PR Newswire
BELLEVUE, Wash. and LONDON, May 11, 2017
BELLEVUE, Wash. and LONDON, May 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia, Inc., (NASDAQ: EXPE) and SilverRail Technologies, Inc., today announced entry into a definitive agreement in which Expedia® will acquire a majority stake in SilverRail. SilverRail set out to solve rail's most challenging technology problems and has been an important Expedia industry partner, helping to bring online booking for rail to Expedia's customers.
"Rail is ready for an online revolution, and we're ready to be a part of it. Rail's shift online is one of the fastest growing areas of innovation in the $1.3 trillion travel market, and SilverRail is powering that innovation," said Dara Khosrowshahi, Expedia, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are tremendously excited to welcome the incredibly talented SilverRail team into the Expedia family."
"The investment by Expedia will make our business bigger, stronger, and faster in executing current commitments and meeting the demand of new business," said Aaron Gowell, SilverRail Technologies, Inc. Chief Executive Officer. "We were looking for an investor and partner that understood our ambitions and was committed for the long term. Expedia is an ideal fit for us, as it sees the huge potential in rail and has a history of keeping its brands nimble."
SilverRail will remain focused on transforming the consumer experience of rail for carriers, travel retailers, and corporate travel companies. The transaction is anticipated to close in the middle of 2017 pending satisfaction of closing conditions, including approval from the relevant competition authority.
Forward-looking Statements.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the expected completion of the acquisition of the majority ownership interest and the time frame in which this will occur, as well as the expected benefits from completing the transaction. These statements are based on the expectations of Expedia and SilverRail management as of the date hereof and assumptions which are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual results and the timing and outcome of events may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including, among others, the ability of Expedia, Inc. to successfully implement the agreement, or meet forecasts and other expectations, as well as other risks detailed in Expedia, Inc.'s public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Expedia, Inc.'s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Except as required by law, Expedia and SilverRail undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking or other statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) is the world's largest online travel company, with an extensive brand portfolio that includes leading online travel brands, such as:
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SilverRail are powering global rail with its next generation retailing and distribution platform.
SilverRail's technology is purpose built for rail. Our product suite spans the full customer experience: journey planning, inventory management, scheduling, pricing, booking, payment, ticketing, reporting and administration.
SilverCore is the world's first unified platform for global rail distribution, it connects carriers and suppliers to both online and offline travel distributors.
SilverRail was founded in 2009 by Aaron Gowell and Will Phillipson, is headquartered in London, and has offices in Boston, Stockholm and Brisbane.
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