Genco Shipping Rejects Diana's $23.50/Share Hostile Tender Offer, Advises Shareholders to Wait

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Genco Shipping & Trading Limited has formally rejected Diana Shipping's unsolicited $23.50 per share tender offer, reiterating that the price substantially undervalues the company and advising shareholders to take no action.

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• Formal Rejection of Tender Offer

  Genco's Board unanimously rejected Diana Shipping's unsolicited $23.50 per share tender offer, which was formally launched today.

• Undervaluation Claim

  Genco states the offer price substantially undervalues the company, noting it is below current market value of assets and analyst NAV estimates ($25.80-$26.50).

• Shareholder Guidance

  Genco advises shareholders not to take any action at this time and will issue formal recommendations within 10 business days.

• Ongoing Hostile Takeover

  This filing is a direct response to Diana Shipping's formal launch of a hostile tender offer, continuing the previously disclosed takeover battle.

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This SC14D9C filing marks a critical escalation in the hostile takeover attempt by Diana Shipping. Genco's board has formally rejected the tender offer at $23.50 per share, citing that the price is below analyst NAV estimates and undervalues the company. This sets the stage for a potential proxy fight or a revised offer from Diana. Shareholders are advised to await Genco's formal recommendation, which will be filed within 10 business days. The current stock price of $23.98 is above the offer price, indicating market skepticism about the offer's success at this level or anticipation of a higher bid.