Summary
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) announced on January 7, 2022, the successful completion of a private offering for $1 billion in 5.375% Senior Notes due 2027. The net proceeds of approximately $988.2 million are earmarked for repaying existing debt maturing in 2022, with temporary use for revolving credit facilities or other borrowings pending these repayments. This move indicates proactive debt management by the company as it navigates the ongoing recovery of the cruise industry. The issuance of these notes, which carry a fixed interest rate and mature in July 2027, provides RCL with long-term capital. The company retains the option to redeem the notes under specific conditions, including a "make-whole" premium before a certain date and at par value thereafter, as well as upon specified tax events. The notes were offered through a private placement exempt from registration requirements, catering to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. investors.
Key Highlights
- 1Completion of $1 billion Senior Notes offering due 2027 with a 5.375% interest rate.
- 2Net proceeds of approximately $988.2 million raised.
- 3Proceeds intended for repayment of debt maturing in 2022.
- 4Notes issued under an indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.
- 5Semi-annual interest payments due January 15 and July 15, with the first payment on July 15, 2022.
- 6Company has options for early redemption of the notes under specified terms.
- 7Offering conducted as a private placement exempt from Securities Act registration.