8-KShareholder Matters

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD 8-K Report, Shareholder Vote Results (May 28, 2026)

Filed May 28, 2026For Securities:RCL

Summary

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 28, 2026, where key corporate governance matters were put to a vote. The primary outcomes include the election of all thirteen director nominees to the Board of Directors, with each nominee securing a substantial majority of the votes cast. This indicates strong shareholder confidence in the current leadership and governance structure of the company. Furthermore, shareholders provided advisory approval for the compensation of the company's Named Executive Officers, also with a significant majority vote in favor. The selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, was also ratified with overwhelming support. These results collectively demonstrate broad shareholder alignment on critical governance and oversight matters.

Key Highlights

  • 1All thirteen director nominees were successfully elected to the Board of Directors with a majority of votes cast.
  • 2Shareholders provided advisory approval for the compensation of Named Executive Officers.
  • 3PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.
  • 4Director nominees received a substantial majority of 'Votes For', indicating strong shareholder confidence in leadership.
  • 5The advisory approval of executive compensation also garnered significant shareholder support.
  • 6The ratification of the auditor highlights continued trust in the company's financial reporting oversight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, all thirteen director nominees presented at the Annual Meeting held on May 28, 2026, were elected to the Board of Directors. Each nominee received an affirmative vote from a majority of the votes cast.

Shareholders voted on an advisory basis regarding the compensation of the company's Named Executive Officers. The proposal received an affirmative vote from a majority of the votes cast, indicating general shareholder approval.

Yes, the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, was ratified by shareholders. The ratification received an affirmative vote from a majority of the votes cast.

Broker Non-Votes represent shares held by brokers or other nominees that were not voted on a particular matter. While these votes are not counted towards the total votes cast for or against a proposal, their presence can influence the outcome if a proposal requires a majority of outstanding shares to pass. In this filing, for most proposals, the outcome was determined by a majority of votes cast, making the 'Votes For' and 'Votes Against' the most critical figures.