UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 27, 2016

eBay Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
000-24821
77-0430924
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)
 
Identification No.)

2065 Hamilton Avenue
San Jose, California 95125
(Address of principal executive offices)

(408) 376-7400
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

The information in this report is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the Exchange Act, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing by eBay Inc., or the company, under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language contained in such filing, unless otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

On January 27, 2016, the company announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2015. A copy of the company's press release announcing its financial results and certain other information is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

The attached press release includes the following financial measures defined as “non-GAAP financial measures” by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC: non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP effective tax rate, and free cash flow. These non-GAAP measures are presented on a continuing operations basis. These measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The presentation of this financial information, which is not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles, is not intended to be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. See “Business Outlook,” “Non-GAAP Measures of Financial Performance,” “Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Margin to Non-GAAP Operating Margin,” “Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income and GAAP Effective Tax Rate to Non-GAAP Effective Tax Rate,” and “Reconciliation of Operating Cash Flow to Free Cash Flow” included in the attached press release for further information regarding these non-GAAP financial measures, including a reconciliation of these measures to the nearest comparable GAAP measures and an explanation of why the company includes these non-GAAP measures.

The attached press release also contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, the company's future performance. A more thorough discussion of certain factors that may affect the company's actual results is included under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by visiting the company's investor relations web site at http://investor.ebayinc.com or the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in the attached press release, which are based on information available to the company on the date hereof. The company assumes no obligation to update such statements.
 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

The following exhibit is furnished with this report:

99.1
Press release dated January 27, 2016






SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                    
 
eBay Inc.
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
Date: January 27, 2016
/s/ Kathryn W. Hall
 
Name: Kathryn W. Hall
 
Title: Vice President, Legal, Deputy General Counsel
 
 
& Assistant Secretary






INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number
Description
99.1
Press release dated January 27, 2016














Exhibit 99.1


eBay Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Results

Q4 2015 Highlights:
Gross Merchandise Volume of $21.9 billion
Revenue of $2.3 billion
Active buyer base grew 5% to 162 million
Non-GAAP and GAAP EPS per diluted share of $0.50 and $0.43, respectively, on a continuing operations basis
Repurchased $550 million of common stock

San Jose, California, January 27, 2016 - eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY), a global commerce leader, today reported that gross merchandise volume (GMV) for the quarter ended December 31, 2015 was $21.9 billion, increasing 5% on a foreign exchange (FX) neutral basis and was flat year over year on an as-reported basis, reflecting the continued impact of a strong U.S. dollar. Revenue for the quarter was $2.3 billion, up 5% on an FX-Neutral basis and flat year over year on an as-reported basis, driving non-GAAP net income from continuing operations of $600 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, and GAAP net income from continuing operations of $523 million, or $0.43 per diluted share. During the quarter, the company generated $1.1 billion of operating cash flow from continuing operations and $1.0 billion of free cash flow from continuing operations. eBay also repurchased $550 million of its common stock and completed the divestiture of its Enterprise business on November 2, 2015.

"We delivered solid fourth quarter results and continued to make progress against our key priorities,” said Devin Wenig, President and CEO of eBay Inc. “The quarter also marked the end of an extraordinary year during which we completed the spin-off of PayPal. We continue to grow our business and customer base while executing our plan to reposition eBay for long-term success.”

Underlying total eBay Inc. performance, the Marketplace platform delivered $20.7 billion of GMV, resulting in $1.9 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter, up 1% on an FX-Neutral basis and down 3% on an as-reported basis. During the 2015 holiday shopping season, the Marketplace platform saw over 265 million transactions across 190 markets, as consumers around the world shopped for great deals and sought-after gifts. StubHub ended the year with strong momentum, driving GMV of $1.2 billion in the fourth quarter and $232 million of revenue, up 34%, aided by strength in the sports and concerts categories. Classifieds delivered another quarter of accelerating growth with revenue of $183 million, up 15% on an FX-Neutral basis and up 2% on an as-reported basis with strong performance in Germany and the United Kingdom.

