Carnival Corp & plc Second Quarter Earnings

CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC REPORTS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS Carnival Corporation & plc today reports earnings for the second quarter ended May 31, 2011. The earnings of Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc have been consolidated, and this statement includes consolidated results on a U.S. GAAP basis. 2Q Highlights - 2Q revenues increased by $353m to $3.6b versus $3.3b in the prior year, due to increased capacity and improved ticket prices (current dollars) - 2Q net revenue yields in constant dollars increased 2.3% (up 6.0% in current dollars) compared to the prior year, which was in line with March guidance - Excluding fuel, 2Q 2011 constant dollar net cruise costs per available lower berth day ("ALBD") increased 2.7%, which was in line with March guidance - Fuel prices increased 35% to $673 per metric ton for 2Q 2011 versus $498 per metric ton in 2Q 2010 - 2Q EPS (diluted) of $0.26, compared to $0.32 for the prior year. 2011 Outlook - At this point in time, cumulative advance bookings for the remainder of the year are at higher prices with lower occupancies versus last year - As previously announced, the impact of the prolonged conflict in the Middle East and North Africa regions and earthquake in Japan are expected to cost an additional $0.15 per share in the second half of 2011 - Net revenue yields for FY 2011 are expected to increase 1.5 to 2.5% in constant dollars (4.0 to 5.0% in current dollars), compared to 2.5 to 3.5% in March guidance - Net cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD for FY 2011 are expected to be flat to up 1.0% on a constant dollar basis, which is in line with March guidance - Forecasted fuel costs for FY 2011 are expected to increase $515m compared to FY 2010, costing an additional $0.65 per share - FY 2011 EPS (diluted) expected to be in the range of $2.40 to $2.50, compared to $2.47 for FY 2010 - 3Q EPS (diluted) expected to be in the range of $1.60 to $1.64 compared to $1.62 in 3Q 2010 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Micky Arison commenting on these results: "Our North America brands' revenue yields increased 3 percent in the second quarter while yields for our Europe, Australia and Asia brands were up slightly (constant dollars), having been affected by the geo-political events which unfolded in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as the earthquake and nuclear disaster in Japan. The revenue yield improvement was more than offset by higher fuel prices which cost the company approximately $150 million, or $0.19 per share." "Our North America brands continue to perform well, benefiting from the gradual economic recovery, with strong yield growth expected in the second half of the year. We expect lower yields for our Europe, Australia and Asia segment in the second half of 2011 as a result of the significant deployment changes in Europe. Despite the considerable challenges we have faced this year, the long-term fundamentals of our business remain sound." MEDIA CONTACT INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT Tim Gallagher Beth Roberts 001 305 599 2600, ext. 16000 001 305 406 4832 Analyst conference call The company has scheduled a conference call with analysts at 3:00 p.m. BST (10:00 a.m. EDT) today to discuss its 2011 second quarter earnings. This call can be listened to live, and additional information can be obtained, via Carnival Corporation & plc's Web site at www.carnivalcorp.com and www.carnivalplc.com. Carnival Corporation & plc Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest cruise vacation group in the world, with a portfolio of cruise brands in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, comprised of Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Ibero Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK) and P&O Cruises (Australia). Together, these brands operate 100 ships totaling approximately 197,000 lower berths with eight new ships scheduled to be delivered between now and February 2015. Carnival Corporation & plc also operates Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, the leading tour company in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Traded on both the New York and London Stock Exchanges, Carnival Corporation & plc is the only group in the world to be included in both the S&P 500 and the FTSE 100 indices. CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC REPORTS SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS MIAMI, June 21, 2011 -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) reported net income of $206 million, or $0.26 diluted EPS, on revenues of $3.6 billion for its second quarter ended May 31, 2011. Net income for the second quarter of 2010 was $252 million, or $0.32 diluted EPS, on revenues of $3.3 billion. Commenting on the second quarter, Carnival Corporation & plc Chairman and CEO Micky Arison said, "Our North America brands' revenue yields increased 3 percent in the second quarter while yields for our Europe, Australia and Asia brands were up slightly (constant dollars), having been affected by the geo-political events which unfolded in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as the earthquake and nuclear disaster in Japan. The revenue yield improvement was more than offset by higher fuel prices which cost the company approximately $150 million, or $0.19 per share." Key metrics for the second quarter 2011 compared to the prior year were as follows: - On a constant dollar basis net revenue yields (net revenue per available lower berth day) increased 2.3 percent for 2Q 2011, which was in line with the company's March guidance, up 1.5 to 2.5 percent. Net revenue yields in current dollars increased 6.0 percent due to favorable currency exchange rates. Gross revenue yields increased 5.8 percent in current dollars. - Net cruise costs excluding fuel per available lower berth day ("ALBD") increased 2.7 percent in constant dollars, which was in line with March guidance, up 2.0 to 3.0 percent. Gross cruise costs including fuel per ALBD in current dollars increased 10.3 percent. - Fuel prices increased 35 percent to $673 per metric ton for 2Q 2011 from $498 per metric ton in 2Q 2010 and was higher than March guidance of $659 per metric ton. Continuing with its strategic growth initiatives, the company took delivery of its 100th ship, Carnival Cruise Lines' 3,690-passenger Carnival Magic, in late April. Two additional ships, AIDA Cruises' 2,194-passenger AIDAsol and Seabourn's 450- passenger Seabourn Quest were also delivered during the 2011 second quarter. Also, during the second quarter a contract was finalized with Fincantieri for the construction of a 3,611-passenger ship for P&O Cruises (UK) scheduled to be delivered in February 2015. The order marks Carnival Corporation & plc's first ship delivery for 2015, aligned with the company's strategy to have two to three ships constructed per year. 2011 Outlook At this point in time, cumulative advance bookings for the remainder of the year are at higher prices with lower occupancies versus last year. For the last six weeks, booking volumes for the second half of 2011 are well ahead of the prior year for the North America brands, as well as, the Europe, Australia and Asia brands. Pricing for the North America brands remains strong. Pricing for the Europe, Australia and Asia brands has been significantly affected by the prolonged conflict in the Middle East and North Africa regions and earthquake in Japan, which necessitated very close-in deployment changes for more than 300 cruises. The Southern Europe brands were particularly affected with over 40 percent of their deployments in these areas. As previously announced, the impact of these events are expected to cost the company an additional $0.15 per share in the second half of the year and reduces full year revenue yields by approximately 1.0 percent. The company now expects full year net revenue yields, on a constant dollar basis, to increase 1.5 to 2.5 percent, compared to its March guidance increase of 2.5 to 3.5 percent. Net revenue yields on a current dollar basis are expected to increase 4.0 to 5.0 percent for the full year 2011 compared to 2010. Arison noted, "Our North America brands continue to perform well, benefiting from the gradual economic recovery, with strong yield growth expected in the second half of the year. We expect lower yields for our Europe, Australia and Asia segment in the second half of 2011 as a result of the significant deployment changes in Europe. Despite the considerable challenges we have faced this year, the long-term fundamentals of our business remain sound." The company continues to expect net cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD for the full year 2011 to be flat to up 1.0 percent on a constant dollar basis, which is in line with its March guidance. Taking all the above factors into consideration, the company now forecasts full year 2011 fully diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $2.40 to $2.50, compared to 2010 earnings of $2.47 per share. Based on the current spot prices for fuel, fuel costs for the full year 2011 are now expected to increase $515 million compared to 2010, costing an additional $0.65 per share. Third Quarter 2011 Third quarter constant dollar net revenue yields are expected to increase 1.0 to 2.0 percent (up 5.5 to 6.5 percent on a current dollar basis) compared to the prior year. Net cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD for the third quarter are expected to be 2.5 to 3.5 percent higher on a constant dollar basis (up 7.0 to 8.0 percent on a current dollar basis) compared to prior year. Fuel costs for the third quarter are expected to increase $170 million compared to the prior year, costing an additional $0.21 per share. Based on the above factors and using current fuel prices and currency exchange rates, the company expects fully diluted earnings for the third quarter 2011 to be in the range of $1.60 to $1.64 per share, compared to $1.62 per share in 2010. Selected Key Forecast Metrics ----------------------------- Full Year 2011 Third Quarter 2011 Current Constant Current Constant Dollars Dollars Dollars Dollars Change in: Net revenue yields 4.0 to 5.0% 1.5 to 2.5% 5.5 to 6.5% 1.0 to 2.0% Net cruise costs excl. fuel /ALBD 2.5 to 3.5% 0.0 to 1.0% 7.0 to 8.0% 2.5 to 3.5% Full Year 2011 Third Quarter 2011 Fuel price per metric ton $639 $670 Fuel consumption (metric tons in thousands) 3,415 860 Currency Euro $1.41 to euro 1 $1.43 to euro 1 Sterling $1.61 to 1 pound Sterling $1.62 to 1 pound Sterling The company has scheduled a conference call with analysts at 10:00 a.m. EDT (3:00 p.m. BST) today to discuss its 2011 second quarter earnings. This call can be listened to live, and additional information can be obtained, via Carnival Corporation & plc's Web site at www.carnivalcorp.com and www.carnivalplc.com. Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest cruise vacation group in the world, with a portfolio of cruise brands in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, comprised of Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Ibero Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK) and P&O Cruises (Australia). Together, these brands operate 100 ships totaling approximately 197,000 lower berths with eight new ships scheduled to be delivered between now and February 2015. Carnival Corporation & plc also operates Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, the leading tour company in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Traded on both the New York and London Stock Exchanges, Carnival Corporation & plc is the only group in the world to be included in both the S&P 500 and the FTSE 100 indices. Cautionary Note Concerning Factors That May Affect Future Results Some of the statements, estimates or projections contained in this earnings release are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions with respect to Carnival Corporation & plc, including some statements concerning future results, outlooks, plans, goals and other events which have not yet occurred. These statements are intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We have tried, whenever possible, to identify these statements by using words like "will," "may," "could," "should," "would," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "forecast," "future," "intend," "plan," "estimate" and similar expressions of future intent or the negative of such terms. Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are many factors that could cause Carnival Corporation & plc's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in this earnings release. Forward-looking statements include those statements which may impact, among other things, the forecasting of Carnival Corporation & plc's earnings per share, net revenue yields, booking levels, pricing, occupancy, operating, financing and tax costs, fuel expenses, costs per available lower berth day, estimates of ship depreciable lives and residual values, liquidity, goodwill and trademark fair values and outlook. