Diana Shipping Proposes $1.02B Genco Acquisition, Secures $1.43B Financing

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Diana Shipping Inc. has increased its offer to acquire Genco Shipping & Trading to $23.50 per share, valuing the target at approximately $1.02 billion, and secured a $1.43 billion financing facility for the deal, alongside a contingent agreement to sell 16 Genco vessels for $470.5 million to Star Bulk.

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• Increased Genco Acquisition Offer

  Diana Shipping Inc. increased its unsolicited offer to acquire Genco Shipping & Trading Limited to $23.50 per share in cash, valuing Genco at approximately $1.02 billion. This follows the acquisition of 14.8% of Genco shares for $103.5 million during 2025.

• Secured Acquisition Financing

  A $1.43 billion fully committed financing facility has been arranged by DNB Carnegie and Nordea, with participation from other international banks, to finance the Genco acquisition proposal.

• Contingent Asset Sale to Star Bulk

  Diana Shipping entered into a definitive agreement with Star Bulk Carriers Corp. to acquire 16 Genco vessels for $470.5 million in cash, contingent upon the consummation of Diana Shipping's acquisition of Genco.

• New Secured Term Loan Facility

  The company signed a new $55 million six-year secured term loan facility with National Bank of Greece S.A. in September 2025, with the full amount drawn down immediately.

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Diana Shipping Inc. has made a highly aggressive and potentially transformative move by increasing its unsolicited offer to acquire Genco Shipping & Trading Limited to $23.50 per share in cash. This offer values Genco at approximately $1.02 billion, which is nearly four times Diana Shipping's current market capitalization. The company has secured a substantial $1.43 billion fully committed financing facility to support this acquisition, demonstrating strong intent. Additionally, Diana Shipping has entered into a definitive agreement with Star Bulk Carriers Corp. to sell 16 Genco vessels for $470.5 million upon the successful completion of the Genco acquisition, which would significantly reduce the net cash outlay for the deal. This strategic maneuver, while offering substantial growth potential, also introduces significant financial and integration risks due to its scale relative to the company's current size. Investors will closely monitor the progress of this acquisition and its potential impact on Diana Shipping's financial structure and future operations.