For the full year 2015, eBay Inc.’s commerce platforms continued to connect buyers and sellers around the world, with an active buyer base that grew by 8 million, to 162 million total active buyers, representing 5% growth. Total GMV was $82 billion, up 5% on an FX-Neutral basis and down 1% on an as-reported basis, reflecting the impact of a strong U.S. dollar. Revenue was $8.6 billion, growing 5% on an FX-Neutral basis and down 2% on an as-reported basis. The company delivered strong operating and free cash flow on a continuing operations basis, generating $2.9 billion and $2.2 billion, respectively, during 2015.

The results of eBay Enterprise and PayPal are presented as discontinued operations, appearing net of tax in a single line in the company's statement of income.
 





Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Financial Highlights (presented in millions, except per share data and percentages)
 
Fourth Quarter
 
 
Full Year
 
 
 
2015
2014
Change
2015
2014
Change
eBay Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net revenues
$2,322
$2,323
$(1)
—%
$8,592
$8,790
$(198)
(2)%
GAAP - Continuing Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$523
$729
$(206)
(28)%
$1,947
$(865)
$2,812
**
Earnings (loss) per diluted share from continuing operations
$0.43
$0.59
$(0.16)
(26)%
$1.60
$(0.69)
$2.29
**
Non-GAAP - Continuing Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$600
$685
$(85)
(12)%
$2,232
$2,386
$(154)
(6)%
Earnings (loss) per diluted share
$0.50
$0.55
$(0.05)
(10)%
$1.83
$1.89
$(0.06)
(3)%
**Not meaningful


Other Selected Financial and Operational Results
Operating margin — GAAP operating margin decreased to 28.5% for the fourth quarter of 2015, compared to 31.5% for the same period last year. Non-GAAP operating margin decreased to 34.4% in the fourth quarter, compared to 36.7% for the same period last year.
Taxes — The GAAP effective tax rate for continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2015 was 19.5%, compared to 1.2% for the fourth quarter of 2014. The non-GAAP effective tax rate for continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2015 was 23.8%, compared to 20.3% for the fourth quarter of 2014.
Cash flow — The company generated $1.1 billion of operating cash flow from continuing operations and $1.0 billion of free cash flow from continuing operations during the fourth quarter of 2015.
Stock repurchase program — The company repurchased approximately $550 million of its common stock, or 19.9 million shares, in the fourth quarter of 2015. The company's total repurchase authorization remaining as of December 31, 2015 was $1.8 billion.
Cash and cash equivalents and non-equity investments — The company's cash and cash equivalents and non-equity investments portfolio totaled $8.5 billion as of December 31, 2015.

Business Outlook
First quarter 2016 — The company expects net revenue between $2.05 billion and $2.10 billion, representing FX-Neutral growth of 3% - 5%, with non-GAAP earnings per diluted share from continuing operations in the range of $0.43 - $0.45 and GAAP earnings per diluted share from continuing operations in the range of $0.37 - $0.39.
Full year 2016 — The company expects net revenue between $8.5 billion and $8.8 billion, representing FX-Neutral growth of 2% - 5%, with non-GAAP earnings per diluted share from continuing operations in the range of $1.82 - $1.87 and GAAP earnings per diluted share from continuing operations in the range of $1.55 - $1.60.






Quarterly Conference Call and Webcast

eBay Inc. will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter 2015 results at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time today. A live webcast of the conference call, together with a slide presentation that includes supplemental financial information and reconciliations of certain non-GAAP measures to their nearest comparable GAAP measures, can be accessed through the company's Investor Relations website at https://investors.ebayinc.com. In addition, an archive of the webcast will be accessible for 90 days through the same link.

eBay Inc. uses its Investor Relations website at https://investors.ebayinc.com as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor, in addition to following press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls and webcasts.

About eBay

eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) is a global commerce leader including the Marketplace, StubHub and Classifieds platforms. Collectively, we connect millions of buyers and sellers around the world, empowering people and creating opportunity through Connected Commerce. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay is one of the world’s largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. In 2015, eBay enabled $82 billion of gross merchandise volume. For more information about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.

