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FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULES 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of March, 2000
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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
1050 CARIBBEAN WAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33132
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(Address of principal executive offices)
[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.]
FORM 20-F [X] FORM 40-F [ ]
[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to
the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.]
YES [ ] NO [X]
[If "Yes" is marked indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g-3-2(b): 82______].
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
(Registrant)
Date: March 15, 2000 By: /s/ Richard J. Glasier
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Richard J. Glasier
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
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[PHOTO OF MILLENNIUM UNDER CONSTRUCTION]
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 1999 Annual Report
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[PHOTO OF PORTHOLE WITH VIEW OF OCEAN]
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financial highlights
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<CAPTION>
in thousands, except per share amounts 1999 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 2,546,152 $ 2,636,291 $ 1,939,007
Operating income 480,174 488,735 303,555
Income Before Extraordinary Item 383,853 330,770 182,685
Net Income 383,853 330,770 175,127
Diluted Earnings Per Share:
Income Before Extraordinary Item $ 2.06 $ 1.83 $ 1.20
Net Income 2.06 1.83 1.15
Shareholders' Equity $ 3,261,156 $ 2,454,758 $ 2,018,721
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[CHART]
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[PHOTO OF RICHARD D. FAIN]
(Chairman & CEO)
Dear shareholders
Perhaps no single event captured the year -- or our imaginations -- more than
the delivery of Voyager of the Seas. When Voyager of the Seas pulled into the
Port of Miami-Dade on that beautiful morning of November 11, there was no
mistaking that everyone cheering from her decks and waving welcome banners
from the piers was witnessing history being made.
Few superlatives do Voyager of the Seas justice. Journalists have called it
"eye-popping," "a destination in itself" and "more kid-friendly than a cocker
spaniel." Travel agents and guests have responded in more tangible ways, filling
a seven-night cruise December 19 with a record 3,404 guests, and, a week later,
topping that with 3,497 guests. It was a nice gift for the holidays. It was also
validation that, perhaps, we had started a revolution.
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NEW SHIPS
Ten new ships are under construction and will follow in the wake of Voyager of
the Seas. The honor of the next ship out of the construction bay belongs to our
Celebrity Cruises brand. The 90,000-ton Millennium is scheduled to set sail June
17 on a 14-night cruise from Amsterdam to Russia. Celebrity Cruises has a total
of four new ships on order -- all 90,000-ton Millennium-class ships. When these
four vessels are completed by 2002, Celebrity Cruises will have nearly doubled
the size of its fleet within three years.
Our Royal Caribbean International brand has two more 142,000-ton phenomenons in
the wings in its Eagle-class series, and has four 88,000-ton vessels in the
works in its Vantage design set. With all of these orders, the Company now has
some $5 billion earmarked for new-ship construction. That computes to 23,000
new berths -- an approximate 70 percent increase in capacity by 2004.
There is no question that adding more than one new ship every six months will be
extraordinarily challenging. There is also no question that we are
extraordinarily well-placed to meet that challenge, having successfully brought
10 new ships to market in the last five years. We have taken extra steps to
improve our recruiting, training and retention of employees and, as always, we
have enormous confidence in the men and women who make us so successful. Since
1997, all employees also have received shares in our Company under a program
called "Taking Stock in Employees", thus allowing all employees to share in the
Company's growth and prosperity.
We continue to finance our growth with our strong operating cash flow, as well
as access to the capital and bank markets. Again this year, we completed a
public offering of 10.8 million shares of common stock. This equity offering
further strengthened our balance sheet and led Standard & Poor's and Moody's to
raise our investment grade rating to BBB and Baa2, respectively. We are pleased
that the market has responded so favorably to our strong capital structure and
operating fundamentals.
NEW FACILITIES
Like many with growing families, we found ourselves in need of larger quarters
this year. We recently announced plans to significantly expand our facilities
in Wichita, and expect to create some 400 new jobs there. Closer to home, we
are planning on additional supplemental office space to accommodate expected
growth in our operations.
Our newest ship also got a new home this year. Fourteen hours before Voyager of
the Seas sailed into Miami, we officially opened a new, state-of-the-art cruise
terminal at the Port of Miami-Dade. When fully completed, the new terminal will
greatly speed the comings and goings of up to 10,000 guests a day. We will
continue to prioritize port-development initiatives as the needs of our ships
and guests evolve.
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Without a doubt, our growth in fleet size, aided by a steady increase in ships'
speeds, has opened a world of opportunity for us in deploying our fleet.
Celebrity Cruises entered the European cruise market for the first time this
year, joining sister brand Royal Caribbean International for a successful
summer of sailings, despite the Kosovo conflict. We also announced plans to
begin dedicated South American itineraries, starting in November 2000.
Meanwhile, Royal Caribbean International embarked on longer itineraries to
Europe, Asia and Australia, and recently added Africa. It also more than
doubled its popular shorter sailings, offering three weeks of two-, three- and
four-night cruises from Seattle, beginning in May 2000, and year-round three-
and four-night trips from Port Canaveral, also starting in May 2000. Clearly,
we are well-prepared for the rising tide of cruise vacationing.
Close to two million guests vacationed with Royal Caribbean International and
Celebrity Cruises this year -- one of every three cruisers in the North American
market.
NEW SERVICES
We continue to invest heavily in information technology (IT) to support our
corporate infrastructure and guest and travel-trade relations. We now have
fully automated our pierside embarkation process, shaving valuable minutes off
guests' check-in and boarding procedures. We also have begun installing
interactive television in guests' staterooms, enabling them to shop for shore
excursions, select a dinner wine and keep tabs on their onboard activities.
Another innovation, royal caribbean online(SM), allows guests unprecedented
access to the Internet and their e-mail.
[PHOTO OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS]
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS (from left to right) Richard E. Sasso, President, Celebrity
Cruises; Jack L. Williams, President, Royal Caribbean International; Richard D.
Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.; Richard J. Glasier,
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Royal Caribbean Cruises
Ltd.
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A new Customer Service Center capitalizes on our IT investment on land, using
cutting-edge technology to help travel agents resolve booking and billing
issues before guests sail. Not yet five months old, the center is already
receiving top marks from our travel-agency partners.
Displaying a connectivity of a different sort altogether, hundreds of employees
worldwide participated in dozens of corporate G.I.V.E. (Get Involved Volunteer
Everywhere) projects, honoring a tradition of community service begun nearly
three decades ago. One notable project, which involved crews on all 17 ships,
was a holiday toy drive for children's charities from Bali to the Barbados.
Another was a cultural exchange program pairing 100 children with crew members
in Juneau, Alaska.
NEW SYSTEMS
We continue to make steady and sustained progress in our environmental program.
We now have state-of-the-art, bilge-water-treatment equipment on all 17 ships,
and are testing a new system to clean gray water. Celebrity Cruises' Millennium
will be the first ship in the industry to run on environmentally-benign,
gas-turbine engines, which dramatically cut smokestack air emissions. All
subsequent Millennium- and Vantage-class ships will have similar equipment.
Both brands received recognition for their efforts to improve environmental
performance: Celebrity Cruises with an Environmental Protection (EP) rating
from Lloyd's Register of Shipping; ISO 14000 certification from the
International Organization of Standards; and a perfect score -- its third
ever -- from the U.S. Public Health Service. Royal Caribbean International also
gained ISO 14000 certification.
We were able to reach a settlement agreement with the U.S. government and, at
long last, conclude a long and difficult probe into the Company's past
environmental practices. The Company in July pled guilty to, and agreed to pay
an $18 million fine for, pollution incidents in the mid-1990s. We have moved
beyond these unacceptable events, and have strengthened our procedures even
further to operate at the highest levels of environmental excellence.
