Jeff Bronchick's questions to Tripadvisor Inc (TRIP) leadership • Q1 2024
Question
Jeff Bronchick asked about the strategic discussions regarding TripAdvisor (TRIP), drawing an analogy to the Paramount situation and questioning if the focus was on a deal for the controlling Liberty TripAdvisor (LTRIP) stake at the expense of other shareholders.
Answer
Gregory Maffei, President and CEO, declined to comment on the Paramount analogy but affirmed that discussions with the TripAdvisor special committee remain productive. He explicitly stated there was no tension regarding a premium for the LTRIP stake and that the goal has been to structure the 'best possible transaction for all shareholders.'