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One of the Royal Caribbean founders sold 3.6 million shares
FinanceAwilhelmsen AS announced that it has sold 3.6 million shares of common stock of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) to a financial institution in a market transaction pursuant to Rule 144 of the Securities Act.
Following this sale, Awilhelmsen, together with its affiliates, continues to beneficially own approximately 14% of RCL's outstanding common stock.
"This sale of shares enables Awilhelmsen to complete a transaction with its owning families, while maintaining its significant position as the largest shareholder of RCL," said Sigurd E. Thorvildsen, its chief executive officer.
Awilhelmsen is a privately owned investment company located in Oslo, Norway. Awilhelmsen was established in 1939, and was one of three founders of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in 1968.
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dec 16 2016
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