Tripcom Group Ltd - TCOM STOCK NEWS

Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) has announced the pricing of US$2 billion in zero coupon exchangeable bonds due 2032. The bonds will reference Trip.com Group shares listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX: 9961).

Key features of the bonds include:

• Initial exchange ratio: 1,107.0457 Trip.com Shares per US$100,000 principal amount
• Initial exchange price: approximately HK$702.13 per Trip.com Share (43% premium)
• Maturity date: March 12, 2032
• No regular interest bearing
• Holders can require repurchase on March 12, 2029 at 100% principal amount

The bonds will be offered offshore to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S, with closing expected around March 12, 2025. Proceeds will be used for existing debt repayment, interest payments, and general corporate purposes.

Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) has announced plans to offer up to US$2 billion in exchangeable bonds due 2032 in offshore transactions outside the United States. The bonds will reference Trip.com Group ordinary shares listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Key features of the bonds include:

• No exchange permitted before first anniversary of issue date
• Between first anniversary and 6 months prior to maturity, exchange into cash allowed under certain conditions
• After that period, bonds can be exchanged into cash anytime until maturity
• Baidu may opt to deliver Trip.com Shares or combination of cash and shares

The proceeds will be used for repaying existing debt, interest payments, and general corporate purposes. The company expects some bond purchasers to implement convertible arbitrage strategies through short positions in Trip.com Shares/ADSs.

Trip.com Group (TCOM) reported strong Q4 2024 financial results with net revenue of RMB12.7 billion (US$1.7 billion), up 23% year-over-year. Net income reached RMB2.2 billion (US$300 million), compared to RMB1.3 billion in Q4 2023.

International business showed robust growth with outbound hotel and air ticket bookings exceeding 120% of pre-COVID levels. Air ticket and hotel bookings on the international OTA platform increased by over 70% year-over-year, while inbound travel bookings surged by more than 100%.

For full-year 2024, net revenue was RMB53.3 billion (US$7.3 billion), a 20% increase from 2023. The company announced a new capital return program including a US$400 million share repurchase authorization and a US$0.30 per share dividend, totaling approximately US$200 million.

Trip.com Group (TCOM) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Monday, February 24, 2025, after U.S. market close. The company's management will host a conference call at 7:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on the same day (8:00 AM February 25, 2025 Hong Kong Time).

The conference call will be accessible via webcast with live and replay options available at investors.trip.com. The webcast will be archived for twelve months. Participants must pre-register for the conference call through a provided registration link to receive dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN.

Trip.com Group (Nasdaq: TCOM; HKEX: 9961) announced changes to its board of directors on February 11, 2025. Mr. Junjie He, a director nominated by Baidu, has resigned from his position. He will be replaced by Mr. Rong Luo, the current Executive Vice President of Baidu.

Mr. Luo brings significant financial leadership experience, having served as Baidu's CFO from November 2021 to October 2024. His prior roles include CFO positions at TAL Education Group and eLong Inc., as well as financial management positions at Lenovo Group and Microsoft. He holds degrees from Peking University and Tsinghua University.

According to Trip.com Group's articles of association, Mr. Luo will serve as director until the first annual general meeting following his appointment, where he will be eligible for re-election.

Trip.com Group reported strong financial results for Q3 2024, with net revenue increasing 16% year-over-year to RMB15.9 billion (US$2.3 billion). Net income reached RMB6.8 billion (US$970 million), up from RMB4.6 billion in the same period of 2023. International business showed robust growth, with outbound hotel and air reservations reaching 120% of pre-COVID levels. The company's accommodation reservation revenue grew 22% to RMB6.8 billion, while transportation ticketing revenue increased 5% to RMB5.7 billion. Adjusted EBITDA improved to RMB5.7 billion (US$808 million) from RMB4.6 billion last year.

Trip.com Group (Nasdaq: TCOM; HKEX: 9961) has scheduled the release of its third quarter 2024 financial results for November 18, 2024, U.S. Time. The company will host a conference call at 7:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on November 18 (8:00 AM November 19, Shanghai/Hong Kong Time). A webcast will be available live and for replay at investors.trip.com, with the recording archived for twelve months. Participants must pre-register for the conference call through the provided registration link to receive dial-in details and a unique access PIN.

Trip.com Group's data reveals notable travel trends for China's upcoming Golden Week holiday in October 2024. Key highlights include:

1. Hotel bookings peak on October 1st, with average stays over 7 days.
2. Mid to high-star hotels drive consumption, with 5-star bookings in Europe growing faster than in Asia-Pacific.
3. Long-haul destinations are on the rise, with European stays surpassing 10-14 days.
4. Travelers are exploring lesser-known destinations in Asia-Pacific and Europe.
5. Live entertainment is fueling tourism, especially among millennials in the APAC region.
6. Inbound tourism to China is growing, with 9 out of 10 top outbound destinations also being top inbound source markets.

The data reflects a shift towards high-quality, diverse travel experiences and a growing interest in cultural immersion beyond major capitals.

Trip.com Group (Nasdaq: TCOM; HKEX: 9961) reported its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2024.

Key highlights include:

• Net revenue for Q2 2024 increased by 14% year-over-year to RMB12.8 billion (US$1.8 billion).
• Net income grew significantly to RMB3.9 billion (US$535 million) from RMB648 million in Q2 2023.
• Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2024 was RMB4.4 billion (US$611 million), with a margin of 35%, up from 33% in Q2 2023.
• Accommodation bookings on Chinese sites grew by 20% year-over-year.
• Outbound hotel and air reservations recovered to 100% of pre-COVID levels.
• Total revenue of the international OTA brand increased by 70% year-over-year.

Additionally, the company completed a US$1.5 billion offering of cash-par settled convertible senior notes and repurchased approximately 6.0 million ADSs for US$300 million.