Genco Rejects Diana's "Inadequate" $23.50/Share Offer, Citing Strong Q1 Results and Higher NAV

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Genco Shipping & Trading is fighting a hostile takeover, urging shareholders to reject Diana Shipping's $23.50/share offer by highlighting strong Q1 2026 results and higher asset values.

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• Genco Rejects Diana's Offer

  Genco reaffirms its rejection of Diana Shipping's $23.50 per share takeover proposal, stating it undervalues the company.

• Strong Q1 2026 Financials

  The company reported Q1 2026 net income of $9.3 million and adjusted EBITDA of $36 million, a 358% increase year-over-year, supporting its defense against the takeover.

• Higher Net Asset Value (NAV)

  Genco cites a mean sell-side analyst NAV estimate of $26.54 (median $26.80) as of May 12, 2026, which is significantly above Diana's offer and Genco's current trading price.

• Proxy Fight Defense

  Genco urges shareholders to vote the WHITE proxy card for its nominees and against Diana's, criticizing Diana's nominees' past performance and potential conflicts of interest.

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Genco Shipping & Trading is actively defending against Diana Shipping's hostile takeover attempt, urging shareholders to vote for its current board. The company highlights its strong Q1 2026 financial performance, including a 358% year-over-year increase in adjusted EBITDA, and updated net asset value (NAV) estimates that are significantly above Diana's $23.50 per share offer. Genco also criticizes Diana's nominees, citing past records of value destruction, reinforcing its argument that Diana's offer undervalues the company.