Royal Caribbean Group RCL has taken various steps to improve its financial positioning and stimulate growth. The group initiated a deal to exchange $200M worth of notes to minimize future share dilution. Furthermore, investment firms such as Zurcher Kantonalbank and Achmea Investment Management have increased their holdings in the company. Despite a reported 15% drop in RCL stock, the group has shown resilience by announcing the launch of the 'Perfecta' performance program and opening bookings for its Galapagos expeditions in 2027. To combat diminishing stock prices, they authorized a $1B share buyback, along with a dividend increase of 36%. This was followed by an agreement to develop the sixth Edge series ship with Chantiers de l'Atlantique. They also reported promising 2024 results and provided positive guidance for 2025. Furthermore, the group aims to revolutionize cruise experience with the launch of its Icon class ships. They reinstated dividends following increased guidance for the full year, leading to shares reaching an all-time high with higher onboard revenue. Analysts have upgraded RCL ratings and various investment firms have raised their stock holdings, indicating confidence in the group's future performance.
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