At the Nasdaq London Investor Conference held on December 11, 2024, Booking Holdings Inc. was represented by their CFO, Ewout Steenbergen. This session was part of the ongoing activities on the second day of the 2024 Nasdaq Tech Conference. Kicking things off was Brian Nowak from Morgan Stanley, who warmly welcomed everyone and expressed enthusiasm for Booking Holdings’ participation.
Ewout, acknowledging the welcome, exchanged greetings with Brian, setting a cordial tone for the meeting. Before delving into the core discussions, Brian made sure to address formalities by mentioning that all important disclosures could be found on Morgan Stanley’s website, reminding attendees of the usual forward-looking statements, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties that might significantly alter future outcomes. For more details on these risk factors, he advised visiting the company’s Form 10-K or 10-Q filings.
With the procedural necessities wrapped up, Ewout expressed his relief, allowing the conversation to pivot toward more substantive topics. Brian acknowledged the completion of disclosures and moved on, expressing interest in discussing broader business trends and dynamics within the travel sector.
Despite being with the company for just nine months, Ewout appeared ready to dive into recent developments, especially focusing on their latest 8-K release. Brian’s question encouraged him to explore the significance of this announcement and its prospective implications on the company’s philosophy and business strategies. Ewout seemed eager to provide insights and context regarding these updates.
