Current Report Filing (8-k)
April 01 2015 - 4:33PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 26, 2015
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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Republic of Liberia
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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1-11884
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98-0081645
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida
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33132
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 305-539-6000
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On March 26, 2015, Bernard Aronson informed our Board of Directors that he will not seek re-election to the Board upon conclusion of his current term, which expires at our 2015 Annual Meeting. The Board has been advised by Mr. Aronson that such decision is not due to any disagreement with the Company. The Company’s press release announcing Mr. Aronson’s decision is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated April 1, 2015
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
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Date:
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April 1, 2015
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By:
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/s/ Bradley H. Stein
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Name:
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Bradley H. Stein
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
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News From
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Office of Corporate Communications
1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida 33132-2096
Media Contact: Rob Zeiger
305-539-6012
rzeiger@rccl.com
Investor Contact: Laura J. Hodges
305-982-2625
lhodges@rccl.com
For Immediate Release
LONGTIME ROYAL CARIBBEAN BOARD MEMBER TO LEAVE BOARD
Bernard Aronson, Royal Caribbean’s longest serving outside director,
to leave Board at the end of his term
MIAMI, April 1, 2015 – Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) announced today that Bernard Aronson, a director of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. since 1993, has decided not to stand for re-election at the company’s upcoming Annual Shareholders Meeting in May, citing the time commitments required of his new responsibilities. In February 2015, Aronson was named by President Obama as U.S. Special Envoy to the Colombian Peace Process.
"Serving on the Royal Caribbean board has been a privilege and a joy,” said Aronson. “The culture of a company is its most valuable asset, and I know that the culture of excellence, service and ‘wow’ that Royal Caribbean embodies will continue under the board’s leadership.”
Aronson is Royal Caribbean’s longest-serving outside director, and is a member of the Compensation Committee. He also serves as the Founding Partner of ACON Investments, LLC. From 1989 to 1993, Aronson served as Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs
“Bernie has been an invaluable member of the board, and has a tremendous understanding of our company," said Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. “I want to thank him for the significant contributions he has made over the past 20 years. His advice and guidance will be missed and I wish him success in his new government assignment."
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) is a global cruise vacation company that owns Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur, Azamara Club Cruises and CDF Croisières de France, as well as TUI Cruises through a 50 percent joint venture. Together, these six brands operate a combined total of 42 ships with an additional seven under construction contracts, and two on firm order. They operate diverse itineraries around the world that call on approximately 480 destinations on all seven continents. Additional information can be found on www.RCLcorporate.com or www.rclinvestor.com.
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