Royal Caribbean forms new partnership with iCON Infrastructure Partners

Royal Caribbean announced that it has entered into a new partnership with iCON Infrastructure Partners VI, L.P., a fund advised by iCON Infrastructure LLP to develop strategic cruise port infrastructure in support of Royal Caribbean Group’s robust growth plans. Access to destinations continues to be of strategic importance to Royal Caribbean Group’s core business. The proposed partnership will own, develop, and manage cruise terminal facilities and infrastructure in home ports and key ports of call. The partnership, which will be owned 90% by iCON VI and 10% by Royal Caribbean Group, will be managed by an independent management team with strategic support from Royal Caribbean Group. Both parties have committed to provide funding for future expansion in accordance with their percentage interest. The new partnership will initially include PortMiami Terminal A, and several development projects in Italy, Spain, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The partnership will also pursue additional port infrastructure developments based on the robust pipeline of projects as part of Royal Caribbean Group’s destination development strategy. At closing, Royal Caribbean Group expects to receive net cash proceeds of approximately $210M. The partnership is expected to be accretive to earnings, ROIC, and leverage metrics and will allow Royal Caribbean Group to continue investing in the development of strategic infrastructure while supporting the goals of its Trifecta program.