Presentation

All growth rates represent year over year comparisons, except as otherwise noted. All amounts in tables are presented in U.S. dollars, rounded to the nearest millions, except as otherwise noted. As a result, certain amounts may not sum or recalculate using the rounded dollar amounts provided.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes the following financial measures defined as “non-GAAP financial measures” by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP effective tax rate and free cash flow. These non-GAAP financial measures are presented on a continuing operations basis. These measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The presentation of this financial information, which is not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles, is not intended to be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest comparable GAAP measures, see “Business Outlook,” “Non-GAAP Measures of Financial Performance,” “Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Margin to Non-GAAP Operating Margin,” “Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income and Reconciliation of GAAP Effective Tax Rate to Non-GAAP Effective Tax Rate” and “Reconciliation of Operating Cash Flow to Free Cash Flow” included in this press release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, the future performance of eBay Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries that are based on the company's current expectations, forecasts and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties.   These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the future performance of eBay Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, including expected financial results for the first quarter and full year 2016 and the future growth in our business. Actual results could differ materially from those predicted or implied and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. Other factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: changes in political, business and economic conditions, any regional or general economic downturn or crisis and any conditions that affect ecommerce growth or cross-border trade; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; the company’s need to successfully react to the increasing importance of mobile commerce and the increasing social aspect of commerce; an increasingly competitive environment for our business; changes to the company’s capital allocation or management of operating cash the company’s ability to manage its indebtedness, including managing exposure to interest rates and maintaining its credit ratings; the company’s need to manage an increasingly large enterprise with a broad range of businesses of varying degrees of maturity and in many different geographies; the company’s need and ability to manage regulatory, tax, data security and litigation risks; whether the operational, marketing and strategic benefits of the separation of the eBay and PayPal businesses can be achieved; the company’s ability to timely upgrade and develop its technology systems, infrastructure and customer service capabilities at reasonable cost while maintaining site stability and performance and adding new products and features; and the company’s ability to integrate, manage and grow businesses that have been acquired or may be acquired in the future.

The forward-looking statements in this release do not include the potential impact of any acquisitions or divestitures that may be announced and/or completed after the date hereof.

More information about factors that could affect the company's operating results is included under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by visiting the company's Investor Relations website at https://investors.ebayinc.com or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. All information in this release is as of January 27, 2016. Undue





reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release, which are based on information available to the company on the date hereof. The company assumes no obligation to update such statements.
 
  
 
 
 
Investor Relations Contact:
Selim Freiha; Tina Todasco
ir@ebay.com
Media Relations Contact:
Abby Smith
press@ebay.com
Company News:
https://www.ebayinc.com/stories/news/
 
Investor Relations website:
https://investors.ebayinc.com
 







eBay Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
 
December 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
(In millions, except par value amounts)
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,832

 
$
4,105

Short-term investments
4,299

 
3,730

Accounts receivable, net
619

 
600

Other current assets
1,154

 
1,048

Current assets of discontinued operations

 
17,048

Total current assets
7,904

 
26,531

Long-term investments
3,391

 
5,736

Property and equipment, net
1,554

 
1,486

Goodwill
4,451

 
4,671

Intangible assets, net
90

 
133

Other assets
395

 
207

Long-term assets of discontinued operations

 
6,368

Total assets
$
17,785

 
$
45,132

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 

 
 

Short-term debt
$

 
$
850

Accounts payable
349

 
107

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
1,736

 
3,830

Deferred revenue
106

 
108

Income taxes payable
72

 
125

Current liabilities of discontinued operations

 
12,511

Total current liabilities
2,263

 
17,531

Deferred and other tax liabilities, net
2,092

 
522

Long-term debt
6,779

 
6,777

Other liabilities
75

 
79

Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations

 
317

Total liabilities
11,209

 
25,226

 
 
 
 
Total stockholders' equity
6,576

 
19,906

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
17,785

 
$
45,132







eBay Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
 
Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
Year Ended
December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In millions, except per share amounts)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net revenues
$
2,322

 
$
2,323

 
$
8,592

 
$
8,790

Cost of net revenues (1)
493

 
442

 
1,771

 
1,663

Gross profit
1,829

 
1,881

 
6,821

 
7,127

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales and marketing (1)
595

 
627

 
2,267

 
2,442

Product development (1)
229

 
236

 
923

 
983

General and administrative (1)
260

 
211

 
1,122

 
889

Provision for transaction losses
72

 
66

 
271

 
262

Amortization of acquired intangible assets
11

 
10

 
41

 
75

Total operating expenses
1,167

 
1,150

 
4,624

 
4,651

Income from operations
662

 
731

 
2,197

 
2,476

Interest and other, net
(12
)
 
