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Carnival Reduces Debt with $1 Billion Note Offering

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Carnival Reduces Debt with $1 Billion Note Offering

The latest update is out from Carnival ( (CCL) ).

On February 28, 2025, Carnival Corporation closed a private offering of $1.0 billion in senior unsecured notes with a 5.750% interest rate due in 2030. The proceeds, along with cash on hand, were used to redeem $1.0 billion of higher-interest notes, reducing the company’s interest expense by over 4.5% and saving approximately $45 million annually. This strategic move is part of Carnival’s ongoing efforts to manage its debt and reduce financial costs, potentially strengthening its financial position and operational flexibility.

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Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company and one of the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines including AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises, and Seabourn.

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