1075531--2/20/2009--PRICELINE_COM_INC

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The following risk factors and other information included in this Annual Report should be carefully considered. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us may also impair our business operations. If any of the following risks occur, our business, financial Worldwide recession increases the likelihood that holders of our convertible senior notes will elect to convert their notes prior to maturity. Early conversions of a significant amount of our convertible senior notes would reduce our cash and investment balances In certain circumstances, our Conversion Spread Hedges could be ineffective. Early conversions of our convertible senior notes would subject us to accelerated recognition of debt issuance expense. We are exposed to various counterparty risks. Our processing, storage, use and disclosure of personal data exposes us to risks of internal or external security breaches and could give rise to liabilities as a result of governmental regulation, conflicting legal requirements or differing views of personal privacy rights. We rely on the performance of highly skilled personnel and, if we are unable to retain or motivate key personnel or hire, retain and motivate qualified personnel, our business would be harmed. Our expansion places a significant strain on our management, technical, operational and financial resources. Our outstanding convertible senior notes could result in substantial shareholder dilution. We will be subject to increased income taxes in the event that our foreign cash balances are remitted to the United States The unit profitability of our airline ticket business has declined and could continue to decline, as we may be subject to, among other things, competitive pressure and loss or reduction of global distribution system fees. Our business is exposed to risks associated with credit card fraud and charge backs. Our stock price is highly volatile

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