities with maturities of 90 days or less at the date of purchase.
The following are potential sources of liquidity: available cash balances, proceeds from asset sales, monetization of our investments, outstanding or anticipated debt facilities, debt and equity issuances, and dividend and interest receipts.
As of June 30, 2020, TripCo had a cash balance of $709 million. Approximately $698 million of the cash balance, at June 30, 2020, is held at Tripadvisor. Although TripCo has a 59% voting interest in Tripadvisor, Tripadvisor is a separate public company with a significant non-controlling interest, as TripCo has only a 23% economic interest in Tripadvisor. Even though TripCo controls Tripadvisor through its voting interest and board representation, decision making with respect to using Tripadvisor’s cash balances must consider Tripadvisor’s minority holders. Accordingly, any potential distributions of cash from Tripadvisor to TripCo would generally be on a pro rata basis based on economic ownership interests. Covenants in Tripadvisor’s debt instruments also restrict the payment of dividends and cash distributions to stockholders. Approximately $108 million of the Tripadvisor cash and cash equivalents balance is held by foreign subsidiaries, with approximately 50% located in the United Kingdom. As of June 30, 2020, the significant majority of Tripadvisor’s cash was denominated in U.S. dollars. As of June 30, 2020, Tripadvisor had $553 million of cumulative undistributed earnings in foreign subsidiaries. As a result of the Tax Act, foreign earnings may now generally be repatriated back to the U.S. without incurring U.S. federal income tax. See the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 for additional information.
As of June 30, 2020, Tripadvisor had outstanding borrowings of $700 million. These funds were drawn down as a precautionary measure to reinforce Tripadvisor’s liquidity position and preserve financial flexibility in light of current uncertainty in the global markets resulting from COVID-19; given Tripadvisor’s limited ability to predict its future financial performance due to the uncertain time period government travel restrictions and other implemented measures in reaction to COVID-19 will continue or potentially re-emerge in its key markets; such as the U.S. and Europe.
On May 5, 2020, Tripadvisor amended its 2015 Credit Facility to, among other things, suspend the leverage ratio covenant on this facility beginning in the second quarter of 2020 and ending prior to September 30, 2021 (or such earlier date as elected by Tripadvisor) (the “Leverage Covenant Holiday”), and replacing it with a minimum liquidity covenant, that requires Tripadvisor to maintain $150 million of unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments less deferred merchant payables plus available revolver capacity, which will apply only during the Leverage Covenant Holiday, as well as downsizing its capacity to $1.0 billion from $1.2 billion. The Second Amendment also prohibits Tripadvisor from making payments and distributions, including share repurchases and dividends during the Leverage Covenant Holiday. No change was made to the existing maturity date of the 2015 Credit Facility of May 12, 2022. This amendment therefore reduced Tripadvisor’s available borrowing capacity under the 2015 Credit Facility to $297 million as of June 30, 2020, given its existing borrowings of $700 million, as discussed above, and undrawn standby letters of credit of $3 million as of June 30, 2020. During the Leverage Covenant Holiday, any outstanding or future borrowings under the 2015 Credit Facility bear interest at LIBOR plus a 2.25% margin with a LIBOR floor of 1% per annum, which as of June 30, 2020, resulted in a borrowing rate of 3.25% per annum.
On July 9, 2020, Tripadvisor completed the sale of the Senior Notes in a private offering. The Indenture pursuant to which the Senior Notes were issued provides, among other things, that interest is payable on the Senior Notes on January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning on January 15, 2021. The Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of Tripadvisor and are guaranteed by each of its domestic subsidiaries that guarantees Tripadvisor’s 2015 Credit Facility. Tripadvisor has subsequently used the proceeds of $490 million, net of approximately $10 million in debt issuances costs, to repay a portion of its 2015 Credit Facility borrowings outstanding as of June 30, 2020.
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During the six months ended June 30, 2020, TripCo’s primary uses of cash were original principal debt repayments of $352 million, repurchases of Tripadvisor common stock of $115 million, capital expenditures of $36 million and payment of withholding taxes on net share settlements on equity awards of $17 million. These uses of cash were funded primarily with cash provided by operations, borrowings of debt of $740 million and the issuance of redeemable preferred stock of $325 million (see note 7 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements).
