What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide access to Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s (RCL) financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2019. The specific details of these results are contained within a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Where can I find the actual financial numbers and performance details?

The detailed financial numbers, operational performance metrics, and management's commentary are located in the press release dated February 4, 2020, which is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the specifics of the results.

Is the information in the press release considered 'filed' with the SEC?

No, the information furnished in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not automatically become part of the company's other SEC filings unless explicitly incorporated by reference.

What does Regulation FD Disclosure mean in this context?

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) ensures that when a public company, like RCL, discloses material non-public information to certain parties, it must also make that information public. In this filing, Item 7.01 indicates that the press release serves as a method to publicly disseminate this material information, complying with Regulation FD.

RCL 8-K: Earnings & Results & Regulation FD

Summary

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) filed an 8-K on February 4, 2020, to report on its fourth quarter and full year financial results for the period ending December 31, 2019. The report primarily references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that was issued on February 4, 2020, detailing these financial outcomes. While the press release itself is furnished as part of the filing, it is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't automatically become incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced. For investors, the key takeaway is that this 8-K serves as the official notification and public dissemination of RCL's 2019 year-end and Q4 financial performance. The actual details of the financial results, operational performance, and any forward-looking statements would be found within the accompanying press release. Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for specific metrics, revenue figures, profitability, and management's commentary on past performance and future outlook, particularly as it pertains to the cruise industry environment at the time.

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18-K filing on February 4, 2020, by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL).
2Report covers financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019.
3Primary information is disseminated via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
4Press release contains details on the company's financial condition and results of operations.
5Information furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
6Exhibit 99.1 is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes but is the core of the disclosure.
7Includes Cover Page Interactive Data File (Exhibit 104) in Inline XBRL format.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 4, 2020)

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