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Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on September 23, 2026 reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). $3.0B cash acquisition of 50% interest in Sandals and Beaches Resorts.
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Item 8.01 · Other Events
- $3.0B cash acquisition of 50% interest in Sandals and Beaches Resorts
- Morgan Stanley committed debt financing, implying added leverage and financing costs
- Early 2027 expected closing, subject to customary approvals and closing conditions
- Resort investment expands Royal Caribbean beyond cruises into all-inclusive hospitality and vacation experiences
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- $3B acquisition of 50% Sandals and Beaches stake, expanding RCL from cruises into Caribbean all-inclusive resorts
- Approximately 10x forward EBITDA valuation, financed with committed debt from Morgan Stanley
- Expected early-2027 closing, subject to approvals and customary conditions
- Earnings accretive expected in 2027, with potential growth from expanded resort development and cross-platform distribution
- Shared governance preserves Sandals leadership while adding RCL resources; leverage and execution risks increase with debt-funded expansion
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