ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD 8-K

What Happened

• Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced that on February 10, 2026 it appointed Christopher Wiernicki to its Board of Directors. The company issued a press release about the appointment on February 17, 2026 (filed as Exhibit 99.1 in the 8-K).
• Mr. Wiernicki served as Chairman and CEO of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) from 2011 through 2025 and previously held senior roles at ABS including president & COO and chief technology officer.

Key Details

• Appointment date: February 10, 2026.
• Press release issued/furnished: February 17, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1).
• Mr. Wiernicki’s ABS tenure as Chairman & CEO: 2011–2025.
• Director pay: he will receive compensation consistent with other non‑management directors as described in RCL’s 2025 proxy (filed April 18, 2025).

Why It Matters

• The addition brings a recognized maritime industry expert to RCL’s board, potentially strengthening the company’s experience in marine safety, operations and regulatory matters—areas directly relevant to cruise operations.
• For investors, this is a governance update (Board composition) rather than a financial disclosure; there are no reported changes to executive management, compensation beyond standard director pay, or to the company’s financial results in this filing.