7

 
209

 
39

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
650

 
738

 
2,406

 
2,515

Provision for income taxes
(127
)
 
(9
)
 
(459
)
 
(3,380
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
523

 
$
729

 
$
1,947

 
$
(865
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (2)
(46
)
 
294

 
(222
)
 
911

Net income
$
477

 
$
1,023

 
$
1,725

 
$
46

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) per share - basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.44

 
$
0.59

 
$
1.61

 
$
(0.69
)
Discontinued operations
$
(0.04
)
 
$
0.24

 
$
(0.18
)
 
$
0.73

Net income per share - basic
$
0.40

 
$
0.83

 
$
1.43

 
$
0.04

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) per share - diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.43

 
$
0.59

 
$
1.60

 
$
(0.69
)
Discontinued operations
$
(0.04
)
 
$
0.23

 
$
(0.18
)
 
$
0.73

Net income per share - diluted
$
0.39

 
$
0.82

 
$
1.42

 
$
0.04

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
1,191

 
1,230

 
1,208

 
1,251

Diluted
1,204

 
1,241

 
1,220

 
1,251

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Includes stock-based compensation as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of net revenues
$
10

 
$
10

 
$
38

 
$
33

Sales and marketing
19

 
22

 
94

 
93

Product development
25

 
26

 
108

 
116

General and administrative
24

 
35

 
139

 
102

 
$
78

 
$
93

 
$
379

 
$
344

(2) Includes PayPal financial results from October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 for Fourth Quarter; January 1, 2015 to July 17, 2015 and January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 for Full Year; also includes the eBay Enterprise financial results from October 1, 2015 to November 2, 2015 and October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 for Fourth Quarter; January 1, 2015 to November 2, 2015 and January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 for Full Year.





eBay Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
 
Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
Year Ended
December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
477

 
$
1,023

 
$
1,725

 
$
46

(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
46

 
(294
)
 
222

 
(911
)
Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision for transaction losses
72

 
66

 
271

 
262

Depreciation and amortization
171

 
164

 
687

 
682

Stock-based compensation
78

 
93

 
379

 
344

Gain on sale of investments
17

 
(9
)
 
(195
)
 
(12
)
Deferred income taxes
83

 
(235
)
 
(32
)
 
2,744

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition effects
182

 
30

 
(180
)
 
73

Net cash provided by continuing operating activities
1,126

 
838

 
2,877

 
3,228

Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities(1)
(86
)
 
803

 
1,156

 
2,449

Net cash provided by operating activities
1,040

 
1,641

 
4,033

 
5,677

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Purchases of property and equipment
(129
)
 
(200
)
 
(668
)
 
(622
)
Purchases of investments
(2,292
)
 
(1,944
)
 
(6,744
)
 
(8,752
)
Maturities and sales of investments
1,202

 
3,910

 
6,781

 
8,115

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

 
(24
)
 
(55
)
Other
(3
)
 
(6
)
 
(18
)
 
(11
)
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing investing activities
(1,222
)
 
1,760

 
(673
)
 
(1,325
)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued investing activities(1)
899

 
(688
)
 
(2,938
)
 
(1,348
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
(323
)
 
1,072

 
(3,611
)
 
(2,673
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock
48

 
122

 
221

 
300

Repurchases of common stock
(637
)
 
(1,182
)
 
(2,149
)
 
(4,658
)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
2

 
19

 
74

 
75

Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock units and awards
(19
)
 
(28
)
 
(245
)
 
(252
)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net

 

 

 
3,482

Repayment of debt
(600
)
 

 
(850
)
 

Other
(21
)
 
(2
)
 
(11
)
 
6

Net cash used in continuing financing activities
(1,227
)
 
(1,071
)
 
(2,960
)
 
(1,047
)
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued financing activities(1)
5

 
6

 
(1,594
)
 
25

Net cash used in financing activities
(1,222
)
 
(1,065
)
 
(4,554
)
 
(1,022
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(78
)
 
(110
)
 
(364
)
 
(148
)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(583
)
 
1,538

 
(4,496
)
 
1,834

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
2,415

 
4,790

 
6,328

 
4,494

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
1,832

 
6,328

 
1,832

 
6,328

Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations - Enterprise

 
29

 

 
29

Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations - PayPal

 
2,194

 

