8-KRegulation FD

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Aug 14, 2007)

Filed August 14, 2007For Securities:RCL

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) on August 14, 2007, primarily announces the departure of Mr. Alfonso Lopez, the General Manager of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pullmantur S.A., effective October 31, 2007. Mr. Lopez will remain with Pullmantur until his departure to ensure a seamless transition for the company. The announcement also highlights Pullmantur's successful integration into the Royal Caribbean family and its future potential for expansion.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of the departure of Alfonso Lopez, General Manager of Pullmantur S.A., effective October 31, 2007.
  • 2Mr. Lopez will stay with Pullmantur until his departure to facilitate a smooth transition.
  • 3Mr. Lopez commented positively on Pullmantur's ability to quickly add capacity as part of the Royal Caribbean group.
  • 4The departure is framed within the context of Pullmantur's opportunity for further expansion.
  • 5This information is provided under Regulation FD Disclosure and is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 6The filing was made by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., incorporated in the Republic of Liberia.
  • 7Brian J. Rice, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to disclose the impending departure of Mr. Alfonso Lopez, the General Manager of Pullmantur S.A., a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., and to provide a brief statement from him regarding Pullmantur's progress and future.

Mr. Alfonso Lopez's departure from Pullmantur S.A. will be effective on October 31, 2007. He will continue to serve in his role until that date to ensure a smooth handover.

Pullmantur S.A. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Mr. Lopez's statement implies that it has benefited from being part of the larger Royal Caribbean group and has the potential for further growth.

This specific 8-K filing is a disclosure regarding a management change at a subsidiary and is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Therefore, it does not directly report on financial performance or stock impact. Investors should look to other filings for financial results or guidance.