Booking Holdings Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where shareholders approved director elections, executive compensation, and an amendment to the certificate of incorporation for officer exculpation. Two stockholder proposals regarding corporate political spending and business operations in illegal settlements were defeated, with the political spending proposal receiving 220.6 million votes in favor and 406.3 million against.

Booking Holdings Inc. has entered into an underwriting agreement to issue and sell €1.9 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior notes through a registered public offering. The offering consists of €600 million of 3.500% senior notes due 2030, €700 million of 4.000% senior notes due 2034, and €600 million of 4.500% senior notes due 2039.

Booking Holdings Inc. has issued $750 million in 5.375% senior notes due in 2036. The notes represent general senior unsecured obligations of the company and will pay interest semi-annually, with the first payment scheduled for November 7, 2026.

Booking Holdings Inc. announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company released its consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations, and statement of cash flows for the period via an attached press release.

Booking Holdings Inc. has appointed Caroline Sullivan as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller, effective April 29, 2026. Her compensation package includes a $525,000 annual base salary, a $300,000 signing bonus, and $3 million in total equity grants consisting of RSUs and PSUs.