The projected use of TripCo’s corporate cash will primarily be to pay fees (not expected to exceed approximately $4 million annually) to Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty Media”) for providing certain services pursuant to the services agreement and the facilities sharing agreement that TripCo entered into with Liberty Media or its subsidiaries, payment of dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock (unless added to the liquidation preference), and to pay any other corporate level expenses. Debt service costs accrue on the variable prepaid forward borrowing described in note 6 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. At maturity, the accreted loan amount due under the variable prepaid forward will be approximately $42 million. A number of options are available to satisfy the liability as discussed above in potential sources of liquidity.
Tripadvisor believes that its available cash and cash equivalents, combined with available borrowings from its 2015 Credit Facility, and in light of the Senior Notes offering in July 2020, are expected to be sufficient to fund Tripadvisor’s foreseeable working capital requirements, capital expenditures, existing business growth initiatives, debt obligations, lease commitments, and other financial commitments through at least the next twelve months. Tripadvisor’s future capital requirements may also include capital needs for acquisitions, and/or other expenditures in support of its business strategy, and may potentially reduce Tripadvisor’s cash balance and/or increase its debt. In addition, Tripadvisor’s capital requirements may increase due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic which has already resulted in reduced revenue, and the extent to which it may further impact the ability of Tripadvisor’s customers to fulfill their payment obligations. Given the uncertainty in the rapidly changing market and economic conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tripadvisor will continue to evaluate the nature and extent of the impact to its liquidity and capital requirements.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tripadvisor’s stock price fell sharply in March 2020, which triggered the mandatory prepayments of TripCo’s margin loan (see note 6 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements). In order to repay the margin loan, TripCo entered into an agreement with Certares, with respect to 325,000 shares of TripCo’s newly-created Series A Preferred Stock. As discussed in note 7 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, Certares may exercise its put right after March 26, 2021, and TripCo will have 180 days from the delivery of such notice to redeem the outstanding Series A Preferred Stock.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We are exposed to market risk in the normal course of business due to our ongoing investing and financial activities and the conduct of operations by Tripadvisor in different foreign countries. Market risk refers to the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in stock prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The risk of loss can be assessed from the perspective of adverse changes in fair values, cash flows and future earnings. We have established policies, procedures and internal processes governing our management of market risks and the use of financial instruments to manage our exposure to such risks.
We are exposed to changes in interest rates primarily as a result of our borrowing and investment activities, which include investments in fixed and floating rate debt instruments and borrowings used to maintain liquidity and to fund business operations. The nature and amount of our long-term and short-term debt are expected to vary as a result of future requirements, market conditions and other factors. We expect to manage our exposure to interest rates by maintaining what we believe is an appropriate mix of fixed and variable rate debt. We believe this best protects us from interest rate risk. We expect to achieve this mix by (i) issuing fixed rate debt that we believe has a low stated interest rate and significant term to maturity, (ii) issuing variable rate debt with appropriate maturities and interest rates, and (iii) entering into interest rate swap arrangements when we deem appropriate. As of June 30, 2020, our debt is comprised of the following amounts:
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TripCo is exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations related primarily to the monetary assets and liabilities and the financial results of Tripadvisor’s foreign subsidiaries. Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries for which the functional currency is the local currency are translated into U.S. dollars at period-end exchange rates, and the statements of operations are generally translated at the average exchange rate for the period. Exchange rate fluctuations on translating foreign currency financial statements into U.S. dollars that result in unrealized gains or losses are referred to as translation adjustments. Cumulative translation adjustments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss) as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are recorded based on exchange rates at the time such transactions arise. Subsequent changes in exchange rates result in transaction gains and losses, which are reflected in income as unrealized (based on period-end translations) or realized upon settlement of the transactions. Cash flows from our operations in foreign countries are translated at the average rate for the period. Accordingly, TripCo may experience economic loss and a negative impact on earnings and equity with respect to our holdings solely as a result of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
In accordance with Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including its chief executive officer and its principal accounting and financial officer (the "Executives"), of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Executives concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2020 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in its reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.
