8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

CARNIVAL CORP 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 25, 2014)

Filed March 25, 2014For Securities:CCL

Summary

Carnival Corporation & plc filed an 8-K on March 25, 2014, primarily to furnish a press release announcing its first-quarter results. While the filing itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it directs investors to Exhibit 99.1, the press release, for the comprehensive first-quarter performance data. This is a standard procedural filing to ensure timely disclosure of material information to the market. Investors should review the referenced press release for insights into Carnival's operational and financial condition during the first quarter of 2014. Key metrics such as revenue, earnings per share, booking trends, and any forward-looking guidance would be detailed in that document and are crucial for understanding the company's performance and future prospects.

Key Highlights

  • 1Carnival Corporation & plc filed an 8-K on March 25, 2014.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to report its first-quarter results.
  • 3The detailed financial results are contained in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4This filing serves as a notification mechanism for investors regarding the company's performance.
  • 5The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes but is incorporated by reference into the press release.
  • 6The Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, Larry Freedman, signed the filing on behalf of both Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Carnival Corporation & plc's first-quarter results for 2014. It includes a press release that contains the detailed financial and operational performance for the period.

The actual first-quarter financial results are provided in the press release, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for specific details on revenue, earnings, and other financial performance indicators.

According to the filing, the information furnished in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it is not subject to the same level of liability as a formally filed document.

The dual filing signifies that both Carnival Corporation (Panama) and Carnival plc (England and Wales) are reporting entities and are subject to SEC reporting requirements. This reflects the dual-listed company structure of Carnival.