Diana Shipping Launches Hostile Tender Offer for Genco at $23.50/Share, Escalating Takeover Battle

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Diana Shipping has formally launched a hostile tender offer to acquire Genco Shipping & Trading for $23.50 per share in cash, escalating its five-month attempt to take over the company.

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• Hostile Tender Offer Launched

  Diana Shipping Inc. has formally commenced a hostile tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Genco Shipping & Trading Limited for $23.50 per share in cash.

• Fully Financed Acquisition

  The offer is fully financed with $1.433 billion in committed financing from DNB Carnegie, Nordea, and other banks.

• Strategic Vessel Sale Planned

  Diana has a definitive agreement with Star Bulk Carriers Corp. to sell 16 of Genco's vessels for $470.5 million in cash upon completion of the acquisition.

• Board Engagement Criticized

  Diana criticizes Genco's Board for its five-month refusal to engage on previous fully financed, all-cash proposals, accusing them of entrenchment.

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This DFAN14A details Diana Shipping's formal launch of a hostile tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Genco Shipping & Trading for $23.50 per share in cash. This action follows a series of escalating events, including Genco's recent amendment to its poison pill and Diana's prior acquisition proposals. The offer is fully financed, demonstrating Diana's serious intent to complete the acquisition. However, Genco's current market price is slightly above the offer price, suggesting investors may anticipate a higher bid or Genco's successful defense. The filing also highlights Diana's proxy contest, nominating six directors to Genco's board, further intensifying the battle for control and forcing shareholders to consider their options.