6-K - Diana Shipping Inc. | StockGist

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Diana Shipping Inc. increased its all-cash offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited not already owned by Diana to $23.50 per share, in partnership with Star Bulk Carriers Corp., supported by $1.433 billion in fully committed financing and a definitive agreement for Star Bulk to acquire 16 Genco vessels for $470.5 million.

Key Takeaways

1Increased offer to $23.50 per Genco share from prior $20.60, representing 31% premium to November 21, 2025 closing price

2Diana owns approximately 14.8% or 6,413,151 shares of Genco

3$1.433 billion fully committed financing arranged by DNB Carnegie and Nordea, including DNB, Nordea, BNP Paribas, Standard Chartered, Deutsche Bank, Danske Bank

4Star Bulk definitive agreement to acquire 16 Genco vessels for $470.5 million cash upon Diana's acquisition completion

5Initial proposal submitted November 24, 2025; Genco board rejected without engagement

6Diana nominated independent director candidates for Genco's 2026 Annual Meeting

Current Report Details

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6-K

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6-K

Items Reported

6-K

Current Report on Form 6-K

Other Event

Transaction Details

Acquisition / Disposition

Target: Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE: GNK)
Consideration: $23.50 per share in cash for all issued and outstanding shares not owned by Diana
Structure: All-cash offer in partnership with Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (Nasdaq: SBLK)

•Initial proposal on November 24, 2025 for $20.60 per share, rejected by Genco Board
•Fully committed $1.433 billion financing, not conditioned on Star Bulk transaction
•Star Bulk definitive agreement for 16 Genco vessels at $470.5 million upon completion

Exhibits (2)

6-K

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99.1

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