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following: general economic and business conditions; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; the international political climate, armed conflicts, terrorist and pirate attacks, vessel seizures, and threats thereof, and other world events affecting the safety and security of travel; competition from and overcapacity in the cruise ship or land-based vacation industries; accidents, the spread of contagious diseases and threats thereof, adverse weather conditions or natural disasters and other incidents affecting the health, safety, security and satisfaction of guests and crew; adverse publicity concerning the cruise industry in general, or Carnival Corporation & plc in particular, including any adverse impact that cruising may have on the marine environment; changes in and compliance with laws and regulations relating to the protection of persons with disabilities, employment, environment, health, safety, security, tax and other regulations under which Carnival Corporation & plc operates; economic, market and political factors that are beyond Carnival Corporation & plc's control, which could increase its operating, financing and other costs; the ability of Carnival Corporation & plc to implement its shipbuilding programs and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments on terms that are favorable or consistent with its expectations; increases in Carnival Corporation & plc's repairs and maintenance expenses and refurbishment costs as its fleet ages; the continued strength of Carnival Corporation & plc's cruise brands and its ability to implement its brand strategies; Carnival Corporation & plc's international operations are subject to additional risks not generally applicable to its U.S. operations; geographic regions in which Carnival Corporation & plc tries to expand its business may be slow to develop and ultimately not develop how it expects; whether Carnival Corporation & plc's future operating cash flow will be sufficient to fund future obligations and whether it will be able to obtain financing, if necessary, in sufficient amounts and on terms that are favorable or consistent with its expectations; Carnival Corporation & plc counterparties' abilities to perform; continuing financial viability of Carnival Corporation & plc's travel agent distribution system, air service providers and other key vendors in its supply chain and reductions in the availability of, and increases in the pricing for, the services and products provided by these vendors; Carnival Corporation & plc's decisions to self-insure against various risks or its inability to obtain insurance for certain risks at reasonable rates; disruptions and other damages to Carnival Corporation & plc's information technology and other networks and operations and breaches in data security; loss of key personnel or Carnival Corporation & plc's ability to recruit or retain qualified personnel; union disputes and other employee relation issues; lack of continuing availability of attractive, convenient and safe port destinations; and risks associated with the dual listed company arrangement. Forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results. Subject to any continuing obligations under applicable law or any relevant stock exchange rules, Carnival Corporation & plc expressly disclaim any obligation to disseminate, after the date of this release, any updates or revisions to any such forward-looking statements to reflect any change in expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) (in millions, except per share data) Three Months Ended May 31, ------- 2011 2010 ---- ---- Revenues Cruise Passenger tickets $2,778 $2,499 (a) Onboard and other 817 737 Tour and other 25 31 --- --- 3,620 3,267 ----- ----- Costs and Expenses Operating Cruise Commissions, transportation and 562 512 (a) other Onboard and other 121 106 Payroll and related 435 383 Fuel 579 416 Food 241 212 Other ship operating 556 504 Tour and other 27 32 --- --- Total 2,521 2,165 Selling and administrative 440 404 Depreciation and amortization 380 349 --- --- 3,341 2,918 ----- ----- Operating Income 279 349 --- --- Nonoperating (Expense) Income Interest income 3 3 Interest expense, net of capitalized (91) (99) interest Other income (expense), net 13 (2) --- --- (75) (98) --- --- Income Before Income Taxes 204 251 Income Tax Benefit (Expense), Net 2 1 --- --- Net Income $206 $252 ==== ==== Earnings Per Share Basic $0.26 $0.32 ===== ===== Diluted $0.26 $0.32 ===== ===== Dividends Declared Per Share $0.25 $0.10 ===== ===== Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding - Basic 791 788 === === Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted 793 806 === === Six Months Ended May 31, ------- 2011 2010 ---- ---- Revenues Cruise Passenger tickets $5,430 $4,940 (a) Onboard and other 1,574 1,466 Tour