Carnival Corporation & plc Announces the Launch of New Senior Unsecured Notes Offering

Group 1 - Carnival Corporation & plc announced a private offering of new senior unsecured notes totaling €1.0 billion, maturing in 2031, aimed at repaying borrowings under existing senior secured term loan facilities maturing in 2027 and 2028 [1] - The indenture governing the notes is expected to include investment grade-style covenants [1] - The offering is targeted at qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and non-U.S. investors under Regulation S of the Securities Act [2] Group 2 - The notes will not be registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws, and cannot be offered or sold in the U.S. without registration or an exemption [3] - The press release does not constitute an offer to sell or solicit offers to purchase the notes or any other securities [4] - Carnival Corporation & plc is recognized as the largest global cruise company and a major player in the leisure travel industry, operating several well-known cruise lines [5]