form8k20140407.htm
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): April 7, 2014
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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) |
(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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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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 April 7, 2014, we announced that Adam M. Goldstein has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company effective immediately.
Mr. Goldstein, 54, had previously served as President of Royal Caribbean International since February 2005 and as its President and Chief Executive Officer since September 2007. Mr. Goldstein has been employed with Royal Caribbean since 1988 in a variety of positions, including Executive Vice President, Brand Operations of Royal Caribbean International, Senior Vice President, Total Guest Satisfaction and Senior Vice President, Marketing. Mr. Goldstein served as National Chair of the United States Travel Association (formerly, Travel Industry Association of America) in 2001.
Mr. Goldstein will continue to participate in the compensation and benefit plans in which he was participating prior to his promotion as described in more detail in our Definitive Proxy Statement filed on April 1, 2014. Mr. Goldstein has not entered into, and no amendments were made to, any material plans, contracts or arrangements in connection with his promotion.
A search for a new leader for the Royal Caribbean International line is underway. In the meantime, Mr. Goldstein will assist with transition while he also takes up his new responsibilities.
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 7, 2014
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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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