and other 35 39 --- --- 7,039 6,445 ----- ----- Costs and Expenses Operating Cruise Commissions, transportation and 1,226 1,092 (a) other Onboard and other 241 219 Payroll and related 846 774 Fuel 1,029 813 Food 472 424 Other ship operating 1,066 978 Tour and other 36 47 --- --- Total 4,916 4,347 Selling and administrative 862 800 Depreciation and amortization 747 694 --- --- 6,525 5,841 ----- ----- Operating Income 514 604 --- --- Nonoperating (Expense) Income Interest income 5 7 Interest expense, net of capitalized (177) (195) interest Other income (expense), net 19 (5) --- --- (153) (193) ---- ---- Income Before Income Taxes 361 411 Income Tax Benefit (Expense), Net (3) 16 --- --- Net Income $358 $427 ==== ==== Earnings Per Share Basic $0.45 $0.54 ===== ===== Diluted $0.45 $0.54 ===== ===== Dividends Declared Per Share $0.50 $0.20 ===== ===== Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding - Basic 791 788 === === Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted 793 806 === === (a) During the fourth quarter of 2010, we changed the classification of our port costs that vary with guest head counts to a gross presentation from a net presentation, which resulted in an increase in passenger ticket revenues and commissions, transportation and other costs. The amounts reclassified and included on a gross basis in passenger ticket revenues and commissions, transportation and other costs were $72 million and $155 million for the three and six months ended May 31, 2010, respectively. CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (in millions, except par values) May 31, November 30, 2011 2010 ---- ---- ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $557 $429 Trade and other receivables, net 360 248 Inventories 365 320 Prepaid expenses and other 217 247 --- --- Total current assets 1,499 1,244 ----- ----- Property and Equipment, Net 32,822 30,967 Goodwill 3,424 3,320 Other Intangibles 1,396 1,320 Other Assets 622 639 --- --- $39,763 $37,490 ======= ======= LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities Short-term borrowings $274 $740 Current portion of long-term debt 890 613 Accounts payable 552 503 Accrued liabilities and other 1,137 1,094 Customer deposits 3,668 2,805 ----- ----- Total current liabilities 6,521 5,755 ----- ----- Long-Term Debt 8,678 8,011 Other Long-Term Liabilities and Deferred Income 712 693 Shareholders' Equity Common stock of Carnival Corporation, $0.01 par value; 6 6 1,960 shares authorized; 647 shares at 2011 and 646 shares at 2010 issued Ordinary shares of Carnival plc, $1.66 par value; 215 357 355 shares at 2011 and 214 shares at 2010 issued Additional paid-in capital 8,155 8,094 Retained earnings 17,186 17,224 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 542 (254) Treasury stock, 39 shares at 2011 and 2010 of Carnival (2,394) (2,394) Corporation and 31 shares at 2011 and 2010 of ------ ------ Carnival plc, at cost Total shareholders' equity 23,852 23,031 ------ ------ $39,763 $37,490 ======= ======= CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC OTHER INFORMATION Three Months Ended Six Months Ended May 31, May 31, ------- ------- 2011 2010 2011 2010 ---- ---- ---- ---- STATISTICAL INFORMATION Passengers carried (in thousands) 2,330 2,222 4,515 4,271 Occupancy percentage 104.5% 103.8% 104.8% 103.7% Fuel consumption (metric tons in thousands) 861 835 1,689 1,635 Fuel cost per metric ton (a) $673 $498 $609 $497 Currency U.S. dollar to euro 1 $1.43 $1.32 $1.38 $1.36 U.S. dollar to 1 pound Sterling $1.63 $1.50 $1.60 $1.55 U.S. dollar to Australian dollar $1.05 $0.91 $1.02 $0.90 CASH FLOW INFORMATION Cash from operations $1,389 $1,398 $1,801 $1,794 Capital expenditures $1,450 $999 $1,622 $2,168 Dividends paid $198 $79 $277 $79 (a) Fuel cost per metric ton is calculated by dividing the cost of fuel by the number of metric tons consumed. CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES Consolidated gross and net revenue yields were computed by dividing the gross and net cruise revenues, without rounding, by ALBDs as follows (dollars in millions, except yields) (a): Three Months Ended May 31, ------- 2011 2011 Constant 2010 ---- Dollar ---- ------ Passenger ticket revenues $2,778 $2,678 $2,499 Onboard and other revenues 817 794 737 --- --- --- Gross cruise revenues 3,595 3,472 3,236 ----- ----- ----- Less cruise costs Commissions, transportation and other (562) (542) (512) Onboard and other (121) (116) (106) ---- ---- ---- (683) (658) (618) ---- ---- ---- Net passenger ticket