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Royal Caribbean Group 

Securities Class Action

  • Date:
  • 12/7/2020
  • Company Name:
  • Royal Caribbean Group
  • Stock Symbol:
  • RCL
  • Class Period:
  • FROM 2/4/2020 TO 3/17/2020
  • Status:
  • Filed
  • Filing Date:
  • 10/7/2020
  • Court:
  • U.S. District Court: Southern Florida

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida on behalf of investors that purchased Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) securities between February 4, 2020 and March 17, 2020 (the “Class Period”). Investors have until December 7, 2020 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
 

The complaint, filed on October 7, 2020, alleges that throughout the Class Period defendants failed to disclose material facts about the Company’s decrease in bookings outside China, instead maintaining that it was only experiencing a slowdown in bookings from China. The Action further alleges that defendants failed to disclose material facts about the Company’s inadequate policies and procedures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on its ships. The truth about the scope of the impact that COVID-19 had on the Company’s overall bookings and the inability of Royal Caribbean to prevent the virus’ spread on its ships was revealed through a series of disclosures.
 

First, on February 13, 2020, Royal Caribbean issued a press release stating that it had canceled 18 voyages in Southeast Asia due to recent travel restrictions and further warning that recent bookings had been softer for its broader business.
 

On this news, Royal Caribbean shares fell over 3 percent.
 

Second, on February 25, 2020, Royal Caribbean filed its 2019 Form 10-K, indicating that COVID-19 concerns were negatively impacting its overall business.
 

On this news, Royal Caribbean shares fell over 14 percent.
 

Third, on March 10, 2020, Royal Caribbean withdrew its 2020 financial guidance, increased its revolving credit facility by $550 million, and announced that it would take cost-cutting actions due to the proliferation of COVID-19, further revealing that COVID-19 was severely impacting Royal Caribbean’s 2020 customer booking and that its safety measures were inadequate to prevent the spread of the virus on its ships.
 

On this news, Royal Caribbean shares fell over 14 percent.
 

Fourth, on March 11, 2020, Royal Caribbean’s largest competitor, Carnival, announced a 60-day suspension of all operations, prompting concern that Royal Caribbean would follow suit. At the same time, Royal Caribbean also cancelled two cruises, beginning a series of cancellations and suspensions to follow.
 

On this news, Royal Caribbean shares fell almost 32 percent.
 

Fifth, on March 14, 2020, Royal Caribbean announced a suspension of all global cruises for 30 days.
 

On this news, Royal Caribbean stock fell over 7 percent.
 

Sixth, on March 16, 2020, the Company revealed that global operations could be suspended longer than anticipated, announcing the cancellations of two additional cruises throughout April and into May.
 

On this news, Royal Caribbean shares fell over 7 percent.
 

Finally, on March 18, 2020, analysts downgraded Royal Caribbean’s stock and slashed their price targets.
 

On this news, Royal Caribbean shares fell more than 19 percent.
 

If you purchased Royal Caribbean securities during the Class Period and suffered a loss, are a long-term stockholder, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker, Melissa Fortunat or Marion Passmore by email at investigations@bespc.com, telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out the contact form below. There is no cost or obligation to you.

The individual or institution below (“Plaintiff”) has reviewed and agrees to the Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. (“BESPC”) retainer agreement and authorizes BESPC to prosecute an action on Plaintiff’s behalf under the federal securities laws or applicable state laws to recover damages on behalf of investors in Royal Caribbean Group . BESPC will prosecute the action on a full contingency basis and will forward all costs and expenses.
 

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