Looking back over these last 12 months, there is no question that, as a
company, 1999 moved us forward, raised us higher and made us stronger. I am
very much indebted to the 20,000 men and women of Royal Caribbean International
and Celebrity Cruises, and to the Company's Board of Directors, for their
ceaseless efforts on behalf of our Company. It is they who create the forward
motion.
Sincerely,
/s/ Richard D. Fain
Richard D. Fain
Chairman and CEO
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[PHOTO OF CELEBRITY CRUISES CAPTAIN]
Captain Ioannis Papanikolaou sails Celebrity Cruises' Century into Europe for
the first time, an important market in the Company's overall growth strategy.
An aggressive shipbuilding program, one that will add 10 new ships to the 17
today by the year 2004, is opening new opportunities for fleet deployment. New
itineraries to Asia, Australia, Africa and South America were announced in 1999.
The Company now has some $5 billion earmarked for new ship construction, the
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[PHOTO OF VOYAGER OF THE SEAS DINING ROOM]
output of which will increase capacity by approximately 70 percent.
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[PHOTO OF VOYAGER OF THE SEAS ROYAL PROMENADE]
The Royal Promenade, a four-deck high town square on Royal Caribbean
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[PHOTO OF VOYAGER OF THE SEAS ROYAL PROMENADE]
International's Voyager of the Seas has shops, bars, restaurants and
staterooms with a bird's-eye view of the street.
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[PHOTO OF SHIPBOARD STAFF MEMBER]
The efforts of the 20,000 employees of Royal Caribbean
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[PHOTO OF FOOD]
What most people recall most fondly about their cruise experience is the
exceptional service they receive from individual shipboard staff and crew. Two
sisters wrote recently that their waiter, who had served them on a previous
cruise, not only recognized and called them by name, but remembered exactly
what they liked to eat for breakfast. Both Royal Caribbean International and
Celebrity Cruises are known for their high service levels.
International and Celebrity Cruises are driven by a commitment to total
guest satisfaction.
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[PHOTO OF ROCK CLIMBER]
Shuffleboard has been replaced by rock climbing, ice skating, in-line
skating and other sports on Royal Caribbean International's Voyager of the
Seas.
USA Today reports that the menu of offerings "is topping anything found
on other ships and at most resorts on land". The Los Angeles Times agreed,
adding, "Even the most active would barely tap the options".
Close to 2 million guests vacationed this year with Royal Caribbean
International
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[PHOTO OF ICE SKATERS]
and Celebrity Cruises - one of every three cruisers sailing in the North
American market.
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[PHOTO OF CRUISE TERMINAL]
The new cruise terminal at the Port of Miami - Dade is designed to
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[PHOTO OF CRUISE TERMINAL]
handle up to 10,000 arriving and departing cruise-ship guests
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[PHOTO OF CELEBRITY SHIP]
As the Company expands its presence worldwide, employees extend
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Shipboard crew participate in the first G.I.V.E. (Get Involved Volunteer
Everywhere) Dive Day. Working with The Nature Conservancy, divers clean and
monitor the health of coral reefs in Key West, Florida. Every year, hundreds of
employees volunteer needed services to an expanding sphere of communities.
Every ship in the Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises fleet
participated in one or more projects this year.
[PHOTO OF EMPLOYEES SCUBA DIVING]
The scope of their charitable assistance, this year helping others from Juneau
to Jamaica.
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The Company continues to make steady and sustained progress in its
environmental program. It now has state-of-the-art, bilge-water-treatment
equipment on all 17 ships, and is testing a new system to clean gray water.
Both brands were recognized this year for efforts to improve environmental
performance: Celebrity Cruises with an Environmental Protection (EP) rating
from Lloyd's Register of Shipping; ISO 14000 certification from the
International Organization of Standards; and a perfect score - its third ever -
from the U.S. Public Health Service. Royal Caribbean International also gained
ISO 14000 certification.
[PHOTO OF WATER FROM SHIP]
1999 moved us forward, raised us higher and made us stronger.
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financial table of contents
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 22
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 28
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 29
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 30
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 41
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 42
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION 43
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Certain statements under this caption "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations," constitute "forward-looking
statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the
actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the
future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in such
forward-looking statements. Such factors include inter alia general economic
and business conditions, cruise industry competition, the impact of tax laws
and regulations, changes in other laws and regulations, delivery schedule of
new vessels, emergency ship repairs, incidents involving cruise vessels at
sea, reduced consumer demand for cruises as a result of any number of reasons,
including armed conflict or political instability, changes in interest rates
and weather.
GENERAL
SUMMARY
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (the "Company") reported improved net income and
earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 1999 as shown in the table
below. Net income increased 16.0% to $383.9 million or $2.06 per share on a
diluted basis compared to $330.8 million or $1.83 per share in 1998. The
improvements were attained despite a decline in revenues and operating income
resulting from a temporary reduction in capacity. Monarch of the Seas missed 11
voyages during the first quarter of 1999 due to a grounding incident in
mid-December 1998 and Grandeur of the Seas and Enchantment of the Seas lost two
and six voyages, respectively, during the first half of 1999 due to unscheduled
engine repairs. The Company recovers certain lost income from ships being out
of service through its loss-of-hire insurance. Included in net income for 1999
is approximately $26.5 million of loss-of-hire insurance, which is recorded in
Other income (expense).
Included in net income in 1999 and 1998 are charges of $14.0 million and $9.0
million, respectively, related to settlements with the U.S. Department of
Justice and $3.3 million in 1999 related to a settlement with the State of
Alaska. Net income for 1998 also includes a reduction in earnings of
approximately $9.0 million related to the Monarch of the Seas incident.
Accordingly, on a comparable basis, before the previously mentioned settlements
and the Monarch of the Seas incident, earnings increased to $401.2 million or
$2.15 per share in 1999, from $348.8 million or $1.93 per share in 1998.
As a result of the temporary decline in capacity and the inclusion of
loss-of-hire insurance in Other income (expense) during 1999, certain operating
margins are not comparative year over year.
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<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except ----------------------------------------------------
per share amounts) 1999 1998 1997
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Revenues $ 2,546,152 $ 2,636,291 $ 1,939,007
Operating Income 480,174 488,735 303,555
Net Income 383,853 330,770 175,127
Basic Earnings
Per Share $ 2.15 $ 1.90 $ 1.17
Diluted Earnings
Per Share $ 2.06 $ 1.83 $ 1.15
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SELECTED STATISTICAL INFORMATION
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<CAPTION>
1999 1998 1997
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Guests Carried 1,704,034 1,841,152 1,465,450
Guest Cruise Days 11,227,196 11,607,906 8,759,651
Occupancy Percentage 104.7% 105.2% 104.2%
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FLEET EXPANSION
The Company's fleet expansion continued with the delivery of Voyager of the
Seas in October 1999, the first of three Eagle-class vessels to be added to the
Royal Caribbean International fleet. With the delivery of Voyager of the Seas,
six Vision-class vessels from 1995 through 1998 and the acquisition of
Celebrity Cruise Lines Inc. ("Celebrity") in 1997, the Company's capacity has
increased approximately 131.2% from 14,228 berths at December 31, 1994 to 32,900
at December 31, 1999.
The Company has 10 ships on order and options to purchase two additional
vessels. The delivery dates for the two vessels on option are in the second
quarters of 2005 and 2006. The planned berths and expected delivery dates of
the ships on order are as follows:
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Expected
Vessel Delivery Dates Berths(1)
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Royal Caribbean International
Eagle-class
Explorer of the Seas 3rd Quarter 2000 3,100
Adventure of the Seas 1st Quarter 2002 3,100
Vantage-class
Radiance of the Seas 1st Quarter 2001 2,100
Brilliance of the Seas 2nd Quarter 2002 2,100
Unnamed 2nd Quarter 2003 2,100
Unnamed 2nd Quarter 2004 2,100
Celebrity Cruises
Millennium-class
Millennium 2nd Quarter 2000 2,000
Infinity 1st Quarter 2001 2,000
Unnamed 3rd Quarter 2001 2,000
Unnamed 2nd Quarter 2002 2,000
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(1) Based on double occupancy per cabin.
