SBLK · Star Bulk Carriers Corp.

This 6-K filing serves as formal notice of Star Bulk Carriers Corp.’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for May 12, 2026, and conveys two core governance actions: the re-election of four Class A Directors and the ratification of Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A. as independent auditor. The Board unanimously recommends voting ‘FOR’ both proposals. With 111.5 million common shares outstanding as of the March 16, 2026 record date, the meeting requires a quorum of at least one-third of those shares. While no financial results, strategic transactions, or material agreements are disclosed, the composition and continuity of the Board—particularly the inclusion of directors with deep shipping, finance, and ESG expertise—carries operational and oversight implications for investors. The nomination of Mahesh Balakrishnan (Chairman of the ESG Committee) and Nikolaos Karellis (Chairman of the Audit Committee) underscores continued emphasis on sustainability governance and financial integrity. As a foreign private issuer, Star Bulk uses Form 6-K to satisfy SEC disclosure obligations, and this filing does not contain earnings, debt, or capital return information.