---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950142-25-000285"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CUK"
cik: "0001125259"
company_name: "CARNIVAL PLC"
filed_at: "2025-02-07T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-27T00:49:21.210407+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Carnival closes $2.0B 6.125% notes offering, redeems $2.03B 10.375% notes, saves >$80M/year

## Summary
- Issued $2.0B 6.125% notes due 2033; used proceeds plus cash to redeem $2.03B 10.375% notes due 2028.
- Transaction reduces net annual interest expense by over $80M, representing over 4% reduction.
- Notes have investment grade-style covenants; unsecured, guaranteed by Carnival plc and certain subs.
- Interest at 6.125% payable semi-annually; Notes mature February 15, 2033.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950142-25-000285
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CUK
- cik: 0001125259
- company_name: CARNIVAL PLC
- filed_at: 2025-02-07T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1125259/000095014225000285/0000950142-25-000285-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/815097/000095014225000285/eh250587971_8k.htm

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