The Eagle-class vessels are the largest passenger cruise ships ever built. The
Vantage-class vessels are a progression from Royal Caribbean International's
Vision-class vessels, while the Millennium-class vessels are a progression from
Celebrity Cruises' Century-class vessels.
Based on the ships currently on order, the Company's year-end berth capacity
will increase 69.3% to 55,700 berths between 1999 and 2004.
In May 1998, the Company sold Song of America for $94.5 million and recognized
a gain on the sale of $31.0 million. The Company continued to operate Song of
America under a charter agreement until March 1999.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table presents operating data as a percentage of revenues:
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<CAPTION>
For the Year Ended December 31,
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1999 1998 1997
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Revenues 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Expenses:
Operating 58.8 60.5 62.9
Marketing, selling
and administrative 14.6 13.6 14.0
Depreciation and
amortization 7.8 7.4 7.4
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Operating Income 18.8 18.5 15.7
Other Income (Expense) (3.8) (6.0) (6.3)
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Income Before
Extraordinary Item 15.0% 12.5% 9.4%
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 COMPARED
TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
REVENUES
Revenues decreased 3.4% to $2.5 billion in 1999 compared to $2.6 billion for
the same period in 1998. The decline in revenues is due to a 2.9% decrease in
capacity and a 0.6% decline in gross revenue per available lower berth
("Yield"). The reduction in capacity is associated with the departure of Song
of America from the fleet in March 1999 and a temporary decline in capacity
associated with ships out of service as mentioned previously. The reduction in
capacity was partially offset by the full-year impact of Vision of the Seas
which entered service in the second quarter of 1998 and Voyager of the Seas
which entered service in the fourth quarter of 1999. The decrease in Yield is
primarily due to a reduction in air revenue per diems associated with fewer
guests using the Company's air program, partially offset by improved guest per
diems.
The Company offers air transportation as a service to its guests through its
air program. Generally, revenues received from air tickets sold to guests are
approximately the same as the underlying cost to the Company. Therefore, when a
guest purchases his or her own air transportation, rather than use the
Company's air program, both the Company's revenues and operating expenses
decrease by approximately the same amount.
EXPENSES
Operating expenses decreased 6.1% to $1.5 billion in 1999 as compared to $1.6
billion in 1998. Included in operating expenses are charges of $17.3 million
and $9.0 million in 1999 and 1998, respectively, related to settlements with
the U.S. Department of Justice and the State of Alaska, as previously
mentioned. The decrease in operating expenses is primarily due to the decline
in capacity and lower air costs from fewer guests using the Company's air
program. As a percentage of revenues, operating expenses decreased from 60.5%
in 1998 to 58.8% in 1999 primarily due to fewer guests using the Company's air
program.
Marketing, selling and administrative expenses increased 3.5% to $371.8 million
in 1999 from $359.2 million in 1998. The increase is primarily due to an
increased investment in information technology spending and an increase in
international advertising to enhance the Company's brand awareness worldwide.
As a percentage of revenue, marketing, selling and administrative expenses
increased to 14.6% in 1999 from 13.6% in 1998. Approximately half of the margin
increase is the result of higher expenses described above and approximately
half is due to a decline in revenues from ships out of service.
Depreciation and amortization remained relatively consistent at $197.9 million
in 1999 compared to $194.6 million in 1998.
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Gross interest expense (excluding capitalized interest) decreased to $165.2
million in 1999 as compared to $182.8 million in 1998. The decline is primarily
due to a decrease in the average debt level from prepayments made during 1998
as well as a decrease in interest rates. Capitalized interest increased $19.6
million from $15.0 million in 1998 to $34.6 million in 1999, due to an increase
in expenditures related to ships under construction.
Included in Other income (expense) in 1999 is $26.5 million of loss-of-hire
insurance resulting from ships out of service. Other income (expense) in 1998
includes a gain of $31.0 million from the sale of Song of America as well as a
$32.0 million charge related to the write-down to fair market value of Viking
Serenade. Also included in Other income (expense) in 1998 is $3.8 million of
net costs related to the Monarch of the Seas incident. (See Year Ended December
31, 1998 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1997.)
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 COMPARED
TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
REVENUES
Revenues increased 36.0% to $2.6 billion compared to $1.9 billion in 1997. The
increase in revenues was primarily due to a 31.2% increase in capacity and a
3.6% increase in Yield. The acquisition of Celebrity (which occurred in July
1997) accounted for approximately two-thirds of the capacity increase, while
additions to the Royal Caribbean International fleet accounted for the balance
of the increase. The increase in Yield was due to an increase in occupancy
levels to 105.2% as compared to 104.2% in 1997 as well as an increase in cruise
ticket per diems, partially offset by a reduction in shipboard revenue per
diems. The reduction in shipboard revenue per diems is due to the inclusion of
Celebrity's results for the full year 1998 as compared to six months in 1997.
Celebrity derives a higher percentage of its shipboard revenue from
concessionaires than does Royal Caribbean International, resulting in a
dilutive effect on the per diem. Concessionaires pay a net commission to the
Company which is recorded as revenue, in contrast to in-house operations, where
shipboard revenues and related cost of sales are recorded on a gross basis.
EXPENSES
Operating expenses increased 30.7% in 1998 to $1.6 billion as compared to $1.2
billion in 1997. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to the
increase in capacity. Included in operating expenses is a $9.0 million charge
related to the plea agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. As a
percentage of revenues, operating expenses decreased 2.4% in 1998 primarily due
to improved ticket pricing as well as the inclusion of Celebrity's results for
the full year of 1998 versus six months of 1997. Celebrity's operating expenses
as a percentage of revenues were lower than Royal Caribbean International's
due to lower shipboard cost of sales as a result of the higher use of
concessionaires onboard Celebrity vessels as discussed above.
Marketing, selling and administrative expenses increased 31.9% in 1998 to
$359.2 million from $272.4 million in 1997. The increase was primarily due to
the acquisition of Celebrity as well as higher advertising and staffing costs.
As a percentage of revenues, marketing, selling and administrative expenses
decreased to 13.6% in 1998 as a result of economies of scale.
Depreciation and amortization increased to $194.6 million in 1998 from $143.8
million in 1997. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of Celebrity
as well as additions to the Royal Caribbean International fleet.
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, increased to $167.9 million in
1998 as compared to $128.5 million in 1997. The increase is due to the increase
in the average debt level as a result of the Company's fleet expansion program
as well as the acquisition of Celebrity in July 1997.
Included in Other income (expense) in 1998 is a $31.0 million gain from the
sale of Song of America as well as a $32.0 million charge related to the
write-down to fair market value of Viking Serenade. Based on the Company's
strategic objectives, the unique circumstances of this vessel and indications
of the current value of Viking Serenade, the Company recorded a write-down of
the carrying value to its estimated fair market value. The Company continues to
operate and depreciate the vessel which is classified as part of Property and
Equipment on the balance sheet.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
On December 15, 1998, Monarch of the Seas experienced significant damage to the
ship's hull and equipment, resulting in the ship being out of service until
mid-March 1999. The incident resulted in a net reduction in earnings of
approximately $9.0 million or $0.05 per share in the fourth quarter of 1998.
This reduction is comprised of lost revenue, net of related variable expenses,
of $5.2 million, and costs associated with repairs to the ship, guest
transportation and lodging, commissions and various other costs, net of
estimated insurance recoveries, of $3.8 million. The costs of $3.8 million were
included in Other income (expense) for the quarter and year ended December 31,
1998.
