Diana Shipping's increased Genco offer rejected; company to pursue proxy fight for board seats

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Diana Shipping announced Genco's rejection of its increased $23.50/share all-cash acquisition offer and stated it will proceed with efforts to elect independent directors to Genco's board.

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• Genco Rejects Increased Offer

  Genco Shipping & Trading Limited's Board of Directors rejected Diana Shipping's increased all-cash offer of $23.50 per share for the outstanding shares not already owned by Diana. This follows the increased offer announced on March 13, 2026.

• Proxy Fight Initiated

  Diana Shipping will move forward with efforts to elect a slate of independent director nominees to Genco's Board, aiming to maximize shareholder value and explore all opportunities, including Diana's proposal.

• Financing Commitment Reaffirmed

  Diana reiterated that its $1.433 billion financing for the acquisition is fully committed and not conditional, countering Genco's stated concerns about the financing.

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This 6-K marks a significant escalation in Diana Shipping's attempt to acquire Genco Shipping & Trading. The rejection of the increased $23.50 per share offer, which Diana claims is fully financed and represents a premium valuation, signals Genco's firm resistance. Diana's immediate response to pursue a proxy fight by nominating independent directors indicates a determined effort to force engagement and potentially replace Genco's current board. Investors should monitor the upcoming proxy contest closely, as it will determine the future direction of the acquisition attempt and could lead to significant volatility for both companies.