0000884887-12-000055.txt : 20120731 0000884887-12-000055.hdr.sgml : 20120731 20120731114619 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000884887-12-000055 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20120731 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20120731 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20120731 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000884887 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WATER TRANSPORTATION [4400] IRS NUMBER: 980081645 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-11884 FILM NUMBER: 12995907 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1050 CARIBBEAN WAY CITY: MIAMI STATE: FL ZIP: 33132 BUSINESS PHONE: 3055396000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1050 CARIBBEAN WAY CITY: MIAMI STATE: FL ZIP: 33132 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: RA HOLDINGS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920424 8-K 1 main8k20120731.htm main8k20120731.htm
UNITED STATES
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): July 31, 2012
 
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 
   
Republic of Liberia
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
 
1-11884
98-0081645
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
  
   
1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida
33132
  (Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
   
 
   
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 305-539-6000
 
 
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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o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
 
 
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Item 8.01   Other Events.
     
On July 31, 2012, we issued a press release announcing that Mr. Michael Bayley has been promoted to President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises, replacing Dan Hanrahan, whose departure was recently announced.  A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
     
Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.
     
  (d)   Exhibits
     
    Exhibit 99.1          Press release dated July 31, 2012.
 
  


 
 

 


 
 
 

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.
 
   
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
         
Date:
July 31, 2012
By:
/s/  Bradley H. Stein
   
Name:
Bradley H. Stein
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
   
Title:


 
 
 
 
 
 

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Exhibit 99.1
News From
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Office of Corporate Communications
1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, Florida 33132-2096

 
Media Contact: Cynthia Martinez
305-982-2458
cynthiamartinez@rccl.com
 
For Immediate Release
 
ROYAL CARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS
 
MIAMI – July 31, 2012 – Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. today announced that Michael Bayley has been promoted to President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises, replacing Dan Hanrahan, whose departure was recently announced.  Bayley will report directly to Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.   Bayley has been with Royal Caribbean for over 30 years, most recently as Executive Vice President of Operations.  Prior to this role, Bayley served as Executive Vice President — International, where he oversaw the international expansion for the company.
 
“In his role as Executive Vice President — International, Michael successfully spearheaded our aggressive expansion efforts into emerging and high-growth markets, and most recently has overseen all Operations for Royal Caribbean International,” said Fain. “Fortunately, Celebrity has a very strong management team to build on and I am delighted that Michael will bring his vision, passion and drive to bear on the continued growth of this important brand.”
 
In a related move, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo will be promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations for Royal Caribbean International, reporting to Adam Goldstein, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean International.  Lutoff-Perlo is a 27 year veteran of the company who has served in a variety of roles within both Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International.  Most recently, Lutoff-Perlo served as Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations for Celebrity Cruises.  In that role, she oversaw all the hotel operations of the brand, including the highly successful introduction of the Solstice-class of ships.  Prior to her tour of duty with Celebrity Cruises, Lutoff-Perlo was in charge of Product Marketing and Strategic Alliances for Royal Caribbean International.  In the past, she has also served both brands in a variety of increasingly senior sales roles.
 
 “I am happy to welcome Lisa back to our team,” said Goldstein.  “Given her tremendous accomplishments leading Celebrity’s highly successful hotel operations, I am excited to have her in this expanded role.”
 
 
 
 
 
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a global cruise vacation company that operates Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur, Azamara Club Cruises and CDF Croisières de France.  The company has a combined total of 39 ships in service and three under construction.  It also offers unique land-tour vacations in Alaska, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Dubai, Europe and South America.  Additional information can be found on www.royalcaribbean.com, www.celebritycruises.com, www.pullmantur.es, www.azamaraclubcruises.com, www.cdfcroisieresdefrance.com or www.rclinvestor.com.
 
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