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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 28, 2005)

Filed October 28, 2005For Securities:RCL

Summary

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) filed an 8-K on October 28, 2005, to report its third-quarter 2005 financial results. The company announced record third-quarter earnings, signaling strong performance during the period. This filing primarily serves to provide public access to the earnings press release, which contains the detailed financial data and management's commentary on the results. Investors should review the referenced press release for specifics on revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements made by the company. The "record earnings" suggest a positive operational and financial quarter for RCL, likely driven by strong demand for its cruise offerings, effective cost management, or a combination of both. While the 8-K itself is a notification of the press release, the press release itself is the key document containing the substantive financial information investors need to assess the company's performance and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1RCL reported record third-quarter earnings for 2005.
  • 2The 8-K filing date was October 28, 2005, with the earliest event reported as October 26, 2005.
  • 3The primary purpose of the filing is to furnish a press release detailing the third-quarter results.
  • 4The press release, titled 'Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Reports Record Third Quarter Earnings,' is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 liability purposes.
  • 6The filing does not incorporate the press release by reference into other company filings.
  • 7The company's principal executive offices are located in Miami, Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main financial news is that Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) reported record third-quarter earnings for 2005. This information was released via a press release on October 26, 2005, and furnished with this 8-K filing.

The detailed financial results, including figures for revenue, profit, and any specific operational metrics contributing to the record earnings, are contained within the press release titled 'Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Reports Record Third Quarter Earnings,' dated October 26, 2005. This press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.

No, the press release furnished under Item 2.02 of this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company generally cannot be held liable under that specific section for the statements made in the press release, although other securities laws may still apply.

This 8-K filing primarily serves to announce and provide access to the third-quarter earnings press release. It does not typically amend or update prior financial statements in the way a Form 10-Q or 10-K would. Investors should refer to the referenced press release for the specific financial information related to the third quarter of 2005.