---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950142-23-002107"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CUK"
cik: "0001125259"
company_name: "CARNIVAL PLC"
filed_at: "2023-07-31T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-12T21:46:23.981631+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Carnival plans $1.0B new term loan and $500M secured debt to refinance 2025 facility and redeem 2026 notes

## Summary
- New $1.0B first lien term loan B facility expected to mature in 2027.
- May raise additional $500M of secured debt maturing in 2029, subject to market conditions.
- Proceeds used to repay a portion of existing first-priority senior secured term loan due 2025.
- After closing, intends to redeem all 10.5% and 10.125% second-priority secured notes due 2026 with cash on hand.
- Refinancing aims to extend maturities and reduce interest expense on high-cost debt.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950142-23-002107
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CUK
- cik: 0001125259
- company_name: CARNIVAL PLC
- filed_at: 2023-07-31T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1125259/000095014223002107/0000950142-23-002107-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/815097/000095014223002107/eh230386711_8k.htm

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