Director Anastasios Margaronis Increases Beneficial Ownership to 8.0% via Equity Grant

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Director Anastasios Margaronis and affiliated entities increased their beneficial ownership in Diana Shipping Inc. to 8.0% through an equity incentive plan grant.

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• Director Increases Stake

  Anastasios Margaronis, a Director, and his affiliated entities (Anamar Investments Inc. and ESX Investments Inc.) reported an increased beneficial ownership in Diana Shipping Inc.

• Equity Incentive Plan Grant

  The increase in ownership includes 450,723 shares granted to Anamar Investments Inc. on February 25, 2026, under the Issuer's Equity Incentive Plan.

• Aggregate Ownership Reaches 8.0%

  Collectively, the reporting persons now beneficially own 10,061,227 shares, representing 8.0% of the company's outstanding common stock.

• Strategic Intent Noted

  The filing states that the shares were acquired for investment purposes and that Mr. Margaronis may influence corporate activities, including exploring alternatives to increase shareholder value.

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This Schedule 13D/A filing indicates a notable increase in beneficial ownership by Director Anastasios Margaronis and his affiliated entities, reaching an aggregate of 8.0% of Diana Shipping Inc.'s outstanding shares. The increase stems from a significant grant of shares under the company's Equity Incentive Plan. This move by a key insider, especially one who explicitly states an intent to explore "alternatives that the Issuer could employ to increase shareholder value," suggests a more active role in strategic decisions. This filing comes amidst other insider ownership changes and the company's ongoing efforts to acquire Genco Shipping & Trading, making insider positioning particularly relevant.