8-KShareholder Matters

CARNIVAL CORP 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (Apr 20, 2026)

Filed April 20, 2026For Securities:CCL

Summary

Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc held their annual shareholder meetings on April 17, 2026, where all proposed matters, including the re-election of all directors and advisory votes on executive compensation, were approved by significant margins. Additionally, shareholders overwhelmingly supported the complex DLC Unification and Redomiciliation Transactions, which involve unifying the dual listed company structure and redomiciling Carnival Corporation from Panama to Bermuda. The successful votes on these transformative initiatives signal strong shareholder confidence and pave the way for a streamlined corporate structure. The filing also confirms the appointment of Deloitte LLP as the independent auditor for Carnival plc and ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for Carnival Corporation. These outcomes represent a critical step in governance and financial oversight for the company, with all key proposals receiving substantial shareholder backing, indicating alignment between management's strategic direction and investor sentiment.

Key Highlights

  • 1All director nominees were successfully re-elected at the annual shareholder meetings.
  • 2Shareholders provided strong advisory approval for executive compensation.
  • 3Overwhelming shareholder support was garnered for the DLC Unification and Redomiciliation Transactions.
  • 4The complex process of unifying Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc's dual listed company structure has received shareholder approval.
  • 5Carnival Corporation's redomiciliation from Panama to Bermuda was approved by shareholders.
  • 6Deloitte LLP was appointed as the independent auditor for Carnival plc, and Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified for Carnival Corporation.
  • 7All other proposals presented at the annual and special meetings were approved as recommended by the Boards of Directors.

Frequently Asked Questions

At the annual meetings held on April 17, 2026, all nominated directors were re-elected, and shareholders provided advisory approval for executive compensation. Shareholders also approved all other proposals recommended by the Boards of Directors, including the appointment of auditors.

These transactions involve unifying Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc's dual listed company structure and redomiciling Carnival Corporation from Panama to Bermuda. Shareholders from both entities overwhelmingly approved these proposals at special meetings held on April 17, 2026, indicating strong support for this strategic restructuring.

The advisory vote on executive compensation passed with a significant majority. While non-binding, this vote reflects shareholder sentiment regarding the company's compensation policies for its top executives.

Deloitte LLP has been appointed as the independent auditor for Carnival plc, and Deloitte & Touche LLP has been ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for Carnival Corporation. This decision was ratified by a substantial majority of shareholders.