Summary
This 8-K filing from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL), dated July 29, 2009, announces the company's second-quarter results for 2009. The report primarily serves to furnish a press release detailing these results, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should note that this information is provided under Regulation FD and is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it's for disclosure purposes rather than incorporation into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced. The core of the filing is the press release detailing the company's operational and financial performance for the second quarter of 2009. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the press release for this crucial information. This allows the company to disseminate important updates regarding its performance to the public simultaneously, adhering to regulatory requirements.
Key Highlights
- 1RCL filed an 8-K on July 29, 2009, to report its Second Quarter 2009 results.
- 2The filing's primary purpose is to furnish a press release titled "Royal Caribbean Reports Second Quarter Results" (Exhibit 99.1).
- 3The press release details the company's financial condition and operational results for the second quarter of 2009.
- 4This information is disclosed under Regulation FD to ensure broad public dissemination.
- 5The content furnished in this 8-K is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- 6Investors need to refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the specific financial details of the second quarter 2009 performance.
- 7The filing includes standard 8-K information such as the registrant's name, state of incorporation, and principal executive office address.