revenues 2,216 2,136 1,987 Net onboard and other revenues 696 678 631 --- --- --- Net cruise revenues $2,912 $2,814 $2,618 ====== ====== ====== ALBDs (b) 17,402,349 17,402,349 16,575,242 ========== ========== ========== Gross revenue yields $206.60 $199.49 $195.22 % increase vs. 2010 5.8% 2.2% Net revenue yields $167.39 $161.67 $157.97 % increase vs. 2010 6.0% 2.3% Net passenger ticket revenue yields $127.37 $122.74 $119.89 % increase vs. 2010 6.2% 2.4% Net onboard and other revenue yields $40.03 $38.94 $38.07 % increase vs. 2010 5.1% 2.3% ------------------- --- --- Six Months Ended May 31, ------- 2011 2011 Constant 2010 ---- Dollar ---- ------ Passenger ticket revenues $5,430 $5,366 $4,940 Onboard and other revenues 1,574 1,556 1,466 ----- ----- ----- Gross cruise revenues 7,004 6,922 6,406 ----- ----- ----- Less cruise costs Commissions, transportation and other (1,226) (1,221) (1,092) Onboard and other (241) (237) (219) ---- ---- ---- (1,467) (1,458) (1,311) ------ ------ ------ Net passenger ticket revenues 4,204 4,145 3,848 Net onboard and other revenues 1,333 1,319 1,247 ----- ----- ----- Net cruise revenues $5,537 $5,464 $5,095 ====== ====== ====== ALBDs (b) 34,089,059 34,089,059 32,465,324 ========== ========== ========== Gross revenue yields $205.47 $203.07 $197.31 % increase vs. 2010 4.1% 2.9% Net revenue yields $162.44 $160.30 $156.91 % increase vs. 2010 3.5% 2.2% Net passenger ticket revenue yields $123.33 $121.60 $118.51 % increase vs. 2010 4.1% 2.6% Net onboard and other revenue yields $39.12 $38.70 $38.40 % increase vs. 2010 1.9% 0.8% ------------------- --- --- Consolidated gross and net cruise costs and net cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD were computed by dividing the gross and net cruise costs and net cruise costs excluding fuel, without rounding, by ALBDs as follows (dollars in millions, except costs per ALBD) (a): Three Months Ended May 31, ------- 2011 2011 Constant 2010 ---- Dollar ---- ------ Cruise operating expenses $2,494 $2,429 $2,133 Cruise selling and administrative 434 421 396 expenses (c) --- --- --- Gross cruise costs 2,928 2,850 2,529 Less cruise costs included in net cruise revenues Commissions, transportation (562) (542) (512) and other Onboard and other (121) (116) (106) ---- ---- ---- Net cruise costs 2,245 2,192 1,911 Less fuel (579) (579) (416) ---- ---- ---- Net cruise costs excluding fuel $1,666 $1,613 $1,495 ====== ====== ====== ALBDs (b) 17,402,349 17,402,349 16,575,242 ========== ========== ========== Gross cruise costs per ALBD $168.28 $163.77 $152.55 % increase vs. 2010 10.3% 7.4% Net cruise costs per ALBD $129.07 $125.95 $115.29 % increase vs. 2010 11.9% 9.2% Net cruise costs excluding $95.75 $92.64 $90.22 fuel per ALBD % increase vs. 2010 6.1% 2.7% ------------------- --- --- Six Months Ended May 31, ------- 2011 2011 Constant 2010 ---- Dollar ---- ------ Cruise operating expenses $4,880 $4,843 $4,300 Cruise selling and administrative 850 841 785 expenses (c) --- --- --- Gross cruise costs 5,730 5,684 5,085 Less cruise costs included in net cruise revenues Commissions, transportation (1,226) (1,221) (1,092) and other Onboard and other (241) (237) (219) ---- ---- ---- Net cruise costs 4,263 4,226 3,774 Less fuel (1,029) (1,029) (813) ------ ------ ---- Net cruise costs excluding fuel $3,234 $3,197 $2,961 ====== ====== ====== ALBDs (b) 34,089,059 34,089,059 32,465,324 ========== ========== ========== Gross cruise costs per ALBD $168.10 $166.73 $156.64 % increase vs. 2010 7.3% 6.4% Net cruise costs per ALBD $125.07 $123.96 $116.25 % increase vs. 2010 7.6% 6.6% Net cruise costs excluding $94.87 $93.76 $91.21 fuel per ALBD % increase vs. 2010 4.0% 2.8% ------------------- --- --- NOTES TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (a) We use net cruise revenues per ALBD ("net revenue yields"), net cruise costs per ALBD and net cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD as significant non-GAAP financial measures of our cruise segment financial performance. These measures enable us to separate the impact of predictable capacity changes from the more unpredictable rate changes that affect our business. We believe these non-GAAP measures provide an expanded insight to measure our revenue and cost performance in addition to the standard U.S. GAAP-based financial measures. Net revenue yields are commonly used in the cruise industry to measure a company's cruise segment revenue performance and for revenue management purposes. We use "net cruise revenues" rather than "gross