When did this policy become effective?

The policy was adopted following shareholder approval at the Annual Meeting, which occurred prior to the filing date of October 5, 2017. The event date referenced in the filing is May 21, 2017, which likely corresponds to the Annual Meeting where the vote took place.

Will this policy change in the future?

The filing states that this policy will remain in effect until the next shareholder advisory vote on the *frequency* of these executive compensation votes. This indicates that shareholders may have another vote in the future to decide how often the advisory vote on compensation should occur (e.g., annually, every two years, or every three years).

RCL 8-K: Shareholder Matters

Q: What is the main purpose of this 8-K/A filing?

The main purpose of this filing is to announce that Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has officially adopted a policy to hold an annual advisory shareholder vote on executive compensation, based on shareholder approval at their Annual Meeting.

Q: What does 'advisory shareholder vote on executive compensation' mean?

An advisory shareholder vote on executive compensation, often referred to as a 'Say-on-Pay' vote, allows shareholders to express their opinion on the company's executive compensation packages. While the vote is advisory (non-binding), it provides valuable feedback to the board and management regarding shareholder sentiment on how executives are compensated.

Summary

This 8-K/A filing from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) provides an update regarding a shareholder vote on executive compensation policy. Following shareholder approval at the Annual Meeting, the company has formally adopted a policy to hold an annual advisory shareholder vote on executive compensation. This decision aligns with the recommendation of the Board of Directors and signifies a move towards greater shareholder input on executive pay practices.

Key Highlights

1RCL has adopted a policy for annual advisory shareholder votes on executive compensation.
2This policy was approved by shareholders at the company's Annual Meeting.
3The Board of Directors had recommended adopting this policy.
4The policy reflects an increased emphasis on shareholder voice in executive compensation.
5This policy will remain in effect until the next shareholder vote on compensation frequency.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD 8-K/A Report, Shareholder Vote Results (Oct 6, 2017)

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