Viking Holdings Ltd

Good morning. My name is Paul, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to Viking's first quarter 2026 earnings conference call. As a reminder, this call is being recorded. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speaker's remarks, there will be a question and answer session. If you would like to ask a question at that time, please press star 1 on your telephone keypad. If you wish to remove yourself from the queue, please press star 2. Thank you. I would now like to turn the program to your host for today's conference, Vice President of Investor Relations, Carola Mangalini.

Carola Mangalini Good morning, everyone. and welcome to Vikings First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. I am joined by Tor Hagen, Executive Chairman, Leah Talaktak, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Lynn Bond, Chief Financial Officer. Before we get started, please note our cautionary statement regarding forward-looking information. During the call, management may discuss information that is forward-looking and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause the actual results to be different than those expressed or implied. Please evaluate the forward-looking information in the context of these factors, which are detailed in today's press release as well as in our filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements are as of today, and we assume no obligation to update or supplement these statements. We may also refer to certain non-IFRS financial metrics, which are reconciled and described in our press release posted on our investor relations website at ir.viking.com. Tor, Leah, and Lynn will provide a strategic overview of the company, a recap of our first quarter results, and an update of the current booking environment. We will then Open the call for your questions. To supplement today's call, we have prepared an earnings presentation that is available on our investor relations website. With that, I am pleased to turn the call over to Tor.

Thank you, Corolla, and good morning, everyone. Today, I'm pleased to share an important leadership update with you. I will start by saying that it has been two years since Viking became a public company and almost 30 since we began operations. Whether it was perfecting ship designs or pushing through difficult moments, the Viking executive team always brought determination, drive, and discipline to every challenge. Their leadership, institutional knowledge, and day-to-day execution have been critical to our performance and our success. As you can tell, I'm very proud of what we have accomplished together. After thoughtful consideration, I will be stepping into the role of executive chairman, and Lea Talaktak, our current president and CFO, will assume the role of CEO. You all know Lea. Her appointment as CEO is a natural next step. Lea has worked for the company for almost 20 years, and has been instrumental to Viking's growth and success. The board and I have full confidence in our ability to lead Viking with the same continuity, discipline, and vision on which a company was founded. Leah brings deep experience, a strong understanding of our culture, and steady leadership that Viking needs as we enter our next phase of growth. I'm also pleased to share that Lynn Bond will serve as Chief Financial Officer. Lynn is a trusted leader within Viking, and her financial stewardship will ensure a smooth transition. As Executive Chairman, I will focus on our long-term vision. By supporting Leah in her new role, I will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board. I believe that this planned leadership transition shows the strength and depth of our executive team. It also reflects the succession planning that we have built over the years. It is designed to ensure continuity and stability for our guests, our people, and our shareholders. And with that, I will hand things over to Leo.