---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950142-26-002267"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CCL"
cik: "0000815097"
company_name: "Carnival Corp Ltd."
filed_at: "2026-08-05T13:46:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-05T13:48:20.834454+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Carnival calls $500M of 7% senior secured notes due 2029 for redemption on Aug 15 at 103.5%

## Summary
- Carnival issued notice to redeem all $500M of its 7.000% First-Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2029 on August 15, 2026.
- Redemption price is 103.50% of principal; accrued interest paid to holders of record July 31, 2026.
- Collateral securing the notes fell away on June 25, 2026 after Carnival received a second investment grade credit rating, making notes unsecured.
- Redemption follows upgrade to investment grade, reflecting improved credit profile.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950142-26-002267
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CCL
- cik: 0000815097
- company_name: Carnival Corp Ltd.
- filed_at: 2026-08-05T13:46:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/815097/000095014226002267/0000950142-26-002267-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/815097/000095014226002267/eh260815320_8k.htm

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