---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950142-25-002580"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CUK"
cik: "0001125259"
company_name: "CARNIVAL PLC"
filed_at: "2025-09-30T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T05:13:24.957856+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Carnival prices $1.25B 5.125% notes to redeem $2.0B 6.000% notes due 2029

## Summary
- Priced $1.25B aggregate principal of 5.125% senior unsecured notes due 2029.
- Proceeds plus cash to redeem $2.0B of 6.000% senior unsecured notes due 2029.
- Transaction expected to close Oct 15, 2025; reduces interest expense.
- Notes will have investment grade-style covenants; guaranteed by Carnival plc and certain subs.
- Coupon 5.125% paid semi-annually starting May 1, 2026; maturity May 1, 2029.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950142-25-002580
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CUK
- cik: 0001125259
- company_name: CARNIVAL PLC
- filed_at: 2025-09-30T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1125259/000095014225002580/0000950142-25-002580-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/815097/000095014225002580/eh250684989_8k.htm

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