Expedia Acquires HomeAway: The Fine Print

Expedia’s planned acquisition of HomeAway for $3.9 billion is the online booking site’s biggest purchase, and it follows years of developments at both companies that prepared them for the deal.

For those looking for a deep dive into the deal, the following are links to Skift’s dual interview of the CEOs, including the transcript; the merger agreement; a transcript of the November 4 Expedia-HomeAway conference call with financial analysts announcing the merger, and HomeAway’s communications with employees.

• Interview and Transcript: Expedia and HomeAway CEOs Talk Acquisition, Mistakes and Opportunities
• The transcript of a conference call held by Expedia, Inc. and HomeAway, Inc. to discuss the Acquisition Transaction on November 4, 2015
• The Expedia Inc.-HomeAway merger agreement and plan of reorganization
• HomeAway’s communication to employees about the merger
• HomeAway announcing a Table Talks meeting for employees about Expedia’s acquisition of HomeAway
• Don’t tweet, don’t post, don’t communicate
• Expedia communication to its employees about the HomeAway acquisition

Skift stories about the Expedia-HomeAway deal and past coverage:

• Interview: Expedia and HomeAway CEOs Talk Acquisition, Mistakes and Opportunities
• Barry Diller on Expedia Buying HomeAway: ‘Smartest Thing Is to Disrupt’
• Adding Up the Costs of Expedia Vs. Priceline Vs. TripAdvisor
• Expedia’s HomeAway to Follow Airbnb’s Lead and Add a Booking Fee for Travelers
• Expedia Acquires HomeAway for $3.9 Billion

Past Skift Coverage:

• Interview: HomeAway CEO on Whether His Company Is Next Acquisition Target
• Expedia Is Not Worried About the Sharing Economy and HomeAway for Now
• Interview: HomeAway CEO on Big Players Acquiring Vacation Rental Companies
• Priceline CEO Interview: Why It Is in ‘Constant Discussions’ With HomeAway
• Analysis: What Does the Kayak-HomeAway Deal Really Mean?
• HomeAway CEO to Rivals: This Isn’t as Easy as You Think
• The Big Collision Between Vacation Rentals and the Sharing Economy Is Happening Now
• Expedia’s Vacation Rental Breakthrough Is a Big Bust So Far
• HomeAway Shuffles Management As European Operations Dampen Earnings
• How The Vacation Rental Land Grab Stacks Up: HomeAway Vs. Priceline Vs. Airbnb
• Skift Forum Video: HomeAway’s Chief Strategist on the Evolution of Alternative Stays