Shareholders Approve Major Corporate Unification and Redomiciliation

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Carnival shareholders approved the unification of its dual-listed company structure and the redomiciliation of Carnival Corporation to Bermuda, alongside authorizations for share issuance and buybacks.

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• DLC Unification Approved

  Shareholders overwhelmingly approved the unification of Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc's dual-listed company structure and the redomiciliation of Carnival Corporation from Panama to Bermuda.

• Share Issuance Authority Granted

  Shareholders granted authority for Carnival plc to allot new shares and disapply pre-emption rights, providing flexibility for future capital raises.

• Share Buyback Authority Approved

  Shareholders approved a general authority for Carnival plc to buy back its ordinary shares in the open market, supporting the previously announced $2.5 billion buyback program.

• Director Re-elections Confirmed

  All director nominees were re-elected to the boards of Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc.

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The approval of the Dual Listed Company (DLC) Unification and Redomiciliation is a significant strategic move for Carnival, simplifying its complex corporate structure and changing its domicile. This is expected to streamline operations, enhance governance, and potentially improve financial efficiency. The shareholder approval for both new share allotment authority and a general share buyback authority provides the company with flexibility in capital management, supporting its ongoing financial health following strong recent performance.