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Debt
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt
NOTE 7 — Debt
The following table sets forth our outstanding debt:
 December 31,
 20212020
 (In millions)
2.5% (€650 million) senior notes due 2022
$735 $798 
3.6% senior notes due 2023
497 496 
4.5% senior notes due 2024
498 497 
6.25% senior notes due 2025
1,033 1,972 
7.0% senior notes due 2025
— 740 
5.0% senior notes due 2026
745 744 
0% convertible senior notes due 2026
986 — 
4.625% senior notes due 2027
744 743 
3.8% senior notes due 2028
994 993 
3.25% senior notes due 2030
1,235 1,233 
2.95% senior notes due 2031
983 — 
Long-term debt(1)
8,450 8,216 
Current maturities of long-term debt(735)— 
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities
$7,715 $8,216 
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(1)Net of applicable discounts and debt issuance costs.

Outstanding Debt
During 2021, we took a number of actions to reduce our cost of capital, including extinguishing higher cost debt issued in the prior year as well as issuing new debt with more favorable terms.
Extinguishment of Debt. During 2021, we used the net proceeds from the February and March 2021 private placements discussed below, to (i) finance a redemption of all of our outstanding 7.0% senior notes due 2025 (the “7.0% Notes”), (ii) finance a tender offer for a portion of our issued and outstanding 6.25% senior notes due 2025 (the “6.25% Notes”) and (iii) to pay fees and expenses related to the foregoing. On March 3, 2021, we completed the redemption of all of our outstanding 7.0% Notes as well as settled the tender offer to purchase $956 million in aggregate principal of our 6.25% Notes, which resulted in the recognition of a loss on debt extinguishment of $280 million during the year ended December 31, 2021. This loss primarily reflected the payment of early payment premiums and fees associated with the tender offer as well as the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs. The cash payments related to the debt extinguishment were classified as cash outflows from financing activities on the consolidated statement of cash flows and were $258 million during the year ended December 31, 2021, which reflected the $280 million loss on debt extinguishment adjusted for the non-cash write-off of debt issuance costs of approximately $23 million. In addition, we paid accrued and unpaid interest on the 7.0% and tendered portion of the 6.25% Notes up to the date of settlement.
February 2021 Convertible Senior Notes Private Placement. On February 19, 2021, we completed our private placement of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of unsecured 0% convertible senior notes due 2026 (the “Convertible Notes”). The net proceeds from the issuance of the Convertible Notes was approximately $983 million after deducting debt issuance costs.
The Convertible Notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations and rank equally in right of payment with each other and with all of our existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated obligations, including our existing senior notes. The Convertible Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the subsidiary guarantors, which include each domestic subsidiary that is a borrower under or guarantees the obligations under our existing senior secured credit agreement. So long as the guarantees are in effect, each subsidiary guarantor’s guarantee will be the unsecured, unsubordinated obligation of such subsidiary guarantor and will rank equally in right of payment with each other and with all of such subsidiary guarantor’s existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated obligations, including such subsidiary guarantor’s guarantees of our existing senior notes.
The Convertible Notes will mature on February 15, 2026, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased. The Convertible Notes will not bear regular interest, and the principal amount of the Convertible Notes will not accrete.
The Convertible Notes have an initial conversion rate of 3.9212 shares of common stock of Expedia Group with a par value $0.0001 per share (referred to as “our common stock” herein), per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes, which
is equal to an initial conversion price of approximately $255.02 per share of our common stock. The conversion rate is subject to adjustment from time to time upon the occurrence of certain events, including, but not limited to, the issuance of stock dividends and payment of cash dividends. At any time prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding November 15, 2025, holders may convert their Convertible Notes at their option only under the following circumstances:
• during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ending on March 31, 2021 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during the period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is equal to or greater than 130% of the conversion price then in effect on each applicable trading day;
• during the five business day period immediately after any five consecutive trading day period (the “measurement period”) in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of our common stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day;
• if the Company calls any or all of the Convertible Notes for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the business day immediately prior to the redemption date, but only with respect to the Convertible Notes called for redemption (or deemed called for redemption); or
• upon the occurrence of specified corporate events.
Irrespective of the foregoing conditions, holders may convert their Convertible Notes on or after November 15, 2025 and prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. Additionally, upon the occurrence of a corporate event that constitutes a “make-whole fundamental change” per the indenture, or if we call the Convertible Notes for redemption, and a holder elects to convert its Convertible Notes in connection with such make-whole fundamental change or during the related redemption period, as the case may be, such holder may be entitled to an increase in the conversion rate in certain circumstances as described in the indenture. Upon conversion, holders will receive cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our election.
We may not redeem the Convertible Notes prior to February 20, 2024. On or after February 20, 2024 and prior to the 41st scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, if the last reported sale price per share of our common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 consecutive trading day period (including the last trading day of such period) ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which we provide notice of redemption, we may redeem for cash all or part of the Convertible Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid special interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, except as otherwise described in the indenture.
The net carrying amount of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2021 was $986 million, which reflects the $1 billion in principal less unamortized debt issuance costs of $14 million. Interest expense related to the amortization of the debt issuance costs for the Convertible Notes was $3 million during the year ended December 31, 2021.
March 2021 Senior Note Issuance. On March 3, 2021, we privately placed $1 billion of senior unsecured notes that are due in March 2031 that bear interest at 2.95%. In May 2021, we completed an offer to exchange these notes for registered notes having substantially the same financial terms and covenants as the original notes (the unregistered and registered notes collectively, the “2.95% Notes”). The 2.95% Notes were issued at a price of 99.081% of the aggregate principal amount. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears in March and September of each year, beginning September 15, 2021, and the interest rate is subject to adjustment based on certain ratings events. We may redeem some or all of the 2.95% Notes at any time prior to December 15, 2030 by paying a “make-whole” premium plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. We may redeem some or all of the 2.95% Notes on or after December 15, 2030 at par plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2.95% Notes was approximately $982 million after deducting the discount and debt issuance costs.
Previous Senior Note Issuances. In prior years, we issued the following senior notes, which are still outstanding as of December 31, 2021:
Euro 650 million of registered senior unsecured notes that are due in June 2022 that bear interest at 2.5% (the “2.5% Notes”). The 2.5% Notes were issued at 99.525% of par resulting in a discount, which is being amortized over their life. Interest is payable annually in arrears in June of each year. We may redeem the 2.5% Notes at our option, at whole or in part, at any time or from time to time. If we elect to redeem the 2.5% Notes prior to March 3, 2022, we may redeem them at a specified “make-whole” premium. If we elect to redeem the 2.5% Notes on or after March 3, 2022, we may redeem them at a redemption price of 100% of the principal plus accrued and unpaid interest. Subject to certain limited exceptions, all payments of interest and principal for the 2.5% Notes will be made in Euros.
$500 million of privately placed senior unsecured notes that are due in December 2023 that bear interest at 3.6%. In May 2021, we completed an offer to exchange these notes for registered notes having substantially the same financial terms and covenants as the original notes (the unregistered and registered notes collectively, the “3.6% Notes”). The 3.6% Notes were issued at a price of 99.922% of the aggregate principal amount. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears in June and December of each year. We may redeem some or all of the 3.6% Notes at any time prior to November 15, 2023 by paying a “make-whole” premium plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. We may redeem some or all of the 3.6% Notes on or after November 15, 2023 at par plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any.
$500 million of registered senior unsecured notes that are due in August 2024 that bear interest at 4.5% (the “4.5% Notes”). The 4.5% Notes were issued at 99.444% of par resulting in a discount, which is being amortized over their life. Interest is payable semi-annually in February and August of each year. We may redeem the 4.5% Notes at our option at any time in whole or from time to time in part. If we elect to redeem the 4.5% Notes prior to May 15, 2024, we may redeem them at a redemption price of 100% of the principal plus accrued interest, plus a “make-whole” premium. If we elect to redeem the 4.5% Notes on or after May 15, 2024, we may redeem them at a redemption price of 100% of the principal plus accrued interest.
Approximately $1 billion of senior unsecured notes that are due in May 2025 that bear interest at 6.25% (the “6.25% Notes”), which reflects the March 2021 tender offer to purchase $956 million in aggregate principal discussed above. The 6.25% Notes were issued at a price of 100% of the aggregate principal amount. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears in May and November of each year. We may redeem some or all of the 6.25% Notes at any time prior to February 1, 2025 by paying a “make-whole” premium plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. We may redeem some or all of the 6.25% Notes on or after February 1, 2025 at par plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any.
$750 million of registered senior unsecured notes that are due in February 2026 that bear interest at 5.0% (the “5.0% Notes”). The 5.0% Notes were issued at 99.535% of par resulting in a discount, which is being amortized over their life. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears in February and August of each year. We may redeem the 5.0% Notes at our option at any time in whole or from time to time in part. If we elect to redeem the 5.0% Notes prior to November 12, 2025, we may redeem them at a redemption price of 100% of the principal plus accrued interest, plus a “make-whole” premium. If we elect to redeem the 5.0% Notes on or after November 12, 2025, we may redeem them at a redemption price of 100% of the principal plus accrued interest.
