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CARNIVAL CORPORATION & PLC TO PROVIDE FOURTH QUARTER 2022 BUSINESS UPDATE

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

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MIAMI, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has scheduled a conference call with analysts for Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 10 a.m. (EST); 3 p.m. (GMT) to provide a business update.

Holland America Line Gift Card Offer Adds a 10% Bonus Just in Time for Holiday Gifting

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

SEATTLE, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The season just got brighter with Holland America Line's Holiday Gift Card offer that adds a 10% bonus gift card to gift card purchases of $250 or higher. The promotion is available to U.S. residents only, and runs from Dec. 2 – 13, 2022, making it easy to give the gift of future cruise travel to friends and family for the holidays. 

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The season just got brighter with Holland America Line's Holiday Gift Card offer that adds a 10% bonus gift card to gift card purchases of $250 or higher.
  • Purchase a cruise travel Holiday Gift Card from Holland America Line and get a 10% bonus gift card.
  • Purchase a $250 gift card, receive a $25 bonus gift card = $275.
  • A Holland America Line gift card can be applied to any booking in U.S. dollars for 2022, 2023 and open 2024 cruises.

Holland America Line Introduces 150th Anniversary 'Heritage Cruises' Celebrating the Brand's Iconic History

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

SEATTLE, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With celebrations for its 150th Anniversary year underway, Holland America Line is introducing Heritage Cruises that authentically focus on ports rich in the brand's history and feature unique onboard and shoreside experiences. From a marquee city like Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that shares an intwined connection to the company's beginnings to meaningful ports like Skagway and Juneau that introduced the world to Alaska cruising, guests will become fully immersed in Holland America Line's Dutch seafaring heritage.

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  • Guests who want to explore dedicated Heritage Cruises can click a link on Holland America Line's homepage that will display the departures.
  • "As a beloved company that's been around for 150 years, these special Heritage Cruises allow us to continue celebrating Holland America Line with our guests in a meaningful way," said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line.
  • With a history that spans centuries and continents, Holland America Line's cruises have called at hundreds of ports around the world.
  • Holland America Line's 11 vessels feature a diverse range of enriching activities and amenities focused on destination immersion and personalized travel.

Carnival Corporation & plc Announces Pricing of 5.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 for Refinancing 2024 Maturities

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

MIAMI, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today announced that Carnival Corporation (the "Company") has priced a private offering of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of its 5.75% convertible senior notes due 2027 (the "Convertible Notes") as part of the Company's 2024 refinancing plan.

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  • MIAMI, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today announced that Carnival Corporation (the "Company") has priced a private offering of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of its 5.75% convertible senior notes due 2027 (the "Convertible Notes") as part of the Company's 2024 refinancing plan.
  • The Convertible Notes will mature on December 1, 2027, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted.
  • Prior to September 1, 2027 the Convertible Notes will be convertible at the holder's option only upon satisfaction of certain conditions and during certain periods.
  • Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc and their respective subsidiaries are referred to collectively in this press release as "Carnival Corporation & plc," "our," "us" and "we."

Holland America Line Launches 'Refer a Friend' Program

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Monday, November 14, 2022

SEATTLE, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruising is an incredible way to see the world that offers an exceptional value, and Holland America Line is encouraging loyal past guests to share their passion for the brand with a new "Refer a Friend" program launching this week. Running indefinitely, Refer a Friend is aimed at introducing both new and seasoned travelers to Holland America Line.

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  • Running indefinitely, Refer a Friend is aimed at introducing both new and seasoned travelers to Holland America Line.
  • The referred guest, who must be new to Holland America Line, receives $50 Onboard Credit per person, and the Mariner, or past guest, who made the introduction earns a $50 Future Cruise Credit once the booking is made to put toward their next Holland America Line voyage.
  • "Holland America Line has one of the highest repeat guest rates in the industry, but there is a still an untapped segment of the market who have never cruised," said Beth Bodensteiner, chief operating officer for Holland America Line.
  • Every person who cruises with Holland America Line automatically is enrolled in the Mariner Society loyalty program.

Holland America Line's Black Friday Offer Includes Crew Appreciation and Up to 40% Off Cruise Fares

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

SEATTLE, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is getting into the holiday spirit early this year with a "Black Friday Offer" that start Nov. 17 and runs through Nov. 27, 2022. Guests who book select cruises starting from 2022 holiday sailings will receive prepaid stateroom crew appreciation (gratuities) and have access to up to 40% off cruise-only fares.

