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Royal Caribbean completes $827M note exchange; issues 11.4M shares, cuts diluted shares
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD
- Exchanged $827M of 6.000% convertible notes due 2025 for ~11.4M shares and $827M cash funded by revolving credit.
- Net reduction of 5.1M fully diluted shares; $323M of notes remain outstanding after cancellation.
- CFO Holtz says transaction strengthens balance sheet and addresses 2025 debt maturity with no material impact to 2024 adjusted EPS.
- Unregistered shares issued under Section 4(a)(2) exemption to institutional accredited investors.