$750 million of senior unsecured notes that are due in August 2027 that bear interest at 4.625%. In May 2021, we completed an offer to exchange these notes for registered notes having substantially the same financial terms and covenants as the original notes (the unregistered and registered notes collectively, the “4.625% Notes”). The 4.625% Notes were issued at a price of 99.997% of the aggregate principal amount. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears in February and August of each year. We may redeem some or all of the 4.625% Notes at any time prior to May 1, 2027 by paying a “make-whole” premium plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. We may redeem some or all of the 4.625% Notes on or after May 1, 2027 at par plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any.
$1 billion of registered senior unsecured notes that are due in February 2028 that bear interest at 3.8% (the "3.8% Notes"). The 3.8% Notes were issued at 99.747% of par resulting in a discount, which is being amortized over their life. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears in February and August of each year. We may redeem the 3.8% Notes at our option at any time in whole or from time to time in part. If we elect to redeem the 3.8% Notes prior to November 15, 2027, we may redeem them at a redemption price of 100% of the principal plus accrued interest, plus a “make-whole” premium. If we elect to redeem the 3.8% Notes on or after November 15, 2027, we may redeem them at a redemption price of 100% of the principal plus accrued interest.
$1.25 billion of registered senior unsecured notes that are due in February 2030 and bear interest at 3.25% (the “3.25% Notes”). The 3.25% Notes were issued at 99.225% of par resulting in a discount, which is being amortized over their life. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears in February and August of each year. We may redeem the 3.25% Notes at our option at any time in whole or from time to time in part. If we elect to redeem the 3.25% Notes prior to November 15, 2029, we may redeem them at a redemption price of 100% of the principal plus accrued interest, plus a “make-whole” premium. If we elect to redeem the 3.25% Notes on or after November 15, 2029, we may redeem them at a redemption price of 100% of the principal plus accrued interest.
All of our outstanding senior notes (collectively the "Senior Notes") are senior unsecured obligations issued by Expedia Group and guaranteed by certain domestic Expedia Group subsidiaries. The Senior Notes rank equally in right of payment with all of our existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of Expedia Group and the guarantor subsidiaries. In addition, the Senior Notes include covenants that limit our ability to (i) create certain liens, (ii) enter into sale/leaseback transactions and (iii) merge or consolidate with or into another entity or transfer substantially all of our assets. The Senior Notes are redeemable in whole or in part, at the option of the holders thereof, upon the occurrence of certain change of control
triggering events at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the principal plus accrued and unpaid interest. Accrued interest related to the Senior Notes was $98 million and $110 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Estimated Fair Value. The total estimated fair value of our Senior Notes was approximately $8.0 billion and $9.1 billion as of December 31, 2021 and 2020. Additionally, the estimated fair value of the Convertible Notes was $1.2 billion as of December 31, 2021. The fair value was determined based on quoted market prices in less active markets and is categorized according as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Credit Facilities
Revolving Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2021, Expedia Group maintained a $1.145 billion revolving credit facility with a group of lenders that expires on May 31, 2023 (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). Obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries that guarantee the facility (subject to certain exceptions, including for our headquarters located in Seattle, WA) up to the maximum amount permitted under the indentures governing the Senior Notes without securing such Senior Notes. Loans under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a per annum rate equal to an index rate plus a margin depending on the Company's credit ratings (A) in the case of eurocurrency loans ranging from 1.00% to 1.75% , and (B) in the case of base rate loans, at rates ranging from 0.00% to 0.75%. The Revolving Credit Facility contains certain financial covenants, including a leverage ratio test.
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, we had no Revolving Credit Facility borrowings outstanding. The amount of stand-by letters of credit (“LOC”) issued under the Revolving Credit Facility reduced the credit amount available. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, there was $14 million and $13 million of outstanding stand-by LOCs issued under the facility.
Foreign Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2021, the Company and Expedia Group International Holdings III, LLC (the “Borrower”) also maintained an $855 million credit facility with a group of lenders that expires on May 31, 2023 (the “Foreign Credit Facility”). Obligations under the Foreign Credit Facility are unsecured. Such obligations are guaranteed by the Company, its subsidiaries that guarantee obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility, as mentioned above, and certain of the Company’s additional subsidiaries. Loans under the Foreign Credit Facility bear interest at a per annum rate equal to an index rate plus a margin depending on the Company’s credit ratings (A) in the case of eurocurrency loans, ranging from 1.25% to 2.00%, and (B) in the case of base rate loans, ranging from 0.25% to per 1.00%. The covenants, events of default and other terms and conditions in the Foreign Credit Facility are substantially similar to those in the Revolving Credit Facility, but include additional limitations on the Borrower and certain other entities that are not obligors under the Revolving Credit Facility.
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, we had no Foreign Credit Facility borrowings outstanding.