Included in Other income (expense) in 1997 is a $4.0 million gain from the sale
of Sun Viking.
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM
Included in 1997 is an extraordinary charge of $7.6 million or $0.05 per share
related to the early extinguishment of debt.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
SOURCES AND USES OF CASH
Net cash provided by operating activities was $583.4 million in 1999 as
compared to $526.9 million in 1998 and $434.1 million in 1997. The increase was
primarily due to higher net income.
In 1999, the Company issued 10,825,000 shares of common stock. The net proceeds
to the Company were approximately $487.4 million. (See Note 7-Shareholders'
Equity.)
During the year ended December 31, 1999, the Company's capital expenditures
were approximately $1.0 billion as compared to $0.6 billion during 1998 and
$1.1 billion during 1997. The largest portion of capital expenditures related
to the delivery of Voyager of the Seas in 1999, delivery of Vision of the Seas
in 1998, delivery of Rhapsody of the Seas, Enchantment of the Seas and Mercury
in 1997, as well as progress payments for ships under construction in all
years. Also included in capital expenditures are shoreside capital expenditures
primarily related to information technology in support of the Company's growth
plans.
The Company received proceeds of $94.5 million from the sale of a vessel during
1998.
Capitalized interest increased to $34.6 million in 1999 from $15.0 million in
1998 and $15.8 million in 1997. The increase during 1999 was due to an increase
in expenditures related to ships under construction.
During 1999, the Company paid quarterly cash dividends on its common stock
totaling $69.1 million as well as quarterly cash dividends on its preferred
stock, totaling $12.5 million. During 1998, the Company paid quarterly cash
dividends on its common stock totaling $55.2 million as well as quarterly cash
dividends on its preferred stock, totaling $12.5 million.
The Company made principal payments totaling approximately $127.9 and $343.2
million under various term loans and capital leases during 1999 and 1998,
respectively.
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FUTURE COMMITMENTS
The Company currently has 10 ships on order for an additional capacity of
22,800 berths. The aggregate contract price of the 10 ships, which excludes
capitalized interest and other ancillary costs, is approximately $3.9 billion,
of which the Company deposited $247.0 million during 1999, $119.3 million
during 1998 and $23.7 million during 1997. Additional deposits are due prior to
the dates of delivery of $88.1 million in 2000, $64.6 million in 2001 and $39.6
million in 2002. The Company anticipates that overall capital expenditures,
based on ships currently on order plus estimates of other shoreside capital
expenditures, will be approximately $1.3, $1.6 and $1.4 billion for 2000, 2001
and 2002, respectively. The amount and timing of such expenditures are the
Company's current projections. Any additional ships ordered would have an
impact on these estimates. The Company also has options to purchase two
additional Vantage-class vessels with delivery dates in the second quarters of
2005 and 2006. The options have an aggregate contract price of $804.6 million.
The Company has the right to cancel the first option on or before August 31,
2000 and the second option on or before delivery of Radiance of the Seas, which
is currently scheduled for the first quarter of 2001.
The Company has $2.3 billion of long-term debt of which $128.1 million is due
during the 12-month period ending December 31, 2000. (See Note 6-Long-Term
Debt.)
As a normal part of the Company's business, depending on market conditions,
pricing and the Company's overall growth strategy, the Company continuously
considers opportunities to enter into contracts for the building of additional
ships. The Company may also consider the sale of ships. The Company also
continuously considers potential acquisitions and strategic alliances. If any
of these were to occur, they would be financed through the incurrence of
additional indebtedness, the issuance of additional shares of equity securities
or through cash flows from operations.
FUNDING SOURCES
As of December 31, 1999, the Company's liquidity was $1.1 billion consisting of
$63.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and $1.0 billion available under its
$1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility (the "$1 Billion Revolving
Credit Facility"). Effective January 2000, the Company has $300.0 million
available from April 1, 2000 through June 30, 2000 under a $300.0 million
credit facility. Capital expenditures and scheduled debt payments will be
funded through a combination of cash flows provided by operations, drawdowns
under the Company's available credit facilities, the incurrence of additional
indebtedness and sales of securities in private or public securities markets.
In addition, the agreements related to the ships under construction, excluding
Radiance of the Seas and Brilliance of the Seas, require the shipyards to make
available export financing for up to 80% of the contract price of the vessels.
OTHER
The Company enters into interest rate swap agreements to manage interest costs
as part of its liability risk management program. The differential in interest
rates to be paid or received under these agreements is recognized in income as
part of interest expense over the life of the contracts. The objective of the
program is to modify the Company's exposure to interest rate movements. The
Company continuously evaluates its debt portfolio, including its interest rate
swap agreements, and makes periodic adjustments to the mix of fixed rate and
floating rate debt based on its view of interest rate movements. (See Note
11-Financial Instruments.)
IMPACT OF YEAR 2000
The Company experienced no significant computer system failures or disruptions
as a result of the changeover from 1999 to 2000 (the "Year 2000 issue"), and
the Year 2000 issue had no material adverse effect on the results of the
operations, liquidity or financial condition of the Company. Since January 1,
1998, the Company incurred approximately $3.6 million in expense on efforts
directly related to fixing the Year 2000 issue, as well as an additional $3.8
million of capital expenditures related to the accelerated replacement of
non-compliant systems. Prior to 1998, the Company did not separately track
associated Year 2000 software compliant costs.
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(in thousands, except per share amounts) Year Ended December 31, 1999 1998 1997
====================================================================================================================================
<S> <C> <C> <C>
INCOME STATEMENT
Revenues $ 2,546,152 $ 2,636,291 $ 1,939,007
------------ ----------- ------------
Expenses
Operating 1,496,252 1,593,728 1,219,268
Marketing, selling and administrative 371,817 359,214 272,368
Depreciation and amortization 197,909 194,614 143,816
------------ ------------ ------------
2,065,978 2,147,556 1,635,452
------------ ------------ ------------
Operating Income 480,174 488,735 303,555
------------ ------------ ------------
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income 8,182 15,912 4,666
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest (130,625) (167,869) (128,531)
Other income (expense) 26,122 (6,008) 2,995
------------ ------------ ------------
(96,321) (157,965) (120,870)
------------ ------------ ------------
Income Before Extraordinary Item 383,853 330,770 182,685
Extraordinary Item -- -- (7,558)
------------ ------------ ------------
Net Income $ 383,853 $ 330,770 $ 175,127
============ ============ ============
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic Earnings Per Share
Income before extraordinary item $ 2.15 $ 1.90 $ 1.22
Extraordinary item -- -- (0.05)
------------ ------------ ------------
Net income $ 2.15 $ 1.90 $ 1.17
============ ============ ============
Diluted Earnings Per Share
Income before extraordinary item $ 2.06 $ 1.83 $ 1.20
Extraordinary item -- -- (0.05)
------------ ------------ ------------
Net income $ 2.06 $ 1.83 $ 1.15
============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
28 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(in thousands, except share amounts) As of December 31, 1999 1998
=============================================================================================================================
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 63,470 $ 172,921
Trade and other receivables, net 53,459 36,532
Inventories 26,398 31,834
Prepaid expenses 51,050 45,044
------------ ------------
Total current assets 194,377 286,331
Property and Equipment-at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization 5,858,185 5,073,008
Goodwill-less accumulated amortization of $117,778 and $107,365, respectively 299,388 309,801
Other Assets 28,561 16,936
------------ ------------
$ 6,380,511 $ 5,686,076
============ ============
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt $ 128,086 $ 127,919
Accounts payable 103,041 115,833
Accrued liabilities 209,104 243,477
Customer deposits 465,033 402,926
------------ ------------
Total current liabilities 905,264 890,155
Long-Term Debt 2,214,091 2,341,163
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock ($.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 3,450,000
cumulative convertible preferred shares issued; 3,444,000 and 3,450,000
shares outstanding stated at
liquidation value) 172,200 172,500
Common stock ($.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized
181,217,378 and 168,945,222 shares issued) 1,812 1,690
Paid-in capital 1,866,647 1,361,796
Retained earnings 1,225,976 923,691
Treasury stock (394,836 and 354,492 common shares at cost) (5,479) (4,919)
------------ ------------
Total shareholders' equity 3,261,156 2,454,758
------------ ------------
$ 6,380,511 $ 5,686,076
============ ============
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(in thousands) Year Ended December 31, 1999 1998 1997
=============================================================================================================================
<S> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 383,853 $ 330,770 $ 175,127