 
2,194

Cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations at end of period
$
1,832

 
$
4,105

 
$
1,832

 
$
4,105

(1) Includes PayPal financial results from October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 for Fourth Quarter; January 1, 2015 to July 17, 2015 and January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 for Full Year; also includes the eBay Enterprise financial results from October 1, 2015 to November 2, 2015 and October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 for Fourth Quarter; January 1, 2015 to November 2, 2015 and January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 for Full Year.





eBay Inc.
Unaudited Summary of Consolidated Net Revenues
Net Revenues by Type
Three Months Ended
 
December 31,
2015
 
September 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2015
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
(In millions, except percentages)
Net Revenues by Type:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net transaction revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketplace
$
1,584

 
$
1,459

 
$
1,524

 
$
1,536

 
$
1,662

Current quarter vs prior year quarter
(5
)%
 
(5
)%
 
(3
)%
 
(3
)%
 
N/A

Percent from international
63
 %
 
62
 %
 
62
 %
 
60
 %
 
63
%
StubHub
232

 
200

 
161

 
132

 
174

Current quarter vs prior year quarter
34
 %
 
17
 %
 
8
 %
 
(2
)%
 
N/A

Percent from international
1
 %
 
2
 %
 
2
 %
 
2
 %
 
1
%
Total net transaction revenues
1,816

 
1,659

 
1,685

 
1,668

 
1,836

Current quarter vs prior year quarter
(1
)%
 
(3
)%
 
(2
)%
 
(3
)%
 
N/A

Percent from international
55
 %
 
54
 %
 
56
 %
 
55
 %
 
57
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketing services and other revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketplace
326

 
266

 
251

 
235

 
312

Current quarter vs prior year quarter
4
 %
 
 %
 
(5
)%
 
(10
)%
 
N/A

Percent from international
47
 %
 
44
 %
 
47
 %
 
49
 %
 
48
%
Classifieds
183

 
178

 
180

 
162

 
180

Current quarter vs prior year quarter
2
 %
 
(3
)%
 
(4
)%
 
(2
)%
 
N/A

Percent from international
100
 %
 
100
 %
 
100
 %
 
100
 %
 
100
%
Corporate and other
(3
)
 
(4
)
 
(6
)
 
(4
)
 
(5
)
Total marketing services and other revenues
506

 
440

 
425

 
393

 
487

Current quarter vs prior year quarter
4
 %
 
(2
)%
 
(5
)%
 
(8
)%
 
N/A

Percent from international
66
 %
 
67
 %
 
70
 %
 
70
 %
 
67
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total net revenues
$
2,322

 
$
2,099

 
$
2,110

 
$
2,061

 
$
2,323

Current quarter vs prior year quarter
 %
 
(2
)%
 
(3
)%
 
(4
)%
 
N/A







eBay Inc.
Unaudited Supplemental Operating Data

 
Three Months Ended
 
December 31,
2015
 
September 30,
2015
 
June 30,
2015
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
(In millions, except percentages)
Active Buyers (1)
162

 
159

 
157

 
156

 
154

Current quarter vs prior year quarter
5
 %
 
5
 %
 
6
 %
 
8
 %
 
10
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Merchandise Volume (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketplace

$20,676

 

$18,674

 

$19,273

 

$19,476

 

$20,883

Current quarter vs prior year quarter
(1
)%
 
(3
)%
 
(2
)%
 
(2
)%
 
1
%
StubHub

$1,184

 

$927

 

$788

 

$675

 

$911

Current quarter vs prior year quarter
30
 %
 
10
 %
 
1
 %
 
6
 %
 
2
%
Total GMV

$21,860

 

$19,601

 

$20,061

 

$20,151

 

$21,794

Current quarter vs prior year quarter
 %
 
(2
)%
 
(2
)%
 
(2
)%
 
1
%

(1)
All buyers who successfully closed a transaction on our Marketplace and StubHub platforms within the previous 12-month period. Buyers may register more than once, and as a result, may have more than one account.
(2)
Total value of all successfully closed transactions between users on our Marketplace and StubHub platforms during the period regardless of whether the buyer and seller actually consummated the transaction. We believe that GMV provides a useful measure of the overall volume of closed transactions that flow through our platforms in a given period, notwithstanding the inclusion in GMV of closed transactions that are not ultimately consummated.







