Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) 10-K Annual Report February 2015

MIAMI – January 29, 2015 – Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) today reported 2014 results and provided increased guidance for 2015. Following its

Double-Double trajectory, the company’s earnings for 2014 were up more than 40% over 2013 and are expected to be up a further 40% in 2015.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Full Year 2014:

>	Net Yields were up 2.4% on a Constant-Currency basis (up 1.4% As-Reported).

>	Net Cruise Costs (“NCC”) excluding fuel were down 0.6% on a Constant-Currency basis (down 0.8% As-Reported).

>	Adjusted Net Income was $755.7 million, or $3.39 per share, versus Adjusted Net Income of $539.2 million, or $2.44 per share, in 2013.

>	In the fourth quarter, the US Dollar strengthened significantly and the price of crude oil fell dramatically in world markets, but the price at-the-pump fell more slowly. The net effect of both factors on the company was a reduction in EPS of $0.07 per share since October.

>	Operationally, results were on target, but close-in bookings were at the low end of the scale whereas 2013’s very robust pattern was unusually strong. These weaker bookings were offset by improved expenses and equity investments.

>	US GAAP Net Income was $764.1 million or $3.43 per share, versus $473.7 million, or $2.14 per share in 2013.

Full Year 2015 Outlook:

>	Net Yields are expected to increase 2.5% to 4.5% on a Constant-Currency basis (in the range of down 0.5% to up 1.5% As-Reported).

>	NCC excluding fuel are expected to be up 1% or better on a Constant-Currency basis (down 1.5% to 0.5% As-Reported).

>	Adjusted EPS for 2015 is expected to be in the range of $4.65 to $4.85 per share –

The following information was filed by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) on Thursday, January 29, 2015 as an 8K 2.02 statement, which is an earnings press release pertaining to results of operations and financial condition. It may be helpful to assess the quality of management by comparing the information in the press release to the information in the accompanying 10-K Annual Report statement of earnings and operation as management may choose to highlight particular information in the press release.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd provided additional information to their SEC Filing as exhibits

Exhibit 10.26: Material Contract

Exhibit 10.27: Material Contract

Exhibit 10.33: Material Contract

Exhibit 10.37: Material Contract

Exhibit 12.1: Statement Regarding Calculation Of Ratios

Exhibit 21.1: Subsidaries Of The Registrant

Exhibit 23.1: Consents Of Experts And Counsel

Exhibit 23.2: Consents Of Experts And Counsel

Exhibit 24.1: Power Of Attorney

Exhibit 31.1: Rule 13A-14(A)/15D-14(A) Certification

Exhibit 31.2: Rule 13A-14(A)/15D-14(A) Certification

Exhibit 32.1: Section 1350 Certification

Ticker: RCL
CIK: 884887
Form Type: 10-K Annual Report
Accession Number: 0000884887-15-000025
Submitted to the SEC: Mon Feb 23 2015 4:37:43 PM EST
Accepted by the SEC: Mon Feb 23 2015
Period: Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Industry: Water Transportation

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