STOCK TITAN

Royal Caribbean (RCL) director has 78 shares withheld for RSU taxes

Filing Impact
(Neutral)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. director Ann S. Moore reported a routine tax-withholding share disposition. On 05/28/2026, 78 shares of common stock were withheld by the company at $276.615 per share to cover her tax liability from vesting restricted stock units. After this non-open-market event, she directly holds 28,925 shares of common stock.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • None.
Insider MOORE ANN S
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 78 $276.615 $22K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 28,925 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. [object Object]
Tax-withheld shares 78 shares Shares withheld to cover tax liability on 05/28/2026
Withholding price $276.615 per share Price applied to withheld shares on 05/28/2026
Shares held after transaction 28,925 shares Direct common stock holdings after withholding
Tax-withholding transactions 1 transaction, 78 shares Form 4 transactionSummary for code F
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Represents the number of shares of common stock withheld by the issuer to cover the reporting person's tax liability"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
restricted stock units financial
"tax liability associated with the vesting of shares underlying certain restricted stock units on 05/28/2026"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Form 4 regulatory
"The Form 4 shows 78 shares of Royal Caribbean common stock were withheld"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
transaction code "F" regulatory
"the transaction was a tax-withholding disposition, coded “F” on Form 4"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
MOORE ANN S

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.
1050 CARIBBEAN WAY

(Street)
MIAMI FLORIDA 33132

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD [ RCL ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/28/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/28/2026F78(1)D$276.61528,925D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents the number of shares of common stock withheld by the issuer to cover the reporting person's tax liability associated with the vesting of shares underlying certain restricted stock units on 05/28/2026.
Remarks:
/s/ Indira Sordo, Attorney-in-Fact for Ann S. Moore05/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did RCL director Ann S. Moore report?

Ann S. Moore reported a tax-withholding disposition on 05/28/2026. The company withheld 78 shares of Royal Caribbean common stock to cover her tax liability related to vesting restricted stock units, rather than executing an open-market sale.

How many RCL shares were involved in Ann S. Moore’s Form 4 filing?

The Form 4 shows 78 shares of Royal Caribbean common stock were withheld. These shares were used to satisfy Moore’s tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units, not sold in the open market to outside buyers.

What price per share was used for Ann S. Moore’s RCL tax withholding?

The tax-withholding disposition used a price of $276.615 per share. This value applies to the 78 Royal Caribbean shares withheld by the issuer to cover Ann S. Moore’s tax liability tied to vesting restricted stock units on 05/28/2026.

How many RCL shares does Ann S. Moore hold after this transaction?

Following the tax-withholding disposition, Ann S. Moore directly holds 28,925 shares of Royal Caribbean common stock. This figure reflects her position after 78 shares were withheld by the company to satisfy associated tax obligations.

Was Ann S. Moore’s RCL transaction an open-market sale or purchase?

No, the transaction was a tax-withholding disposition, coded “F” on Form 4. The issuer withheld 78 shares to pay taxes on vesting restricted stock units, so it does not represent an open-market sale or purchase decision by Moore.

What triggered the tax-withholding of RCL shares for Ann S. Moore?

The withholding was triggered by the vesting of restricted stock units on 05/28/2026. To cover Ann S. Moore’s resulting tax liability, Royal Caribbean retained 78 common shares instead of her receiving all vested shares outright.