There has been no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2020 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting. We have not experienced any material impact to our internal controls over financial reporting despite the fact that most of our employees are working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Except as discussed below, there have been no material changes in the Company’s risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and in Part II, Item 1A of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.
Goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets, specifically trademarks, represent a significant portion of our total assets, and we may never realize the full value of our intangible assets.
As of December 31, 2019, we had intangible assets not subject to amortization, which consisted of goodwill and trademarks, of approximately $3,507 million, which represented approximately 74% of total assets as of December 31, 2019. These intangible assets were recorded in connection with our acquisition of a controlling interest in Tripadvisor in 2012 and subsequent acquisitions by Tripadvisor. We perform our annual assessment of the recoverability of our goodwill and other non-amortizable intangible assets during the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events and circumstances indicate impairment may have occurred. Impairments may result from, among other things, deterioration in financial and operational performance, declines in stock price, increased attrition, adverse market conditions, adverse changes in applicable laws and/or regulations, deterioration of general macroeconomic conditions, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, increased competitive markets in which Tripadvisor operates in, declining financial performance over a sustained period, changes in key personnel and/or strategy, and a variety of other factors.
Due to deteriorations in revenue, an impairment loss of $288 million was recorded during the year ended December 31, 2019, related to trademarks for the hotels, media & platform reporting unit.
Due to the impact of COVID-19 on Tripadvisor’s future revenue outlook, TripCo recorded a trademark impairment of $250 million during the three months ended June 30, 2020 related to the hotels, media and platform reporting unit. Based on the quantitative assessment performed during the three months ended June 30, 2020 and the resulting impairment loss recorded, the carrying fair value of the trademark approximates its estimated fair value as of June 30, 2020. Further declines in Tripadvisor’s future revenue outlook could result in a decrease in the fair value of the trademark. TripCo will continue to monitor events and circumstances that may affect the fair value or carrying value of its trademark.
We previously recorded an impairment loss of $1,271 million during the year ended December 31, 2017 related to goodwill, related to the legacy hotels reporting unit due to a decline in Tripadvisor’s stock price.
Due to the impact of COVID-19 on Tripadvisor’s operating results, which led to a decline in Tripadvisor’s stock price, TripCo recorded a goodwill impairment of $279 million during the three months ended June 30, 2020, related to the hotels, media and platform reporting unit. Based on the quantitative assessment performed during the second quarter and the resulting impairment loss recorded, the carrying value of the Hotels, Media and Platform reporting unit approximates its estimated fair value as of June 30, 2020. Declines in the future revenue outlook, cash flows, or other changes in the business, may necessitate future impairments, which could be material. TripCo will continue to monitor Tripadvisor’s financial performance, stock price and other events and circumstances that may negatively impact the estimated fair values to determine if future impairment assessments may be necessary.
The amount of any quantified impairment must be expensed immediately as a charge to results of operations. Any impairment charge relating to goodwill or other intangible assets would have the effect of decreasing our earnings or increasing our losses in such period. At least annually, or as circumstances arise that may trigger an assessment, we will test our goodwill for impairment. There can be no assurance that our future evaluations of goodwill will not result in our
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recognition of additional impairment charges, which may have a material adverse effect on our financial statements and results of operations.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
No shares of Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. Series A common stock were surrendered by our officers and employees to pay withholding taxes and other deductions in connection with the vesting of their restricted stock during the three months ended June 30, 2020.
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Item 6. Exhibits
(a) | Exhibits |
Listed below are the exhibits which are filed as a part of this Report (according to the number assigned to them in Item 601 of Regulation S-K):
Exhibit No. | Name | ||
4.1 | |||
4.2 | |||
10.1 | |||
10.2 | |||
31.1 | |||
31.2 | |||
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101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document* - The instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document. | ||
101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document* | ||
101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document* | ||
101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document* | ||
101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document* | ||
101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Definition Document* | ||
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)* |
* Filed herewith
** Furnished herewith
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
LIBERTY TRIPADVISOR HOLDINGS, INC. | |||
Date: August 6, 2020 | By: | /s/ GREGORY B. MAFFEI | |
Gregory B. Maffei Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer | |||
Date: August 6, 2020 | By: | /s/ BRIAN J. WENDLING | |
Brian J. Wendling Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) |
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