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization 197,909 194,614 143,816
Gain on sale of assets -- (31,031) (4,000)
Write-down of vessel to fair value -- 32,035 --
Extraordinary item -- -- 2,387
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in trade and other receivables, net (16,927) (13,904) 145
Decrease (increase) in inventories 5,436 5,440 (1,885)
Increase in prepaid expenses (6,006) (3,600) (6,206)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable, trade (12,792) 7,359 2,010
(Decrease) increase in accrued liabilities (34,373) 27,722 31,299
Increase (decrease) in customer deposits 62,107 (26,477) 89,896
Other, net 4,151 3,930 1,532
----------------------------------------------
Net cash provided by operating activities 583,358 526,858 434,121
----------------------------------------------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property and equipment (972,481) (556,953) (1,106,214)
Proceeds from sale of assets -- 94,500 99,966
Acquisition of Celebrity Cruise Lines Inc., net of cash,
cash equivalents and short-term investments acquired -- -- (152,423)
Other, net (14,963) 247 (11,802)
----------------------------------------------
Net cash used in investing activities (987,444) (462,206) (1,170,473)
----------------------------------------------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt -- 296,141 695,189
Repayment of long-term debt (127,919) (403,178) (367,353)
Dividends (81,568) (67,734) (49,984)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 487,399 165,532 364,631
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock -- -- 167,030
Other, net 16,723 6,715 (2,787)
----------------------------------------------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 294,635 (2,524) 806,726
----------------------------------------------
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents (109,451) 62,128 70,374
----------------------------------------------
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year 172,921 110,793 40,419
----------------------------------------------
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year $ 63,470 $ 172,921 $ 110,793
==============================================
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE
Interest paid, net of amount capitalized $ 133,925 $ 170,278 $ 127,457
==============================================
Capital stock issued for acquisition $ -- $ -- $ 270,000
==============================================
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
30 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1. General
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., a Liberian corporation, and its subsidiaries (the
"Company"), is a global cruise company. The Company operates two cruise brands,
Royal Caribbean International, which operates 12 cruise ships, and Celebrity
Cruises, which operates five cruise ships. The Company's ships operate
worldwide and call on destinations in Alaska, Australia, the Bahamas, Bermuda,
Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, the Far East, Hawaii, Mexico, New England, the
Panama Canal and Scandinavia.
BASIS FOR PREPARATION OF
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles and are presented in U.S. dollars.
Management estimates are required for the preparation of financial statements
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results
could differ from these estimates. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
CRUISE REVENUES AND EXPENSES
Deposits received on sales of guest cruises are recorded as customer deposits
and are recognized, together with revenues from shipboard activities and all
associated direct costs of a voyage, upon completion of voyages with durations
of 10 days or less and on a pro rata basis for voyages in excess of 10 days.
Certain revenues and expenses for pro rata voyages are estimated.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents include cash and marketable securities with original
maturities of less than 90 days.
INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of provisions, supplies, fuel and gift shop merchandise
carried at the lower of cost (weighted-average) or market.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Significant vessel improvement costs
are capitalized as additions to the vessel, while costs of repairs and
maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. The Company capitalizes
interest as part of the cost of construction. The Company reviews long-lived
assets, identifiable intangibles and goodwill and reserves for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate, based on estimated future
cash flows, that the carrying amount of the assets will not be fully
recoverable.
Depreciation of property and equipment, which includes amortization of vessels
under capital lease, is computed using the straight-line method over useful
lives of primarily 30 years for vessels and three to 10 years for other
property and equipment. (See Note 5-Property and Equipment.)
GOODWILL
Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets
acquired and is being amortized over 40 years using the straight-line method.
ADVERTISING COSTS
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred except those costs which result in
tangible assets, such as brochures, are treated as prepaid supplies and charged
to operations as consumed. Advertising expense consists of media advertising as
well as brochure, production and direct mail costs. Media advertising was
$93.1, $76.7 and $62.5 million, and brochure, production and direct mail costs
were $57.4, $63.2 and $33.7 million for the years 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively.
DRYDOCKING
Drydocking costs are accrued evenly over the period to the next scheduled
drydocking and are included in accrued liabilities.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company enters into various forward, option and swap contracts to limit its
exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and oil prices, to
modify its exposure to interest rate movements and to manage its interest
costs. The differential in interest rates and oil prices to be paid or received
under these agreements is recognized in income over the life of the contracts
as part of interest expense and fuel
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
expense, respectively. Foreign exchange forward and/or option contracts are
revalued as of the balance sheet date based on forward and/or option contracts
with comparable characteristics, and resulting gains and losses are recognized
in income currently.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
The majority of the Company's transactions are settled in U.S. dollars. Gains
or losses resulting from transactions denominated in other currencies and
remeasurements of other currencies are recognized in income currently.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income, after deducting
preferred stock dividends accumulated during the period, by the
weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each
period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the
weighted-average number of shares of common stock, common stock equivalents and
other potentially dilutive securities outstanding during each period.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value
method and discloses certain fair market value information with respect to its
stock option activity in the notes to the financial statements.
SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company operates two brands, Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity
Cruises. The brands have been aggregated as a single operating segment based on
the similarity of their economic characteristics as well as product and
services provided.
Information about geographic areas is shown in the table below. Revenues are
attributed to geographic areas based on the source of the customer.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998 1997
=====================================================================
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues:
United States 83% 84% 85%
All Other Countries 17% 16% 15%
------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
NOTE 3. STOCK SPLIT
On June 23, 1998, the Company authorized a two-for-one split of its common
stock effected in the form of a stock dividend. The additional shares were
distributed on July 31, 1998 to shareholders of record on July 10, 1998. All
share and per share information has been retroactively restated to reflect this
stock split.
NOTE 4. ACQUISITION
In July 1997, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Celebrity
Cruise Lines Inc. ("Celebrity"), a provider of cruises to the North American
market. The purchase price was $515.0 million, payable in cash of $245.0
million and 14,896,552 shares of the Company's common stock. This acquisition
has been accounted for under the purchase method and the results of the
operations of Celebrity have been included in the consolidated financial
statements since July 1, 1997. The total cost of the acquisition was allocated
to the tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their
respective fair values.
The following unaudited pro forma information presents a summary of
consolidated results of operations of the Company, including Celebrity, as if
the acquisition had occurred January 1, 1997.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(in thousands, except per share amounts) 1997
==========================================================
<S> <C>
Revenue $2,196,571
Income before extraordinary item $ 174,406
Net income $ 166,848
Earnings per share
Income before extraordinary item
Basic $ 1.10
Diluted $ 1.10
Net income
Basic $ 1.05
Diluted $ 1.05
----------
</TABLE>
The unaudited pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes
only and include certain adjustments, such as additional depreciation expense
as a result of a step-up in the basis of fixed assets and increased interest
expense on acquisition debt. They do not purport to be indicative of the
results which would actually have been achieved if this acquisition had been
effected on the date indicated or of those results which may be obtained in the
future.
