Summary
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) announced on January 12, 2023, that it has entered into amendments to its $1.9 billion 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 billion 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.
Key Highlights
- 1RCL amended its unsecured revolving credit facilities totaling $3.0 billion.
- 2Maturity dates for $2.3 billion of advances and commitments extended by 12 months to April 2025.
- 3The remaining balance of the credit facilities matures in April 2024.
- 4Amendments provide increased financial flexibility and liquidity.
- 5JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. remains the administrative agent for the credit facilities.
- 6The company issued a press release regarding these amendments, filed as Exhibit 99.1.