cruise revenues" to calculate net revenue yields. We believe that net cruise revenues is a more meaningful measure in determining revenue yield than gross cruise revenues because it reflects the cruise revenues earned net of our most significant variable costs, which are travel agent commissions, cost of air and other transportation, certain other costs that are directly associated with onboard and other revenues and credit card fees. Substantially all of our remaining cruise costs are largely fixed, except for the impact of changing prices, once our ship capacity levels have been determined. Net passenger ticket revenues reflect gross cruise revenues, net of (1) onboard and other revenues, (2) commissions, transportation and other costs and (3) onboard and other cruise costs. Net onboard and other revenues reflect gross cruise revenues, net of (1) passenger ticket revenues, (2) commissions, transportation and other costs and (3) onboard and other cruise costs. Net passenger ticket revenue yields and net onboard and other revenue yields are computed by dividing net passenger ticket revenues and net onboard and other revenues by ALBDs. Net cruise costs per ALBD and net cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD are the most significant measures we use to monitor our ability to control our cruise segment costs rather than gross cruise costs per ALBD. We exclude the same variable costs that are included in the calculation of net cruise revenues to calculate net cruise costs with and without fuel to avoid duplicating these variable costs in our non- GAAP financial measures. We have not provided estimates of future gross revenue yields or future gross cruise costs per ALBD because the quantitative reconciliations of forecasted gross cruise revenues to forecasted net cruise revenues or forecasted gross cruise costs to forecasted net cruise costs would include a significant amount of uncertainty in projecting the costs deducted to arrive at this measure. As such, management does not believe that this reconciling information would be meaningful. In addition, because our Europe, Australia & Asia cruise brands utilize the euro, sterling and Australian dollar to measure their results and financial condition, the translation of those operations to our U.S. dollar reporting currency results in increases in reported U.S. dollar revenues and expenses if the U.S. dollar weakens against these foreign currencies and decreases in reported U.S. dollar revenues and expenses if the U.S. dollar strengthens against these foreign currencies. Accordingly, we also monitor and report our non-GAAP financial measures assuming the 2011 period currency exchange rates have remained constant with the 2010 period rates, or on a "constant dollar basis," in order to remove the impact of changes in exchange rates on our non-U.S. dollar cruise operations. We believe that this is a useful measure since it facilitates a comparative view of the growth of our business in a fluctuating currency exchange rate environment. There are no specific rules for determining our non-GAAP current and constant dollar financial measures and, accordingly, it is possible that they may not be exactly comparable to the like-kind information presented by other cruise companies, which is a potential risk associated with using these measures to compare us to other cruise companies. (b) ALBDs is a standard measure of passenger capacity for the period, which we use to perform rate and capacity variance analyses to determine the main non-capacity driven factors that cause our cruise revenues and expenses to vary. ALBDs assume that each cabin we offer for sale accommodates two passengers and is computed by multiplying passenger capacity by revenue-producing ship operating days in the period. (c) For the three and six months ended May 31, 2011, selling and administrative expenses were $440 million ($404 million in 2010) and $862 million ($800 million in 2010), respectively. For the three and six months ended May 31, 2011, selling and administrative expenses were comprised of cruise selling and administrative expenses of $434 million ($396 million in 2010) and $850 million ($785 million in 2010) and Tour and Other selling and administrative expenses of $6 million ($8 million in 2010) and $12 million ($15 million in 2010), respectively. SOURCE Carnival plc CONTACT: MEDIA CONTACT: Tim Gallagher, +1-305-599-2600, ext. 16000; INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT: Beth Roberts, +1-305-406-4832