NCL Corporation Ltd. Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Notes

The proposed financing would fund redemption of 2028 notes and repayments under revolving and export-credit backed facilities.

Rhea-AI Summary

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) subsidiary NCL Corporation proposes a private offering of $750.0 million in senior notes due 2031.

NCL Corporation intends to use net proceeds and cash on hand to redeem all outstanding 6.125% senior notes due 2028 issued by its subsidiary NCL Finance, repay approximately $176.3 million under its senior secured revolving loan facility, and prepay approximately $42.2 million under export-credit backed financing facilities. The funds would also cover accrued and unpaid interest and related transaction premiums, fees and expenses. Redemption of the 2028 notes is conditional on completion of the offering.

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• Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Proposed $750.0 million offering would provide funding for planned debt refinancing and repayments. 11% of market cap
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Planned redemption covers all outstanding 6.125% senior notes due 2028 issued by NCL Finance.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Planned revolving loan repayment would reduce outstanding borrowings by approximately $176.3 million.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Planned export-credit backed financing prepayment would reduce outstanding borrowings by approximately $42.2 million.

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• Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Proposed $750.0 million senior notes due 2031 would create a new debt obligation. 11% of market cap
• Minor pointRedemption of the 2028 notes is conditional on completion of the offering.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Planned refinancing uses cash on hand alongside net proceeds and includes interest, premiums, fees and expenses.

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Key Figures

Proposed notes principal: $750.0 million Revolving facility repayment: Approximately $176.3 million Export-credit financing prepayment: Approximately $42.2 million +1 more

Proposed notes principal

$750.0 million

Senior notes due 2031

Revolving facility repayment

Approximately $176.3 million

Outstanding borrowings under NCLC's senior secured revolving loan facility

Export-credit financing prepayment

Approximately $42.2 million

Outstanding borrowings under export-credit backed financing facilities

Existing note coupon and maturity

6.125%; due 2028

All outstanding notes are to be redeemed, conditioned on completion of the offering

Previous Offering Reports

2 past events · Latest: Sep 08

Same Type 2 events

1. Sep 08

   Debt offering

   24h Move

   -4.4%

   Prior senior-note proceeds were designated for tenders and redemptions of existing debt.

2. Jan 07

   Debt offering

   24h Move

   -0.5%

   Prior senior-note proceeds were designated to redeem existing notes, contingent on offering completion.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

senior notes, private offering, qualified institutional buyers, rule 144a, +1 more

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senior notes financial

"$750.0 million aggregate principal amount of its senior notes due 2031"

Senior notes are a type of loan that a company borrows from investors, promising to pay it back with interest. They are called "senior" because in case the company faces financial trouble, these lenders are paid back before others. This makes senior notes safer for investors compared to other types of loans or bonds.

private offering financial

"in a private offering (the “Offering”)"

A private offering is the sale of securities—such as shares or bonds—directly to a limited group of investors rather than through public markets or a broad auction. It matters to investors because it changes who owns the company and how much cash the business has available, which can dilute existing shareholders, affect share liquidity and price discovery, and signal strategic moves or funding needs; think of it as selling a batch of goods to a few trusted customers instead of opening a shop to everyone.

qualified institutional buyers regulatory

"only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers"

Qualified institutional buyers are large organizations, like big investment firms or banks, that are allowed to buy certain types of investment opportunities not available to everyday investors. Their size and experience matter because it ensures they understand and can handle complex financial deals, making markets more efficient and secure.

rule 144a regulatory

"in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act"

Rule 144A is a regulation that makes it easier for companies to sell private bonds to large investors without going through all the usual rules that apply to public sales. It matters because it helps companies raise money more quickly and privately, often attracting big investors looking for special deals.

regulation s regulatory

"pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act"

Regulation S is a set of rules that allows companies to sell securities (like shares or bonds) to investors outside the United States without having to follow all U.S. securities laws. It matters because it makes it easier for companies to raise money from international investors while still complying with U.S. regulations.

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MIAMI, Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NCL Corporation Ltd. (“NCLC”), a subsidiary of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) (“NCLH”), announced today that it is proposing to sell $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of its senior notes due 2031 (the “Notes”) in a private offering (the “Offering”) that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

NCLC intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering, together with cash on hand, (i) to redeem all of the outstanding 6.125% Senior Notes due 2028 issued by NCL Finance, Ltd., a subsidiary of NCLC (the “2028 Notes”), (ii) to repay approximately $176.3 million of outstanding borrowings under NCLC’s existing senior secured revolving loan facility and (iii) to prepay approximately $42.2 million of outstanding borrowings under our export-credit backed financing facilities, in each case, together with any accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and to pay any related transaction premiums, fees and expenses. The redemption of the 2028 Notes will be conditioned upon the consummation of the Offering.

The Notes are being offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act, and outside the United States, only to non-U.S. investors pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes will not be registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state laws.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. This press release also shall not constitute an offer to purchase, a solicitation of an offer to sell, or a notice of redemption with respect to the 2028 Notes.

About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates Norwegian Cruise Line®, Oceania Cruises® and Regent Seven Seas Cruises®. NCLH has a combined fleet of 33 ships and approximately 72,000 berths, excluding two ships under long-term charter to third parties, and offers itineraries to nearly 700 destinations worldwide. NCLH expects to add 16 additional ships across its three brands through 2037, which will add approximately 43,000 berths to its fleet.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements, estimates or projections contained in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding the Offering and the use of proceeds therefrom, may be forward-looking statements. Many, but not all, of these statements can be found by looking for words like “expect,” “anticipate,” “goal,” “project,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “will,” “may,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “intend,” “future” and similar words. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and may involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. For a discussion of these risks, uncertainties and other factors, please refer to the factors set forth under the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements” in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These factors are not exhaustive and new risks emerge from time to time. There may be additional risks that we consider immaterial or which are unknown. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates and projections regarding our present and future business strategies and the environment in which we expect to operate in the future. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change of events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement was based, except as required by law.

Investor Relations & Media Contact

Sarah Inmon
(786) 812-3233
InvestorRelations@nclcorp.com

FAQ

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How much does NCLH subsidiary NCL Corporation propose to raise in its senior notes offering?

NCL Corporation proposes to sell $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2031 in a private offering.

What would NCL Corporation use the senior notes offering proceeds for?

NCL Corporation intends to use net proceeds and cash on hand to redeem its subsidiary's 6.125% senior notes due 2028 and repay other borrowings. Planned repayments include approximately $176.3 million under its senior secured revolving loan facility and approximately $42.2 million under export-credit backed financing facilities, together with accrued interest and related transaction costs.