eBay Inc.
Business Outlook
(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
The guidance figures provided below and elsewhere in this press release are forward-looking statements, reflect a number of estimates, assumptions and other uncertainties, and are approximate in nature because the company's future performance is difficult to predict. Such guidance is based on information available on the date of this press release, and the company assumes no obligation to update it.
The company's future performance involves risks and uncertainties, and the company's actual results could differ materially from the information below and elsewhere in this press release. Some of the factors that could affect the company's operating results are set forth under the caption “Forward-Looking Statements” above in this press release. More information about factors that could affect the company's operating results is included under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in its most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by visiting eBay's investor relations website at https://investors.ebayinc.com or the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
eBay Inc.
 
Three Months Ending
 
March 31, 2016
(In millions, except per share amounts)
GAAP
 
Non-GAAP (a)
Diluted EPS from continuing operations
$0.37 - $0.39
 
$0.43 - $0.45
 
 
 
 
 
Twelve Months Ending
 
December 31, 2016
 
GAAP
 
Non-GAAP (b)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
 
 
 
Diluted EPS from continuing operations
$1.55 - $1.60
 
$1.82 - $1.87
 
 
 
 
(a) Estimated non-GAAP amounts above for the three months ending March 31, 2016, reflect adjustments that exclude the estimated amortization of acquired intangible assets of approximately $10 - $15 million and estimated stock-based compensation expense and employer payroll taxes on stock-based compensation expense of approximately $85 - $95 million as well as the related tax impact.
(b) Estimated non-GAAP amounts above for the twelve months ending December 31, 2016, reflect adjustments that exclude the estimated amortization of acquired intangible assets of approximately $35 - $45 million and estimated stock-based compensation expense and employer payroll taxes on stock-based compensation expense of approximately $410 - $430 million.









eBay Inc.
Non-GAAP Measures of Financial Performance
To supplement the company's condensed consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, the company uses non-GAAP measures of certain components of financial performance. These non-GAAP measures include non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP effective tax rate, and free cash flow. These non-GAAP financial measures are presented on a continuing operations basis.
These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with the company's results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP. These measures should only be used to evaluate the company's results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures.
Reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measure of all non-GAAP measures included in this press release can be found in the tables included in this press release.
These non-GAAP measures are provided to enhance investors' overall understanding of the company's current financial performance and its prospects for the future. Specifically, the company believes the non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses, gains and losses, or net purchases of property and equipment, as the case may be, that may not be indicative of its core operating results and business outlook. In addition, because the company has historically reported certain non-GAAP results to investors, the company believes that the inclusion of non-GAAP measures provides consistency in the company's financial reporting.
For its internal budgeting process, and as discussed further below, the company's management uses financial measures that do not include stock-based compensation expense, employer payroll taxes on stock-based compensation, amortization or impairment of acquired intangible assets, impairment of goodwill, significant gains or losses from the disposal/acquisition of a business, certain effects of the planned separation of our eBay and PayPal business, certain gains and losses on investments, restructuring-related charges and the income taxes associated with the foregoing. In addition to the corresponding GAAP measures, the company's management also uses the foregoing non-GAAP measures in reviewing the financial results of the company.
The company excludes the following items from non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP effective tax rate:
Stock-based compensation expense and related employer payroll taxes. This expense consists of expenses for stock options, restricted stock and employee stock purchases. The company excludes stock-based compensation expense from its non-GAAP measures primarily because they are non-cash expenses that management does not believe are reflective of ongoing operating results. The related employer payroll taxes is dependent on the company's stock price and the timing and size of exercises by employees of their stock options and the vesting of their restricted stock, over which management has limited to no control, and as such management does not believe it correlates to the company's operation of the business.
Amortization or impairment of acquired intangible assets, impairment of goodwill, significant gains or losses and transaction expenses from the acquisition or disposal of a business and certain gains or losses on investments. The company incurs amortization or impairment of acquired intangible assets and goodwill in connection with acquisitions and may incur significant gains or losses from the acquisition or disposal of a business and therefore excludes these amounts from its non-GAAP measures. The company also excludes certain gains and losses on investments. The company excludes the impact of the accretion of a note receivable associated with the disposal of certain businesses. The company excludes these items because management does not believe they correlate to the ongoing operating results of the company's business.
Restructuring. These charges consist of expenses for employee severance and other exit and disposal costs. The company excludes significant restructuring charges primarily because management does not believe they are reflective of ongoing operating results.
Other certain significant gains, losses, or charges that are not indicative of the Company’s core operating results.  These are significant gains, losses, or charges during a period that are the result of isolated events or transactions which have not occurred frequently in the past and are not expected to occur regularly or be repeated in the future.  The company excludes these amounts from its results primarily because management does not believe they are indicative of its current or ongoing operating results.
Separation. These are significant expenses that are related to the separation of our eBay and PayPal businesses into separate publicly traded companies. These consist primarily of third-party consulting fees, legal fees, employee retention payments, tax indemnifications and other expenses related to the separation.
Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments. This amount is used to present stock-based compensation and the other amounts described above on an after-tax basis consistent with the presentation of non-GAAP net income.
In addition to the non-GAAP measures discussed above, the company also uses free cash flow. Free cash flow represents operating cash flows less purchases of property and equipment. The company considers free cash flow to be a liquidity measure that provides useful information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated by the business after the purchases of property, buildings, and equipment, which can then be used to, among other things, invest in the company's business, make strategic acquisitions, and repurchase stock. A limitation of the utility of free cash flow as a measure of financial performance is that it does not represent the total increase or decrease in the company's cash balance for the period.  






