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Company Overview of Kayak Software Corporation

Company Overview

KAYAK Software Corporation provides online travel search services. The company operates KAYAK branded Websites and mobile applications, including KAYAK.com in the United States; local Websites in 18 countries; m.KAYAK.com, a mobile Website; and the KAYAK mobile smartphone applications. It also operates swoodoo.com Website and a related mobile travel application under the swoodoo brand in Germany, as well as operates Checkfelix.com, a travel search platform in Austria. The company’s travel Websites and mobile applications enable users to search for rates and availability for airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, and other travel-related services across various Websites. It offers leads t...

Detailed Description

55 North Water Street

Suite 1

Norwalk, CT 06854

United States

Founded in 2004

205 Employees

Phone:

203-899-3100

www.kayak.com

Key Executives for Kayak Software Corporation

Co-Founder
Age: 43
Co-Founder
Age: 48
Chief Financial Officer
Age: 43
Chief Commercial Officer
Age: 43
Senior Vice President of Engineering
Age: 46
Compensation as of Fiscal Year 2012.

Kayak Software Corporation Key Developments

Kayak Software Corporation, Special/Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting, Mar 04, 2013

Kayak Software Corporation, Special/Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting, Mar 04, 2013. Agenda: To approve adoption of merger agreement with Priceline.com Incorporated.

Kayak Mulls Acquisitions In Europe

Kayak Software Corporation is seeking acquisitions in Europe. Kayak Software has appointed ZenithOptimedia to handle its digital and offline media planning and buying business across Europe, including the United Kingdom. Kayak is currently running the review out of the UK through Consultant Simon Foster.

The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. Files Lawsuit to Stop Buyout of Kayak Software Corporation by Priceline.Com Incorporated

The Shareholders Foundation Inc. announced that an investor in Kayak Software Corporation shares filed a lawsuit to stop the proposed buyout of Kayak Software Corporation by Priceline.com Incorporated at a value of approximately $40 per KYAK. Investors who purchased shares of Kayak Software Corporation prior to November 08, 2012 and currently hold any of those KYAK shares, have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation Inc. at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com or call 1-858-779-1554. On November 8, 2012, Priceline.com Incorporated announced that it has signed an agreement for the Priceline to acquire Kayak Software Corp. in a stock and cash transaction. Under the terms of the agreement the transaction values Kayak Software Corp. at approximately $40 per share. However, the plaintiff alleges that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties owed to KYAK stockholder by agreeing to sell the company too cheaply and via an unfair process. The plaintiff claims that the offer is unfair to KYAK stockholders and undervalues the company.

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