Diana Shipping Intensifies Hostile Bid for Genco, Urges Shareholder Vote for New Board & Tender Offer

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Diana Shipping Inc. released an investor presentation to intensify its hostile takeover bid for Genco, urging shareholders to vote for its director nominees and tender shares at $23.50 per share, citing Genco's board entrenchment and governance failures.

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• Hostile Takeover Bid Intensified

  Diana Shipping Inc. (14.4% shareholder) released an investor presentation to rally support for its $23.50 per share all-cash tender offer for Genco, which was launched on May 4, 2026.

• Proxy Fight for Board Control

  Diana is actively soliciting votes to elect six independent director nominees to Genco's board at the June 18, 2026 Annual Meeting, aiming to replace the current board.

• Allegations of Board Entrenchment

  Diana accuses Genco's board of refusing to engage, adopting a poison pill, and implementing a severance plan designed to protect management, despite Genco's alleged underperformance.

• Fully Financed Offer

  The $23.50 per share offer is backed by $1.433 billion in fully committed financing and includes a definitive agreement for Star Bulk Carriers Corp. to acquire 16 Genco vessels for $470.5 million upon completion.

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This filing from Diana Shipping Inc., Genco's largest shareholder, is a critical escalation in its hostile takeover attempt and proxy fight. Diana is actively campaigning for shareholders to elect its six independent director nominees to Genco's board and to tender their shares at $23.50 per share. The filing details Diana's arguments against Genco's current board, accusing them of entrenchment, poor governance, and rejecting a fully financed, premium offer. The outcome of the upcoming annual meeting and tender offer will determine Genco's future ownership and strategic direction.