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  • The offer is combinable with Holland America Line's Have It All premium cruise package that includes four popular perks: shore excursions, a beverage package, specialty dining and Wi-Fi.
  • "Black Friday is all about the best deals of the season, and including crew appreciation can add up to significant savings, especially when you also factor in reduced cruise fares," said Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer for Holland America Line.
  • "If you want to enhance the value of your cruise even more, combine the Black Friday Offer with our Have It All premium package.
  • Holland America Line's 11 vessels feature a diverse range of enriching activities and amenities focused on destination immersion and personalized travel.

Holland America Line Introduces Exclusive 'De Lijn' Gin in Honor of 150th Anniversary

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

SEATTLE, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gin has been an anchor in Holland America Line's history dating back to the company's inception, and to celebrate that 150-year tradition the cruise line is debuting a new exclusive label of the spirit on board. Affectionately named De Lijn in a nod to Holland America Line's roots, the bottle is adorned with a label boasting the name in Dutch orange, accented with line drawings of brilliant blue juniper berries in a style the cruise line has coined as Modern Delft, an homage to iconic blue and white of Dutch Delftware.

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  • The result is a premium gin, made in America, inspired by the Netherlands, and specially crafted for Holland America Line.
  • To celebrate the introduction of De Lijn, Holland America Line will feature the spirit in three new 150th Anniversary cocktails:
    "Dutch 150" A twist on a French 75 with De Lijn Gin, lemon juice and sparkling wine.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .
  • Holland America Line's 11 vessels feature a diverse range of enriching activities and amenities focused on destination immersion and personalized travel.

Holland America Line Launches 150th Anniversary Limited-Edition Pilsner Beer in Commemorative Can

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

SEATTLE, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is saying cheers to its 150th Anniversary by introducing a limited-edition Pilsner beer – HAL Pils – made in partnership with Pike Brewing that will be served on board across the fleet. Holland America Line chose the Seattle-based brewing company to honor the location of its U.S. headquarters and position as Seattle's Hometown Cruise Line.

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  • SEATTLE, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Holland America Line is saying cheers to its 150th Anniversary by introducing a limited-edition Pilsner beer HAL Pils made in partnership with Pike Brewing that will be served on board across the fleet.
  • Holland America Line chose the Seattle-based brewing company to honor the location of its U.S. headquarters and position as Seattle's Hometown Cruise Line.
  • "A special-edition brew in a beautiful collector's can is the perfect way to mark our 150th anniversary," said Anthony Stice, vice president of dining and beverage operations for Holland America Line.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

Stora Enso invests in conversion to accelerate growth in renewable packaging

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Friday, October 21, 2022

HELSINKI, Finland, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stora Enso has decided to invest approximately EUR 1 billion to convert the remaining idle paper machine at the Group's Oulu site in Finland into a high-volume consumer board production line. The investment supports the Group's growth strategy in renewable packaging by providing new volume for growing packaging segments. Production on the converted machine is estimated to start in early 2025.

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  • The investment supports the Group's growth strategy in renewable packaging by providing new volume for growing packaging segments.
  • "Renewable packaging continues to be our largest strategic growth area.
  • Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, wooden construction and paper, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world.
  • Stora Enso shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Oy (STEAV, STERV) and Nasdaq Stockholm AB (STE A, STE R).

Holland America Line Partners with The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation in Celebration of 150th Anniversary

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

SEATTLE, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line will partner with The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, the 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the eponymous landmarks, to celebrate the cruise line's 150-year journey from immigrant carrier to consumer ocean liner fleet. The partnership, which kicks off October 26 as Holland America Line completes the recreation of the brand's first-ever sailing from Rotterdam to New York City, features on-board video content across Holland America's entire fleet produced by an Ellis Island researcher, as well as a curated exhibit launching in 2023 at Ellis Island detailing the brand's historical prominence in bringing 1 in 10 immigrants from Europe to the United States.

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  • "Our history is deeply woven within the fabric of America's story," said Gus Antorcha, president, Holland America Line.
  • "Our history is deeply woven within the fabric of America's story," said Gus Antorcha, president, Holland America Line.
  • Holland America Line began the recreation of its first voyage with a sendoff October 15 from the Netherlands.
  • For more information about Holland America Line and its 150th Anniversary, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .