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priceline.com Incorporated announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported total revenues of $1,302,012,000 against $1,037,247,000 a year ago. Operating income was $309,839,000 against $241,531,000 a year ago. Earnings before income taxes were $290,442,000 against $228,995,000 a year ago. Net income was $244,292,000 against $181,816,000 a year ago. Net income applicable to common stockholders was $244,271,000 or $4.76 per diluted share against $181,970,000 or $3.54 per diluted share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $183,117,000 against $182,380,000 a year ago. Additions to property and equipment were $15,051,000 against $13,697,000 a year ago. Non-GAAP operating income was $361,376,000 against $266,211,000 a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was $368,236,000 against $271,520,000 a year ago. Non-GAAP Net income applicable to common stockholders was $297,235,000 or $5.76 per diluted share against $220,856,000 or $4.28 per diluted share a year ago. For the second quarter of 2013, the company expected to increase adjusted EBITDA over GAAP net income by approximately $162 million. In addition, the non-GAAP adjustments are expected to increase non-GAAP net income over GAAP net income by approximately $54 million in the second quarter 2013. The Group estimates GAAP net income per diluted share between approximately $7.87 and $8.45 for the second quarter 2013.

priceline.com Incorporated announced that they will report Q1, 2013 results After-Market on May 09, 2013

priceline.com Incorporated announced its Ready. Set. Summer Sale!, where Express Deals hotels are available for up to half off normal published rates. This limited-time sale applies to hotels in all star categories, even the most luxurious 4- and 5-star hotels, with no length of stay requirement. The sale runs through June 3 and all stays must be completed by June 23, 2013. In addition to the savings, Express Deals customers can choose from hotel offers that include specific amenities like a pool, on-site gym, free breakfast, free Internet, even a particular bed type (like two doubles instead of one king). Priceline.com's Express Deals typically save customers up to 45%. During the sale period, customers who enter the coupon code READYSET5 when they book their Express Deals will receive an extra 5% savings on top of the pre-negotiated discount. The extra savings coupon code applies to all destinations where hotels are participating and all star levels. It also applies to all dates from now through June 23, including holidays. Express Deals is the speedy way to get a great deal from thousands of hotels around the globe without having to bid. Customers view a page that includes amenities (pool, gym, on-site restaurant, available bed types), special freebies (free breakfast, free Internet, free parking, etc.), star level, neighborhood, guest satisfaction scores on a 1-10 scale, and a special sale price. Many of the hotels are pet friendly. After booking at the discounted price, the name of the specific hotel is revealed. Express Deals is covered by priceline.com's Big Deal Guarantee. If a customer books an Express Deals hotel reservation and finds a better price any time up until the day before check-in, priceline.com will match that price and give the customer $25. Here are some examples of Express Deals that were shopped on May 1 for a June 14-17 long weekend. Prices, amenities and availability can change at any time. Miami. 4-star hotel in the Coral Gables/Coconut Grove area. $97 a night for 1 bed or $128 a night for 2 beds (savings of 45% or more). Amenities include a pool, on-site restaurant and fitness center. The hotel is pet friendly. Orlando. 4-star hotel in the Sea World/International Drive/Convention Center area. $73 a night for 1 or 2 beds (savings of 60% or more). This hotel is a guest favorite, with a 9 out of 10 overall satisfaction score. New York City. 5-star hotel in the Times Square Theater District area. $362 a night (savings of 45% or more). Amenities include free Internet, a pool, an on-site restaurant and fitness center. The hotel is pet-friendly and it scores 9 out of 10 in overall guest satisfaction. Orange County. 2.5-star hotel in the Laguna Beach area. $145 a night (savings of 45% or more). This hotel is a guest favorite and has an 8 out of 10 satisfaction score.

priceline.com Incorporated, Q1 2013 Earnings Call, May 09, 2013

Priceline.com announced a new long-term agreement with United Airlines, with plans to implement the United Technology Application, powered and supported by Farelogix, as the primary connectivity between the two parties. Priceline.com customers will continue to have access to United fare content, and United and priceline.com will work together to develop innovative ancillary products and services to be delivered through the United Technology Application.