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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Jan 12, 2023)

Reports
Material Agreements·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed January 12, 2023
Period End
January 12, 2023
Security
RCL
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K201

RCL filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 201 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed January 12, 2023. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) announced on January 12, 2023, that it has entered into amendments to its $1.9 billiona and $1.1 billion unsecured revolving credit facilities, both originally due in April 2024.

These amendments extend the maturity date by twelve months for $2.3 billionb of the aggregate advances and commitments held by consenting lenders, pushing them to April 2025. The remaining portion of these credit facilities will continue to mature in April 2024.

This move enhances the company's liquidity and financial flexibility by extending a significant portion of its credit line. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. will continue to act as the administrative agent for both facilities.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. RCL amended its unsecured revolving credit facilities totaling $3.0 billion.
  2. Maturity dates for $2.3 billion of advances and commitments extended by 12 months to April 2025.
  3. The remaining balance of the credit facilities matures in April 2024.
  4. Amendments provide increased financial flexibility and liquidity.
  5. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. remains the administrative agent for the credit facilities.
  6. The company issued a press release regarding these amendments, filed as Exhibit 99.1.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the primary purpose of these amendments to the credit facilities?

    The primary purpose is to extend the maturity date of a significant portion ($2.3 billion) of RCL's unsecured revolving credit facilities by twelve months, from April 2024 to April 2025. This provides the company with greater financial flexibility and liquidity.

  2. What is the total value of the credit facilities affected by these amendments?

    The amendments affect two unsecured revolving credit facilities with an original aggregate value of $3.0 billion ($1.9 billion and $1.1 billion).

  3. Does the entire credit facility maturity get extended?

    No, only $2.3 billion of the aggregate advances and commitments held by consenting lenders have their maturity extended to April 2025. The balance of the advances and commitments will still mature or terminate in April 2024.

  4. Who is the administrative agent for these credit facilities?

    JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. serves as the administrative agent for each of the unsecured revolving credit facilities.

04—Continue

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