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NOTE 5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consists of the following
(in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998
================================================================
<S> <C> <C>
Land $ 7,549 $ 5,320
Vessels 5,158,278 4,457,070
Vessels under capital lease 766,826 763,350
Vessels under construction 495,483 285,243
Other 223,920 170,290
---------------------------
6,652,056 5,681,273
Less-accumulated depreciation
and amortization (793,871) (608,265)
---------------------------
$5,858,185 $5,073,008
===========================
</TABLE>
Vessels under construction includes progress payments for the construction of
new vessels as well as planning, design, interest, commitment fees and other
associated costs. The Company capitalized interest costs of $34.6, $15.0 and
$15.8 million for the years 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Accumulated
amortization related to vessels under capital lease was $90.2 and $67.9 million
at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
In May 1998, the Company sold Song of America for $94.5 million and recognized a
gain on the sale of $31.0 million which is included in Other income (expense).
In the second quarter of 1998, the Company incurred a $32.0 million charge
related to the write-down to fair market value of Viking Serenade. Based on the
Company's strategic objectives, the unique circumstances of this vessel and
indications of the current value of Viking Serenade, the Company recorded a
write-down of the carrying value to its estimated fair market value which is
included in Other income (expense). The Company continues to operate and
depreciate the vessel which is classified as part of Property and Equipment on
the balance sheet.
In October 1997, the Company sold Sun Viking for $30.0 million and recognized a
gain on the sale of $4.0 million. In September 1997, the Company sold Meridian.
The sale price was $62.1 million and there was no gain or loss recognized in the
transaction. The Company has recorded the gains in Other income (expense).
NOTE 6. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998
===============================================================================
<S> <C> <C>
$1 billion revolving credit facility,
LIBOR plus 0.30% interest rate on
balances outstanding, 0.15% facility
fee, due 2003 $ -- $ --
Senior Notes and Senior Debentures
bearing interest at rates ranging from
6.75% to 8.25%, due 2002 through
2008, 2018 and 2027 1,391,012 1,390,006
Unsecured fixed rate loan bearing
interest at 8.0%, due 2006 159,703 185,277
Fixed rate loans bearing interest at
rates ranging from 6.7% to 8.0%,
due through 2005, secured by
certain Celebrity vessels 322,084 403,560
Variable rate loans bearing interest at
6.5% through Nov. 2001, LIBOR
plus 0.45% through 2004,
due through 2004, secured
by certain Celebrity vessels 25,342 30,978
Capital lease obligations, implicit
interest rates ranging from
7.0% to 7.2%, due through 2011 444,036 459,261
-----------------------------
2,342,177 2,469,082
Less-current portion (128,086) (127,919)
-----------------------------
Long-term portion $ 2,214,091 $ 2,341,163
=============================
</TABLE>
Under the Company's $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility (the
"$1 Billion Revolving Credit Facility"), the contractual interest rate on
balances outstanding varies with the Company's debt rating.
In March 1998, the Company issued $150.0 million of 6.75% Senior Notes due 2008
and $150.0 million of 7.25% Senior Debentures due 2018. Net proceeds to the
Company were approximately $296.1 million.
In May 1997, the Company redeemed the remaining $104.5 million of 11 3/8% Senior
Subordinated Notes and incurred an extraordinary charge of approximately $7.6
million, or $0.05 per share on the early extinguishment of debt.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 33
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
The Senior Notes and Senior Debentures are unsecured and are not redeemable
prior to maturity.
The Company entered into a $264.0 million capital lease to finance Splendour of
the Seas and a $260.0 million capital lease to finance Legend of the Seas in
1996 and 1995, respectively. The capital leases each have semi-annual payments
of $12.0 million over 15 years with final payments of $99.0 and $97.5 million,
respectively.
The Company's debt agreements contain covenants that require the Company, among
other things, to maintain minimum liquidity amounts, net worth and fixed charge
coverage ratios and limit debt to capital ratios. The Company is in compliance
with all covenants as of December 31, 1999. Following is a schedule of principal
repayments on long-term debt (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year
===========================================================
<S> <C>
2000 $ 128,086
2001 109,982
2002 260,009
2003 110,948
2004 217,940
Thereafter 1,515,212
-----------
$ 2,342,177
===========
</TABLE>
NOTE 7. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
The following represents an analysis of the changes in shareholders' equity for
the years 1999, 1998 and 1997 (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Preferred Common Paid-in Retained Treasury
Stock Stock Capital Earnings Stock Total
===================================================================================================================================
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, January 1, 1997 $ -- $1,276 $ 551,945 $ 535,512 $(3,799) $ 1,084,934
Issuance of Convertible Preferred Stock 172,500 -- (5,470) -- -- 167,030
Acquisition of Celebrity Cruise Lines Inc. -- 148 269,852 -- -- 270,000
Issuance of Common Stock -- 187 364,444 -- -- 364,631
Issuance under Employee Related Plans -- 10 7,533 -- (560) 6,983
Preferred stock dividends -- -- -- (9,201) -- (9,201)
Common stock dividends -- -- -- (40,783) -- (40,783)
Net Income -- -- -- 175,127 -- 175,127
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, December 31, 1997 172,500 1,621 1,188,304 660,655 (4,359) 2,018,721
Issuance of Common Stock -- 61 165,471 -- -- 165,532
Issuance under Employee Related Plans -- 8 8,021 -- (560) 7,469
Preferred stock dividends -- -- -- (12,506) -- (12,506)
Common stock dividends -- -- -- (55,228) -- (55,228)
Net Income -- -- -- 330,770 -- 330,770
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, December 31, 1998 172,500 1,690 1,361,796 923,691 (4,919) 2,454,758
Issuance of Common Stock -- 108 487,291 -- -- 487,399
Issuance under Preferred Stock Conversion (300) -- 300 -- -- --
Issuance under Employee Related Plans -- 14 17,260 -- (560) 16,714
Preferred stock dividends -- -- -- (12,506) -- (12,506)
Common stock dividends -- -- -- (69,062) -- (69,062)
Net Income -- -- -- 383,853 -- 383,853
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, December 31, 1999 $ 172,200 $1,812 $ 1,866,647 $ 1,225,976 $(5,479) $ 3,261,156
=====================================================================================
</TABLE>
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In 1999, the Company completed a public offering of 11,625,000 shares of common
stock at a price of $46.69 per share. Of the total shares sold, 10,825,000
shares were sold by the Company and the balance of 800,000 shares were sold by a
selling shareholder. After deduction of the underwriting discount and other
estimated expenses of the offering, net proceeds to the Company were
approximately $487.4 million.
In March 1998, the Company completed a public offering of 13,800,000 shares of
common stock at a price of $28.25 per share. Of the total shares sold, 6,100,690
shares were sold by the Company, and the balance of 7,699,310 shares were sold
by selling shareholders. After deduction of the underwriting discount and other
estimated expenses of the offering, net proceeds to the Company were
approximately $165.5 million.
In February 1997, the Company issued 3,450,000 shares of $3.625 Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Convertible Preferred Stock"). The Convertible
Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference of $50 per share and is convertible
by the holder at any time into shares of common stock at a conversion price of
$16.20 per share of common stock (equivalent to a conversion rate of 3.0864
shares of common stock for each share of Convertible Preferred Stock). The
shares of Convertible Preferred Stock are redeemable, at the option of the
Company, subsequent to February 16, 2000 at pre-established redemption prices.
The Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan facilitates the purchase by employees
of up to 800,000 shares of common stock commencing January 1, 1994. The purchase
price is derived from a formula based on 90% of the fair market value of the
common stock during the quarterly purchase period, subject to certain
restrictions. Shares of common stock of 35,263, 35,546 and 33,276 were issued
under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan at an average price of $37.81, $28.33 and
$16.48 during 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Under an executive compensation program approved in 1994, the Company will award
to a trust 10,086 shares of common stock per quarter, up to a maximum of 806,880
shares. The Company issued 40,344 shares each year under the program during
1999, 1998 and 1997.
