1、ANNUAL REPORT2015To our Stockholders,In 2015,we completed the separation of PayPal from eBay Inc.and increased our efforts to innovate andgrow our Marketplace,Classifieds and StubHub platforms.The business and financial achievements outlined inthe CEOs letter underscore the progress the company has
2、made to execute its strategic priorities during a year ofsignificant change.As we set up the new eBay for success,we also established a best-in-class Board of Directors,adding sixnew directors Anthony Bates,Bonnie Hammer,Paul Pressler,Robert Swan,Perry Traquina and Devin Wenig.Collectively,these lea
3、ders bring significant management,technology,financial,retail and media experience tothe eBay Board.Their skills and expertise,coupled with those of our existing Board members,lend the rightlevel of stewardship to the company.Additionally,I was honored to assume the role of Chairman of the Board in2
4、015,succeeding the incomparable Pierre Omidyar,who remains a director of the Board.As eBay looks to complete its first full year as a standalone company,we believe our potential has neverbeen greater.The Board believes deeply in eBays purpose of creating economic opportunity for all,and we areconfid
5、ent that we have the right strategy in place to bring this vision to life.I look forward to being a part ofeBays bright future.Thank you,our stockholders,for your continued support and commitment to our company.Thomas TierneyChairman of the BoardTo our Stockholders,2015 was a remarkable year of chan
6、ge for eBay Inc.We completed the separation of PayPal and celebratedour 20thanniversary as an Internet pioneer.While doing this,we transitioned leadership and began executing acomprehensive long-term strategy to reposition our business.We believe the steps we are taking will make eBaymore competitiv