eBay Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Margin to Non-GAAP Operating Margin
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
December 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
December 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
(In millions, except percentages)
GAAP operating income
$
662

 
$
731

 
$
2,197

 
$
2,476

Stock-based compensation expense and related employer payroll taxes
78

 
96

 
396

 
373

Amortization of acquired intangible assets within cost of net revenues
5

 
8

 
25

 
34

Amortization of acquired intangible assets within operating expenses
11

 
10

 
41

 
75

Separation
43

 
7

 
160

 
7

Restructuring and acquisition related

 

 
62

 

Total non-GAAP operating income adjustments
137

 
121

 
684

 
489

Non-GAAP operating income
$
799

 
$
852

 
$
2,881

 
$
2,965

Non-GAAP operating margin
34.4
%
 
36.7
%
 
33.5
%
 
33.7
%



Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income and
GAAP Effective Tax Rate to Non-GAAP Effective Tax Rate*
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
December 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
December 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
(In millions, except percentages)
GAAP income from continuing operations before income taxes
$
650

 
$
738

 
$
2,406

 
$
2,515

GAAP provision for income taxes
(127
)
 
(9
)
 
(459
)
 
(3,380
)
GAAP net income from continuing operations
$
523

 
$
729

 
$
1,947

 
$
(865
)
Non-GAAP adjustments to net income from continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP operating income from continuing operations adjustments (see table above)
137

 
121

 
684

 
489

Gains or losses on investments

 

 
(264
)
 

Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments
(60
)
 
(165
)
 
(135
)
 
2,762

Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations
$
600

 
$
685

 
$
2,232

 
$
2,386

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted net income from continuing operations per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP
$
0.43

 
$
0.59

 
$
1.60

 
$
(0.69
)
Non-GAAP
$
0.50

 
$
0.55

 
$
1.83

 
$
1.89

Shares used in GAAP diluted net income (loss) per-share calculation
1,204

 
1,241

 
1,220

 
1,251

Shares used in non-GAAP diluted net income per-share calculation
1,204

 
1,241

 
1,220

 
1,262

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP effective tax rate - Continuing operations
20
%
 
1
%
 
19
%
 
134
 %
Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments to net income (loss) from continuing operations
4
%
 
19
%
 
2
%
 
(113
)%
Non-GAAP effective tax rate - Continuing Operations
24
%
 
20
%
 
21
%
 
21
 %

*Presented on a continuing operations basis





Reconciliation of Operating Cash Flow to Free Cash Flow*
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
December 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
December 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
 
(In millions)
 
(In millions)
Net cash provided by continuing operating activities
$
1,126

 
$
838

 
$
2,877

 
$
3,228

Less: Purchases of property and equipment
(129
)
 
(200
)
 
(668
)
 
(622
)
Free cash flow from continuing operations
$
997

 
$
638

 
$
2,209

 
$
2,606


*Presented on a continuing operations basis



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