The Company has an Employee Stock Option Plan and an Incentive Stock Option Plan
which provide for awards to officers, directors and key employees of the Company
up to an aggregate 14,703,000 shares and 3,700,000 shares of common stock,
respectively. Options are granted at a price not less than the fair value of the
shares on the date of grant and expire not later than 10 years after the date of
grant. Options under the Employee Stock Option Plan generally become exercisable
as to 40% of the amount granted two years after the grant date and 20% of the
amount granted at the end of each of the three succeeding years. Options under
the Incentive Stock Option Plan generally become exercisable as to 25% of the
amount granted two years after the grant date and 25% of the amount granted at
the end of each of the three succeeding years.
Stock option activity and information about stock options are summarized in the
following tables.
STOCK OPTION ACTIVITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Average
Options Price
================================================================
<S> <C> <C>
Balance at January 1, 1997 5,321,700 $ 10.81
Granted 1,080,000 $ 19.49
Exercised (831,608) $ 7.87
Canceled (95,776) $ 13.16
----------
Balance at December 31, 1997 5,474,316 $ 12.92
Granted 2,013,000 $ 25.07
Exercised (652,474) $ 9.90
Canceled (342,452) $ 16.74
----------
Balance at December 31, 1998 6,492,390 $ 16.78
Granted 2,285,500 $ 39.23
Exercised (1,318,714) $ 11.01
Canceled (565,004) $ 23.03
----------
Balance at December 31, 1999 6,894,172 $ 24.82
==========
Available for Future Grants,
End of the Year 8,553,864
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
STOCK OPTIONS OUTSTANDING
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
As of December 31,1999 Outstanding Exercisable
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Average Average Average
Remaining Exercise Exercise
Exercise Price Range Shares Life Price Shares Price
=======================================================================================================
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 7.24-$12.16 923,430 4.6 years $ 9.96 653,380 $ 9.35
$13.31-$19.97 1,649,842 6.2 years $14.59 916,850 $13.98
$21.92-$32.85 2,155,400 8.3 years $24.34 78,950 $21.92
$35.09-$44.19 2,165,500 9.4 years $39.42 - -
--------- ---------
6,894,172 7.6 years $24.82 1,649,180 $12.53
========= =========
</TABLE>
The Company uses the intrinsic value method of accounting for stock-based
compensation. Had the fair value based method been used to account for such
compensation, compensation costs would have reduced net income by $15.0, $8.2
and $4.0 million or $0.08, $0.05 and $0.03 per share in 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. The weighted-average fair value of options granted during 1999,
1998 and 1997 was $15.52, $10.49 and $7.80, respectively. Fair market value
information for the Company's stock options for 1999, 1998 and 1997 was
estimated using the Black-Scholes Model assuming an expected dividend rate of
1.0% in 1999 and 1.5% in 1998 and 1997, an estimated term of six years, a
risk-free rate of return of approximately 5% in 1999 and 1998 and 6% in 1997,
and an expected volatility of 35.6%, 35.0% and 28.0% in 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively.
Effective January 1, 1998, the Company instituted a program, "Taking Stock in
Employees," to award stock to employees up to a maximum of 1,400,000 shares of
common stock. Employees are awarded 50 shares of the Company's stock which vest
over a 10-year period. Employees can elect to receive cash equal to the fair
market value of the stock upon vesting. Compensation expense was $3.3 and $3.6
million in 1999 and 1998, respectively, related to this program.
NOTE 8. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Below is a reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings per share before
extraordinary item for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 (in
thousands, except per share amounts).
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998 1997
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Per Per Per
For the Years Ended December 31 Income Shares Share Income Shares Share Income Shares Share
===================================================================================================================================
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Income before extraordinary item $383,853 $330,770 $182,685
Less: Preferred stock dividend (12,506) (12,506) (10,765)
-------- -------- --------
Basic earnings per share 371,347 172,319 $2.15 318,264 167,577 $1.90 171,920 141,010 $1.22
===== ===== =====
Effect of Dilutive Securities
Stock options 3,508 2,940 1,978
Convertible preferred stock 12,506 10,629 12,506 10,648 10,765 9,186
------------------- ------------------- ---------------------
Diluted earnings per share $383,853 186,456 $2.06 $330,770 181,165 $1.83 $182,685 152,174 $1.20
=================================================================================================
</TABLE>
Extraordinary loss per share for the year ended 1997 for basic and diluted
earnings per share was ($0.05).
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NOTE 9. RETIREMENT PLANS
The Company maintains a defined contribution pension plan covering all of its
full-time shoreside employees who have completed the minimum period of
continuous service. Annual contributions to the plan are based on fixed
percentages of participants' salaries and years of service, not to exceed
certain maximums. Pension cost was $7.2, $6.9 and $4.9 million for the years
1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Effective January 1, 2000, the Company instituted a defined benefit pension plan
to cover all of its shipboard employees not covered under another pension plan.
Benefits to eligible employees are accrued based on the employee's years of
service. The Company made an initial funding pursuant to this plan as of
December 31, 1999.
NOTE 10. INCOME TAXES
The Company and the majority of its subsidiaries are not subject to U.S.
corporate income tax on income generated from the international operation of
ships pursuant to Section 883 of the Internal Revenue Code, provided that they
meet certain tests related to country of incorporation and composition of
shareholders. The Company believes that it and a majority of its subsidiaries
meet these tests. Income tax expense related to the Company's remaining
subsidiaries is not significant.
NOTE 11. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments are as follows
(in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 1998
--------------------------------------------------------------
Carrying Fair Carrying Fair
Amount Value Amount Value
================================================================================
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash and Cash
Equivalents $ 63,470 $ 63,470 $ 172,921 $ 172,921
Long-Term
Debt
(including
current
portion of
long-term
debt) (2,342,177) (2,339,960) (2,469,082) (2,564,985)
Interest Rate
Swap
Agreements
in a net
receivable
(payable)
position 2,130 (13,661) 2,370 48,558
---------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
The carrying amounts shown are the amounts reported in the consolidated balance
sheets. The reported fair values are based on a variety of factors and
assumptions. Accordingly, the fair values may not represent actual values of the
financial instruments that could have been realized as of December 31, 1999 or
1998 or that will be realized in the future and do not include expenses that
could be incurred in an actual sale or settlement. The following methods were
used to estimate the fair values of the Company's financial instruments, none of
which are held for trading or speculative purposes:
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short maturity of
those instruments.
LONG-TERM DEBT
The fair values of the $1 Billion Revolving Credit Facility, the capital leases,
the secured fixed and variable rate loans and the unsecured fixed rate loan were
estimated based on the market rates available to the Company for similar debt
with the same remaining maturities. The fair values of the Senior Notes and
Senior Debentures were estimated by obtaining quoted market prices.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. 37
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS
The fair value of interest rate swap agreements was estimated based on quoted
market prices for similar or identical financial instruments to those held by
the Company. The Company's exposure to market risk for changes in interest
rates relates to its long-term debt obligations. Market risk associated with
the Company's long-term debt is the potential increase in fair value resulting
from a decrease in interest rates. The Company uses interest rate swaps to
modify its exposure to interest rate movements and manage its interest expense.
As of December 31, 1999, the Company had agreements in effect which exchanged
fixed interest rates for floating interest rates in a notional amount of $850.0
million maturing in 2002 through 2008.
The Company has exposure under these interest rate swap agreements for the cost
of replacing the contracts in the event of nonperformance by the
counterparties, all of which are currently the Company's lending banks. To
minimize that risk, the Company limits its exposure to any individual counter-
party and selects counterparties with credit risks acceptable to the Company.
