Carnival Estimates Financial Impact of Grounding

Carnival Corporation & plc Required Announcement on Financial Impact of Costa Concordia.

 

Carnival Corporation & plc has commented on the financial impact resulting from the grounding of the Costa Concordia.

 

"At this time, our priority is the safety of our passengers and crew," said Micky Arison, Carnival Corporation & plc chairman and CEO.  "We are deeply saddened by this tragic event and our hearts go out to everyone affected by the grounding of the Costa Concordia and especially to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives. They will remain in our thoughts and prayers," Arison said.

 

In accordance with financial disclosure requirements, the company provides the following information:

 

The company has insurance coverage for damage to the vessel with a deductible of approximately $30 million as well as insurance for third party personal injury liability subject to an additional deductible of approximately $10 million for this incident.   The company self-insures for loss of use of the vessel.

 

A damage assessment review of the vessel is currently being undertaken to determine how long it will be out of service.  The vessel is expected to be out of service for the remainder of our current fiscal year if not longer. For the fiscal year ending November 30, the impact to 2012 earnings for loss of use is expected to be approximately $85-$95 million or $0.11-$0.12 per share.  In addition, the company anticipates other costs to the business that are not possible to determine at this time.

 

Carnival Corporation & plc, which is the parent company of Costa Cruises, is traded on both the New York and London Stock Exchanges.