During June 1999, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 137, Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities-Deferral of the Effective Date of
FASB Statement 133. The Statement defers the effective date of SFAS No. 133,
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, until January 1,
2000 for the Company. The Company has not yet determined the impact that the
adoption of SFAS No. 133 will have on its earnings or statement of financial
position.
NOTE 12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
The Company has 10 ships on order. Two are Eagle-class vessels designated for
the Royal Caribbean International fleet, which are scheduled for delivery in the
third quarter of 2000 and first quarter of 2002. The Company also has four
Vantage-class vessels designated for the Royal Caribbean International fleet
scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2001 and second quarters of 2002,
2003 and 2004 and four Millennium-class vessels designated for the Celebrity
Cruises fleet, scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2000, first
quarter of 2001, third quarter of 2001 and second quarter of 2002. The aggregate
contract price of the 10 ships, which excludes capitalized interest and other
ancillary costs, is approximately $3.9 billion, of which the Company deposited
$247.0 million during 1999, $119.3 million during 1998 and $23.7 million during
1997. Additional deposits are due prior to the dates of delivery of $88.1
million in 2000, $64.6 million in 2001 and $39.6 million in 2002.
LITIGATION
In July 1999, the Company entered into a plea agreement with the U.S.
Department of Justice resolving a series of federal grand jury investigations
of the Company's waste disposal practices. The Company was assessed fines of
$18.0 million of which $4.0 million had previously been accrued in connection
with the plea agreement. In January 2000, the Company entered into a settlement
with the State of Alaska resolving a civil lawsuit relating to the same
incidents. The settlement calls for the Company to make payments totaling $3.3
million, which were accrued in 1999.
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Beginning in August 1996, several purported class action suits were filed
alleging that Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity should have paid
commissions to travel agents on a portion of the port charges that were
included in the price of cruise fares. The suits seek damages in an unspecified
amount. Similar suits are pending against other companies in the cruise
industry. In December 1998, a Florida state court dismissed one of the suits
for failure to state a claim under Florida law. The plaintiff in that case has
filed an appeal of that decision. The Company is not able at this time to
estimate the timing or impact of these proceedings on the Company.
In April 1999, a lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the
Southern District of New York on behalf of current and former crew members
alleging that the Company failed to pay the plaintiffs their full wages. The
suit seeks payment of (i) the wages alleged to be owed, (ii) penalty wages
under U.S. law and (iii) punitive damages. In November 1999, a purported class
action suit was filed in the same court alleging a similar cause of action. The
Company is not able at this time to estimate the impact of these proceedings on
the Company; there can be no assurance that such proceedings, if decided
adversely, would not have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of
operations.
The Company is routinely involved in other claims typical to the cruise
industry. The majority of these claims are covered by insurance. Management
believes that the outcome of such other claims which are not covered by
insurance are not expected to have a material adverse effect upon the Company's
financial condition or results of operations.
OPERATING LEASES
The Company is obligated under noncancelable operating leases for various
facilities, primarily office and warehouse space. As of December 31, 1999,
future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases were as
follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year
=========================================================
<S> <C>
2000 $ 5,485
2001 4,882
2002 4,523
2003 4,058
2004 3,849
Thereafter 22,414
-------
$45,211
=======
</TABLE>
Total rent expense for all operating leases amounted to $5.1, $6.9 and $5.7
million for the years 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
OTHER
At December 31, 1999, the Company has commitments through 2014 to pay a minimum
amount for its annual usage of certain port facilities as follows (in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year
=========================================================
<S> <C>
2000 $ 9,720
2001 11,238
2002 13,050
2003 12,524
2004 13,302
Thereafter 138,060
--------
$197,894
========
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 13. QUARTERLY DATA (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
First Quarter Second Quarter
(in thousands, except -------------------------------------------------
per share amounts) 1999 1998 1999 1998
===============================================================================
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 610,046 $ 659,777 $ 617,664 $ 656,456
Operating Income 108,390 119,461 108,110 121,533
-------------------------------------------------
Net Income $ 90,196 $ 77,537 $ 85,347 $ 79,770
=================================================
Earnings Per Share
Basic $ 0.52 $ 0.45 $ 0.49 $ 0.45
-------------------------------------------------
Diluted $ 0.49 $ 0.44 $ 0.47 $ 0.44
-------------------------------------------------
Dividends Declared Per Share $ 0.09 $ 0.08 $ 0.09 $ 0.08
-------------------------------------------------
<CAPTION>
Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
(in thousands, except -------------------------------------------------
per share amounts) 1999 1998 1999 1998
===============================================================================
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 734,460 $ 744,910 $ 583,982 $ 575,148
Operating Income 198,225 183,592 65,449 64,149
-------------------------------------------------
Net Income $ 169,972 $ 150,038 $ 38,338 $ 23,425
=================================================
Earnings Per Share
Basic $ 0.98 $ 0.87 $ 0.19 $ 0.12
-------------------------------------------------
Diluted $ 0.92 $ 0.82 $ 0.19 $ 0.12
-------------------------------------------------
Dividends Declared Per Share $ 0.11 $ 0.09 $ 0.11 $ 0.09
-------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LOGO
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS AND DIRECTORS
OF ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.:
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related
consolidated statements of operations and of cash flows present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and
its subsidiaries at December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1999, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these
statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the
United States, which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing
the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management,
and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that
our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Miami, Florida
January 28, 2000
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[Photo of board of directors]
board of directors
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(from left to right) EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
<S> <C> <C>
Tor Arneberg Edwin W. Stephan Richard D. Fain
Nightingale & Associates, Inc. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.(*) Chairman and CEO,
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Richard D. Fain Tom Pritzker
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Pritzker & Pritzker Richard J. Glasier
Executive Vice President
John Chandris William K. Reilly and Chief Financial Officer,
Chandris (UK) Limited Aqua International Partners Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Kaspar K. Kielland Eyal Ofer Richard E. Sasso
L.M. Ericsson A/S Carlyle M.G. Limited President, Celebrity Cruises
Jannik Lindbaek Laura Laviada Jack L. Williams
International Finance Editorial Televisa President,
Corp./Worldbank Group Royal Caribbean International
Bernard W. Aronson
Arne Wilhelmsen Acon Investments, LLC
Anders Wilhelmsen & Co. A/S
</TABLE>
(*)Vice Chairman
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shareholder information
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CORPORATE OFFICE The table below sets forth the quarterly high and
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. low prices of the common stock on the New York
1050 Caribbean Way Stock Exchange:
Miami, Florida 33132
Telephone (305) 539-6000 1999 High Low
Telecommunications Display Device =======================================================
(305) 539-4440 First Quarter $40 1/4 $31 3/8
Internet http://www.royalcaribbean.com Second Quarter 44 1/2 31 7/8
http://www.celebrity-cruises.com Third Quarter 51 5/8 41 1/16
Fourth Quarter 58 7/8 42 5/8
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS =======================================================
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
700 First Union Financial Center 1998 High Low
200 South Biscayne Boulevard =======================================================
Miami, Florida 33131-2330 First Quarter $35 7/16 $24 3/4
Second Quarter 40 3/8 32 5/8
COMMON STOCK TRANSFER Third Quarter 43 29/32 23 1/8
AGENT & REGISTRAR Fourth Quarter 37 1/8 17
ChaseMellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C. =======================================================
Overpeck Centre
85 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, New Jersey 07660 ANNUAL MEETING
Internet http://www.chasemellon.com The annual meeting will be held on Thursday, May 18,
2000 at 9 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency, Miami, Florida.
COMMON STOCK
Common stock of Royal Caribbean AVAILABILITY OF FORM 20-F
Cruises Ltd. trades on the New York
Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the A copy of the Company's annual report on Form 20-F
Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE) under will be provided without charge upon written request to
the symbol "RCL." the Company.
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